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MBM 208J Friction Feed Manual Paper Folder

MBM 208J manual paper folder: 3-roller friction feed, LED 4-digit counter, up to 14,400 sheets per hour. $3,951 at Mid-State Litho.

$3,951.00 USD
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Friction Feed Manual Folder with LED 4-Digit Counter

3-Roller Friction Feed Custom Fold Setup 4-Digit Counter Up to 14,400 sheets/hr*

This friction feed manual folder is built for straightforward setup and reliable folding on a wide range of paper sizes and stocks. A 3-roller friction feed system, micro-adjustment controls, and a touch control panel with an LED 4-digit counter support clean, repeatable results for standard and custom fold work. Features like the test fold button, extended exit tray, and automatic conveyor help maintain consistent output and neat stacking during production runs.

Max speed
Up to 14,400 sheets/hour*
Max sheet size
Up to 11" Ă— 17"
Sheet capacity
Up to 500 sheets*
* May vary due to variations in paper and power supply.

Key Features

  • 3-roller friction feed system supports consistent single-sheet feeding across varying paper weights
  • Easy setup for standard folds and custom folds with skew and micro-adjustment dials
  • Touch control panel includes a 4-digit counter with addition and subtraction functions
  • Test button folds two sheets for inspection before running production quantities
  • Automatic conveyor helps ensure smooth ejection for cleaner stacking and handling
  • Extended exit tray supports neat, organized output
  • Auxiliary paper guide supports cross folding
  • Quick-release roller system simplifies routine maintenance and cleaning
  • Load and unload paper from the same side for efficient operator workflow
  • Display alert and audible signal in case of incorrect operation

Why It Matters

A dependable friction feed folder reduces setup time, improves fold consistency, and keeps output organized for downstream steps like inserting, trimming, or packing. The counter and test-fold function support controlled runs and quick verification, while adjustment features help maintain clean results across different stocks and fold requirements.

Best used when: You need fast, repeatable folding for letters, notices, and print pieces with standard or custom fold patterns.

Which MBM tabletop folder fits the work

The 208J is the manual machine in this line. Fold plates are set by hand, which suits a shop running a small number of fold patterns and changing them rarely. It takes up to 500 sheets, runs to 14,400 sheets per hour, and handles 12 lb to 80 lb stocks up to 11 in. x 17 in.

Step up to the 408A or the 508A when fold setup changes several times a day. Both set folds from a control panel rather than by hand, which removes the setup time the 208J trades away for a lower price.

The 1800S is the floor-standing production machine at 193 lb. It belongs in a shop where folding runs continuously rather than in batches.

All four ship by LTL freight and all four are stocked and supported by Mid-State Litho.

Specifications

Specification Detail
Sheet Capacity Up to 500 sheets*
Paper Size Range 3 1/2" Ă— 5" to 11" Ă— 17"
Paper Weight Range 12 to 80 lbs.*
Max Speed Up to 14,400 sheets/hour*
Electrical Requirements 115V, 60 Hz
Dimensions (D Ă— W Ă— H) 21 1/2" Ă— 40 5/8" Ă— 19 3/4"
* May vary due to variations in paper and power supply.

Applications

Letters, statements, and notices Flyers and handouts Mail pieces for inserting Cross-folded documents and programs

Frequently asked questions

Is the MBM 208J automatic or manual?

Manual. Fold plates are set by hand for each job. The automatic models in the same MBM tabletop line are the 408A and the 508A, which set folds from a control panel.

What paper sizes and weights does the 208J handle?

Sheets from 3 1/2 in. x 5 in. up to 11 in. x 17 in., in stocks from 12 lb to 80 lb.

How fast is it?

Up to 14,400 sheets per hour, with output varying by paper and power supply. The feed tray holds up to 500 sheets.

Can it do cross folds?

Yes. An auxiliary paper guide supports cross folding, and the skew and micro-adjustment dials handle custom fold setups.

How does the 208J ship?

By LTL freight. The 208J weighs 73 lb. Freight is quoted at checkout.

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