GUK FA36/45 Pocket Folding Machine For Medium Size Jobs

GUK FA 36 / 45 Pocket Folding Machine for Medium-Size Folding Jobs. The GUK FA 36 / 45 Pocket Folding Machine is a highly flexible and efficient folding solution designed for medium-volume production environments requiring precision, reliability, and fast job changeovers. Featuring Station 1 with up to 8 folding pockets and a mobile Station 2 that can be connected either in-line or at a right angle, the FA 36/45 provides exceptional versatility for producing a wide range of folded products. Designed for commercial printers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, mailing houses, and print finishing companies, this machine delivers consistent folding quality with minimal setup times. With advanced feeder options, modular expansion capabilities, and sound-reducing construction, the GUK FA 36/45 combines productivity with operator comfort for demanding production environments.

Flexible Folding Configuration for Diverse Applications

The FA 36/45 has been designed to accommodate a wide variety of folding requirements, making it ideal for businesses producing multiple job types. Station 1 can be equipped with up to 8 folding pockets, while the mobile Station 2 can be configured either inline or rectangular to create more complex fold combinations. This flexible design allows operators to handle a broad range of folding applications efficiently while maintaining excellent fold quality and accuracy. Whether producing brochures, pharmaceutical inserts, manuals, or direct mail products, the FA 36/45 offers the versatility required for modern finishing operations.

Super Silent Operation for Improved Working Conditions

The machine incorporates noise-reduction fittings within the machine hoods, ensuring exceptionally quiet operation compared to conventional folding systems. This helps create a more comfortable working environment while maintaining the high production speeds expected from a professional folding machine. The quiet and smooth-running drive system makes the FA 36/45 particularly suited to busy production facilities where operator comfort is important.

FL2 Feeder Configuration for High-Capacity Production

When equipped with the FL2 Flat Pile Feeder, the FA 36/45 provides outstanding productivity and long unattended production runs. The feeder offers a large stacking capacity of up to 65 cm, allowing operators to process both small and large production volumes efficiently. Fast and reliable sheet separation ensures smooth production while maintaining precise feeding accuracy throughout the run. For even greater efficiency, the machine can be equipped with automatic electronic pocket setup for the combi-pocket system, reducing setup times and improving workflow productivity.

SAF Feeder Configuration for Fast Turnaround Jobs

The SAF Suction Feeder configuration is ideal for shorter production runs, urgent jobs, and frequently changing workloads. The feeder can be quickly set up and easily reloaded from above during operation, making it perfect for environments where flexibility and rapid job turnaround are essential. Combined with the machine's quiet belt-drive system, the SAF feeder provides reliable sheet handling while maintaining excellent production efficiency. This configuration is particularly suitable for digital print finishing and short-run specialist work.

Optional Expansion and Automation Features

The FA 36/45 can be enhanced with a range of optional accessories to meet specific production requirements, including:

• Hook-on chute delivery
• S 320/2 delivery system
• S 520 mobile delivery unit
• Touchscreen control with electronic pocket setup
• EK 300 external knife folding mechanism
• BAS 450-KF8 sheet press

These options allow businesses to tailor the machine to their production workflow while increasing automation and flexibility.

Features

• Medium-size pocket folding machine
• Station 1 with up to 8 folding pockets
• Mobile Station 2 for inline or right-angle configuration
• Suitable for commercial and pharmaceutical folding applications
• Noise reduction fittings for exceptionally quiet operation
• Available with FL2 Flat Pile Feeder or SAF Suction Feeder
• FL2 feeder with stacking height up to 65 cm
• Fast and reliable sheet separation
• Optional automatic electronic pocket setup
• Silent belt-drive system
• Easy top-loading SAF feeder design
• Compatible with EK 300 knife folding mechanism
• Optional BAS 450-KF8 sheet press
• Fast format changes and efficient setup
• Suitable for short, medium, and long production runs
• Robust industrial construction

Applications

The GUK FA 36 / 45 Pocket Folding Machine is ideal for producing:

• Pharmaceutical leaflets
• Package inserts
• Direct mail products
• Marketing materials
• Folded brochures
• Instruction manuals
• Technical documentation
• Financial documents
• Healthcare communications
• Product information sheets
• Commercial print products
• Promotional literature
• Speciality folded products

Why Choose the GUK FA 36 / 45?

The GUK FA 36 / 45 Pocket Folding Machine offers an excellent combination of flexibility, folding precision, and production efficiency for medium-sized folding operations. Its configurable folding stations, feeder options, and quiet-running design allow businesses to adapt the machine to a wide variety of applications while maintaining exceptional fold quality.

For commercial printers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, mailing houses, and print finishing specialists, the FA 36/45 provides a dependable and scalable folding solution capable of handling both routine and complex folding requirements with ease.

Whether producing pharmaceutical inserts, direct mail campaigns, brochures, manuals, healthcare literature, or technical documentation, the GUK FA 36 / 45 Pocket Folding Machine delivers reliable performance, outstanding flexibility, and professional folding results for modern print finishing environments.