CROSS FOLDER AFC-56 SERIESFOLDING

AFC-56 Series
AFC-566AKT / 564AKTCOMFORTABLE FOLDING OPERATION.
High performance, space eﬃcient automated cross-knife folding
machines - The Horizon AFC-56 series feature advanced automation
with user-friendliness and high quality folding.

BENEFITSADVANCED AUTOMATION
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.
17 fold patterns are set on 566AKT , 14 fold patterns
are set on 564AKT.
.
EASY SETUP
Automated setups take just a few seconds. The
LCD touchscreen prompts the operator through allremaining settings for fast, eﬃcient production.
All adjustments are user-friendly and require minimal
skill or training.
HIGH QUALITY
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.

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Cross Folder AFC-56 Series

FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONThe optional extension table enables to load the sheets
up to 1,100 mm or 43.3” long.
EASY ADJUSTMENT OF SCORING ROLLERS
Up to 200 job settings can be memorized for quick andeasy recall of regular job.
MANAGE YOUR BINDERY WITH HORIZON’S BINDERYCONTROL SYSTEM
The system can be enhanced with automated workflow
from upstream to post-press with iCE LiNK, which uses
cloud technology, Horizon's post-press management
system.

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AFC-56 SERIES FEATURES.
AUTOMATED SETUP
17 fold patterns are automatically set by selecting the sheet size and fold pattern on the
LCD touchscreen. Each section is set automatically by high precision stepper motors forhigh quality folding.
*14 fold patterns are set on the AFC-564AKT.

COLOR LCD TOUCHSCREEN
The 10.4 inch color touchscreen is icon-based for user-friendly operation. The graphicalinterface screen provides intuitive operation for folding setup, speed adjustment and allother fine-adjustments.

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

566AKT

The AFC-566F and AFC-566AKT is 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.
* The AFC-564AKT is equipped with 4 buckles.

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Cross Folder AFC-56 Series

HIGH-SPEED FEEDER
Horizon’s advanced rotary suction feed system withside blowing assist air for fast, consistent feeding ofa wide range of paper stocks.

Side blowing assist air is an option.

AUTOMATED SETUP SECTIONS

566AKT

12 sections

564AKT

Supersonic sensor is an option.

10 sections

DESCRIPTIONS
Feeder Section

Side Lay Guide

566AKT

564AKT

1st ~ 4th Buckle

566AKT

564AKT

5th Buckle / 6th Buckle

566AKT

Knife Stopper

566AKT

564AKT

Knife Guides (Front / Rear)

566AKT

564AKT

K1 Buckle below Knife

566AKT

564AKTK2 Buckle below Knife

566AKT

564AKT

Fold Section

AUTOMATED SETUP FOLD PATTERNS
566AKT

17 fold patterns

Single Fold

Short Fold

Gate Fold

Accordion Fold

Zigzag Fold(4 panel)

Zigzag Fold
(5 panel)

Zigzag Fold
(6 panel) *1

Zigzag Fold(7 panel) *1

Letter Fold

Round Parallel
Fold (4 panel) *1

DoubleParallel Fold

8-pageCross Fold

12-page
Cross Fold

Zigzag
Cross Fold

DM Fold(Letter)

DM Fold(Accordion)

16-page
Cross Fold(All patterns listed below)

564AKT

14 fold patterns(Except for the patterns marked with *1)

Nonstandard fold patterns can also be set
up automatically by inputting the setup
size for each fold.

Cross Folder AFC-56 Series

5DETAILS FOR EACH SECTION.
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1 CONTROL PANEL

3 FEED ROTOR

An icon-based color interface
provides easy operation. For
set-ups, simply select one of
the fold patterns from thegraphical display and input
sheet size. Up to 200 job settings can be memorized forquick and easy recall of regular jobs.

Horizon's advanced rotarysuction feed system for fast,consistent feeding of a wide
range of paper stock.

2 SUCTION HEAD

4 SHEET TRANSPORTATION

An innovative detection system
is employed for accurate andstable suction head positioning
to achieve consistent feeding.

