TAB INSERTION SYSTEMS
TAB INSERTION SYSTEMS FOR THE PRINTING AND PAPER INDUSTRY
The World
Counts on
Vacuumatic
For over half a century the world has been enjoying
the benefits of Vacuumatic’s pioneering paper
counting technology.
We are global leaders in the production of state-of-
the-art paper counting, batch marking and tabbing
equipment.
Vacuumatic supplies the security and commercial print
industries, paper mills and converters with highest
quality products.
When you are working long term with the world’s
central banks, security and commercial printers,
government departments, pharmaceutical houses and What it all adds up to:
paper mills there is no room for error and certainly no
room for complacency. Vacuumatic exports equipment to customers in over
ninety countries and is the only supplier in the world
Our machines are designed, developed and offering multiple counting technologies; pin-&-blade,
manufactured in-house, in the UK, for distribution rotary disc, optical and tabbing.
worldwide from our Colchester HQ, via Vacuumatic
companies in the US and Germany and through our Vacuumatic has earned its reputation for precision and
comprehensive global network of professional reliability; our customers know they can count on us
distributors. to deliver.
www.vacuumatic.com
The future always brings fresh challenges. At Vacuumatic our entire product range is produced
At Vacuumatic we enjoy the opportunity of finding in-house, from initial concept, design and
viable solutions to the accuracy and security demands development, to manufacturing. Not just the
faced by our customers. mechanics and hardware; we also develop our own
electronic components and software solutions.
We have a clear focus on our R&D programme;
regularly reviewing, upgrading and innovating our We can offer a range of customisation options,
product inventory. Our history underlines our long enabling us to manufacture the highest quality
term strategic commitment to progress in the field of machinery to our customers’ exact specifications.
paper counting and batching - three distinct tab We are the only supplier that can offer both security
insertion products, for example, constitute the widest and commercial clients a ‘best practice’ consultation
range available from one manufacturer. to identify specific requirements.
Vacuumatic has built its name around quality,
accuracy, efficiency and reliability. But more than that,
we back up our mission statement to supply the world
with pioneering, robust and competitively priced
counting technology with the added value of
unrivalled after sales service and spare parts support.
In-house Creativity, Dedicated Support
Vacuumatic consider customers to be long term
partners rather than simply clients. We have a
dedicated team of technical experts and spare parts
and Customised Solutions
coordinators working alongside a comprehensive
network of distributors, covering the globe.
Combined Universal Tab Inserter (CUTI 2)
Typical Applications CUTI 2: Now with icon based touch pad and -1 count
facility to allow for check sheet removal on the run.
Commercial printing
The Combined Universal Tab Inserter is Vacuumatic’s
Trade finishing and diecutting compact tab inserter system, enabling accurate
tabbing and batching of sheeted piles with the
minimum requirements of space and investment cost.
Usually pedestal mounted, the unit can be interfaced
directly to most printing presses, or triggered via a
laser sensor attachment.
The CUTI 2 is often supplied to commercial printers
looking for greater accuracy in batching their printed
products. This can result in minimisation of waste
sheets and improved productivity in subsequent
Features finishing processes.
