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The Plockmatic 4000 System A cost effective modular direct mail inserting solution for most mail applications. Active marketing entails communication and getting your message across to your target group. The direct mail market is steadily growing and is today the most preferred communication method according to recent studies. Direct mail equipment, combined with the benefits of digital print engines able to personalize each mailing item, offers an extremely cost effective way of getting your message across. The Plockmatic 4000 System is a modular concept offering maximum flexibility to meet your direct mail demands. The master in the system is the Plockmatic DMI 4000 Inserter, able to fill up to 12 mm of inserts and handles envelope sizes from B4 down to DL type. It also has a unique capability of handling both long edge and short edge flap envelopes. The Plockmatic MF 4000 is the base unit for the feeder modules. Again, the modular concept allows you to add The Plockmatic TF 4000, a 6 bin tower feeder and/or the Plockmatic BF 4000 booklet feeder module. This combination allows you to feed single sheet documents as well as a booklet of up to 8 mm thick into the envelopes. 2 SF 4000 Sheetfeeder The SF 4000 Sheetfeeder is an extremely flexible high capacity feeder with OMR, barcode or 2D reading options. It turns the Plockmatic 4000 system into a powerful inserting system for invoices, statements and other documents requiring tracking and insertion verification. It feeds document sizes up to A4 (8.5x11 ) in both short edge first (SEF) or Long Edge First (LEF) into the 4000 system. Unique to this class, the 4000 system can insert these documents into either pocket or wallet style envelopes and securely seal them. The SF 4000 runs up to 21 000 sheets/h and the integrated loader module holds up to 4 000 sheets. And yes it can be loaded during the run. MF 4000 Mailfeeder The MF 4000 is the base unit in for the feeder modules. With the option to integrate up to 2 MF 4000 modules you can have up to 12 bins and 2 booklet feeders. With the flexibility to combine the TF 4000 Tower feeder and the BF
DMI 4000 Inserter The system s heart the inserter with flexibility to handle most envelope sizes available. Whether they are long flap or short flap, large sized to accommodate flats or down to smaller DL type envelopes the DMI 4000 can do it. Inserting speed of up to 3600 per hour and built to handle volumes of up to 250 000 inserts monthly. With the intuitive user interface you control the complete system. Optional touch screen user interface available. BST 4000 Beltstacker A high capacity stacker capable of stacking all the various inserting jobs the system can process. Stacks up to 2500 envelopes. Can be positioned inline, left or right angled. Adjustable sensor for setting the envelope separation for easy unloading. 4000 Booklet feeder in any combination, makes it possible to build the system to match your mailing needs. MFF 4000 Multifunction folder The MFF 4000 is a robust multifunction folder able to do half-, C-, Z- and Double parallel folds of single or multi page documents. The MFF 4000 is equipped with an accumulator and alignment station before folding for accurate folding of multiplied sheets. With the fully automated multifunction folder you can easily mix folded material with non folded material like thick booklets into the same envelope. The three fold pockets give you a versatile folder that accommodates the address carrier to be printed either face up or face down. 3
Plockmatic Feeder Modules The Plockmatic 4000 System offers flexible and easily operated feeder options. They give you a broad variety of mailing combinations and handle brochures, catalogues, leaflets, single sheet documents and reply envelopes. All this fed into a wide range of standard envelopes. TF 4000 and BF 4000 modules With the fully upgraded version of the mail feeder including the tower feeder and the booklet feeder you get the best feeding flexibility of the system. Set up the Mail Feeder in collator mode or in feeder mode or you can set it up with the 2 different modes combined in the same application. With the tower feeder and the booklet feeder you can handle a mixture of flats and booklets in the same application. Prepared to run a job, the booklet feeder is filled up with 8 mm thick catalogues and the tower with 4 leaflets, a sales letter plus a reply envelope. All fed in the sequence