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20-Buckle Semi-Automatic Brochure Folding Machine

Industrial-grade 20-plate buckle folding system with semi-automatic manual feeding, 180m/min high-speed operation, 490×1000mm maximum sheet size. Supports multiple conventional fold patterns for professional brochure, leaflet, flyer and instruction sheet production.

Max. speed
180 m/min
Min. sheet size
60 × 100 mm
Max. sheet size
490 × 1000 mm
Max. paper pile height
550 mm
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T490/20-buckle overview

Overview

The T490 20-Buckle Semi-Automatic Brochure Folding Machine is an industrial-grade high-capacity buckle folder engineered for medium-to-large batch post-press finishing, offering a reliable, cost-effective solution for growing print shops and professional production facilities with complex folding demands.

Equipped with 20 precision buckle plates in a single folding station, it supports a full range of conventional fold patterns including parallel fold, cross fold, accordion fold, half fold, tri fold and multiple parallel folds, catering to the diverse folding demands of various printed materials. It processes 35–200gsm paper stocks with a maximum sheet size of 490×1000mm at a running speed of up to 180m/min, delivering consistent fold registration and sharp, uniform creases for steady, professional output quality.

Featuring a semi-automatic feeding design, it enables flexible manual sheet loading and quick job changeover between different products, making it perfectly suited for diversified medium-to-large batch orders such as leaflets, flyers, instruction sheets, brochures and advertising inserts. Built with a robust industrial frame and durable folding components, it requires minimal routine maintenance and ensures stable long-term operation.

CE certified for safety and quality compliance, the T490 20-buckle semi-automatic folder is a practical high-performance choice for print businesses looking to expand their post-press folding capabilities with cost-effective efficiency.

Performance Features

  • Modular folding units: 4~20 buckle plates optional for the first folding station, 4~10 buckle plates optional for the second station, compatible with a wide range of folding patterns.
  • Stable sheet feeding: High-performance feeder with 3-hole suction wheels delivers precise sheet positioning and adapts to various paper grammages.
  • High-wear folding rollers: Helical-groove steel-base polyurethane rollers with 75% larger paper contact area, featuring anti-slip, wear-resistant and rust-proof performance.
  • Automatic pile control: Dual automatic adjustment of pile height enables uninterrupted feeding and reduces manual intervention.
  • Electrical control: PLC with variable frequency stepless speed control, standard overload protection, and flexible operating speed adjustment.
  • Detection and protection: High-sensitivity double sheet and paper jam automatic stop system ensures stable operation; CCD Vision Inspection System is available as an option.
  • Process options: Supports scoring, perforating and slitting functions, covering diverse post-press processing scenarios with one machine.
  • Belt drive: Belt drive structure guarantees low noise and low vibration; precision-engineered sheet feeding angle effectively prevents paper wrinkling.

Additional configurations

Further configuration examples are shown below. Confirm the plate set against your own fold pattern before ordering.

T490 and T600 paper folding machine configuration
T490 configuration: 490/600 shared 10 buckle
T490 and T600 paper folding machine configuration
T490 configuration: 490/600 shared 12+4

Technical specifications

Reference specifications for T490/20-buckle. Confirm the final dimensions, speed and included equipment for your ordered configuration.

20-Buckle Semi-Automatic Brochure Folding Machine technical specifications
Min. sheet size 60 × 100 mm
Max. sheet size 490 × 1000 mm
Max. paper pile height 550 mm
Paper weight range 35–200 gsm
Min. buckle fold size 20 mm
Folding roller diameter 32 mm
Max. speed 180 m/min
Machine power 3.5 kW
Voltage 380 V
Overall dimensions (L×W×H) 4650 × 1100 × 1500 mm
Net weight 990 kg
Optional equipment Independent knife, vertical stacker, CCD vision inspection system
Certification CE Certificate

Components & configurations

Component availability and inclusion depend on the confirmed machine configuration.

