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PROFESSIONAL FOLDING.
The AFC-74 series B1-format folder combines simple operation,
quick changeover, high production speed, and superior fold quality.

BENEFITS
SIMPLE AND EASY OPERATION HIGH QUALITY
The folder is easy and intuitive to set-up, even without Fold rollers are constructed with a combination of steel
a skilled operator, thanks to the intelligent automation and soft polyurethane for superior grip and sharp,
and user-friendly design. consistent folding.

ADVANCED AUTOMATION MANAGE YOUR BINDERY WITH HORIZON’S BINDERY

A wide variety of fold patterns are automatically set CONTROL SYSTEM
by inputting the sheet size and selecting a fold pattern The system can be enhanced with automated workflow
through the large color touchscreen. from upstream to post-press with iCE LiNK, which uses
cloud technology, Horizon’s next generation bindery
SELECTABLE FEEDERS
control system.
Three different types of feeders can be selected for
various work environments: Flat Pile Feeder, Pallet Pile
Feeder and Round Pile Feeder.

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THREE TYPES OF FEEDERS

FLAT PILE FEEDER

■ 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 or 29.5”.

AFC-746F + Flat Pile Feeder

PALLET PILE FEEDER

■ The pallet pile feeder
accepts the piled sheets
from the printing press
to maximize operator
convenience and to
minimize production time.
Maximum pile height is
1,200 mm or 47.2” (pallet
included).

AFC-746F + Pallet Pile Feeder

ROUND PILE FEEDER

■ The round pile feeder can feed a wide range of sheets
including pre-folded, pre-perforated or pre-punched
sheets. Continuous loading is available for non-stop
production.

AFC-746F + Round Pile Feeder

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KEY FEATURES.
Exclusive features for improved production and quality.

USER-FRIENDLINESS SUPERIOR FOLD QUALITY

A large, color touchscreen Superior and consistent
control panel is icon-based fold quality is ensured
for user-friendly operation. with steel and soft-formed
The graphical touchscreen polyurethane combination
guides the user through rollers. The distance between
all set-up procedures with the foam rubber rings is
ease, and allows fast, easy very narrow. So the overlap
navigation for all other system operations. of the edges on the upper and lower fold rollers increases,
providing exact folding quality.

ADVANCED AUTOMATION
Each section is set
746S 744S
automatically by inputting the
sheet size and fold pattern PRECISE ADJUSTMENT FOR KNIFE STOPPER
through the touchscreen. The knife stopper can be
Accurate stepper motors fine-tuned in the range of +/-
allow automated fine- 0.5 mm.
adjustment in increments of
0.1 mm. Thanks to this automation, even an inexperienced
operator can perform high-quality folding.

746F
Roller gap setting can be
done automatically by
simply inputting the single
sheet into the caliper.

AUTOMATED SET-UP FOLD PATTERNS

A wide variety of fold patterns can be set up automatically by selecting the icons on the touch screen.
Non-standard fold patterns can also be set up automatically by inputting the setup size for each fold.

746F *2 *4
Zigzag Fold Zigzag Fold Zigzag Fold
20 patterns Single Fold Short Fold Gate Fold Accordion Fold
(4 panel) (5 panel) (6 panel)
(Except for pattern marked with *2)

746S
20 patterns
*4 *4 *4
(Except for pattern marked with *3)
Zigzag Fold Letter Fold Round Parallel Double 8-page 12-page 12-page
(7 panel) Fold (4 panel) Parallel Fold Cross Fold Cross Fold Cross Fold
744S
15 patterns
(Except for patterns marked with
*3 and *4)
*4 *3 *4

16-page 16-page 16-page 24-page 32-page DM Fold DM Fold

Cross Fold Cross Fold Cross Fold Cross Fold Cross Fold (Letter) (Accordion)

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EXCLUSIVE FUNCTIONS FOR THE AFC-746F.
Registration Mark Input Screen Power Stop System
When folding 8-page or Delivery belts run slower
16-page signatures, it is when a sheet is coming to
possible to perform all the knife stopper to prevent
fine adjustments by simply knife folding skew and
inputting the position of the damage to the sheet.
registration mark on the
screen.

Automatic Perforation Shaft Extraction Ejecting Function

The perforation shaft can Ejecting function is placed
be automatically removed at the 1st and 2nd knife fold
for easier replacement of stopper to allow folding
perforation cutter/slitter. quality checks during job
setting and operation.