you desire. In cascade mode, all trays, including the booklet feeder, can be loaded on the run. High Capacity Bin(s) The high capacity bin gives you a loading capacity of 700 sheets. The bin is upgradeable on the TF 4000 and you can add from one up to maximum three bins and it can be done on an existing system. It has the same functionalities as the 6 station Tower Feeder, it works as a collator or a feeder and you can programme it to work in cascade mode. Optical Mark Reader (OMR) The OMR feature is a true flexible reader, which you only will find in high production mailing systems. The reader handles both ladder and picked fence, it has the standard OMR functionalities and you can programme every mark individually. The code can include up to 32 different marks. The easy setup is done from our new colour touch screen. TF 4000 Towerfeeder A 3 to 6 bin feeder/collator for feeding of single sheet documents from 60 up to 200 gsm. Various feeding options collator or feeder mode, cascade or not. High capacity feed trays with 28/70 mm filling capacity. Double sheet and miss sheet detection. Automatic tray lift for easy handling and facilitating load on the run in feeder mode. BF 4000 Bookletfeeder The booklet feeder module can feed from single sheets up to 8 mm thick booklets. Filling capacity is an impressive 150 mm. Bottom feed ensures continuous loading. Extremely easy to set up the document separation place the document under the separators, release the separators and lock them. Ready to go. 4
Colour Touch Screen The new user interface is a state of the art 10" colour touch screen that makes it even easier to set up the system. With a few touches you are up and running in less then a minute and you can store practically unlimited number of jobs. Envelope feeder The envelope feeder can accommodate and feed from the large sized B4 envelopes for flats insertion regardless if they are long or short flap and down to DL sizes. For detailed information, see the systems envelope specification. Holds up to 150 mm. Bottom feed ensures continuous loading. Extremely easy to set up the envelope separation place the envelope under the separators, release the separators and lock them. Plockmatic Info Stockholm 23 October, 2009 NEWSLETTER FROM PLOCKMATIC INTERNATIONAL New Product Announcement Valued Business Partner. Plockmatic is proud to announce the introduction of a new booklet maker the Plockmatic BM 2000S. It is an enhancement of the well known BM 2000 now equipped with wire stitchers. The BM 2000S is designed to meet the higher requirements in a production environment. The same versatility now with enhanced capabilities The BM 2000S offers the long wished for stitcher wire technology. This moves the BM 2000S up the scale compared to the convenient staple cartridges used in the BM 2000. The BM 2000S is designed for volumes up to 100 000 booklets / month. The BM 2000S is available with VF 1008 vacuum fee- der or ACF/CF 510 friction feed collator and naturally with trimmer and/or Squarefold (same configurations as the current BM 2000). BM = Bench mark EOC = End of collation The BM 2000S is offered with 5 different stitcher head configurations to satisfy any possible customer preference. See below table for available heads and price. Stitcher Availability Loop staple Pricing BM 2000S ISP M-2000 At launch Yes, different head 8 700 Hohner 43/6 At launch Yes, re-configure head 11 000 Bostitch G5 May be available past launch on Yes, re-configure head TBD request, delivery time TBD Bostitch May be available past launch on Not available TBD 2601DJMHD251/2 request, delivery time TBD Hohner 52/8 May be available past launch on Yes, re-configure head TBD request, delivery time TBD Availability BM = Bench mark Sales arguments & Unique selling points Versatile - Hand feeding, Feeder and Collating mode in one machine (cost effective) - Many adjustment possibilities Vacuum feeding ensures no scratch/smears 2-up printing compared to on-line (big savings on digital colour) Well proven technology Cost effective stitchers (wire versus staple price) Service cost low versus multiple on-line) Competitive price point Handles oversize (SRA3), colour and various media Relative small foot print Easy adjustments of staple and fold position on a display with graphics Delivery of the Plockmatic BM 2000S Booklet Maker starts in November, 2009. Best regards Ulf Forsberg BM = Bench mark SF = Selective feed DVD = Divert to deck Professional finishing The BM 2000S