Speed and Ease with The Graphco Fold Stream by Pro Cut
At PRINTING United Expo in Orlando, Graphco showcased the Fold Stream, a high-performance folder gluer engineered for speed, flexibility, and remarkably fast changeovers.
While the machine was running straight-line box applications at approximately 8,500 finished pieces per hour, raw speed is only part of the story. What truly sets the Fold Stream apart is how quickly and easily it transitions between jobs.
Fast Changeovers That Keep Production Moving
In today’s print and packaging environments, downtime is expensive. The Fold Stream is designed to minimize it.
Moving from one box size to another, for example, shifting from a current run to a 5" x 6" square format — can be completed in approximately two to three minutes. That level of efficiency dramatically reduces setup time and supports shorter production runs without sacrificing profitability.
For operations handling multiple SKUs or customized packaging formats, rapid changeover capability is a competitive advantage.
Production Flexibility Across Applications
The Fold Stream is built to support a wide range of packaging and finishing applications, including:
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Straight-line boxes
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Crash lock bottom cartons
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Pocket folders
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Inline taping
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Specialty flat boxes with pop-up configurations
One standout demonstration at the show featured a flat box design that transforms into a dimensional piece when assembled which was modeled after the SD-Italy Augusta F150 Pro cutting system. This example highlights the Fold Stream’s ability to support creative structural packaging solutions.
Whether producing 6" to 8" cartons or more complex folded pieces, the system maintains production speeds at or around 8,500 pieces per hour, delivering both consistency and throughput.
Designed for Modern Finishing Demands
As packaging runs become shorter and customization becomes more common, finishing equipment must deliver:
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High-speed output
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Minimal setup time
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Repeatable precision
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Application versatility
The Fold Stream is engineered to meet these demands, helping folding carton and commercial print operations streamline post-press production while expanding their packaging capabilities.
For printers looking to enhance efficiency without compromising flexibility, the Fold Stream represents a practical and scalable finishing solution.
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