Photo: AFC-746F+PFU-74F+PSX-56

Photo: AFC-746F+PFU-74F+PSX-56

Finally, a B-1 cross folder with full automation that can deliver ultra-fast changeover, with a simple and effective folding process. 1. Intelligent automation All sections, including the Buckle plates, Roller gaps, and Sucker heads, can be adjusted by inputting the paper size and fold pattern through the 10.4-inch color touch screen. It takes only a couple of minutes to finish the changeover from 16 page B-1 format signature to 16 page B-2 format signatures. 2. High productivity The Horizon delivery system makes it possible to provide 14,000 sheet/hr. of 16 page B-1 format signatures. 3. Intuitive, user friendly operation The folder is easy and intuitive to set-up, thanks to the intelligent automation and user-friendly design, so highly accurate folding can be achieved even without a skilled operator. 4. Variety of Feeder units Choose either a flat, pallet or continuous feeding system, depending on your production or application requirements. 5. Accurate folding Fold rollers are constructed with a combination of steel and soft polyurethane for superior grip and sharp, consistent folding. 6. Extendable into a Bindery Control System The folder can be networked with the Horizon pxnet Bindery Control System which can plan jobs, collect production data across the bindery, and even interface with an existing workflow for automated set-up.

Features Ultimate User Friendliness A large, color touch screen control panel is icon-based for user-friendly operation. The graphical touchscreen guides the user through all set-up procedures with ease, and allows fast, easy navigation for all other system operations. Fold pattern Setup Screen Setup is completed by selecting the desired fold pattern and inputting the sheet size. Fine-adjustment Screen The guide and buckle positions can be fine-tuned by 0.1mm with a simple touch of the + or button. Advanced Full Automation 16 sections are set automatically by inputting the sheet size and fold pattern through the touchscreen. Accurate stepper motors allow automated fine-adjustment in increments of 0.1mm. Thanks to this full automation, even an inexperienced operator can perform high-quality folding. Automated Setup Position (16 Sections) Suction Head 5th Buckle Sheet Guide Bar 6th Buckle Registration Side-lay Guide Roller Gap Adjustment Side Edge Guide 1st Knife Stopper 1st Buckle 2nd Knife Stopper 2nd Buckle 1st Knife Side Guides 3rd Buckle 2nd Knife Side Guides 4th Buckle 1st Knife Sheet Edge Guide Roller Buckle Section 6 buckles are set automatically according to the input fold pattern. Roller Gap Adjustment Roller gap setting can be done automatically by simply inputting the single sheet into the caliper. New functions for higher efficiency Registration mark input screen When folding 8 page or 16 page signatures, it is possible to perform all fine adjustments by simply inputting the position of the registration mark on the screen. Automatic Perforation shaft extraction The perforation shaft (lower shaft) can be automatically removed for easier replacement of perforation cutter/slitter. Power Stop system Delivery belts run slower when a sheet is coming to the knife stopper to prevent knife folding skew and damage to the sheet. M I S J M F JMF pxnet Bindery Control System based on the view of CIP4 Prepress Press Digital Press Postpress Control PC Ejecting function Ejecting function is placed at the 1st and 2nd knife fold stopper to allow folding quality checks during job setting and operation. Extendable into a Bindery Control System The folder can be networked with the Horizon pxnet Bindery Control System which can plan jobs, collect production data across the bindery, and even interface with an existing workflow for automated set-up.

