Plockmatic BLM50 and BLM35

Plockmatic BLM50 and BLM35

Plockmatic BLM50 & BLM35

The new Plockmatic BLM50/BLM35 is the latest modular inline booklet making solution with specifications unmatched in the mid-range.

The Plockmatic BLM50/35 is a modular inline booklet making solution for centralized reproduction departments and commercial print providers – large and small. Customers can choose from a range of cost-effective options to support their application requirements. The system is packed with a host of unique technologies that deliver finished books with quality to match today’s printing systems.

Customers are demanding more media versatility from digital print. The Plockmatic BLM50/35 is designed from the ground up to work with today’s coated, uncoated and textured paper stocks.

Plockmatic works closely with print engine manufacturers and workflow partners to ensure the closest possible integration of the booklet making system. This supports ease of use and allows operators of different skill levels to get the most out of the entire printing system.

The Plockmatic BLM50/35 are available for Canon imagePRESS C850 series, C910 series, C8000VP/C10000VP and varioPRINT 115/130/140.


The Booklet Maker module.

The Booklet Maker module and output tray is the system’s foundation and provides set compiling, stapling, folding and stacking. With maintenance-free staple heads, automatic fold pressure and up to 50 sheets capacity, the BLM50/35 is ready for your booklet making needs.


Up to 50 sheet capacity.

The BLM35 is capable of 35 sheets creating 140 page booklets.

The BLM50 can staple and fold up to 50 sheets which

creates booklets of up to 200 pages.


User friendly.

Operators are guided through job setup with detailed graphics that can provide step-by-step guidance. Getting professional results using all the system’s features has never been easier.


Three modules in one.

The Plockmatic RCT Rotate Crease Trim unit provides professional looking, full bleed trimmed and creased booklets on the BLM50/35. The rotator function allows small sheet sizes to be printed in the most efficient way (long edge feed) maximizing the productivity of the solution allowing customers to take full advantage of the print engines potential.


BookFold. More than just a fold.

The BookFold module adds the finishing touch with a square folded edge and printable spine. This gives booklets the professional look of a perfect bound book.


For more information, download our brochure or visit www.canon-europe.com

Specifications

Booklet Maker

Speed
Maintain engine speed*
*Actual speed depends on number of sheets per booklet
Standard paper sizes
A4, A3, B4, 8.5x11”, 8.5x14”, 9x12”, 11x17”, 12x18”, SRA4, SRA3, Custom size possible
Paper size (min)
Width 206 mm / 8.1” Length 275 mm / 10.8”
Paper size (max)
Width 320 mm / 12.6” Length 457.2 mm / 18”
Paper weight uncoated (min)
64 gsm / 16 lb Bond
Paper weight coated (min)
105 gsm / 28 lb Bond
Paper weight (max)
300 gsm / 110 lb Cover*
*350 gsm/132lb Cover supported on some media
Set size (stapled folding)
2-50 sheets BLM50, 2-35 sheets BLM35 (80 gsm / 20 lb Bond)
Set size (non stapled folding)
1-2 sheets
Offline use
Yes
Power source
100-230V 50-60Hz
Power consumption
250W
Noise emission
62dB

Rotate, Crease, Bleed Trimmer module

Paper sizes
Same as Booklet Maker
Minimum trimming
5+5 = 10 mm / 0.39”
Maximum trimming
30+30 = 60 mm / 2.36”
Asymmetrical trimming
Yes
Power source
100-230V 50-60Hz

Face Trimmer module

Paper sizes
Same as Booklet Maker
Minimum trimming
1 mm / (0.0394”)*
*When trimming SRA3 (450 mm) Booklets minimum trimming is 5 mm, when trimming 18" Booklets minimum trimming is 9 mm.
Maximum trimming
25 mm / (0.984”)
Power source
100-230V 50-60Hz
The Trimmer support “multi-cut” operation when hand feeding or in feeder mode with the CF. This allows customers to cut the length of the book down to 105 mm/4.13" from a larger sheet size.

BookFold module

Paper sizes
Same as Booklet Maker
Set size (stapled folding)
Same as Booklet Maker
Power source
From Booklet Maker

High Capacity Belt Stacker

Stacking capacity
Up to 1000 A4 / 8.5x11” sized booklets of 4 sheets

Cover Feeder

Paper sizes
Same as Booklet Maker
Paper weight (min)
64 gsm / 18 lb Bond
Paper weight (max)
250 gsm / 93 lb Cover
Cover Feeder capacity
20 mm / 0.79”: Approx. 200 sheets of 80 gsm paper or approx. 200 sheets 20 lb Bond paper
Power source
From Booklet Maker
The Cover Feeder dimensions are included in the Booklet maker dimensions and will not add to the footprint.

Compatibility

Print engines
Canon imagePRESS C700 / C800
Canon imagePRESS C750 / C850
Canon imagePRESS C710 / C810 / C910
Canon imagePRESS C8000VP / C10000VP
Canon varioPRINT* 115 / 120 / 130 / 140
*The Canon varioPRINT family is not compatible with the RCT Rotate Crease Bleed Trim Module.

Compatibility

Interfaces
Canon Finisher Bridge A1
Canon High Capacity Stacker H1