Rhin-O-Tuff

Tornado Autopunch EX

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The Rhin-O-Tuff Tornado Autopunch EX® is the world’s first automated collation and punching solution designed to meet the needs of today’s on-demand print environments. Combining intelligent automation with high-speed precision, it replaces labor-intensive manual processes with a streamlined, error-free workflow that can handle the most complex document assembly jobs—reducing labor costs by up to 40% and producing over 100 books per hour.

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New Improvements with the EX II: The EX II features enhancements across every aspect of the machine—improving media handling, document feeding efficiency, system durability and reliability, and simplifying user interaction.

Advanced Media Transport Technology: Powered by BDT’s patented Tornado Technology, the system efficiently separates, lifts, and transports a wide variety of media—including printed sheets, covers, tabs, and inserts—reducing manual labor and boosting productivity.

Industry-Leading Media Compatibility: Capable of handling media weights from 60gsm to 312gsm, including light porous, heavy coated print media, and specialty binding materials like plastics, vinyl, and textured stocks.

Advanced Sensor Technology: The EX II employs advanced sensors to ensure your books are processed accurately and error-free, giving you complete confidence in every job.

Touch Screen Operation and Rapid Set-Up: Featuring an intuitive 7” touchscreen interface with an included stylus with storage, operators are trained in very little time. This modern UI offers advanced features for programming and saving jobs, real-time monitoring, error recovery walk-through, and easy access to service information. Switching between different media types and book sizes is fast and does not require any tools.

High-Capacity Media Bin: The high-capacity main bin holds up to 2,500 sheets, significantly reducing manual labor and speeding up turnaround times.

Automated Insertion of Covers, Index Tabs, and Inserts: Equipped with two interposer bins that hold up to 20mm (0.79”) of media, the system automatically inserts front and back covers, index tabs, and other components into the book stack during punching—eliminating the need for manual collation.

Accumulator: The patent-pending accumulator groups and precisely aligns each page before punching and adjusts the lift size based on media type, ensuring high-quality punched holes and enhancing binding efficiency.

Heavy-Duty Rhin-O-Tuff Autopunch Technology: The EX II features the legendary Rhin-O-Tuff punching system, capable of punching up to 10,800 sheets per hour.

Paper Waste Handling: The EX II cleanly deposits punched paper into its large waste tray, while a sensor notifies the operator when the tray requires emptying on the touchscreen interface.

The Tornado Autopunch EX® is revolutionizing document finishing by fully automating both collation and punching processes in one seamless platform. Built with advanced Tornado Technology and engineered for efficiency, it enables print service providers to handle high-volume, multi-component jobs such as catalogs, reports, calendars, manuals, and planners with unprecedented ease and speed.

With intelligent media handling powered by BDT’s patented system, the Tornado EX reliably lifts, separates, and transports a wide range of printed and specialty media—including covers, tabs, and inserts—without interruption. Its integrated interposer bins allow for fully automated collation of book components, eliminating manual sorting and minimizing errors.

The 7” touchscreen interface offers real-time monitoring, quick start functionality, preset job configurations, and automated chip bin tracking. Built to handle up to 10,800 sheets per hour with support for 9 binding styles, the Tornado EX offers unmatched flexibility, efficiency, and return on investment.

User Interface & Job Control
  • Touchscreen: 7” (178 mm) full-color display
  • Features: Quick Start Mode, Preset Media Types, Job Status
Monitoring
  • Tracking: Displays punch/die cycle count and chip bin capacity
Media & Sheet Handling
  • Sheet Sizes:

    – Punched Edge: 8.27” (210 mm) to 12” (305 mm)

    – Unpunched Edge: 5.5” (140 mm) to 12.5” (318 mm)

    – Index Tabs: Up to 0.5” (12.7 mm) tab extension
  • Supported Media:

    – 60–312 gsm including uncoated bond, coated paper, acetate, PVC, vinyl covers

    – Note: Plastic media must run from interposer bins
Automation & Capacity
  • Interposer Bins: Holds up to 1” (25 mm) of covers/index tabs/inserts
  • Main Bin Capacity: Up to 2,500 sheets of 75 gsm (20 lb.) bond
  • Offset Stacker: Holds up to 2,700 sheets of 75 gsm
  • Punching Speed: Up to 10,800 sheets per hour
  • Die Set Styles:

    – 19/21 Hole Comb, 4:1 Coil (Round & Oval), 3:1 & 2:1 Wire, Velobind, Loose-leaf (2–7 holes)
  • Disengageable Pins: Yes – adjustable for various paper sizes
  • Die Storage: Integrated storage for 4 additional die sets
Advanced Finishing Features
  • Automated Paper Accumulation: Adjusts punch lift per media type
  • RFID Chip Detection: Tracks punch cycles per die
  • Modes: Punching, Collate-only, or Combined
  • Workflow: Fully automates punching, cover/tab insertion, and media collation
Build & Electrical
  • Weight: Approx. 700 lbs (318 kg)
  • Dimensions:

    – Width: 29.5” (750 mm)

    – Depth: 50.3” (1279 mm)

    – Height: 57.7” (1466 mm)
  • Power: 230V, 50 Hz

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288 Consumers Rd.
Toronto, ON. M2J 1P8

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