The side lay guide is coatedwith a special anti-static plating.
The newly designed rigid side
lay guide ensures accurate andsmooth transportation of awide range of paper stocks.

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Cross Folder AFC-56 Series

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7 PERFORATION
Perforation, slit perforation,scoring, slitting and strip
trimming can be performed
inline. The perforation shaft
is quick and easy to install or
detach. Perforation shaft lifts
up from the screen for easy
perforation/scoring positioning.

5 BUCKLE

8 KNIFE FOLD SECTION

Specially-coated buckle
plates minimize paper friction
to maintain fold accuracy.
All the buckles are set up
automatically with precise
stepper motor drives for the
sheet size and fold pattern selected. Each buckle has anintegrated deflector / stopper.

Knife timing and knife angle
can be adjusted easily. The
servo motor controlled knife
enables high-speed folding.
Two Transport belts and holdrollers ensure consistenttransportation even for two-up
applications.
Sub Operation Panel

6 FOLD ROLLERSThe uniquely designed
combination of soft
polyurethane foam rubberand steel rollers have superior
grip for sharp, consistentfolding. The fold roller system
employs helical gears for quiet
operation and flexible cross couplings for minimal wear.

■ Start, Stop, Inching, Single Knife-actuation, and Test
Feeding are performed at this panel.

9 DELIVERY CONVEYOR
Conveyor height is easily adjusted by the hand wheel to theproper sheet delivery height.

Cross Folder AFC-56 Series

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OPTIONS.
Performance Enhancing Options.

CGU-51 GLUING UNIT

BLADES■ The gluing unit can produce 8-page or 12-page glued
booklets and direct mail applications.

■ A wide variety of optional blades are available for various
applications. (Blades in the photo are examples.)Unit : mm (Cut × Blank)

Slitter Blade(Φ51)

Glue Gun

Gluing Unit Controller

Perforation
Blade (Φ51)
1.4×0.8

Perforation
Blade (Φ51)
3.2×0.8

Slit Perforation Slit Perforation
Blade
Blade (Φ52)(Φ52) 10×4
12×2.4

PSX-56 / PSX-56R
PRESS STACKER WITH PILE DELIVERY

PST-66 / PST-44 / PST-44L
PRESS STACKER■ Stacked signatures orbooklets are delivered to acomfortable height for easy
packaging. Applications canbe stacked 1-up, 2-up or
3-up for eﬃcient production.
Rigid, large diameter rollers
apply 1.2 tons of pressure forcrisp, tight and flat folds.

■ First roller removes the
air and second roller
compresses the signature
to reduce bulk. Batch
separation is available tomaximize productivity.

AF-ST5 / ST5N STRIP TRIM DEVICEGFB-56 GATE FOLD BUCKLE■ Strip trimming after theparallel 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)■ The gate fold buckle can be set
up quickly, with no special skill
for precise, accurate closed gate
folding.

MKU-54T MOBILE KNIFE FOLD UNIT

ED-40S STANDING DELIVERY UNIT

■ The MKU-54T is mobile
knife unit equipped withthe buckles below knife. It
is capable of the letter foldafter 8-page cross fold.

■ Standing delivery stacker
increases the eﬃciency forsheet packing. Batch kicking
function allows accurate
counting.

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Cross Folder AFC-56 Series

PST-44

Punch Blade(Φ56) 12×5

FEEDER SECTION
NAME

MODEL

Extension Table

LT-56

Supersonic Detector

SD-56 / SD-56C

DESCRIPTION

566AKT

564AKT

Enables to load sheets up to 1,100 mm or 43.3" long.

Yes

Yes

Detects space between sheets for accurate double feed detection even with a solid
black printed sheet.

Yes

Yes

Side Blowing Unit-Side blowing assist air for stable feeding.

**

Image Checker-

A camera scans the printed image to identify any blank or misloaded sheets.

**

Barcode Reader-

Barcode scanning at resistor table for higher security control.

*

*

-

The ionizer reduces the static on the paper to minimize static related feed / folding
issues.

