Creasing & Folding Solutions: Streamline Your Workflow with Power and Precision
Our creasing, perforation, and folding machines are designed for short-run and digital print applications, delivering precise results on brochures, booklets, invitations, and light packaging. Offered under Afra’s own brand, Champion, and through partnerships with Morgana and Uchida, these solutions ensure reliable performance for low to medium volume needs.
Our Solutions
Uchida Aerofold Plus
The Uchida AeroFold is a fully automated two-cassette folding machine.
Morgana AutoCreaser Pro XL
The Morgana AutoCreaser Pro XL is a high-performance paper creasing machine.
Morgana Digifold Pro XL
The Morgana DigiFold Pro XL is a powerful automatic creasing and folding machine for medium to large volumes.
Champion CyboCrease Auto
The Cybocrease Auto by Champion streamlines creasing with advanced automation.
Morgana AutoCreaser Pro XW
The Morgana AutoCreaser Pro XW simplifies creasing with advanced precision.
Why These Processes Matter in Print Finishing
Before diving into machine specifics, let’s understand what each function brings to the table:
Creasing
Creasing helps prepare thicker materials for folding by creating controlled indentations, which prevent cracking or damage along the fold line.
Perforation
Involves making a series of fine cuts or holes, typically in a straight line. This makes the material easy to tear along the perforated line, which is essential for items like tickets, coupons, or forms with detachable sections.
Folding
Folding refers to a parallel fold, where the paper is folded in a straight line along its length. If a perpendicular fold is required, the material must be passed through the machine a second time.
Types of Folds You Can Achieve
Our machines offer a variety of folds to suit your creative needs, parallel, accordion, short, letter, and gate folds. Whether you’re making brochures, inserts, we have the right fold for your project.
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Specific Applications for Each Model
We’ve paired each machine to suit specific material types and job requirements:
NCR & Lightweight Materials
The Cybocreaser 18 is ideal for perforating carbonless NCR paper and lightweight stocks as thin as 40 gsm, commonly used for invoices, receipts, and forms.
Compact Paper Sizes & Precision Jobs
The Cybocreaser 13 Plus shines when working with very small paper sizes, down to 50x90 mm. This makes it perfect for tags, labels, and other small-format printed items where accuracy is crucial.
All-in-One Functionality
Looking to crease, perforate, fold, and slit in a single pass? The Morgana Digifold Pro XL is a powerful solution that handles all finishing processes without multiple runs—saving both time and labor costs.
Creasing & Folding Solutions FAQ
What types of paper and board can be creased?
Our machines can handle a wide range—from thin 40 gsm stock to thick, laminated board.
What’s a Crease & Fold Machine?
It’s a tool that makes exact creases and folds in things like creases and folds in thick paper stocks, improving production ease in print finishing and packaging
Can a single machine be used for both creasing and perforation, or do I need separate machines?
Yes, many models—like the Autocreaser Pro XL—offer both creasing and perforation in one unit.
What should I do if the paper tears instead of creasing properly?
Check paper weight compatibility and crease settings. Using the correct die and pressure can prevent tearing.
Is it simple to use?
Yes, it comes with easy-to-use controls and custom settings for every skill level.
What help do you offer after the buy?
We give setup, training, and ongoing tech help.