GUK FA53 Pharma Folder
For folding outserts and med guides—models with up to 24 plates!
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A - Features
FA53 FOLDER, generally specified for outsert systems but can be used independently or in systems for folding inserts or med guides.
B - Features
L-4 TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER, for setting up sheet and fold sizes, production speed, batch and total counts, and parameters for double-sheet ejection system.
C - Features
BAUMER hhs® CONTROLLER monitors water scoring—and Xcam Camera Systems if installed.
D - Features
R6 ROUND-PILE FEEDER is continuous-load, handling sheets up to 56-5/8" (1440 mm) in length.
E - Features
DOUBLE-SHEET DETECTOR will trigger the Double-Sheet Ejection System (F icon) when it senses double or misfeeds.
F - Features
DOUBLE-SHEET EJECTION SYSTEM
When triggered by the double-sheet detector, the pneumatic cylinders (1) activate the ejection gate (2) and double sheets are ejected before going into the folding rollers. Production continues uninterrupted.
G - Features
ZWT53/2 TRANSFER UNIT accurately transports product from Station I onto the roller table to Station II.
- Description
Description
GUK FA53 Pharmaceutical Folder:
- Designed to fold light-weight papers, it can be used for folding inserts and outserts, consumer information leaflets and med-guides.
- The versatile folder has a 20-3/4" (53 cm) format and many variations.
- FA53 Folders can have 8 to 24 plates (increments of 2). See the new advantageous features of the 24-plate GUK FA53 Folder.
- Setups and changeovers on the FA53 are quick and easy with caliper-set rollers and zero-makeready plates with digital dials for setting the fold length.
- The safety cover with an electronic interlocking switch allows view of production and safe operation.
Advanced Features:
- Double-sheet ejection System ejects double sheets are ejected before they reach the folding rollers—without stopping production.
- Quick-release scoring shafts.
- Water scoring for accurate, tight folds.
- Nirosta rollers are standard with scoring system.
- ZWT53/2 Transfer Unit accurately transports the paper from Station I onto the roller table to Station II and allows varying the position where the product enters the folding rollers of Station II by the job, so the full width of rollers can be utilized for uniform wear.
Versatility:
The addition of a Station II (and III) to the FA53 will give you the ability to produce many fold patterns, sizes, and shapes for a variety of leaflets.
The FA53 is commonly used as the primary folder for MV Outsert Systems.
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- Feeders
Feeders
R6 Round-Pile Feeder:
Feeds sheets up to 56-5/8" (144 cm) in length. The top suction wheel (1) , aided by air blasts from front and two sides (2), transfers sheets to the register table.
The Electronic Double-Sheet Detector (3).
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FL3 Flat-Pile Feeder:
Feeds sheets up to 40-7/8" (104 cm) in length. Its maximum pile height is 27-1/2" (70 cm).
Rear suction heads (1) on the FL3 lift sheets with the aid of air blasts while the top-suction wheel (2), shielded by a safety cover, transfers them to the anti-static alignment table leading to Station II.
The Electronic double-sheet detector (3).
- Accessories
Accessories
Water Scoring:
- When combined with scoring will aid in more accurate and tighter folds.
Not Pictured:
- Sound Reduction Hoods
- Gluing Unit
- Electronically Controlled Gate Folding Plates
- Press and Vertical Stackers
- Double Stream Units
- Strip Cutting, Edge Cutting and Crimping Device
- Upstream Knife Shaft
- Attachments
Attachments
ZK500/ZK600 Knife Folding Attachments:
- The most heavy-duty and remarkable commercial knife folding unit on the market.
- Makes perpendicular folds-an up fold or a down fold.
- Attaches directly to any brand folder, stitcher, collator or trimmer and can also be used off-line for signature folding or any special commercial folding applications.
- Can fold up to a 144-page signature (depending on stock).
- Specifications
GUK FA53 Folder Specifications
Number of plates 8 to 241 Shortest fold 1-1⁄8" (29 mm) Sheet sizes: R6 Feeder—max
min
20-3/4" x 56-5/8" (530 x 1440 mm)
6-3/8" x 6-3/8" (160 x 160)
Sheet sizes: FL2 Feeder—max
min
20-3/4" x 40-7/8" (530 x 1040 mm)
6" x 7-1/2" (150 x 190)
Production speed up to 650ft/min. (200 m/min)2 Electrical 230V, 3ø, 60 cycle 1 Increments of 2.
2 Depending on stock and folds.
