Formax FD 3302 Document Folder
The Formax FD 3302 air-suction folder processes up to 18,600 sheets/hour with touchscreen control, auto paper detection, and support for coated and heavy stocks
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The Formax FD 3302 is an air-suction feed document folder for print shops, mailrooms, and offices that fold a range of stocks and sizes. It runs up to 18,600 sheets per hour with minimal marking, which suits digital print finishing, mail prep, and office work. A color touchscreen, automatic paper size detection, and up to 30 custom fold memories handle setup, and the whole unit fits on a tabletop.
Key features
- Air-suction feed system minimizes static and feed marks and supports coated and heavy stocks.
- Up to 18,600 sheets per hour with five selectable speed levels.
- Extended infeed tray handles sheets up to 25.5" long with high-capacity stacking.
- Automatic paper size detection recognizes common sizes including letter, legal, and half letter.
- Color touchscreen control panel for programming, fold selection, and troubleshooting.
- 6 pre-programmed fold types plus up to 30 custom fold memories.
- Optical and ultrasonic double feed detection for accurate, jam-free operation.
- Built-in DC fans and noise reduction keep it quiet enough for office use.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Up to 18,600 sheets/hour |
| Speed levels | 5 selectable speeds |
| Paper size range | 4.73" x 7.2" to 12.2" x 25.5" |
| Paper weight | 52.3-157gsm (uncoated), 73.3-157gsm (coated) Max: 230gsm (single fold only*) |
| Feed type | Air suction belt |
| Infeed capacity | Up to 1.96" (625 sheets of 64gsm) |
| Fold types | C, Z, Half, Fold Out, Double Parallel, Gate + Cross fold (2-pass) and 30 custom folds |
| Double feed detection | Optical and ultrasonic |
| Control interface | Color touchscreen |
| Power requirement | 110-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (L x D x H) | 53.3" x 23.2" x 24.2" |
| Weight | 157 lbs (71 kg) |
*230gsm limit applies to single fold jobs with tested stock.
Applications
- Office correspondence and letters: folds standard documents for mailing and distribution.
- Mailroom and envelope stuffing: high-speed folding for inserting-ready output.
- Educational and government materials: notices, forms, and informational sheets.
- Print shops and digital finishing: coated, heavy, and long digital sheets.
Available options
- 402 Series air jogger: aligns sheets for smoother feeding of mixed or curled stock.
- Outfeed stacking belt and rollers: dual tray positions with auto-adjustment based on paper size.
- Side air system: improves feeding of large and heavy stocks.
Benefits
- Air-suction feeding is reliable and marks the sheet less than friction feeding.
- Handles coated and heavy stock that friction folders cannot manage.
- Folds long sheets at high speed without losing accuracy.
- Setup is quick via the touchscreen and automatic paper detection.
- Compact tabletop format with production-grade output.
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