The Standard Horizon AFC-564A computer-controlled folder combines superior feeding and registration with touch-screen control. An operator can select from 14 pre-set folds or set up to 200 custom folds, all with touch screen ease. With automated set-up, user-friendly graphical interface, and legendary Horizon construction and reliability, the AFC-564A is ideally suited to the most challenging production environments.
High performance and automation distinguish this space efficient cross-knife folder. The large color touch-screen provides simple, powerful user interface.
- Set-up 14 fold patters by simply touch the corresponding icon and inputting the sheet size on the large LCD color touch-screen
- Equipped with 4 buckles, 1 cross knife, and 2 buckles under the cross knife
- Fold rollers are constructed with a combination of steel and soft polyurethane for superior grip and sharp, consistent folding
- Horizon’s advanced rotary suction fee system delivers fast consistent feeding on a wide range of paper stocks
- The optional extension table enables to load the sheets up to 1,100 mm (43.3″) long
- Automated setups take just a few seconds. The LCD touch-screen prompts the operator through all remaining settings for fast, efficient production. All adjustments are user-friendly and require minimal skill or training
- Up to 200 job settings can be memorized for quick and easy recall of regular jobs
- The AFC-564A can be enhanced with JDF workflow from upstream to the postpress using pXnet bindery control system
Automated Setup (AFC-564A: 10 Sections)
- Side Lay Guide
- 1st Buckle
- 2nd Buckle
- 3rd Buckle
- 4th Buckle
- Knife Stopper
- Knife Guides (Front)
- Knife Guides (Rear)
- K1 Buckle Below Knife
- K2 Buckle Below Knife
The AFC-566A model is also available and features 17 fold patterns and 6 buckles. Additional folds include the Zigzag (6 panel fold), the Zigzag (7 panel fold), and the Roll Fold. Additional options available for both the AFC-564A and the AFC-566A:
- Gate Fold Buckle: GFB-56
- Gluing Unit: CGU-50
- Front Perforation Unit: FP-56 (Factory Option)
- Press Stacker: PST-40
- Side Blowing Unit
- Round Pile Feeder Unit: FRU-54
- Image Checking System: CCD-AFC
- Extension Table: LT-56
- Strip Trim Device: AF-ST5
- Strip & Edge – Trim Device: CGU-T56
- Skip Perforation Unit: FSP-56
- Supersonic Double Feed Detect Sensor
- Blades (Slit/Perforation)
- Edge Trim Device: KT-ET5
- pXnet
- Mobile Knife Fold Unit: MKU-54/54T
- Press Stacker with Pile Delivery: PSX-56
Mid-State Litho, Inc.
5459 Fenton Rd.
Flint, MI 48507
midstatelitho.com