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BBH® 400e Inserting System

It all comes down to production, the preeminent standard by which document factories must measure the effectiveness of their workflow. An inserting system that is flexible and lives up to the ’round-the-clock demands of a time-sensitive industry is the desired solution for all environments.

The good news, then, is that the new BBH® 400e System from BÖWE BELL + HOWELL can meet these demands. This innovative solution offers mail service providers the reliability, functionality and inserting speed needed to handle high volumes. The BBH 400e also processes a wide variety of mailpieces — including #14 brokerage.

Simplicity - Easy Operation

The BBH 400e System is built to offer simple, straightforward performance. The system is replete with intuitive, operator-friendly design features—simple adjustments, hand-wheel-adjustable rotary feeders, and more—that allow for quick format and size changes by the operator. The end result is a workflow component that’s easy for operators to run and adjust as needed.

Time Tested - A Built-To-Last Workhorse

The heavy-duty design of the BBH 400e System has proven itself in typically heavy-volume, ’round-the-clock production environments. Developed and manufactured with a particular attention to long term durability and peerless efficiency, the BBH 400e is an ideal choice for environments where minimized downtime is crucial. To further minimize downtime and maximize peace of mind, choose the support of the BBH Services team—the industry’s only award-winning service organization. Call 1-800- 7X24SVC (1-800-792-4782) for details.

Ready For Your Application - Unbeatable Power and Flexibility

The BBH 400e System is capable of processing multiple envelope types - #14, #10 and 6x9 - at cycle rates of up to 20,000 per hour. Application transitions are streamlined for pure simplicity. With the integration of the BÖWE Interactive Control & Operating System (BICOS™) and BÖWE BELL + HOWELL’s modular KOMPOS™ control architecture, the BBH 400e System lets you handle the widest possible array of paper processing modules.

Economical - Designed for Peak Productivity

The BBH 400e System gives operators rapid access to key processing areas, dramatically reducing downtime due to job changeover or other necessary workflow chores. This increases the systems availability and leads to a fast return on your investment.

Trusted and Award-Winning Service

Our service organization of more than 1,100 service professionals is uniquely qualified to provide service on your mailroom and office equipment throughout North America. Through a detailed evaluation based on your service needs, equipment and operational structure, BÖWE BELL + HOWELL can provide a customized quote based on your unique requirements. Our proven track record includes servicing not only our own products, but also supporting multiple products from more than 30 other manufacturers.

Connected

By tracking and displaying mailpiece processing status in real time, the BICOS system eliminates lag time that can endanger a production schedule should a job hiccup occur. Easy access to envelope and insert feeders ensures fast response to any in-line situation. And with a high capacity on-edge conveyor that holds up to 2,500 finished mailpieces, your operator is free to focus on overall machine productivity. At the same time you can track the systems productivity through the BÖWE One™ suite of software solutions.

Highly Efficient

The BBH 400e is designed to yield high machine efficiency. The easy-to-operate design also leads to an increase in operator effectiveness. The combination of reduced system stops and operator effectiveness yields unparalleled productivity.

Specifications

Performance – Max Cycling Speed
• #14 Stretch: up to 20,000 cycles/hour
• #10 Envelope (C6/5): up to 20,000 cycles/hour
• 6x9: up to 18,000 cycles/hour

Insert Format sizes
• Min Insert Format: 3.2” x 4.3” (80 x 110 mm)
• Max Insert Format: 5.9” x 11.8" (150 x 300 mm)
• Max Thickness: 0.315” (8 mm)

Envelope Sizes
• Min envelope size: 3.9” x 7.0” (100 x 180 mm)
• Max envelope size: 6.3" x 13” (160 x 330 mm)
• Max collation thickness: 13/32” (10 mm)

Feeder Types
• Double Gripper Rotary Drum
• Double Gripper Reverse Rotary Drum
• Shuttle
• Friction
• Pick and Place