AUTOMATED SETUPS
Suction Head *1 746F Suction head moves to feeding position according to the sheet width.
section
Feeder Transport

Feed Table Guide 746F 746S 744S Feed table guide moves to proper loading position according to the sheet width.

Side Lay Guide 746F 746S 744S Side lay guide moves to proper position according to the sheet width.
Section

Side Edge Guide 746F Side Edge Guide moves to proper position according to the sheet width.

Roller Gap for 1st through 7th Rollers

746F Roller gap sets up automatically according to the sheet thickness and fold pattern.
(Parallel Fold Roller) (14 sections)
Roller Gap for 8th Roller
746F Roller gap sets up automatically according to the sheet thickness and fold pattern.
(Perforation Rollers) (2 sections)
Roller Gap for 9th through 12th Rollers
746F Roller gap sets up automatically according to the sheet thickness and fold pattern.
(below 1st Knife) (8 sections)
Roller Gap for 13th through 14th Rollers
746F Roller gap sets up automatically according to the sheet thickness and fold pattern.
(below 2nd Knife) (4 sections)

1st to 4th Buckle Plates 746F 746S 744S Buckle sets up automatically according to the sheet size and fold pattern.
Fold Section

5th to 6th Buckle Plates 746F 746S Buckle sets up automatically according to the sheet size and fold pattern.

K1 Buckle below Knife 746F Buckle sets up automatically according to the sheet size and fold pattern.

K2 Buckle below Knife 746F Buckle sets up automatically according to the sheet size and fold pattern.

1st Knife Bounce Prevention Guide 746F Guide moves to proper position according to the sheet size and fold pattern.

1st Knife Stopper 746F 746S 744S Stopper sets to the proper position according to the sheet size and fold pattern.

2nd Knife Stopper 746F 746S 744S Stopper sets to the proper position according to the sheet size and fold pattern.

1st Knife Stopper Side Guides (Front/Rear) 746F Knife stopper side guides set to proper position according to the sheet width.

2nd Knife Stopper Side Guides (Left/Right) 746F Knife stopper side guides set to proper position according to the sheet width.

*1 The suction head is not equipped with the RFU-74/RFU-74F Round Pile Feeder.

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DETAILS FOR EACH SECTION.
1 COLOR LCD TOUCHSCREEN 4 SHEET TRANSPORTATION
The 10.4 inch color Newly-designed rigid
touchscreen is icon-based for side lay guide ensures
user-friendly operation. The stable transportation
graphical interface screen and accurate registration
provides intuitive operation of a wide range of paper
for folding setup, speed stocks. The side lay
adjustments and all other guide is coated with a
fine-adjustments. special anti-static plating,
for trouble-free operation of printed sheets, even in dry

2 SUCTION HEAD climates, when static electricity can be a problem.

Innovative new
5 BUCKLE
suction head design
provides accurate sheet Buckle stopper and
separation and pick-up. deflector switching can
Blowing air volume and be done automatically
height of the suction for efficient operation.
head can be adjusted Specially-coated buckle
according to a sheet plates minimize paper
condition. friction to maintain fold
accuracy.
FEEDER EQUIPPED WITH THE SIDE BLOWING AIR Pretension of the bottom lip can be adjusted to prevent
746F waves on the tail edge of the sheet.
Flat Pile Feeder
746F
Pallet Pile Feeder
Buckle opening gap can be adjusted easily according to the
746S 744S paper weight and folding pattern without removing the
(The shape is different from
Flat Pile Feeder the photo shown above.) buckle.
Pallet Pile Feeder
1

3 FEED ROTOR
Horizon’s advanced
rotary suction feed
system for fast,
consistent feeding of 9
a wide range of paper
stocks.

746F
Depending on the kind of the sheet, ultrasonic or photo
electric detection can be chosen to detect double feeds.

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 6 FOLD ROLLERS 8 KNIFE FOLD SECTION
The combination soft The knife fold system
polyurethane foam enables cross folding in
rubber and steel rollers a small-footprint. The
are employed for servo motor controlled
consistent folding and knife allows accurate,
simple setup. Folding high speed folding. Two
rollers are driven with buckles can be installed
accurate helical gears below the knife for
for maximum folding precision and quiet operation. complicated folding. (One buckle is standard.)

7 PERFORATION 9 DELIVERY CONVEYOR

Perforation, slit Alternative delivery
perforation, scoring conveyors are
and slitting can be available depending
performed. The on the application
perforation shaft is requirements. The
quick and easy to install standard high capacity
or detach. Optional conveyor is easily
devices are available for adjusted by a hand
strip trimming of multiple-up jobs, trimming the closed side wheel to the proper
of glued 8-page signatures and punch perforation. sheet delivery height. For more efficient paper handling,
the press stacker PST-40 and pile delivery PSX-56 are also
available.

