Auto Creaser CRA-36
Horizon Auto Creaser CRA-36 creases, perforates, slits and trims in one pass. Install, training and service from Mid-State Litho.
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Details & specifications
The Horizon Auto Creaser CRA-36 creases, perforates, slits and trims digital and laminated stock in a single pass, built for shops that need crack-free creasing on covers, menus and mailers. As an authorized Standard Horizon dealer, Mid-State Litho supplies the CRA-36 with touchscreen control and optional rotary kits, and we deliver, install, train and service every unit.
Auto Creaser
The CRA-36 from Horizon is a high-performance automatic creaser that combines creasing, perforating, slitting, and trimming into a single compact system. It features precise impact creasing that prevents cracking on digitally printed and laminated sheets. With intuitive touchscreen controls, multiple optional blade kits, and speeds up to 5,000 sheets per hour, the CRA-36 is ideal for short-run, high-quality document finishing.
Key Features
🔷 Performs creasing, perforation, slitting, and edge trimming in one pass
🔷 Up to 10 programmable impact crease lines per sheet
🔷 Intuitive touchscreen with 200-job memory
🔷 Handles sheet sizes up to 14.33" x 34.05"
🔷 Optional rotary units for strip, edge trim, and rotary perforation
🔷 Suction-fed feeding system with ultrasonic double-feed detection
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max Sheet Size | 14.33" x 34.05" (364 x 865 mm) |
| Min Sheet Size | 4.14" x 7.09" (105 x 180 mm) |
| Supported Sizes (inch version) | 12”x18”, 11”x17”, 8.5”x14”, 8.5”x11” |
| Sheet Weight Range (Normal) | 80 - 400 gsm |
| Sheet Weight w/ Perforation | 80 - 210 gsm (normal), 105 - 256 gsm (coated) |
| Laminated Sheet Thickness | 0.0079” to 0.0196” (0.2 - 0.5 mm) |
| Max Crease Lines Per Sheet | 10 lines |
| Production Speed | Up to 5,000 sheets/hour (A4, short-edge feed) |
| Feeder Stack Height | 5.90" (150 mm) |
| Feeding System | Air suction belt feed |
| Voltage | 100-240 V, single phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 3.0-7.2 A depending on voltage |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 95.6" x 27.6" x 41.1" (2,427 x 701 x 1,043 mm) |
| Weight | 502.2 lbs (machine), 44.1 lbs (accessories) |
Applications
📄 Creasing for menus, brochures, and covers
📚 Book cover preparation for perfect binding
📦 Coupon and ticket perforation
🛍 Greeting cards and promotional mailers
Available Options
📍 CRA-CP rotary perforation kit
📍 CRA-ST strip trim kit
📍 CRA-ET edge trim kit
📍 Extension table for sheets over 25.6" in length
📍 Additional impact creasing units (various widths)
Benefits
✅ Prevents cracking on digitally printed and laminated stock
✅ Saves time with one-pass finishing
✅ Intuitive touchscreen simplifies job setup
✅ Compact footprint for professional shops
✅ Easily integrates into Horizon pXnet JDF workflows
Where the CRA-36 fits
The CRA-36 is a compact automatic creaser rated up to 5,000 sheets per hour, placing up to 10 impact crease lines per sheet on stocks from 80 to 400 gsm and sheets up to 14.33 by 34.05 inches. It is built for short-run, high-quality finishing where impact creasing prevents toner cracking. If you also need in-line folding, the Horizon CRF-362 Creaser and Folder creases and folds in one pass. Choose the CRA-36 when creasing and light trimming are the priority.
About Horizon
Standard Horizon is a leading manufacturer of automated print-finishing equipment, from creasers and folders to binding and booklet systems. Mid-State Litho is an authorized Standard Horizon dealer and sells, installs and services the Horizon line, including the Auto Creaser range.
Why buy your Auto Creaser CRA-36 from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is a second-generation, family-run print-finishing dealer based in Michigan and serving the Great Lakes region since 1984. Every machine we sell is backed by the same promise: we deliver it, install it, train your operators, and service it for the life of the equipment. Equipment orders ship by freight with lift-gate delivery, and our team is a phone call away for supplies, parts, and support after the sale.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Auto Creaser CRA-36 do?
The CRA-36 creases, perforates, slits and edge-trims in a single pass, with impact creasing that prevents cracking on digitally printed and laminated sheets.
How fast is it and how many creases can it make?
It runs up to 5,000 sheets per hour and can place up to 10 programmable impact crease lines per sheet.
What sheet sizes and stocks does it handle?
It handles sheets up to 14.33 by 34.05 inches on stocks from 80 to 400 gsm, with a 200-job memory for repeat work.
Is installation and training included?
Yes. Mid-State Litho delivers, installs and trains your operators on the CRA-36 as part of the sale.
Can I add perforating or trimming options?
Yes. Optional rotary perforation, strip-trim and edge-trim kits are available, and Mid-State Litho can supply and fit them.
Compare related equipment
Not sure the Auto Creaser CRA-36 is the right fit? Compare it against related machines we carry:
- Horizon CRF-362 Creaser and Folder
- Graphic Whizard PT-335 CKF
- Graphic Whizard PT-335 AKF
- Morgana DigiFold Pro XL
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