Basic Structure

Second folding unit with buckle plates and a transfer table

1.Second Folding Unit

  • Expands folding combinations to support complex fold patterns and custom applications
  • Enables multi-stage folding for sophisticated print finishing production
  • Reduces secondary processing steps to improve overall production efficiency
Electronic sheet feeder above the paper pile

2.Electronic Feeder

  • Precisely controls sheet feeding speed and spacing for consistent registration
  • Minimizes double-sheet and misalignment errors even at high production speeds
  • Ensures stable feeding across a wide range of paper grammages and stock types
Vacuum suction wheel and sheet feeding assembly

3.Three-hole Suction Wheel

  • Separates and picks up single sheets via vacuum suction to prevent double feeding
  • Works reliably with a wide range of paper grammages without slipping
  • Ensures smooth, accurate sheet pickup for continuous high-speed operation
Buckle folding plates on a SPEED paper folding machine

4.Buckle Folding Plates

  • Precision-engineered buckle structure delivers sharp, uniform fold creases
  • Enables fast format adjustment to minimize job changeover time
  • Supports all standard folding styles and custom fold configurations
Folding rollers inside a SPEED paper folding unit

5.Folding Rollers

  • Precision-machined wear-resistant rollers deliver uniform pressure
  • Produce clean, mark-free folds on all compatible paper stocks
  • Retain long-term accuracy under continuous heavy-duty production
Transfer bridge between folding units

6.Transfer Bridge

  • Transfers sheets smoothly between folding units with zero positional deviation
  • Prevents paper skew during multi-stage conveyance
  • Preserves consistent folding accuracy across the entire production process
Electrical components inside the machine control cabinet

7.Industrial-Grade Electrical Control Cabinet

  • Built with world-renowned brand electrical components for exceptional stability
  • Delivers strong anti-interference performance and extended service life
  • Cuts unplanned downtime and reduces long-term maintenance costs

Optional Configurations

Automatic sheet feeder above the paper pile

1.Automatic Sheet Feeder

  • Enables fully automatic continuous feeding with automatic sheet alignment
  • Significantly reduces manual loading labor and operator workload
  • Delivers stable, efficient feeding for extended uninterrupted production
Operator checking sheets with the CCD inspection monitor

2.CCD Vision Inspection System

  • Performs real-time high-precision detection of fold accuracy and defects
  • Automatically rejects non-conforming sheets to boost production yield
  • Eliminates manual inspection labor and lowers quality control costs
Independent cutting unit on a mobile stand

3.Independent Cutting Unit

  • Stand-alone module delivers high-precision, burr-free paper cutting
  • Can be enabled or disabled independently to match production workflows
  • Allows flexible adjustment to suit different job specifications
High-speed sheet transfer conveyor

4.High-Speed Transfer Conveyor

  • Transfers sheets rapidly and steadily between process stations
  • Maintains precise positioning to preserve folding accuracy
  • Increases overall production throughput for high-speed folding lines
Ultrasonic double-sheet sensor above the sheet path

5.Ultrasonic Double Sheet Sensor

  • Accurately detects paper thickness and double-sheet conditions
  • Features fast response, immune to paper color and transparency differences
  • Effectively prevents feeding errors for uninterrupted production
Glue application system control panel

6.Glue Application System

  • Precisely controls glue volume and application position
  • Creates uniform glue lines for consistent, clean bonding without overflow
  • Compatible with various paper types and glue formulations
Inline labeling unit with a label reel

7.Inline Labeling Unit

  • Operates in sync with the folding process for fully integrated production
  • Applies labels with precise registration and bubble-free adhesion
  • Eliminates offline labeling steps to boost overall production efficiency
Vertical stacker delivery unit

8.Vertical Stacker Delivery

  • Vertical stacking design delivers neat, aligned paper piles
  • High stacking capacity reduces manual unloading frequency
  • Supports continuous bulk production and streamlines downstream processing

T490/20-buckle production & demonstration

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Folded product applications

Pharmaceutical leaflets

Pharmaceutical leaflets

Folded to carton-insert size from 40–120 gsm pharma paper; the highest-volume pharmaceutical folding job.

Production considerations

Patient information leaflets must fit the carton while retaining readable multi-panel copy. Miniature sheet handling, repeatable fold position and counted delivery are the main production checks.

The T490 and T520 cover leaflet folding. Confirm the pattern on the actual stock, then specify any required knife, pressing, sealing and delivery modules against the finished sample and packaging process.

Brochures and catalogues

Brochures and catalogues

Parallel, roll and gate folds in 100–200 gsm stock, folded square enough to stack flat.

Production considerations

Commercial print shops alternate between brochure, catalogue and mailer formats. Fold-pattern coverage and changeover time therefore matter alongside running speed.

T490, T600 and T780 configurations cover different sheet formats. Round-pile feeding can support longer runs on compatible T600 and T780 lines. Match the plate set and feeder to the real job mix.

Specify the T490/20-buckle for your production line

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