This MBO Z6 is a used folding machine — sometimes referred to as a paper folder — designed to fold sheets or signatures in printing and finishing operations. MBO is a well-established German manufacturer of folding and finishing equipment, widely recognised in the commercial printing, bookbinding, and print-finishing industries for producing precision folding solutions.
This particular machine is configured as a knife folding unit with self-control functionality, operating as a mobile, standalone unit that can be integrated into a broader finishing line. It was manufactured in 2008 and carries serial number . It is currently located in Germany and is offered in used condition.
The machine accepts a wide range of sheet sizes, with an infeed width ranging from a minimum of 150 mm to a maximum of 480 mm, and an infeed length spanning from 80 mm up to 320 mm. The infeed height is adjustable between 450 mm and 650 mm, allowing it to be matched to different upstream equipment or table heights within a production environment.
In terms of throughput, the unit operates at speeds between 20 and 160 metres per minute, giving operators considerable flexibility across job types and paper stocks. At peak performance, the machine is rated for a productivity of 15,000 cycles per hour, reflecting its suitability for high-volume production runs.
Drive control is handled by an MC Control system with a potentiometer for speed regulation. The unit also supports optional integration via a Couple Box, enabling MC Control to communicate with a Navigator system upon request, which broadens its compatibility within automated or networked finishing lines.
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