**DESCRIPTION

Ionizer

FOLDING SECTION
NAME

MODEL

Gluing Unit

CGU-K56 + CGU-50

566AKT

564AKT

Gluing gun and controller to produce glued booklet.

Yes

Front Perforation Unit

Yes

FP-56 *1

Front perforation unit. Only available as factory option.

Yes

Skip Perforation Unit

Yes

JM-AFC

Skip perforation unit. Only available with FP-56.

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Strip Trim Device

AF-ST5 / AF-ST5N

Strip trimming after the parallel fold section for multiple-up jobs.

Yes

Yes

Edge Trim Device

AF-ET5 / AF-ET5N

Edge trimming for the parallel fold section.

Yes

Yes

AF-PP5N

Punch perforation for 8 or 12 page signature for deep glue penetration when
producing perfect bound book.

Yes

Yes

Strip Trim Device
below Knife

KT-ST5

Strip trimming after the cross fold section for multiple jobs.

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Strip & Edge Trim Device
below Knife

CGU-T56

Strip and edge trimming for 8-page or 12-page signatures.

Yes

Yes

Edge Trim Device
below Knife

CGU-T56N

Edge trimming for 8-page or 12-page signatures.

Yes

Yes

Punch Perforation Unit
below 1st Knife

KT-PP56*2

Punch perforation for 16-page signatures with cross knife unit connection.

Yes

Yes

Punch Perforation Unit

AF-PP5Gate Fold Buckle

GFB-56Gate fold buckle to produce closed gate fold application.

Yes

Yes

Hard Urethane Roller
for Parallel Fold-

The wear-resistant hard urethane rollers. (segmented)**

Sound-Proof Cover(Full Cover)

AF-FCV566

The sound proof cover achieves quiet and safe operation.

Yes

No

Sound -Proof Cover(Upper Cover)

AF-UCV564

The sound proof cover achieves quiet and safe operation.
This cove is available only for the buckle chute section.

No

Yes

Flat Deflector (Parallel)-

The flat type deflector. Replaces the parallel folding buckle.

Yes

Yes

Flat Deflector(Below Knife)-

The flat type deflector. Replaces the buckle below knife.

Yes

Yes

DELIVERY SECTION
NAME

MODEL

DESCRIPTION

566AKT

564AKT

Yes

Yes

Press Stacker

PST-66Up to 660 mm or 26” width sheets can be received. 1.2 tons of pressure can beapplied for tighter fold quality.

Press Stacker

PST-44 / PST-44L

Up to 440 mm or 17.3” width sheets can be received. Two models are available
depending on space requirements.

Yes

Yes

Press Stacker with
Pile Delivery

PSX-56Tightly pressed signatures are stacked and delivered at a comfortable height.

Yes

Yes

Press Stacker with
Pile Delivery

PSX-56R

Tightly pressed signatures are stacked and delivered at a comfortable height.
The PSX-56R is for opposite delivery direction.

Yes

Yes

Mobile Knife Fold Unit

MKU-54T

Mobile knife unit with buckle under the knife.

Yes

Yes

Mobile Knife Fold Unit

MKU-38

Mobile knife unit for additional knife fold.

Yes

Yes

Standing Delivery Unit

ED-40S

Standing delivery for easy handling and packaging.

Yes

Yes

* Contact your local dealer about availability of connection.
*1 FP-56T for the T-564F*2 The additional CGU-T56 is required to install.

Cross Folder AFC-56 Series

9SPECIFICATIONS.
Machine Dimensions. (Unit : mm / inch)
Height : 1,580 / 62.3”

AFC-566AKT

AFC-564AKT(Top View)(Top View)

1,050 / 41.4”

Conveyor

AFC-566AKT

1,030 to 1,320 /40.6” to 52.0”

3,065 / 120.7”

AFC-566AKT

4,050 to 4,340 / 159.4” to 170.9”

1,050 / 41.4”

AFC-564AKT

1,180 / 46.5”

1,180 / 46.5”
3,020 / 118.9”

3,065 / 120.7”

AFC-566AKT

AFC-564AKT
1,805 / 71.1”

MKU-38*

PST-44 : 4,512 / 177.7”
PST-44L : 4,812 / 189.5”*Machine dimensions not including the delivery conveyor.