The AFC-746F is World's leading folders in production speed and automation. (14,000 sheets / hour with B1 16 page signature) Suction Head 7 AFC-746F+PFU-74F+MKU-CU+MKU-54+PST-40 (32 page section folding) AFC-746F+RFU-74F+MKU-CU+MKU-54+PSX-56 (32 page section folding) Innovative new suction head design provides accurate sheet separation and pick-up. Blowing air volume and height of the suction head can be adjusted according to a sheets condition. 1 Feed Rotor 8 Color Touch panel Display 1 3 4 2 5 9 8 7 6 High quality polyurethane rotor is employed for high speed paper feeding. Depending on the kind of the sheet, Supersonic or Photo electric detection can be chosen for to detect double feeds. The 10.4 inch color touch screen is icon-based for user-friendly operation. The graphical interface console provides intuitive operation for folding setup, speed adjustments and all other fine-adjustments. AFC-746F+FFU-74F+MKU-CU+MKU-54 (32 page section folding) How the supersonic detector works Receiving Sensor Transmission Sensor Sheets Detects space The supersonic detector detects space between sheets for accurate double feed detection even with a solid black printed sheet. Buckle 2 Knife Fold section 3 Perforation 4 Folding Rollers 5 Delivery Conveyor 6 Sheet Transportation 9 Buckle Stopper and deflector switching can be done automatically for efficient operation. Buckle opening gap can be adjusted easily according to the paper weight and folding pattern without removing the buckle. Presentation of the bottom lip can be adjusted to prevent waves on the tail edge of the sheet. The knife fold system enables cross folding in a small-footprint. The servo motor controlled knife allows accurate, high speed folding. Two buckles can be installed below the knife for complicated folding. (one buckle is standard) Perforation, slit perforation, scoring and slitting can be performed. The perforation shaft is quick and easy to install or detach. Optional devices are available for strip trimming of multiple-up jobs, trimming the closed side of glued 8 page signatures, and punch perforation. The combination soft polyurethane foam rubber and steel rollers are employed for consistent folding and simple setup. The distance between the foam rubber rings is very narrow. So the overlap of the edges on the upper and lower fold rollers increases, providing exact folding quality. Folding rollers are driven with accurate helical gears for maximum folding precision and quiet operation. Alternative delivery conveyors are available depending on the application requirements. The standard high capacity conveyor is easily adjusted. For more efficient paper handling, the press stacker PST-40 and pile delivery PSX-56 are also available. Newly-designed rigid side lay guide ensures stable transportation and accurate registration of a wide range of paper stocks. The both front and rear register guides are adjusted automatically for faster changeover.

A Wide Range of Options Gluing Unit : CGU-50 The gluing unit can produce 8-page or 12-page glued booklets. Option Gate Fold Buckle : GFB-74 The gate fold buckle can be set up quickly, with no special skills for precise, accurate closed-gate folding. Front Perforation Unit : FP-74 (FSP-74) This unit permits perforating before folding. An accurate blade drum provides for high-precision micro perforation. Skip perforation unit (FSP-74) is also available. Gluing Unit Controller Glue Gun *The front perforation unit is a factory option only. Strip Trim Device : AF-ST6F Strip trimming after the parallel fold section can be performed using slitters for multiple-up jobs. Strip width can be adjusted. (3 mm to 10 mm at 1 mm intervals) Strip Trim Device below 1st Knife : KT-ST6 Strip trimming in the cross fold section can be performed using slitters for multiple-up jobs. Strip width can be adjusted. (3 mm to 10 mm at 1 mm intervals) Edge Trim Device below 1st Knife : KT-ET6 Segmented rollers below the 1st knife are provided as standard parts. Simply attach the KT-ET6 to trim the open/closed side of glued signatures to complete the booklet (8 page, 12 page). Blades A wide variety of optional blades are available for various applications. Slitter Blade 68 Scoring Blade 70.7 Perforation Blade 68 1.5 x 0.8 Mobile Knife Fold Unit : MKU-54 The MKU-54 is available as the third knife unit for 32 page folds. The knife unit can pivot 180 degrees to allow fold-up or fold-down flexibility. MKU-CU is required to connect with MKU-54. Mobile Knife Fold Unit : MKU-54T The MKU-54T is available as the third knife unit for 32 page folds. Two buckles can be attached below the knife (one buckle is standard). MKU-CU is required to connect with MKU-54T. Slit Perforation Blade 68 2.5 x 1.7 Slit Perforation Blade 68 23 x 3.3 Punch Perforation Blade 71 12 x 5 (Unit : mm) (Cut x Blank) Press Stacker : PST-40 The first rollers remove the air and the second rollers powerfully compress the signatures for reduced bulk and tighter folds. Signatures can be offset separated individually or by group, depending on job requirements. Press Stacker with Pile Delivery : PSX-56 Stacked signatures or booklets are delivered at a comfortable height for easy packaging. Applications can be stacked 1-up, 2-up or 3-up for efficient production. Rigid, large diameter rollers apply 1.2 tons of pressure for crisp, tight and flat folds. AFC-746F+PFU-74F+PSX-56

