Formax FD 386 Automatic Paper Folder
- SKU: BESFD386
- Max Paper Weight: 161 gsm
- Max Paper Size: 11" x 17"
- Adjustment: Automatic
- Feed Type: Friction
- Fold Types: Letter, Half, Z-fold, Double Parallel, Gate, Cross
- GTIN/UPC: 096224649194
- Mfr. Part No.: FD 386
- Sale price
- Sale price
- $4,766.00
- Unit price
- per
This product requires Liftgate Service. If you don't have a loading dock or a forklift available, please add Liftgate Service to your cart. If applicable, there is an additional charge for freight-related residential delivery.
Basic Specs of the Formax FD 386 Paper Folder
- Max Paper Weight: 161.78 gsm / 43 lb. bond / 90 lb. index
- Max. Paper Size: 11 x 17 inches
- Min. Paper Size: 3.5 x 5 inches
- Fold Types: Letter, Half, Z, Double Parallel, Gate, and Fold Out
- Paper Type: Non-glossy paper only; Please call us for coated stock
- Speed: Up to 17,000 sheets/hour
Features of the Formax FD 386 Paper Folder
- Large jobs are processed quickly at speeds of up to 17,000 pieces per hour.
- The large full-color touchscreen control panel allows anyone to walk up and start folding in seconds.
- Three-roller drop-in feed system produces dependable feeding of forms with no fanning required.
- Stacker wheels can be manually adjusted to neatly and sequentially stack different paper sizes and fold types.
- Conveyor can be set between 14" (356mm) and 36" (915mm) in length and holds up to 500 folded pieces.
- Fold plates are enclosed and insulated to reduce operating noise.
- 6-digit resettable & 8-digit life counters Provide maximum audit control.
- AutoBatch&trade: is programmable to process pre-set number of sheets into sets with a delay.
Fold Types of the Formax FD 386 Paper Folder
There are six different fold types available for the FD 386:
(1) Letter fold (Tri-fold, C-fold),
(2) Half-fold (Single fold),
(3) Z-fold (Accordion, Zig Zag),
(4) Double-Parallel,
(5) Gate (Open Gate, Brochure), and
(6) Engineer (Short Z, Fold Out, Half Accordion)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Video of the Formax FD 386 Paper Folder
Description of the Formax FD 386 Paper Folder
The Formax FD 386 tabletop office paper folder boasts extremely easy set up and has a fast folding speed of up to 20,100 sheets per hour. Memory capacity is high; there are 18 pre-programmed folds, and another 25 custom folds are stored. Choosing a fold pattern is just one touch away, with the fully automated fold plates. 500 sheets is the maximum tray capacity, and this 11 x 17 paper folder can fold those 500 sheets in as fast as 2 minutes.
The side guides, skew adjustments and modifiable stacker wheels make folding and adjustment very manageable. They also ensure correct loading and even, square feeding of paper into the folder. Paper fanning is unnecessary, with the useful drop-in feed system. Furthermore, the FD 386 automatic tabletop document folder does not make a lot of noise, because the fold plates are completely enclosed and insulated. This Formax paper folder could not be any faster or easier to set up.
Strengths
- Speed control is variable.
- High memory capacity; 18 pre-programmed folds, and 25 custom folds stored.
Please select your preferred download file for the FD 386 from the list below.
- Spec Sheet for the Formax FD 386 Folder (PDF file)
- Operators Manual for the Formax FD 386 Folder (PDF file)
For additional resources, please see:
- Our Paper Weight Conversion Chart for paper weight and paper stock information.
- Our Paper Folder Fold Type Guide to learn more about different fold types.
| Manufacturer Name | Formax |
|---|---|
| Model # | FD 386 |
| Feed Type | Friction-fed |
| Fold Adjustment Setting | Automatic fold adjustment |
| Feed Tray Capacity | Up to 500 |
| Fold Speed | 20,100 sheets/hour |
| Fold Types | Letter Fold, Half Fold, Z Fold, Double Parallel Fold, Gate Fold, Fold Out |
| Pre-programmed Standard Folds | 6 |
| Programmable Presets | 18 |
| Variable Speed | Yes |
| Counter | Yes |
| Batcher | Yes |
| Accepted Paper Sizes | 3 1/2" x 5" to 12 1/4" x 18" |
| Weight | 73 lbs. |
| Height | 19 inches |
| Width | 60 inches |
| Depth | 20 inches |
| Voltage | 110-240 Volts; other voltages available |
| Warranty | Click here to view warranty |
| Shipping Weight | 104 lbs. |
| Shipping Length | 24 |
| Shipping Width | 30 |
| Shipping Height | 27 |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Have a Question?
Be the first to ask a question about this.