● Compact and self contained
● Press interface or laser sensor trigger
● Supplied complete with pedestal stand
● Provides accurate batch tabbing and total
sheet count
● Minus 1 facility
● Touch pad control
● Choice of chute length options
CUTI 2 with 300mm chute
on 1m pedestal
Benefits
● Flexible, cost effective unit
● Easily transferred between presses
● Low maintenance
● Simple self-installation when ordered with
laser sensor
Vacuumatic Universal Tab Inserter (VUTI )
The Vacuumatic Universal Tab Inserter is the top-end Typical Applications
solution for highly accurate online counting and
batching of sheet delivered products such as sheet Papermills using automatic sheeting systems
paper, commercial print and packaging. Mounted at
the delivery end of almost any sheeter or printing Industrial & commercial sheetfed printing
press, the VUTI system enables operators to count and
batch good copy, isolate areas of make-ready or spoil
and return an accurate count of delivered piles. Sheetfed packaging and label printing
The VUTI is supplied with either a pedestal stand or Trade finishing and die cutting
machine mounting kit. Tabs can be triggered either by
signals from the press or sheeter counting system, or
from one of a range of independent sensor systems
that are available from Vacuumatic. Tabbing systems Features
have been a feature of the Vacuumatic portfolio for
● Compact unit
over 30 years, the VUTI is the latest in a long line of
market leading products in this field. ● Flexible mounting options
● Open chute design - easy removal of residual
tape
● Automatic tape out/jam alarm
● Choice of standard chute lengths
● VUTI Plus waste management upgrade
option – includes printer and ink marker
system
VUTI with 450mm chute
Benefits
on 1.5m pedestal ● Accurate on-press/sheeter counting and
batching
● Prevents inaccurate deliveries – overs and
unders
● Maintains count accuracy when sheets are
removed
● Minimises waste paper
Fully Automated SMART 1
Tape Feed Vacuumatic’s new SMART 1 tab insertion system has
been designed to offer tabbing as cost-effectively as
Typical Applications
and Cut possible on presses and sheeters that are equipped
with their own programmable counting or sheet
inspection system. Such machines can provide a 24v
Papermills using automatic sheeting systems
Sequence pulse signal to fire and cut the tab, meaning that there
is no need for the Electronic Counter Control unit or
Commercial printing
As part of a sheet inspection system
sensors that are required to drive and control the VUTI
tab insertion systems. SMART 1 is often supplied direct
to press and sheeter manufacturers to be factory
fitted, and sometimes as a replacement for old or
worn tab insertion systems.
SMART 1 is a product for very specific applications,
so please be sure to consult with Vacuumatic or your
local distributor prior to placing an order.
Rear view
of Smart 1
Features
● Compact unit
● Flexible mounting options
● Only requires one simple firing signal
● Adjustable cut delay
● Adjustable tape length
● Choice of standard chute lengths
Benefits
● Accurate waste or makeready sheet
marking
Technical Information
Specification VUTI CUTI 2 SMART 1
Maximum count speed 120,000 sheets per hour 25,000 sheets per hour n/a
Tab insertion 2 - 9,999 sheets 6 - 9,999 sheets maximum 2 tabs per second
Tape cut delay 1 - 99 sheets 2 - 5 sheets 0.5 - 5 seconds
Standard chute lengths* 150/300/450/600/750 mm 150/300/450/600 mm 150/300/450/600 mm
approx. 6”/12”/18”/24”/32” approx. 6”/12”/18”/24” approx. 6”/12”/18”/24”
Electrical specification 230v/50Hz or 115v/60Hz 230v/50Hz or 115v/60Hz 230v/50Hz or 115v/60Hz
Airborne noise emission up to 78dB(A) up to 76dB(A) up to 78dB(A)
*Special chutes available on request
Mounting Options Cutting Head Options
Kit A: Mobile Pedestal Unit
Complete with block and arm 1. Straight tape firing
support for tabber body and Kit C: 7-Piece Multi-Universal Mount
electronic controller with arm Comprising ‘Kit B’ plus two steel
adjusters. extended rods and two additional flat 2. Tape deflecting head
mounted brackets. for firing up.
Kit B: 3-Piece Universal Mount
Comprising black anodised circular bar mounting bracket
(38mm diameter) and alternative black anodised universal
flat mounted bracket, both complete with screw threaded 3. 90O tape deflecting
lever arm adjusters, plus steel rod support arm. head for firing down.
Vacuumatic have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this brochure. Vacuumatic operate a research and development programme which drives continuous product improvement.
The services and product specifications contained within this brochure may change without notice.
Vacuumatic Ltd. Your Local Distributor:
8 Brunel Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9QX, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1206 841100 Fax: +44 (0)1206 841166
Email: enquiries@vacuumatic.com
Vacuumatic Maschinen GmbH.
Am Schornacker 41a, D-46485 Wesel. Germany
Tel: +49 (0)281 33995 0 Fax: +49 (0)281 33995 20
Email: info@vacuumatic.de
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