The Palamides Delta 502 is a folding machine — sometimes referred to as a paper folder — listed here as a used 2013 model located in Germany. Folding machines are used in commercial print finishing to fold sheets or signatures into the correct format for downstream processes such as saddle stitching, perfect binding, or direct mailing. Palamides is a recognised manufacturer of delivery and banding systems for the print and finishing industry, producing equipment designed to automate the handling, stacking, and bundling of folded or printed products at the output end of finishing lines.
This particular machine is described as a fully automatic delivery system combining folding-machine output with integrated banding, with the stated goal of streamlining production rather than banding for its own sake. According to the seller, operating the system requires only a single operator at the folding machine, and the same one-person workflow extends to pile removal at the saddle stitcher — whether running in two-up or three-up production and at full running capacity. The transfer of bundles from the folding machine to the saddle stitcher is described as quick and easy, with the band functioning as a handling aid that allows products to be set down rapidly and efficiently.
The machine handles a maximum format of 510 × 305 mm and a minimum of 110 × 95 mm, covering a broad range of standard commercial print formats. It is configurable for either single or dual use and features automatic two-fold banding along with automatic format recognition, which removes the need for manual format adjustment between jobs. Additional features include a benefit spread function, automatic waste ejection, and a dedicated pressing station. The system supports both shingle-stream and single-sheet operation, and is equipped with blowing air to assist product transport and separation.
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