booklet maker system has been developed to meet the high demand from graphic arts customers. With it s easy to use interface you can adjust staple on the spine and shift position on the staples in the book for those difficult crossover pictures, all graphically shown in the display and always with accuracy and dependability. Sales argument and unique selling points from BM2000 and the system 1000 and system 300 still stands. With the BM2000S we cover a wider range Target customers Medium to large commercial printers Larger, graphic oriented inplants Digital printers - Various print sources - Mixed digital and offset Offset printers Print order n-1. End of collation on the last sheet fed. Functionality marks on the first sheet fed 5
Two different operating options The Plockmatic 4000 System is extremely versatile and can offer 2 different ways to operate. Depending on your preferences and the type of jobs you plan to do, Plockmatic can offer you a solution that is truly flexible and able to meet your mailing needs, not only today but also in the future. Manual feeding For smaller jobs or where you already have pre-sorted documents, the option is still there to feed your material by hand onto the document deck. This also opens up the possibility to include odd sized material or giveaways into your mailing. Self-contained The standard configuration where you bring your documents to the feeders. All types of jobs can be processed from a straightforward non-personalized mass mailing up to a highly dedicated mail shot to your target customers. 6
Specifications: Mailing SF 4000 Sheet feeder Speed Loading capacity Paper size Paper weight Readers Short edge feed Long edge feed max min Max 21000 sheets/hour Max 15000 sheets/hour Up to 4000 sheets 297 x 297 mm (11.7 x 11.7") 147 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3") 60-200 gsm (16 lb Bond - 110 lb Index) 5 different optional readers available to read OMR, barcode and 2D Dimensions ( W x D) 1900 x 400 mm (75 x 16 ) 75 kg (165 lb) Voltage 100-240Vac -10% +6%, DMI 4000 Inserter Speed Up to 3 600 inserts/hour Filling capacity Up to 12 mm (0.5") Envelope type Envelope size (H x W) Envelope weight Insert size, (H x W) Insert weight Water sealing long or short flap envelopes with or without windows. See detailed envelope specifications. Min 105 x 225 mm (4,13 x 8,80") Max 353 x 353 mm (13,90 x 13,90") Min 75 gsm (20 lb Bond) Max 110 gsm (28 lb Bond) Min 93 x 210 mm (3,65 x 8,25") Max 300 x 315 mm (11,80 x 12,40") Min 60 gsm (40 lb Book) 1075 x 1150 x 750 mm (42.3 x 45.3 x 29.5 ) 125 kg (276 lb) Voltage 100-240Vac -10% +6%, MFF 4000 Multifunction folder Speed Min sheet size, folding by-pass Up to 3600 sets/h 210 x 270 mm (8.3 x 10.7 ) 210 x 93 mm (8.3 x 3.6 ) Max sheet size, fold and by-pass 300 x 300 mm (11.8 x 11.8 ) Paper weight, min max 60 gsm (16 lb Bond) 200 gsm (125 lb TAG) Media thickness, by-pass Max 8 mm (0.3") Fold capacity Fold types Maximum 10 sheets Z-fold, C-fold & Half-fold 1000 x 950 x 710 mm 39.4 x 37.4 x 28" 175 kg (385 lb) Voltage 100-240 V ac -10 % +6 %, MF 4000 Mailfeeder 885 x 810 x 715 mm (34,80 x 31,90 x 28,10") 76 kg (167 lb) Voltage 100-240Vac -10% +6%, BF 4000 Bookletfeeder Loading capacity Max 150 mm (5.90 ) Document size, (H x W) Document thickness Folded material Media orientation TF Towerfeeder Number of bins 3* - 6 Min 93 x 210 mm (3,65 x 8,25") Max 300 x 315 mm (11,80 x 12,40") Min 80 gsm (20 lb Bond) Max 8 mm (0,31") Half folded, C-folded and return envelopes Landscape or Portrait 12 kg (26.5 lb) Bin capacity 28 (1.10") 70 mm (2.75 )* Sheet size, (H x W) Paper weight Folded material Media orientation OMR scanner * optional BST 4000 Beltstacker Capacity Alignment Belt speed Envelope overlap Min 93 x 210 mm (3,65 x 8,25") Max 300 x 315 mm (11,80 x 12,40") Min 60 gsm (16 lb Bond) Max 200 gsm (110 lb Index) Half folded, C-folded and return envelopes Landscape or Portrait Yes* 685 x 470 x 600 mm (27 x 18,5 x 23,6") 40 kg (88.3 lb) C4: 1 500 envelopes C5: 2 500 envelopes DL: 1 200 envelopes Inline, left or right Adjustable Adjustable Voltage 100-240Vac -10% +6%, 635-1060 x 1785 x 450 mm (25-41.7 x 70.3 x 17.7") 70 kg (154.5 lb) 7
FixedbyDN 508## We want to be your partner in mail handling equipment. We will provide you with the most efficient and profitable solutions. Telefonvägen 30, SE-126 26 Hägersten, Sweden, phone: +46 8 602 50 00, fax: +46 8 722 99 70, www.plockmatic.com plockmatic@plockmatic.se A company in the Grimaldi Industri Group