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8 2
7 4
6

AFC-746F + Flat Pile Feeder

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OPTIONS.
FEEDER SECTION

SD-74F/74R/74P ULTRASONIC SENSOR CGU-50 GLUING UNIT

■ Optional ultrasonic detector is available for double feed ■ The gluing unit can produce 8-page or 12-page glued
detection. This detects space between sheets for accurate booklets and direct mail applications.
double feed detection even with a solid black printed
sheet.

Receiving
Sensor
Sheets

Gluing Unit Controller

Detects space
Transmission
Sensor
Glue Gun

FOLDING SECTION

FP-74 (FSP-74) FRONT PERFORATION UNIT AF-ST6 STRIP TRIM DEVICE

■ This unit permits ■ Strip trimming after the
perforating before folding. parallel fold section can
A hardened blade drum be performed using
provides for high precision slitters for multiple-up
micro perforation. Skip jobs. Stripped width can
perforation unit (FSP-74) is be adjusted. (3 to 10 mm
also available. at 1 mm intervals)

KT-ST6 STRIP TRIM UNIT BELOW 1ST KNIFE KT-ET6 EDGE TRIM UNIT BELOW 1ST KNIFE
■ Strip trimming in the ■ Segmented rollers below
cross fold section can be the 1st knife are provided
performed using slitters as standard. Simply attach
for multiple-up jobs. the KT-ET6 to trim the
Stripped width can be open/closed side of glued
adjusted. (3 to 10 mm at 1 signatures to complete the
mm intervals) booklet (8 page, 12 page).

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 GFB-74 GATE FOLD BUCKLE BLADES
■ The gate fold buckle can ■ A wide variety of optional blades are available for various
be set up quickly, with no applications.
special skill for precise,
accurate closed-gate Examples:
folding.

Slitter Blade Scoring Blade Perforation Blade

( φ 68) ( φ 70.7) ( φ 68) 1.5 x 0.8

Slit Perforation Blade Slit Perforation Blade Punch Blade

( φ 68) 2.5 x 1.7 ( φ 68) 23 x 3.3 ( φ 71) 12 x 5

Unit : mm (Cut x Blank)

DELIVERY SECTION

PST-44 PRESS STACKER PST-66 PRESS STACKER

■ Strong press at maximum ■ Strong press at maximum
4 kN is applied to produce 1.2 ton is applied to
flat signature and folded produce flat signature
pieces. First roller removes and folded pieces. First
the air and second roller roller removes the air and
compresses the signature second roller compresses
to reduce bulk. Batch the signature to reduce
separation is available to bulk. Batch separation is
maximize productivity. available to maximize productivity.

MKU-54T MOBILE KNIFE FOLD UNIT PSX-56/R PRESS STACKER WITH PILE DELIVERY
■ The MKU-54T is mobile ■ Stacked signatures or
knife unit equipped with booklets are delivered
the buckles below knife. It to a comfortable height
is capable of the letter fold for easy packaging.
after 8-page cross fold. 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.

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FEEDER SECTION ○: Options ●: Retrofittable options *: Ask your local dealer

NAME MODEL DESCRIPTION 746F 746S 744S

Detects space between sheets for accurate double feed detection even with
Ultrasonic Sensor SD-74F / SD-74R / SD-74P Standard ● ●
a solid black printed sheet.
A camera scans the printed image to identify any blank or misloaded
Image Checker - * * *
sheets.
Barcode Reader - Barcode verification and misprint detection. * * *

