This Horizon AFC- Models Folding Machine is a used folding machine — sometimes referred to as a paper folder — designed to fold printed sheets accurately and at high throughput in professional print shops, bookbinderies, and finishing environments. Horizon is a well-established manufacturer of post-press and print finishing equipment, producing machinery for the commercial printing, publishing, and graphic arts industries.
The machine offered here is the AFC-546 AKT configuration, a six-buckle folding machine built around Horizon's "Touch & Work" system, which provides touchscreen-based operation for ease of use. The first folding unit incorporates six pockets and a knife, while a second folding unit adds a further two pockets, giving operators considerable flexibility across a wide range of fold patterns. Automatic fold roller adjustment ensures consistent, precise results, and the machine comes with 17 pre-programmed standard fold types alongside 100 memory slots, making it straightforward to recall settings for repeat jobs. Both folding units feature fully automatic knives.
In terms of format capability, the machine handles sheet sizes from 120 × 172 mm up to 540 × 760 mm and accommodates paper weights between 40 and 250 g/m², covering everything from lightweight brochure stock through to heavier cover materials. Output performance reaches up to 40,000 cycles per hour, and the maximum stack height for the feed is 650 mm. Power requirements are 400 V / 50 Hz at 2.7 kW.
The machine measures 2,780 × 1,050 × 1,680 mm and weighs 1,350 kg. It is located in Germany, dates from 2005, and is offered in used condition.
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