The Horizon AFC-746F is a used folding machine — sometimes referred to as a paper folder — dating from 2011 and currently located in Germany. Folding machines are used in print shops and finishing operations to automatically fold sheets of paper into a wide range of configurations, replacing slow and labour-intensive hand folding. Horizon is a well-established Japanese manufacturer of post-press and finishing equipment, producing booklet makers, collators, cutters, and folding machines for the commercial and industrial print industry worldwide.
This particular machine is equipped with a PFU-74F pallet feeder, which allows large stacks of paper to be loaded directly from a pallet — streamlining workflow when running high volumes straight from the press. The feeder accepts sheets up to 738 × 1,300 mm and can handle a stack height of up to 1,200 mm. The minimum sheet size is 210 × 297 mm, and the machine processes paper weights from 35 to 209 g/m², covering a broad range from lightweight stock through to heavier coated sheets.
The folding configuration is notably versatile: the AFC-746F features six fold pockets along with a first knife fold unit with two additional pockets, and a second knife fold, giving operators a wide range of possible fold combinations for brochures, letters, mailers, and complex multi-fold formats.
Operation is managed through a large colour touchscreen control panel. Automatic setup covers up to 47 individual adjustments, including feed settings, roller gaps, pocket fold positions, and knife fold positions, enabling fast changeovers without the need for hand tools. This level of automation makes the machine well suited to environments where jobs change frequently and downtime between runs needs to be kept to a minimum.
The electrical supply requirement is three-phase at 400 V, drawing 12.6 A, with a total power consumption of 5.3 kW. The machine's footprint measures approximately 4,380 mm in length, 1,870 mm in width, and 1,680 mm in height. The seller describes the unit as thoroughly refurbished and notes that all-inclusive logistics support — including packaging, transportation, and customs clearance — is available.
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