Formax FD 386 Automatic High-Speed Document Folder | Up to 17,000 Sheet/Hour
FD 386 Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Formax
- Speed: Up to 17,000 sheets per hour, based on 11" Z-Fold
- Hopper Capacity: Up to 500 sheets 20#
- Pre-Set Folds: Pre-programmed for C, V, Z, Gate, Fold Out and Double Parallel
- Custom Folds: Up to 27
- Paper Sizes (Min): 3.5” W x 5” L (89 x 127mm)
- Paper Sizes (Max): 12.25” W x 18” L (311 x 457mm)
- Paper Weight: Up to 30# (112gsm)
- Dimensions (Closed): 33” L x 20” W x 19”H (838 x 508 x 483mm)
- Dimensions (Extended): 60” L x 20” W x 19” H (1524 x 508 x 483mm)
- Weight: 73 lbs (33kg)
- Power: 110-240VAC 50/60 Hz
- Safety Certifications: UL & CE approved
- Warranty: Saddle Point Systems One Year Warranty (Manufacturer's Warranty for non-local customers)
SPS One Year Local Warranty covers:
- All expenses for parts, labor and travel time.
- On-site service, typically by the next business day.
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Machine Description
The Formax FD 386 Automatic Touchscreen Folder combines advanced automation with high-speed performance to handle a wide range of document folding tasks quickly and efficiently. With a folding capacity of up to 17,000 sheets per hour, this model is ideal for businesses, schools, churches, and print-for-pay centers that demand fast, precise, and reliable paper processing.
Setup is simple through the full-color touchscreen interface, which guides operators step-by-step. The FD 386 features 18 pre-programmed fold settings, including C, V, Z, Gate, Fold Out, and Double Parallel, while also allowing users to store up to 27 custom folds in memory. Fully automated fold plates ensure quick, accurate adjustments at the touch of a button. Operators can load up to 500 sheets in the top-feed hopper, select the desired fold, and walk away while the machine completes the job in just minutes. The telescoping conveyor system holds finished documents neatly until retrieved.
The folder’s drop-in three-roller feed system ensures consistent paper feeding, while seven-point fold stops enhance accuracy across different paper weights and sizes, from 3.5” x 5” up to 12.25” x 18”. AutoBatch™ programming enables controlled batching for organized output, making it an excellent choice for mailrooms and print operations that process large runs. The quiet operation and noise-reduction design further improve workplace comfort.
For added versatility, optional accessories expand its functionality. The Multi-Sheet Feeder allows up to four stapled or unstapled sheets to be folded simultaneously, and the V-Stack36i Vertical Stacker accommodates up to 22” of folded documents, ideal for high-volume jobs requiring continuous output.
The Formax FD 386 is a powerful and intuitive folding solution designed for precision and efficiency. It’s best suited for offices, print shops, and institutions requiring frequent, high-speed folding of various document types. Call us toll free at 855-880-7500 with any questions regarding this equipment. We want you completely satisfied with your purchase, which is why we include our Saddle Point Systems One Year Local Warranty for all Bay Area customers.
FD 386 Video Demonstrations
Demonstrating the highlights and key operational features of the Formax FD 386 touchscreen automatic document folder.
Extended Annual Performance Guarantee
When a local customer purchases a new Formax FD 386 touchscreen automatic paper folder from us, we include our Saddle Point Systems One Year Local Warranty at no additional charge as described above.
Our San Francisco Bay Area customers can extend their service coverage to two years by purchasing our Saddle Point Systems Extended Performance Guarantee for their FD 386 for $550. In other words, you're paying for a one year service agreement and getting two years of complete coverage. Like our One Year SPS Warranty, our performance guarantee covers the cost of all parts, labor, travel time, on-site repair and, if requested, an annual preventative maintenance check to ensure your folder is running optimally. Simply give us a call and one of our technicians will come to your company, usually by the next business day, and service your machine at no additional charge.
After purchasing the Extended Annual Performance Guarantee, we'll e-mail you our Formax FD 386 Service Agreement PDF for you to fill out. Then, either e-mail us a signed copy or mail us a signed hard copy to put the agreement in force. Annual service agreements must be purchased within 30 days of the original invoice date of your folder and are not valid unless signed and on file with us.