FOLDING SECTION
NAME MODEL DESCRIPTION 746F 746S 744S
Gluing Unit CGU-K74 + CGU-50 Gluing gun and controller to produce glued booklet. ● ● ●
Front Perforation Unit FP-74 Front perforation unit. Available only as factory option. ○ ○ ○
Skip Perforation Unit FSP-74 Skip perforation unit. Only available as with FP-74. * * *
Strip Trim Device AF-ST6 Strip trimming after the parallel fold section for multiple-up jobs. ● ● ●
Edge Trim Device AF-ET6 Edge trimming for the parallel fold section. ● ● ●
Punch perforation for 8- or 12-page signature for deep glue penetration
Punch Perforation Unit AF-PP6 ● ● ●
when producing perfect bound book.
Strip Trim Unit below 1st Knife KT-ST6 Strip trimming after the cross fold section for multiple-up jobs. ● ● ●
Edge Trim Unit below 1st Knife KT-ET6 Enable to trim the edge of cross folded signature. * ● ●
Punch Perforation Unit below
KT-PP6 Punch perforation for 16-page signatures with cross knife unit connection. ● ● ●
1st Knife
Perforation Unit below 2nd Knife MS-2K Slit perforation and scoring for 32-page signatures. ● ● ●
Gate Fold Buckle GFB-74 Gate fold buckle to produce closed gate fold application. ● ● ●
Hard Urethane Roller for
- The wear-resistant hard urethane rollers. (segmented) * * *
Parallel Fold
Deflector below Knife KT-D74 Deflector which can be installed instead of buckle. ● ● ●
Selection

Maximum folding size is 120 mm. Manual type and automated type are
Buckle below Front Knife KT-120 ● ● ●
available. This can be used on the front or rear side.
Maximum folding size is 250 mm. Manual type and automated type are
Buckle below Rear Knife KT-250 ● ● ●
available. This can be used on the rear side only.

DELIVERY SECTION
NAME MODEL DESCRIPTION 746F 746S 744S
Strong press at maximum 1.2 ton is applied to produce flat signature and
Press Stacker PST-66 ● ● ●
folded pieces.
Press Stacker PST-44/PST-44L Compresses the signature to reduced bulk and tighter folds. ● ● ●
Mobile Knife Fold Unit MKU-54T Mobile knife unit with buckle under the knife. ● ● ●
Mobile Knife Fold Unit MKU-38 Mobile knife unit for additional knife fold. * * *
Connecting Conveyor MKU-CU Bridge conveyor between folder and MKU-38. ● ● ●
Press Stacker with Pile Tightly pressed signatures are stacked and delivered at a comfortable
PSX-56 ● ● ●
Delivery height.
Press Stacker with Pile Tightly pressed signatures are stacked and delivered at a comfortable
PSX-56R ● ● ●
Delivery height. The PSX-56R is for opposite delivery direction.

We have various kinds of options and peripheral equipment other than the ones listed above. Please contact your local dealer for more information.

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SPECIFICATIONS.
Machine Dimensions. (Unit: mm / inch)

1,870 / 73.7”
(746F)
AFC-74 Series
1,700 / 67.0”
(746S) 3,418 / 134.6”
(744S) (746F)

3,248 / 127.9”
(746S)
(744S)

1,548 / 61.0”

1,548 / 61.0” with FFU with PFU with RFU Height 1,690
4,060 / 159.9” (746F) 4,380 / 172.5” (746F) 4,785 / 188.4” (746F)
4,030 / 158.7” (746S) 4,350 / 171.3” (746S) 4,710 / 185.5” (746S)
3,990 / 157.1” (744S) 4,310 / 169.7” (744S) 4,670 / 183.9” (744S)
with FFU with PFU with RFU
5,608 / 220.8” (746F) 5,928 / 233.4” (746F) 6,333 / 249.4” (746F)
5,578 / 219.7” (746S) 5,898 / 232.3” (746S) 6,258 / 246.4” (746S)
5,538 / 218.1” (744S) 5,858 / 230.7” (744S) 6,218 / 244.8” (744S)

MODEL AFC-746F AFC-746S AFC-744S

4KTTL (4 Buckles + 1st Fold Knife + 2
Machine Configuration 6KTTL (6 Buckles + 1st Fold Knife + 2 Buckles below Knife* + 2nd Fold Knife)
Buckles below Knife* + 2nd Fold Knife)
Max. 738 x 1,100 mm or 29.055” x 43.310”
Sheet Size Flat Pile Feeder Min. 210 x 210 mm or 8.270” x 8.270”
(Width x Length) Min. 210 x 210 mm or 8.270” x 8.270”
(Register guide minimum set position: W82 mm or 3.3”)

Max. 738 x 1,100 mm or 29.055” x 43.310”

Width Pallet Pile
Feeder Min. 210 x 297 mm or 8.270” x 11.695”
Min. 210 x 297 mm or 8.270” x 11.695”
(Register guide minimum set position: W82 mm or 3.3”)
Length
Max. 738 x 1,300 mm or 29.055” x 51.181”
Round Pile
Feeder Min. 210 x 148 mm or 8.270” x 5.830”
Min. 210 x 148 mm or 8.270” x 5.827”
(Register guide minimum set position: W82 mm or 3.3”)

