2008 HEIDELBERG STAHL TH82.4.4.4

DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATION

16 Page Machine, Flat  Pile Pallet Feeder, Auto Plates & Rollers, Sound Hood, Batch Counter, Air Compressor, VSA Presser Stacker Delivery

The Heidelberg Stahl TH 82-4.4.X is a modern, highly
automated, industrial-grade buckle plate folding machine designed for
high-volume, complex folding of commercial and book signatures. The modular
nomenclature indicates a powerful and flexible setup.

Core Configuration & Automation

• Machine
  Type: 16 Page Machine (capable of folding a sheet into a
  16-page signature in one pass).
• Format:
  The TH 82 indicates a maximum sheet width of approximately 82cm
  (making it a strong B1/B2 hybrid format machine).
• Feeder:
  Continuous Round Pile Feeder (sometimes referred to as a flat pile
  feeder). This reliable, high-capacity system allows the operator to
  replenish the stack without stopping the machine, ensuring non-stop
  production.
• Automation:
  Includes Auto Plates & Rollers (likely the PFX/PFW or similar
  system). This core feature enables automatic, motorized setting of
  the buckle plates and folding rollers via the control panel, drastically
  reducing make-ready time.

Folding Capacity & Features

• Folding
  Units: The 4.4.X typically denotes the folding configuration: 4
  buckle plates in the first unit, 4 buckle plates in the second unit, and a
  cross-fold unit (X). This allows for a huge range of complex parallel,
  gate, and cross folds.
• Accessories:
• Sound
  Hood: An acoustic enclosure that significantly reduces noise
  emissions during high-speed operation, improving the operator
  environment.
• Air
  Compressor: Essential external unit required to supply compressed air
  to the pneumatic functions of the feeder (suction/blast) and the sheet
  separation system.

Delivery & Throughput

• Delivery:
  VSA Presser Stacker Delivery. This integrated unit automatically compresses
  (de-aerates) and neatly stacks the folded signatures. The pressing
  action removes trapped air, resulting in a denser, flatter stack
  optimal for downstream processes (like stitching or binding).
• Batch
  Counter: Included to automatically count the output and insert a
  marker (or jog the stream) at predetermined batch quantities, facilitating
  quick counting and boxing.
• Speed:
  Designed for extremely high mechanical speeds, often reaching up to 18,000
  sheets per hour or higher, depending on the fold configuration.