Description
AFC-566FG
The Standard Horizon AFC-566FG Automated Floor Model Folder includes advanced set-up automation through a user-friendly 10.4” color touch-screen control panel that displays all common fold formats and sheet sizes for easy selection. The AFC-566FG brings folder automation to new heights with fully automated setup, including gap settings. This folder has been designed to serve the graphic arts and digital print markets, with ultra-quick changeovers and the ability to handle sensitive digitally-imaged sheets without marking, enabled by specially-formulated combination roller and scoring systems. The AFC-566FG is equipped with 6 fold plates, which allow a wide variety of fold patterns in a minimum amount of floor space, at speeds up to 42,000 sheets per hour.
Key Features
- High speed production: The AFC-566FG is equipped with 6 fold plates, which allow a wide variety of fold patterns in a minimum amount of floor space at speeds up to 42,000 sheets per hour.
- Easy-to-use touchscreen controls: The AFC-566FG includes advanced set-up automation through a user-friendly 10.4” color touchscreen control panel that displays all common fold formats and sheet sizes for easy selection.
- Superior Folding Quality: Superior and consistent fold quality is ensured with steel and soft formed polyurethane combination rollers. A high precision stepper motor is employed for fine tuning in 0.005 mm steps with a simple touch of the + or – button.
- 6 Buckle Plates: The AFC-566F and AFC-566AKT are equipped with 6 buckles, 1 cross knife, and 2 buckles under the cross knife, allowing a wide variety of fold patterns in minimal floor space.
- High Speed Feeder: Horizon’s advanced rotary suction feed system with side blowing assist air, for fast and consistent feeding of a wide range of paper stocks.
Advantages
- Set-up a wide variety of fold patterns by simply touching the corresponding icon and inputting the sheet size on the large LCD color touchscreen
- Automated set-ups take just a few seconds. The LCD touchscreen prompts the operator through all remaining settings for fast, efficient production. All adjustments are user-friendly and require minimal skill or training.
- All roller gap settings can be performed automatically through the LCD touchscreen inserting a single sheet at the caliper
- Standard wireless remote control for more convenient operation
- Fold rollers are constructed with a combination of steel and soft polyurethane for superior grip and sharp consistent folding
- Horizon’s advanced rotary suction feed system delivers fast consistent feeding on a wide range of paper stocks
- Optional extension table to enable loading sheets up to 43.3” (1,100 mm) long
- Optional pXnet bindery control system for efficient job scheduling or to accept JDF set-up data
Specifications
| Maximum Sheet Size | 21.97″ W x 33.46″ L |
| Minimum Sheet Size | 5.04″ W x 5.83″ L |
| Stock Weight Range | 35 to 244 gsm (uncoated paper) |
| Folding Speed | Up to 42,000 sheets per hour |
| Maximum Pile Height | 29.1 inches |
| Weight | 2,405 pounds (main body) |
