AF-566T4F Buckle Folder Short make-ready with fully-automated set-up including roller gap adjustment
Modular fully-automated folding machine. 6+4-buckle modular concept allows for a variety of fold patterns to cover many applications. This folder is designed with Horizon s concept which leads the finishing market with advanced automated solutions, bringing dramatic improvements in productivity and efficiency to the bindery. The folder is easy and intuitive to set-up, even without a skilled operator, thanks to the intelligent automation and user-friendly design. All sections including the roller gaps are fully automated through the color touch-screen. Modular concept allows for flexible configuration and handles simple to complex fold patterns. 6-buckles on the 1st station and 4-buckles on the 2nd station can be combined as needed. Reduce paper waste and energy consumption and achieve a short make-ready with accurate and advanced automation. 2
Features Graphical user interface for intuitive operation A large, color touch-screen control panel is iconbased for user-friendly operation. The graphical touch-screen guides the user through all setup procedures with ease, and allows fast, easy navigation for all other system operations. Setup is completed by selecting the desired fold pattern and inputting the sheet size. The graphical display makes roller gap adjustment very simple. Fully-automated setup increases efficiency and quality 42 sections are automatically setup by inputting the sheet size and fold pattern through the touch-screen. Fully-automated setup enables any operator to produce consistent, high quality folding applications. Automated Setup AF-566F (25 sections in total) 1st through 6th Buckle Suction Head Table Guide Side Lay Guide R o l l e r G a p A d j u s t m e n t (16 sections) T-564F (17 sections in total) 1st through 4th Buckle Side Lay Guide R o l l e r G a p A d j u s t m e n t (12 sections) Buckle Section Roller Gap Adjustment Flexible modular concept increases folding capabilities 6+4-buckle modular concept allows for simple to complex fold patterns that maximize folding variations. Cross folding can be performed with the 6+4-buckle modular at a right angle. Thick or digitally-printed sheets can be scored on the 1st station and folded on the 2nd station to prevent image cracking. With the 6+4-buckle connected straight, zigzag (18 panel) folding can be performed. Stand-alone 6-buckle Straight 6+4-buckle AF-566F + Conveyor AF-566F + T-564F Straight Confi guration + Conveyor JDF workflow compatibility pxnet System Option M I S WORKS J M F JMF The Horizon pxnet system leverages the power of JDF across the bindery, allowing jobs to fl ow seamlessly through the entire print production process from MIS, Prepress, Press and Postpress. J D F JDF J D F JDF Prepress Press Digital Press Postpress J D F JDF J D F Control PC JDF pxnet Bindery Control System based on the view of CIP4 3
Color LCD Touch-screen 1 Right Angle 6+4-buckle 9 9 The 10.4 inch color touch-screen is icon-based for user-friendly operation. The graphical interface screen provides intuitive operation for folding setup, speed adjustments and all other fi ne-adjustments. 8 10 Suction Head / Assist Air 2 Innovative suction head and assist air provides accurate sheet separation and pick-up. Blowing air volume and height of the suction head can be adjusted according to a sheet s condition for stable feeding of a wide variety of sheets. Feed Rotor Double Counter Side Lay Guide 3 4 5 4 Quality polyurethane rotor provides high speed feeding (42,000 sheets per hour) without scratching. The supersonic and photoelectronic double feed detect sensors come standard for superior detection. Double counter comes standard at both the feeder and delivery sections. This reliable counting mechanism helps with jobs that require accurate counting control. Newly-designed rigid side lay guide ensures stable transportation and accurate registration of a wide range of paper stocks. The side lay guide is coated with a special anti-static plating, for trouble-free operation of printed sheets, even in dry climates, when static electricity can be a problem.
