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8-Buckle 1-Knife Semi-Automatic Instruction Leaflet Folding Machine, Industrial-grade combination buckle-knife folding system with semi-automatic manual feeding, 180m/min high-speed operation, 490mm maximum sheet width. for instruction leaflets, pharmaceutical inserts and technical documentation.
The 8-Buckle 1-Knife Semi-Automatic Instruction Leaflet Folding Machine is an industrial-grade combination buckle-knife folder engineered for small-to-medium batch post-press finishing, offering a precise, cost-effective solution for print shops and binderies specializing in instruction sheets, pharmaceutical leaflets and technical documentation.
Equipped with 8 precision buckle plates integrated with 1 knife folding unit, it supports a comprehensive range of fold patterns including parallel fold, accordion fold, cross fold, half fold, tri fold and right-angle knife fold, catering to complex folding demands of multi-page instruction materials. It processes 35–200gsm paper stocks with a maximum sheet width of 490mm at a running speed of up to 180m/min, delivering consistent ±0.1mm fold registration and sharp, uniform creases for professional, accurate output quality.
Featuring a semi-automatic feeding design, it enables flexible manual sheet loading and quick job changeover between different formats, making it perfectly suited for diversified small-to-medium batch orders such as instruction leaflets, pharmaceutical inserts, technical manuals and promotional flyers. 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, this 8-buckle 1-knife combination folder is a practical mid-range choice for print businesses looking to expand their post-press capabilities with precision knife folding functionality on a budget.
Further configuration examples are shown below. Confirm the plate set against your own fold pattern before ordering.
Reference specifications for T490/8HK-F. Confirm the final dimensions, speed and included equipment for your ordered configuration.
| Min. sheet size | 60 × 100 mm |
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| 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 |
Component availability and inclusion depend on the confirmed machine configuration.
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T490 The T490 is a high-speed Semi-automatic buckle paper folding machine for commercial post-press production, delivering precision folding for leaflets, brochures, instruction manuals and pharmaceutical package inserts.
T490/20-buckle 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.
T490/4-buckle The T490 4-buckle semi-automatic folding machine is a cost-effective industrial entry-level buckle folder, ideal for small-batch production of leaflets, flyers and instruction sheets.
Folded to carton-insert size from 40–120 gsm pharma paper; the highest-volume pharmaceutical folding job.
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.
Parallel, roll and gate folds in 100–200 gsm stock, folded square enough to stack flat.
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.
Send your existing equipment, material, finished dimensions and production requirements. Our team can review the module specification and line integration.
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