BSF-BCMe-BDF
Bourg Sheet Feeder-Bleed Crease Module-Bourg Document Finisher
The BSF is the first true 'near-line' sheet feeder that automatically transfers paper from different manufacturers' printers and stack carts while maintaining integrity of collated sets for production finishing.
By automatically transferring print output from different manufacturers stack carts in to the sheet feeder, making it easy to centre the stack, the BSF enables users in an on-demand print environment to reap the productivity benefits offered by 'near-line' volume finishing.
The Near-Line finisher combines the BSF with the proven BDF booklet maker. The BDF user interface controls the whole configuration.
The BCMe is designed to provide print professionals with the extra cutting edge they require, giving a 3-knife feel to the finished booklets. The BCM makes a crease down the centre of each sheet, or just the cover, and presses the spine to prevent toner cracking or marking prior to BDF or BME stitching, folding and face trimming.
This unique module can be installed behind the BSF with optional conveyor and/ or in front of the 'next generation' BME booklet maker. By combining these modules you can instantly add full-bleed production and creased covers to stitch fold booklet making on a digital or offset printing line-up.
The BDF is a compact booklet maker that combines 3 functions in one self-contained module:
- stitch,
- fold,
- trim (optimized footprint).
Unique in design, this module offers fully automatic set-ups, such as document size, stitching heads adjustment, spacing of the folding rollers and adjustment of the trimmer.
The BDF is provided with a selection of booklet modes: top/edge/corner and saddle-stitched sets.
POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
BSF - BDFe, BSF - BDFe - SQE, BSF - BCMe - BMe, BSF - BCMe - BMe - SQE
Equipped with large suction belts, the paper feed device is able to reliably feed a very broad range of printed media. It also is capable of handling stacks that are not perfectly flat.
In case of miss feed, the feeder is trying again to feed the sheet. In case of double feed, feeding process is stopped to avoid stitching corrupt sets. Double feed detection is using ultrasonic sensors, that do not require calibration.
System configuration (accessories connected) and parameters setup allow operator to define system behavior in case of double feed (eject corrupt set with or without stop, continue,...) BSF feeder is supplied with OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sensors to check for job integrity.
BSF feeder can be delivered, as an option, with BCR (Bar Code Readers) to check for job integrity or other purposes.
FEED RATE
| In track Media dimension | To BMe | To BDFe | With BCMe |
| 8.5" Letter Long Edge First |
15000 sheets/hour | 14000 sheets/hour | 12000 sheets/hour |
| 11" Letter Short Edge First |
12000 sheets/hour | 11800 sheets/hour | 10000 sheets/hour |
| 17" Ledger | 10000 sheets/hour | 9700 sheets/hour | hour 7900 sheets/hour |
| 450 mm SRA3 | 9500 sheets/hour | 9300 sheets/hour | 7500 sheets/hour |
- Up to 5000 books per hour.
- Fully automated set-up in less than one minute.
- Stitching heads equipped with unique self-threading stitching wire cassette (toolless cassette change).
- Centered process.
- Can handle a mix of stocks to create booklets with prestige covers.
- CD booklet size standard.
- Non Stop Operation with separation of faulty sets as unprocessed output.
| PAPER HANDLING CAPABILITY STOCK WEIGHTS | Coated/uncoated: 60 gsm to 200 gsm – 16 lb. to 90 lb Cover: 80 gsm to 300 gsm – 202 lb. to 110 lb. |
| PAPER HANDLING CAPABILITY PAPER SIZES (In process x cross process dimensions) |
Saddle stitch: 203 x 120 mm to 520 x 356 mm – 8" x 4"7 to 20 3/8" x 14" Including CD size booklet Top/side/corner stitch: 160 x 127 mm to 297 x 356 mm – 6 1/8" x 5" to 11 5/8" x 14" Finished booklet in folder or trimmer: 92 x 120 mm to 260 x 356 mm Including CD size booklet Trim max: 10 mm |
| MAXIMUM SET THICKNESS SADDLE STITCH: | 22 sheets, 80 gsm or 20 lb. or equivalent thickness, including cover. |
| MAXIMUM SET THICKNESS SIDE/TOP STITCH/CORNER STITCH: | 55 sheets, 80 gsm or 20 lb. or equivalent thickness, including cover. |
| SETS PER HOUR: | Up to 4200 sets per hour |
| ELECTRICAL RATINGS: | 120 VAC/60Hz 230 VAC/50Hz – 750 W. |
| RADIANT HEAT: | 2560 BTU/H |
| WEIGHT: | Approx. 450 kg or 992 lbs. |
- Side trim strength powered by main motor
- Cylinder scoring of covers and/or sheets for best quality output finishing without stopping or slowing down the paper throughput
- Easy set-up when entering parameters through a single, user friendly interface
- Waste bin capacity of up to 4 hours operating time (no production halt as can be emptied during operation)
- Operators choice of; two sided symmetrical trim or none / two trims / no trim
| Dimensions (LxWxH): | 2210x870x1200mm |
| Max Paper Size: | 364x578mm SEF (Short Edge First) |
| Min Paper Size: | 178x178mm SEF (short Edge First) |
| Waste bin: | 4 hours capacity, can be emptied during operation |
| Input/Output Paper Height: | 860mm |
| Job Modification: | possibility to adjust/modify settings while job is in production through UI |
| Weight: | 295kg/ 650 lb |
| Sound Emission: | < 70 dB |
| ELECTRICAL RATINGS | |
| Supply Network: | 120 VAC – 60Hz 230 VAC – 50Hz |
| Power Consumption: | 1--- w / 3500 BTU/hr |
| RECOMMENDED WORKING ENVIRONMENT | Temperature: 5 - 35°C / 41°F - 95°F Relative Humidity: 10 - 85% RH |
| TRIMMING | From 4 to 25.4mm Asymmetrical trim (cuts both sides) By-pass |
| PAPER HANDLING CAPABILITY | Paper Type: coated or uncoated Paper weight: 50gsm to 350gsm |
Note: BCM-e subject to limitations related to paper format capabilities of the BDF finisher.