This Bobst SP 102-E is a flatbed die cutter — sometimes referred to as a platen press or cutting and creasing machine — a type of machine used to cut, crease, and blank sheet-fed substrates such as corrugated board, solid board, and cartonboard into precise shapes for packaging production. Bobst is a Swiss manufacturer with a long-standing reputation as one of the leading builders of converting equipment for the folding carton and corrugated packaging industries, producing machinery that is widely used across print finishing, diecutting, and folding-gluing applications worldwide.
This particular machine was manufactured by Bobst SA in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is offered in used condition from a location in Germany. Although the machine dates from 1991, it underwent a rebuild in June 2003, which is a relevant point for buyers assessing its mechanical age and likely state of wear on core components.
The machine handles sheets up to 102 × 72 cm in maximum format, with a minimum sheet size of 40 × 35 cm, making it suitable for a wide range of carton and packaging formats within that range. It delivers a cutting force of 2.5 MN, equivalent to 250 tonnes, which is consistent with heavy-duty flatbed diecutting of thick substrates. Maximum throughput is rated at up to 7,500 sheets per hour.
The feeder section has been raised by 40 cm, allowing pallets of up to 180 cm in height to be loaded directly into it — a practical advantage that reduces the need for additional pallet-height management during production runs. The machine is equipped with a stripping station, which automates the removal of waste skeleton material after cutting, and includes large feeder and delivery sections suited to a continuous sheet-fed workflow. Operator platforms and stairs are present for safe access, and control panels and safety guards are visible on the machine body.
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