3 Types of Feed Units Selection Flat Pile Feeder AFC-746F+FFU-74F The feed table automatically descends for sheet loading to maintain proper distance between the top of piled sheets and the feed rotor. Maximum pile height is 750 mm (29.5 ). AFC-746F+FFU-74F 16-page AFC-746F+FFU-74F+MKU-CU+MKU-54 32-page AFC-746F+FFU-74F AFC-746F+FFU-74F MKU-54 3,355 (132.1 ) 1,485 (58.5 ) 1,320 (52.0 ) 4,060 (159.9 ) 5,380 (211.9 ) 1,305 (51.4 ) 4,060 (159.9 ) 5,365 (211.3 ) Pallet Pile Feeder AFC-746F+PFU-74F The pallet feeder unit accepts the piled sheets from the printing press to maximize operator convenience and to minimize production time. Maximum pile height is 1,200 mm (47.2 ) (pallet included). AFC-746F+PFU-74F+PSX-56 16-page AFC-746F+PFU-74F+MKU-CU+MKU-54+PST-40 32-page PSX-56 AFC-746F+PFU-74F 3,225 (127.0 ) MKU-54 AFC-746F+PFU-74F 3,375 (132.9 ) 1,355 (53.4 ) PST-40 1,505 (59.3 ) 2,065 (81.3 ) 4,380 (172.5 ) 6,435 (253.4 ) 1,305 (51.4 ) 4,380 (172.5 ) 5,685 (223.9 ) Round Pile Feeder AFC-746F+RFU-74F The round pile feeder unit can feed a wide range of sheets including prefolded, preperforated or prepunched sheets. Continuous loading is available for non-stop production. AFC-746F+RFU-74F 16-page AFC-746F+RFU-74F+MKU-CU+MKU-54+PSX-56 32-page AFC-746F+RFU-74F MKU-54 AFC-746F+RFU-74F 3,920 (154.4 ) 1,505 (59.3 ) 1,320 (52.0 ) 4,720 (185.9 ) 6,040 (237.8 ) PSX-56 2,400 (94.5 ) 3,620 (142.6 ) 6,020 (237.1 ) 545 (21.5 )

