iCE Folder AFV-56S Series

The Horizon AFV-56S is a fully automated, high-performance cross folder designed for professional finishing environments, offering extensive folding configurations, intelligent automation, and seamless integration into digital and offset workflows. With speeds up to 270 m/min, automatic buckle setup, roller gap calibration, and scoring navigation, the AFV-56S maximizes efficiency for high-quality, repeatable folding—whether for direct mail, book signatures, or leaflets.

Key Features

🔷 Fully Automated Setup – Adjusts roller gaps, buckle plates, register guides, vacuum levels, and more via touchscreen.
🔷 Icon-Based 12.1” Touchscreen – Stores up to 999 jobs and allows intuitive pattern selection and recall.
🔷 High-Speed Folding – Reaches belt speeds of 270 meters/minute for maximum productivity.
🔷 Versatile Folding Patterns – Performs gate, double-parallel, accordion (4–7 panels), Z-fold, letter fold, and more.
🔷 Roller Gap Calibration – Automatically sets all fold roller gaps with a single sheet entry, fine-tunable by microns.
🔷 Suction Head & Rotor Feeding – Minimizes scratching while ensuring stable and mark-free feeding of coated or uncoated stock.
🔷 Advanced Register Conveyor – Automatically aligns sheets and compensates for skew, ensuring accurate fold placement.
🔷 Scoring Navigator – Allows 0.1 mm scoring adjustments with memory recall, ideal for repeat direct mail or booklet jobs.
🔷 iCE LiNK Ready – Connects to Horizon’s cloud-based bindery control system for workflow automation and performance tracking.

Specifications

Applications

📨 Direct Mail Folding – Performs complex folds with scoring and perforation for tear-off response forms.
📘 Book Signatures – Produces accurate 8, 12, or 16-page signatures for saddle-stitch or perfect binding.
📄 Leaflets & Brochures – Handles high-volume tri-folds, z-folds, and maps with precision.
🖨 Digital Print Finishing – Built-in controls adjust for toner-based stocks and small-batch variation.

Available Options

📍 SAB-56V Side Air Blower – Enhances feeding stability for lightweight or small sheets.
📍 SSK-56V Small Size Kit – Reduces min sheet width to 105 mm (4.13").
📍 LT-56V Extension Table – Increases max sheet length to 1,100 mm (43.3").
📍 CGU-51 Gluing Unit – Creates spot-glued 8/12-page booklets inline.
📍 GFB-56V Gatefold Buckle – Enables closed gate folding with no operator skill required.
📍 FP-56V Front Perf Unit – For inline perforating or tear-off forms.
📍 PSX-56 or PST-44L Stackers – Tightly stacks booklets or signatures with high-pressure compression.
📍 BGV-56 Bridge Conveyor – For inline connection with second fold station or downstream finisher.

Benefits

✅ Automates complex folding jobs, reducing setup time and operator training needs.
✅ Enhances productivity with stored job recall and 270 m/min folding speed.
✅ Ensures consistent accuracy across folds, scores, and sheet alignment.
✅ Eliminates scratching and misfeeds via suction rotor and fine-tuned air control.
✅ Connects to full Horizon bindery workflow, from roll-to-book automation to perfect binding systems.