The Horizon AFC- Models Folding Machine is a used folding machine — sometimes referred to as a paper folder or sheet folder — built for professional print shops and bookbinderies that need reliable, high-volume folding output. Horizon is a well-established manufacturer of post-press finishing equipment, producing machinery used across commercial printing, publishing, and bookbinding industries worldwide.
This particular machine is a six-buckle folding unit equipped with "Touch & Work" technology, meaning operators control and monitor the machine through an integrated touchscreen interface. The first folding unit contains six pockets and a knife, while the second folding unit adds a further two pockets, giving the machine considerable flexibility in producing a wide range of fold configurations. Both folding units are fitted with fully automatic knives, and fold roller adjustment is handled automatically to maintain fold precision across different paper stocks and job types.
The machine comes with 17 pre-programmed standard fold types built in, reducing setup time for common jobs, and offers 100 memory slots for storing repeat job settings, which supports efficient turnaround in busy production environments.
On the technical side, the format range runs from 120 × 172 mm up to 540 × 760 mm, accommodating a broad spectrum of sheet sizes. Paper weight capacity spans 40 to 250 g/m², making the machine suitable for lightweight leaflets through to heavier stock such as cardstock or brochure covers. At full capacity the machine can process up to 40,000 cycles per hour, and the maximum stack height for output 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. This unit is located in Germany and dates from 2005.
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