SFM100C Dual-Plate Paper Folding Machine
Images of the original prototype version of the SFM100C, showcasing its early design, components, and initial build quality.
SFM100C With Horizontal Conveyor Stacker
Photos highlighting the final version of the SFM100C, equipped with the horizontal conveyor stacker.
SFM100C With Vertical Stacker
Images showcasing the SFM100C with a vertical stacker configuration, emphasizing the adaptability and customization options available.
The SFM100C is a two-plate paper folding machine that I designed and built during my time in the mailing industry. It represents my ability to take an established concept and elevate it through improved functionality, enhanced build quality, and modern aesthetics. This project highlights my capabilities in machine design, engineering, and production for specific industry requirements.
The SFM100C was developed to address the challenges of high-volume self-mailer production, offering advanced folding options, an in-house designed and manufactured contact glue system, flexible stacker configurations, and reliable performance. The glue system featured a gravity-based mechanism with custom control units and gun solenoid, allowing for precise application of glue along the edges of the paper near the perforations, ensuring each self-mailer was securely sealed.
While most SFM100C units were produced with standardized configurations to meet the demands of the industry, we occasionally provided customizations for specific customer requirements. The machine is compatible with both horizontal conveyor and vertical stacker options, offering flexibility in how finished mailers are collected, depending on production needs.
Throughout its design and development, I applied my experience in mechanical engineering to create a machine that was both reliable and adaptable, capable of handling a wide range of paper sizes and folding configurations.
This machine embodies my approach to design—combining simplicity, durability, and user-focused functionality to deliver effective solutions for industrial needs.
SFM100C Original Prototype
English & Spanish Brochures
Video Demonstrations
Below is a collection of video demonstrations showcasing the SFM100C Folding Machine in action. These videos provide a detailed view of the machine's capabilities in both horizontal and vertical stacking configurations, running in both standard and duplex modes.
SFM100C: Standard C-Fold & Batch Mode Processing
SFM100C: Duplex Mode With Vertical Stacker Module
SFM100C: Duplex Mode With Standard Stacker
SFM100C: C-Fold With Vertical Stacker Module
Vertical Delivery Module - VD100
The VD100 is a vertical delivery module designed to seamlessly integrate with the SFM100C folding machine. This module allows for efficient vertical stacking of folded mailers, providing an organized and space-saving solution for high-volume production. The VD100 was developed to offer versatility in the way finished products are collected, enhancing the overall efficiency of the production line.