Delivery Conveyor 10 1 5 3 6 4 7 2 2 Conveyor height is easily adjusted to the proper sheet delivery height. Buckle 9 AF-566F + T-564F Right Angle + Conveyor Buckle stopper and defl ector switching can be done automatically for effi cient operation. Specially-coated buckle plates minimize paper friction to maintain fold accuracy. Folding Rollers Perforation / Scoring Right Angle Conveyor 6 7 8 The combination soft polyurethane foam rubber and steel rollers are employed for consistent folding and simple setup. Folding rollers are driven with accurate helical gears for maximum folding precision and quiet operation. Perforation, slit perforation, scoring and slitting can be performed. Durable scoring unit is employed for accurate scoring. Optional devices are available for strip trimming of multiple-up jobs, trimming the closed side of glued signatures and punch perforation. Two confi gurations allow for a wide variety of fold patterns. Superior sheet aligning capability ensures consistent and accurate folding. 5
Optional Devices for Efficiency Round Pile Feeder Unit RFU-54 The RFU-54 can be attached or detached without removing the standard flat pile feed table, making it quick and easy to interrupt long runs for short-run jobs. An error feed tray is equipped for continuous feeding operation. Sheet Size Width Length Width x Length Max. 540 x 880 mm / 21.25 x 34.64 Min. 148 x 148 mm / 5.83 x 5.83 Sheet Weight Range Voltage/Frequency 30 to 200 gsm (Total thickess of Signature is 1 mm or thinner.) 3-phase 200 V, 50 / 60 Hz Gluing Unit CGU-50 The gluing unit can produce 8-page or 12-page glued booklets and direct mail applications. Front Perforation Unit FP-56 (Factory Option) This unit permits perforating before folding. A hardened blade drum provides for high-precision micro perforation. Optional skip perforation (FSP-56) is available. Gluing Unit Controller Glue Gun Strip Trim Device AF-ST5/ST5N Strip trimming after the parallel fold section can be performed using slitters for multiple-up jobs. Stripped width can be adjusted. (3 mm to 10 mm at 1 mm intervals) Strip & Edge-Trim Device CGU-T56F Center strip trim and edge trim are available under the cross knife. Segmented rollers allows flexible adjustment of the cutting positions. (CGU-T56 is available for AFC-566AKT/564AKT.) Scoring Navigator AF-SN56 The scoring position can be set easily according to the fold patterns and dimension saved on the touch panel. The fine adjustment value and specialized settings are saved by our unique memory device. Gate Fold Buckle GFB-56 The gate fold buckle can be set up quickly, with no special skill for precise, accurate closed gate folding. Blades A wide variety of optional blades are available for various applications. (Blades in the photo are examples.) Sheet Width Up to 558 mm / 21.965 Sheet Weight Range Normal Paper 35 to 244 gsm Knife Folding Length 60 to 335 mm / 2.37 to 13.2 Slitter Blade ( 51) Perforation Blade ( 51) 1.4 x 0.8 Perforation Blade ( 51) 3.2 x 0.8 6 Slit Perforation Blade ( 52) 10 x 4 Slit Perforation Blade ( 52) 12 x 2 Punch Blade ( 56) 12 x 5 Unit : mm (Cut x Blank)
Machine Dimension (Unit: mm / inch) Configuration 1 Stand-alone 6-buckle Stand-alone 6-buckle confi guration for brochure or leafl et folding. 3,618 / 142.5 2,648 / 104.3 Conveyor AF-566F 1,050 / 41.4 1,350 / 53.2 AF-566F + Conveyor Configuration 2 Right Angle 6+4-buckle 6+4-buckle modular system with the right angle conveyor for 8-page signature and DL folding. This confi guration also allows scoring on the fi rst station and folding on the second station for heavier weight stocks. 4,765 / 187.6 3,148 / 124.0 2,648 / 104.3 AF-566F RFU-54 1,050 / 41.4 3,250 128.0 2,280 89.8 2,000 78.8 T-564F 1,048 / 41.3 2,612 / 102.9 Conveyor 1,350 / 53.2 AF-566F + T-564F Right Angle + Conveyor + RFU-54 600 / 23.7 Configuration 3 Straight 6+4-buckle Straight 6+4-buckle modular system for maximum 10-buckle operation. Complex fold patterns can be performed using this confi guration. 2,000 / 78.8 4,285 / 168.8 2,648 / 104.3 Conveyor T-564F AF-566F 1,050 41.4 1,350 / 53.2 AF-566F + T-564F Straight + Conveyor 7
Machine Structure Model AF-566T4F Major Specifications 6/4 (6 Buckles and 4 Buckles) 1st Station AF-566F 2nd Station T-564F Width x Length Sheet Size Width Length 1st Station Max. 558 x 865 mm / 21.970 x 34.000 Min. 128 x 148 mm / 5.040 x 5.830 When connecting with DIF-56 : Max. 558 x 1,200 mm / 21.970 x 47.240 Sheet Weight Range Belt Speed Production Speed Buckle Fold Length Vacuum Pump Voltage/Frequency Machine Dimensions 2nd Station Max. 558 x 558 mm / 21.970 x 21.970 Min. 50 x 128 mm / 1.970 x 5.040 Normal Paper 35 to 209 gsm Art/Coated Paper 50 to 232 gsm 30 to 240 meters (98 to 787 feet) per minute Suction Head 42,000 cycles per hour 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 5th Buckle : 30 to 450 mm / 1.180 to 17.720 1st Station 4th / 6th Buckle : 30 to 360 mm / 1.180 to 14.170 1st through 4th Buckle : 2nd Station 30 to 360 mm / 1.180 to 14.170 Flow 40m 3 per hour Voltage/Frequency 3-phase Delta Connection 230 / Y400 V ± 10 % 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 1.8 / 2.2 kw (50 / 60Hz) 3-phase 200 V, 50 / 60 Hz 3-phase 220 V, 50 / 60 Hz 3-phase 400 V, 50 / 60 Hz 1st Station + 2nd Station : Installation at right angle W3,148 x D2,280 x H1,600 mm / W124.0 x D89.8 x H63.0 1st Station + 2nd Station : Installation at straight W4,285 x D1,050 x H1,600 mm / W168.8 x D41.4 x H63.0 *The machine design and specifications are subject to change without any notice. 160617/SO/566T4F/07E/TV