Paper Folding

We love paper folders! This is actually a broad category of equipment and there is a lot to learn. The needs of an office, school, or church are very different from a large production site. Paper folders are a staple piece of machinery with well defined features.

Folding paper at a production rate in a commercial environment can be very demanding. These folders can run at 30,000 sheet an hour or more and the set up can be extremely tricky for new operators. Fortunately with automation and excellent touch panels it has become a lot easier for inexperienced operators to run these machines.

Things to consider when buying a paper cutter

  • Sheet Size: what are the maximum and minimum sized sheets that you need to fold?
  • Paper Type: coated or glossy paper requires an air feeder. Machines with air feeders tend to cost more because of the required pump.
  • Number of Folds: Folders have a limited number of folding plates. Entry level folders will usually have at least 2 plates. Two folding plates is enough for common folds like a Z fold or a letter fold.
  • Air or Friction feeder: Glossy or coated papers require an air feeder but they cost more than friction feeders.
  • Right Angle: A right angle is essentially a 2nd folder for doing another set of folds that are perpendicular. These are usually not required unless you have a specific application like a map-fold.
  • Budget: Folders are precision machines and they can be expensive. Automation makes them even more expensive but if you are folding paper for profit the gained productivity can be a huge benefit.