SPEED pharmaceutical insert and outsert system

PIOS T520

In the printing industry, folding machine is an indispensable post-processing equipment, which can quickly and accurately fold the printed paper into the required booklet, brochure, manual and other finished products. With the advancement of printing technology, folding machines have also been significantly improved in automation and intelligence, becoming a key equipment for improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs.

1. Main types and characteristics of folding machines

1. Classification by degree of automation

Manual folding machine

Features: simple operation, low price, suitable for small batch production or office use.

Applicable scenarios: small printing shops, corporate printing centers.

Semi-automatic folding machine

Features: manual paper feeding, automatic folding, high efficiency, high cost performance.

Applicable scenarios: small and medium-sized printing plants, advertising companies.

Fully automatic folding machine

Features: automatic paper feeding, folding, and paper collection, online production, suitable for large-scale operations.

Applicable scenarios: large printing companies, packaging plants.

2. Classification by folding method

Type Working principle Applicable scenarios

Knife-type folder Use the folding knife to press down to complete the folding, with high precision Thick paper, hardcover books and periodicals, packaging boxes

Fence folder Paper is folded through the fence guide rail, with fast speed Brochures, magazines, manuals

Hybrid folder Combining knife and fence, with high flexibility Complex folding requirements (such as Z-fold, accordion fold)

2. The core advantages of folding machines

High efficiency: Thousands of sheets of paper can be processed per hour, far exceeding the speed of manual folding.

High precision: Ensure that the crease position of each sheet of paper is consistent, improving the quality of the finished product.

Manpower saving: Reduce manual operations and reduce labor costs.

Versatility: Support multiple folding methods (parallel folding, cross folding, door closing folding, etc.).

3. How to choose a suitable folding machine?

1. Consider production needs

Small batch production → manual or semi-automatic folders

Large batch high-speed production → fully automatic folders

Special folding needs → hybrid folders

2. Focus on key parameters

Paper adaptability: minimum/maximum paper size and weight range supported (such as 35-200g/m²).

Folding speed: such as 10,000 sheets/hour or higher.

Intelligent functions: touch screen control, automatic deviation correction, fault alarm, etc.

3. Brand and after-sales service

Choose well-known brands (such as MBO, Heidelberg, SPEED, etc.) to ensure equipment stability and after-sales support.