Normal Paper 35 to 209 gsm

Sheet Weight Range 35 to 220 gsm
Art/Coated Paper 50 to 232 gsm

1st Buckle 60 to 560 mm or 2.4” to 22.0” 1st Buckle 60 to 560 mm or 2.4” to 22.0”
1st Buckle 1st Buckle 60 to 560 mm or 2.4” to 22.0” (Auto)
(Auto) (Auto)

2nd Buckle 30 to 515 mm or 1.2” to 20.2” (Auto) 30 to 515 mm or 1.2” to 20.2” (Auto) 30 to 515 mm or 1.2” to 20.2” (Auto)
3rd Buckle 30 to 480 mm or 1.2” to 18.8” (Auto) 30 to 480 mm or 1.2” to 18.8” (Auto) 30 to 480 mm or 1.2” to 18.8” (Auto)
4th Buckle 30 to 480 mm or 1.2” to 18.8” (Auto) 30 to 480 mm or 1.2” to 18.8” (Auto) 30 to 330 mm or 1.2” to 12.9” (Auto)
5th Buckle 30 to 480 mm or 1.2” to 18.8” (Auto) 30 to 480 mm or 1.2” to 18.8” (Auto) -
Buckle Fold
Length 6th Buckle 30 to 330 mm or 1.2” to 12.9” (Auto) 30 to 330 mm or 1.2” to 12.9” (Auto) -
K1 Buckle KT-120M: 55 to 120 mm or 2.2” to 4.7” (Manual)
(Below Knife
[Front]) KT-120A: 30 to 120 mm or 1.2” to 4.7” (Auto)
KT-120M: 55 to 120 mm or 2.2” to 4.7” (Manual)
K2 Buckle
KT-250M: 55 to 250 mm or 2.2” to 9.8” (Manual)
(Below Knife
KT-120A: 30 to 120 mm or 1.2” to 4.7” (Auto)
[Rear])
KT-250A: 30 to 250 mm or 1.2” to 9.8” (Auto)
30 to 240 meters per minute or 99 to 787 feet per
minute 30 to 230 meters per minute or 99 to 754 feet per minute
Belt Speed
Knife Fold 240 meters per minute or 787 feet per Knife Fold 180 meters per minute or 590 feet per minute
minute

Flat Pile Feeder / Pallet Pile Feeder / Round Pile Flat Pile Feeder: 3-Phase 200 / 220 V, 50 or 60 Hz, 3-Phase 208 / 240 V, 60 Hz, 3-Phase 400 V, 50 Hz
Voltage / Frequency Feeder: 3-Phase 200 / 220 / 400 V, 50 or 60 Hz Pallet Pile Feeder: 3-Phase 200 / 220 / 400 V, 50 or 60 Hz, 3-Phase 208 / 240 V, 60 Hz
AFC-746F: 3-phase 200V, 50 or 60 Hz Round Pile Feeder: 3-Phase 200 V, 50 or 60 Hz, 3-Phase 220 V, 60 Hz, 3-Phase 400 V, 50 Hz

W4,060 x D1,870 x H1,690 mm or W4,030 x D1,700 x H1,690 mm or W3,990 x D1,700 x H1,690 mm or

Flat Pile Feeder
W159.9” x D73.7” x H66.6” W158.7” x D67.0” x H66.6” W157.1” x D67.0” x H66.6”

Pallet Pile W4,380 x D1,870 x H1,690 mm or W4,350 x D1,700 x H1,690 mm or W4,310 x D1,700 x H1,690 mm or
Machine Feeder W172.5” x D73.7” x H66.6” W171.3” x D67.0” x H66.6” W169.7” x D67.0” x H66.6”
Dimensions
Round Pile W4,785 x D1,870 x H1,690 mm or W4,710 x D1,700 x H1,690 mm or W4,670 x D1,700 x H1,690 mm or
Feeder W188.4” x D73.7” x H66.6” W185.5” x D67.0” x H66.6” W183.9” x D67.0” x H66.6”
Conveyor
W1,548 x D848 x H930 mm or W61.0” x D33.4” x H36.7”
(LCV-76L)
* 1 buckle is standard.

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Horizon International Inc. Horizon GmbH

1601 Asahi, Shinasahicho, Takashima, Pascalstrasse 20
Shiga, 520-1501, Japan 25451 Quickborn / Germany
Phone : +81-740-25-4570 Phone : +49 4106 8042-0
Fax : +81-740-25-5820 Fax : +49 4106 8042-199
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