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Cross Folder AFC-56 Series

1,050 / 41.4”
2,230 / 87.8”

Conveyor

Conveyor

2,230 / 87.8”

PST-44orPST-44L

3,020 / 118.9”

1,030 to 1,320 /40.6” to 52.0”

4,095 to 4,385 / 161.2” to 172.6”

1,050 / 41.4”

AFC-564AKTConveyor

PST-44orPST-44L

1,805 / 71.1”

MKU-38*

PST-44 : 4,467 / 175.9”
PST-44L : 4,767 / 187.7”*Machine dimensions not including the delivery conveyor.

AFC-566AKT
Machine StructureAFC-564AKT

6KTT (6 Buckles + Fold Knife + 2 Buckles Below Knife)
Width

Sheet Size

Length4KTT (4 Buckles + Fold Knife + 2 Buckles Below Knife)

Width × LengthMax. 558 × 850 mm or 21.965” × 33.460” (Length 1,100 mm or 43.310” with optional extension table)
Min. 128 × 148 mm or 5.040” × 5.830” (Register guide minimum set position : width 74 mm or 3.0”)

Sheet Weight Range

Uncoated Paper 40 to 250 gsm, Coated Paper 50 to 232 gsm

Belt Speed

30 to 230 meters per minute or 99 to 754 feet per minute, Knife Fold 180 meters per minute or 590 feet per minute

Production Speed

Suction Head 40,000 cycles per hour, Knife 21,000 cycles per hour

Buckle Fold Length

1st / 2nd / 3rd / 5th Buckle : 30 to 450 mm or 1.2” to 17.7”
4th / 6th Buckle : 30 to 360 mm or 1.2” to 14.1”

1st / 2nd / 3rd / Buckle : 30 to 450 mm or 1.2” to 17.7”
4th Buckle : 30 to 360 mm or 1.2” to 14.1”

K1 / K2 Buckle : 30 to 150 mm or 1.2" to 5.9"
Flow : 40 m³ per hour
Voltage / Frequency : 3-phase
Delta Connection : 230 / Y400 V ± 10 % 50 or 60 Hz
Power Consumption : 1.8 / 2.2 kW (50 or 60 Hz)

Vacuum Pump
Voltage / Frequency
Machine Dimensions

3-Phase 200 / 220 / 400 V, 50 or 60 Hz
Main Body

W3,065 × D1,050 × H1,580 mm or W120.7” × D41.4” × H62.2”

Conveyor

W1,320* × D600 × H1,130 mm or 52.0” × 23.7” × 44.5” (*Minimum W : 1,030 mm or 40.6”)

W3,020 × D1,050 × H1,580 mm or W118.9” × D41.4” × H62.2”

PST-66
Maximum Width
With Oﬀset Delivery : 660 mm or 25.984”
Without Oﬀset Delivery : 690 mm or 27.165”

Width

Signature Size
Length(In either delivery, the maximum width is 380 mm or 14.96”
when the extension belt section is used.)

Minimum Length
50 mm or 1.969” (When the extension belt section is used.)

Signature /Booklet Thickness

Max. 4 mm or 0.15”

Production Speed

Press Roller Speed : 30 to 180 m per minuteOﬀset Amount

30 mm or 1.18”

Number ofPress Rollers

Air Remove Roller × 1
Press Roller × 1

Voltage / Frequency

3-phase 200 to 220 V, 50 or 60 Hz
Single Phase 200 to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz

Machine Dimensions W2,145 × D1,159 × H1,359 mm or W84.5” × D45.7” × H53.6”

PST-44 / PST-44L

Signature Size

Maximum Width
With Oﬀset Delivery : 440 mm or 17.322”
Without Oﬀset Delivery : 470 mm or 18.503”

Width

LengthWidth

LengthWidth × LengthMax. 546 × 330 mm or 21.496” × 12.992”
Min. 128 × 92 mm or 5.04” × 3.622”

Signature /Booklet Thickness

Max. 4 mm or 0.15”

Stack HeightMax. 200 mm or 7.87”
Min. 10 mm or 0.40”

Minimum Length
50 mm or 1.969” (When the extension belt section is used.)