AFC-746F Major Specifications Machine Structure 6KTTL (6 Buckles + 1st Fold Knife + 2 Buckles below Knife *1 + 2nd Fold Knife) Sheet Size with Flat Pile Feeder with Pallet Pile Feeder with Round Pile Feeder Max. 738(W) x 1,100(L) mm (29.055 x 43.310 ) Min. 210(W) x 210(L) mm (8.270 x 8.270 ) Max. 738(W) x 1,100(L) mm (29.055 x 43.310 ) Min. 210(W) x 297(L) mm (8.270 x 11.695 ) Max. 738(W) x 1,300(L) mm (29.055 x 51.180 ) Min. 210(W) x 148(L) mm (8.270 x 5.830 ) Sheet Weight Range 35 to 209 gsm Art/Coated Paper 50 to 232 gsm Max. 738(W) x 550(L) mm (29.0 x 21.6 ) 1st Knife Min. 160(W) x 100(L) mm (6.3 x 4.0 ) Knife Fold Size Max. 550(W) x 360(L) mm (21.6 x 14.1 ) 2nd Knife Min. 160(W) x 100(L) mm (6.3 x 4.0 ) Maximum Pile Height Belt Speed Production Speed Standard Fold Roller Roller Gap Adjustment 30 to 240 m (99 to 787 ft.)/min. [Knife Fold : 240 m (787 ft.)/min.] 42,000 sheets/hr. [A4 (8.5 x 11 ) Parallel Fold] 14,000 sheets/hr. [636(W) x 939(L) mm (25.0 x 36.9 ) 16-page ] Combination of Soft Polyurethane Foam Rubber and Steel Roller Automatic Setting (All the roller gap sets up by inserting a single sheet at with Flat Pile Feeder 750 mm (29.5 ) with Pallet Pile Feeder 1,200 mm (47.2 ) (Min. height of pallet is 120 mm / 4.8 ) the thickness measuring detector.) Suction Head, Sheet guide bar, Registration side-lay guide, Sheet edge Automatic Setup guide, 1st to 6th Buckle, Roller Gap Adjustment, 1st and 2nd Knife Stoppers, 1st and 2nd Knife Side Guides, 1st knife sheet edge guide roller Parallel Fold, Open Gate Fold, Accordion Fold, Zigzag (4 panel) Fold, Zigzag (5 panel), Fold, Zigzag (6 panel) Fold, Zigzag (7 panel) Fold, Letter Fold Patterns Fold, Roll Fold, Double Parallel Fold, 8-page, 12-page Transformation Fold, 12-page, 16-page Transformation Fold (1), 16-page, 16-page Transformation Fold (2), 24-page, 32-page Transformation Fold, DL Fold (Letter), DL Fold (Accordion) Job Memory Voltage / Frequency 200 Jobs 3-Phase 200 / 220 / 400 V, 50 / 60 Hz with Flat Pile Feeder 4,060(W) x (D) x 1,690(H) mm (159.9 x 73.7 x 66.6 ) Machine Dimensions with Pallet Pile Feeder 4,380(W) x (D) x 1,690(H) mm (172.5 x 73.7 x 66.6 ) with Round Pile Feeder 4,720(W) x (D) x 1,690(H) mm (185.9 x 73.7 x 66.6 ) Installation Space Conveyor with Flat Pile Feeder with Pallet Pile Feeder with Round Pile Feeder 1,515(W) x 740(D) x 1,070(H) mm (59.7 x 29.2 x 42.2 ) 6,075(W) x 3,885(D) mm (239.2 x 153.0 ) 6,395(W) x 3,885(D) mm (251.8 x 153.0 ) 6,735(W) x 3,885(D) mm (265.2 x 153.0 ) *1 1 buckle is standard. Press Stacker : PST-40 Mobile Knife Fold Unit : MKU-54/MKU-54T Bridge Conveyor Unit for MKU54/54T : MKU-CU Press Stacker with Pile Delivery : PSX-56 Gluing Unit : CGU-50/CGU-K74 *2 Front Perforation Unit : FP-74 *2 Gate Fold Buckle : GFB-74 Automated Buckle below 1st Knife Image Checking System : IC-AFC *2 /IC-AF *2 Front Skip Perforation Unit : FSP-74 Options Strip Trim Device : AF-ST6F Strip Trim Device below 1st Knife : KT-ST6 Edge Trim Device : AF-ET6 Edge Trim Device below 1st Knife : KT-ET6 Punch Perforation Unit : AF-PP6 Punch Perforation Unit below 1st Knife : KT-PP6 Perforation Unit below 2st Knife : MS-2K Blades (Scoring/Slit Perforation/Slitter/Perforation Blade) pxnet Parallel Fold Open Gate Fold Accordion Fold Zigzag (4 panel) Fold Zigzag (6 panel) Fold 8-page 16-page Transformation Fold (2) Zigzag (7 panel) Fold 12-page Transformation Fold 24-page 20 Fold Patterns Letter Fold 12-page 32-page Transformation Fold Roll Fold 16-page Transformation Fold (1) DL Fold (Letter) *2 Factory Option Zigzag (5 panel) Fold Double Parallel Fold 16-page DL Fold (Accordion) *3 Nonstandard fold patterns can also be set up automatically by inputting the setup size for each fold. *The machine design and specifications are subject to change without any notice. HORIZON INTERNATIONAL, INC. 510 Kuze Ooyabu-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8206, Japan Phone : +81-(0)75-934-6700, Fax : +81-(0)75-934+6708, www.horizon.co.jp 100817/IY/746F/03E/TV