Una guía de las 4 máquinas plegadoras de papel más populares

Introduction

In the modern packaging and printing industry, fanfold kraft paper folding machines play a vital role. They can accurately fold kraft paper materials into various shapes and structures to meet packaging needs from simple to complex. This article will take a deep look at what kraft paper folding machines are and the three most popular types of paper folding machines on the market to help you better understand this equipment and choose the most suitable solution for your business.

Table of contents:

1.What is paper folding machine？

2.What are the three types of folding machines?and more?

• Knife Folders

• Buckle folders

• Combination folding machine
  

• Z fold paper folding machines

3.Conclusion

What is paper folding machine？

Paper folding machine, as the name implies, is an automated or semi-automated packaging machinery designed to fold paper or cardboard materials into a predetermined shape according to demand, which can be Z fold or folded in half or other shapes.

What are the three types of folding machines?and more?

In the current market, paper folding machines are machines specifically used to fold paper. They can fold paper into the following types: C Fold, Half Fold, Z Fold, Double Parallel Fold, Gate Fold, fanfold paper, Cross Fold, etc. Why can paper be folded? Under a specific pressure, the paper will be broken or bent along a straight line at a specific position according to the set shape to form a specific shape.

So how do these paper folding machines distinguish and fold paper by type? Please continue reading, the following content introduces the four main types of paper folding machines:

Generally, there are three types of paper folding machines that are more commonly used in the market: knife folders,buckle folders,or a combination of these two types, including Z fold paper folding machines.

Knife Folders

Knife folders are mainly used to fold paper (thicker paper) into a cross fold. Because the knife of the machine itself is not sharp enough, it cannot cut some papers, so it can only use force to sew the paper or use the knife to hit the paper between two rollers to form a crease, which is Cross Fold.

It is also called French Fold, because these papers need to be folded in half twice in a row by the paper folding machine, so in life, these papers are often used to make greeting cards, wedding invitations, letters, greeting cards, flyers/brochures, etc.

Buckle Folders

The working principle of the buckle folding machine is to feed the paper into the system at high speed, and the rollers in the system continuously squeeze it and the high friction rollers continuously fold it. The plane of the paper is at a 45° angle with the paper feeding plane, and a precise buckle folding structure is formed by adjusting the setting of the folding plate. In other words, the paper will bend at the point where it enters the plate, and then the paper will be folded and rolled in multiple pages according to the buckle structure to achieve more folds.

In life, it is often used to make greeting cards, announcements, menus, programs, brochures, announcements, flyers/manuals, etc.

Combination folding machine

It refers to a machine that uses knife-type and buckle-type folding at different stages of the same machine in the previous two types.

Z Fold Paper Folding Machine

According to the literal meaning, its original name is Z fold Fanfold Paper Folding Machine. Unlike the previous two models, it refers to those that are specially designed for kraft paper materials through precise and dual-frequency controlled automated folding technology, and fold the paper into Z fold or fanfold paper through some rolling and pressing rollers.

It can handle kraft paper of different thicknesses and hardness, and kraft paper is a tough and durable packaging material, so this machine is often used by packaging manufacturers for production, and is often provided to local logistics warehouses or distribution centers and packaging companies. It can be used with Ranpak/storopack's paper pad gap filling machine to form kraft paper pads as a buffering and protective material for transport packaging.

Conclusion

Paper folding machines are an important tool in the current packaging and printing industry, and their different types also meet the needs from manual small batches to industrial large-scale production. Choosing the right type of paper folding machine can not only improve production efficiency, but also ensure the high quality and consistency of the finished product, which is the key to improving the competitiveness of the enterprise. 

Understanding the functions and applications between these types of paper folding machines can help you make more informed decisions when you plan to invest in paper folding machines based on their unique market positioning and application value, and drive your business forward.