Signature /Booklet Thickness

Max. 4 mm or 0.15”

Production Speed

Press Roller Speed : 30 to 180 m per minuteOﬀset Amount

30 mm or 1.18”

Number ofPress Rollers

Air Remove Roller × 1
Press Roller × 1

Voltage / Frequency

3-phase 200 to 220 V, 50 or 60 Hz
Single Phase 200 to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz

Machine Dimensions

PST-44 : W1,845 × D980 × H1,359 mm or W72.7” × D38.6” × H53.6”
PST-44L : W2,145 × D980 × H1,359 mm or W84.5” × D38.6” × H53.6”

PSX-56 / PSX-56R
Signature Size

(In either delivery, the maximum width is 380 mm or 14.96”
when the extension belt section is used.)

MKU-54T
Signature Size

Width

LengthWidth × LengthMax. 538 × 350 mm or 21.1” × 13.7”
Min. 165 × 80 mm or 6.5” × 3.2”

Sheet Weight Range

Uncoated Paper 35 to 244 gsm

Belt Speed

50 to 180 meters per minuteBelt and Roller Gap*When making a letter fold using a A4 size booklet :Up to 3 sheets (12 pages) of normal paper of 81 gsm
Up to 4 sheets (16 pages) of normal paper of 64 gsm

Fold Roller Section : Max. 2 mm or 0.024"

Production Speed

Max. 900 stacks per hour (With continuous motion of the pushers)

Number of Press
Rollers

Two Sets (Air Remove Roller, Press Roller)

Buckle Fold Length

60 to 150 mm or 2.36” to 5.90” (Manual Setting)

3-phase 200 to 220 V, 50 or 60 Hz
Single Phase 200 to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz

Voltage / Frequency

Single Phase 208 to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz

Voltage / Frequency

Machine Dimensions W860 × D1,100 × H1,280 mm or W33.9” × D43.3” × H50.4”

Machine Dimensions W2,120 × D2,280 × H1,080 mm or W83.5” × D89.8” × H42.6”

Signature Size

Width

LengthMKU-38ED-40S

Width × LengthMax. 380 × 280 mm or 14.9” × 11.0”
Min. 90 × 20 mm or 3.6” × 0.8”

Max. Width 400 mm or 15.74”
Length 150 mm or 5.90”
Min. Width 30 mm or 1.19”
Length 20 mm or 0.79” *Note

Sheet Weight Range

Uncoated Paper 35 to 210 gsm

Belt Speed

30 to 180 meters per minute99 to 590 feet per minuteBelt and Roller Gap

Fold Roller Section : Max. 4 mm or 0.157"

Voltage / Frequency

Single Phase 200 to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz

Machine Dimensions W685 × D858 × H1,283.5 mm or W27.0” × D33.8” × H50.6”

Signature Size

Width

Length* Note that even if the minimum height is 20 mm or 0.79" orabove, depending on the opening amount of the signatures,the signatures can sometimes not be transported ordelivered between the upstream device and the ED-40S.

Thickness of
Folded Piece

Max. 3 mm or 0.12”

Stack Capacity

Max. 395 mm or 15.55”
Min. 5 mm or 0.20”

Belt Speed

30 to 160 meters per minuteOﬀset Amount

Minimum Oﬀset : Five sheets

Voltage / Frequency

Single Phase 200 to 240V, 50 or 60 Hz

Cross Folder AFC-56 Series

11MORE ATHORIZON.CO.JP

Horizon International Inc.

Horizon GmbH

1601 Asahi, Shinasahicho, Takashima,
Shiga, 520-1501, Japan
Phone : +81-740-25-4570
Fax : +81-740-25-5820
www.horizon.co.jp

Pascalstrasse 20
25451 Quickborn / Germany
Phone : +49 4106 8042-0
Fax : +49 4106 8042-199
www.horizon.de

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