Folder: FI480 Small Format Folding Machine
Precision FI480 Small Format Folder
ENQUIREThe FI480 small format folder is a high-speed insert and outsert folder designed for precise folding of pharmaceutical leaflets, inserts/outserts, and small-format documents. Built for accuracy and efficiency, this folder is ideal for high-volume, compliance-driven production environments.
Specification
| Max Paper Size (Flat Pile Feeder) | 480 x 1000mm |
| Max Paper Size (Round Pile Feeder) | 480 x 1150mm |
| Minimum Paper Size (Flat Pile Feeder) | 100 x 130mm |
| Minimum Paper Size (Round Pile Feeder) | 150 x 180mm |
| Paper Weight | 40-300gsm |
| Diameter of Fold Rollers | 35mm |
| Minimum Folded Length | 22mm |
| Minimum Folded Length (Combi Plates) | 32mm |
The FI480 Pharma folder is a specialised insert and outsert folder engineered for high-precision folding of pharmaceutical leaflets, miniature inserts, and complex multi-panel documents. Designed for regulated industries, this folder combines speed, accuracy, and automation to deliver consistent results in demanding production environments.
With support for sheet widths up to 480 mm, the FI480 Pharma folder provides the ideal balance between compact footprint and production capability. It is optimised for handling small-format materials, including lightweight papers commonly used in pharmaceutical and technical documentation, while maintaining excellent folding accuracy across a wide range of paper types.
Built for high-volume output, the FI480 Pharma folder operates at speeds of up to 220 metres per minute, enabling efficient processing without compromising quality. Its advanced air-feed system ensures smooth sheet separation and precise alignment, reducing errors and maintaining consistency throughout long production runs.
The FI480 Pharma folder features a flexible, modular configuration that supports a wide variety of folding patterns. Multiple buckle plates and optional parallel knife systems allow for complex folding sequences, making it ideal for producing dense, compact outserts and multi-fold inserts.
To support fully integrated production, this folder can be configured with additional finishing capabilities such as pressing, gluing, and labelling. Automated functions including double-sheet detection and deviation correction enhance reliability, helping to minimise waste and maintain compliance standards.
Designed for industries where precision is critical, the FI480 Pharma folder is well suited to pharmaceutical, healthcare, cosmetics, and technical sectors. It provides a scalable and dependable folder solution for businesses requiring accurate, high-speed insert and outsert folding.
Options
| Option | Labeling machine |
| Option | Hot melt gluing |
| Option | Vertical stacker |
| Option | Pressing unit |
| Option | Parallel knife |
| Option | Cross fold machine |


