GUK FA35/43 Variable Series

GUK FA 35 / 43 Variable Folding Machine for Pharmaceutical Leaflets and Precision Miniature Folding. The GUK FA 35/43 Variable is a compact, highly versatile folding machine designed for a wide range of folding applications, with particular expertise in handling lightweight and ultra-thin pharmaceutical papers. Equipped with the advanced SVA Drum Suction Feeder, the machine delivers exceptional feeding reliability, precise folding accuracy, and consistently high production output. Ideal for pharmaceutical manufacturers, commercial printers, healthcare communication producers, and specialist print finishers, the FA 35/43 Variable combines compact dimensions with professional folding performance. Its modular design and extensive range of options make it suitable for both standard folding applications and highly complex miniature folding requirements. Designed to achieve outstanding results on delicate paper stocks, the GUK FA 35/43 Variable is a proven solution for demanding folding environments where precision and reliability are essential.

Specialist Folding Technology for Pharmaceutical Applications

The GUK FA 35/43 Variable has been specifically developed to process lightweight and thin papers commonly used in pharmaceutical and healthcare literature. Its advanced feeding and folding technology allows precise handling of delicate stocks while maintaining high production speeds and exceptional folding quality. This makes the machine particularly suitable for product inserts, package leaflets, medical information sheets, and other folded products where accuracy is critical. The ability to create extremely small fold dimensions ensures compliance with demanding pharmaceutical packaging requirements while maintaining a professional finished appearance.

Up to 12 Folding Pockets for Complex Miniature Folding

The FA 35/43 Variable is capable of supporting up to 12 folding pockets, making it ideal for producing highly complex folded products and miniature fold formats. The machine can be configured with either the SVA Drum Suction Feeder or the FL2 Flat Pile Feeder, and can also be combined with the EK 300 Knife Folding Unit for increased folding flexibility. This modular approach allows businesses to adapt the system to a wide variety of production requirements while maintaining maximum efficiency and folding precision.

High-Performance SVA Drum Suction Feeding System

The integrated SVA automatic drum suction feeder has been developed specifically for handling lightweight papers ranging from 30 to 130 g/m². Unlike conventional feeding systems, the SVA feeder processes sheets from beneath the pile, ensuring exceptionally reliable feeding and high continuous production output. This technology helps reduce misfeeds, improve efficiency, and deliver consistent folding quality even when processing extremely thin paper stocks.

The liftable separating head also provides unrestricted access to the stacking table, simplifying loading, setup, and maintenance procedures.

Quiet, Powerful and Reliable Operation

The GUK FA 35/43 Variable features precision-engineered helical gears that provide a smooth, silent, and powerful drive system. Robust knife shafts and durable combi folding rollers with steel and rubber construction ensure long-term reliability and consistent folding performance. The machine is capable of producing folds as small as 15 mm, making it ideal for miniature pharmaceutical inserts and highly compact folded products. This combination of precision engineering and robust construction makes the machine suitable for demanding production environments.

Features

• Compact variable folding machine
• Designed for pharmaceutical and specialist folding applications
• SVA automatic drum suction feeder
• Suitable for paper weights from 30 to 130 g/m²
• Up to 12 folding pockets for complex fold patterns
• Capable of miniature folds down to 15 mm
• Suitable for extremely lightweight and thin papers
• Optional FL2 flat pile feeder
• Compatible with EK 300 knife folding mechanism
• Liftable separating head for easy access to stacking table
• Feeding from beneath for maximum production output
• Silent and powerful helical gear drive
• Robust knife shafts for long-term reliability
• Combi steel and rubber folding rollers
• Fast setup and flexible production configuration
• Suitable for short, medium, and long production runs

Applications

• The GUK FA 35/43 Variable is ideal for producing:
• Pharmaceutical package inserts
• Medical information leaflets
• Healthcare communications
• Instruction manuals
• Technical documentation
• Product information sheets
• Direct mail products
• Folded brochures
• Financial documents
• Promotional literature
• Small-format folded products
• Specialist miniature folding applications
• Regulatory and compliance documentation

Why Choose the GUK FA 35/43 Variable?

The GUK FA 35/43 Variable Folding Machine offers an exceptional combination of compact design, pharmaceutical folding expertise, and production flexibility. Its ability to process extremely lightweight papers while achieving miniature fold sizes makes it one of the most capable solutions available for pharmaceutical and specialist folding applications.

The combination of the high-performance SVA feeder, optional knife-folding capabilities, and support for up to 12 folding pockets allows manufacturers to produce complex folded products with outstanding accuracy and efficiency.

Whether producing pharmaceutical package inserts, healthcare literature, instruction manuals, product information sheets, or specialist folded documents, the GUK FA 35/43 Variable delivers precision folding, reliable performance, and industry-leading production quality for modern print finishing environments.