Formax ATLAS-AS Air-Suction Paper Folder
The Formax ATLAS-AS air-suction paper folder from Mid-State Litho, your authorized Michigan Formax dealer. High-volume folding, freight & install.
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Formax ATLAS-AS Air-Suction Paper Folder
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Formax dealer serving Michigan and the Great Lakes region. The ATLAS-AS is Formax's air-suction-feed commercial paper folder - the top of the Formax folder range - built for high-volume runs and demanding coated stocks where suction feed outperforms friction or air-feed. It ships freight with installation and operator training included.
Formax folder lineup at Mid-State Litho
The ATLAS-AS sits at the top of the Formax folder family Mid-State Litho carries:
- Friction tabletop - FD 300 / 314 / 324.
- Air-feed - FD 346, FD 386, and FD 38Xi.
- High-volume air-feed - FD 3302.
- Air-suction - ATLAS-AS (this page).
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Air-suction vs air-feed - which folder fits?
The ATLAS-AS uses air-suction feed, which is different from the air-feed FD 38Xi and FD 3302. Suction feed handles coated, gloss, and heavier stocks at high volume without double-feeds, so it is the choice for the most demanding runs. If your work is lighter-duty or your volume is lower, step down the ladder to the air-feed FD 3302 (MSRP $12,895) or FD 346. The ATLAS-AS (MSRP $18,195) is the top-tier option for coated and high-volume folding.
Why buy from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Formax dealer. We deliver, install, and train your team, and we keep your equipment running with parts and service. We are a Michigan-based, second-generation family business serving the Great Lakes region since 1984. When you buy from Mid-State Litho you get a partner who supports the machine for its whole working life, not just a one-time transaction.
Frequently asked questions
What is air-suction feed and how is it different from air-feed?
Air-suction feed uses vacuum to pick up each sheet, which handles coated, gloss, and heavier stocks at high volume more reliably than air-feed or friction feeding, reducing double-feeds.
What stocks and volumes is the ATLAS-AS built for?
It is built for high-volume runs and demanding coated or heavier stocks - the top of the Formax folder range.
Does Mid-State Litho install and train operators?
Yes. As an authorized Formax dealer we provide delivery, professional installation, and operator training, plus parts and service.
How does the ATLAS-AS ship?
It ships freight. Contact Mid-State Litho for a delivery quote and current lead time.
Is it new and is support included?
Yes - the ATLAS-AS is sold new, with ongoing parts and service support from Mid-State Litho.
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Item ships freight. Contact Mid-State Litho for availability, installation, and training.
We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.
This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Install & train
On-site setup and operator training included.
Same / next-day service
Fast response across the Great Lakes.
Precision machining
Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
Financing
Lease and purchase options available.