Folding
Folding is performed in a variety of ways such as book / section folding, roll fold, concertina fold and map folds. We also do crash-folding.
Book / Section Folding
Book section folding is the process of folding imposed flat sheets into sections ready for further processes like burst / perfect binding, saddle stitching and wire/coil binding.
When folding for saddle stitching there must be an allowance of between 5 and 10mm feeding lap on the high folio pages.
All lay edges should be clearly marked. Printing lay and position of print on sheets should be uniform on all sections.
Please advise of line ups on sections and brochures when requesting a quotation.
Paper and board stocks with the fold running with the grain minimises cracking.
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum flat size: 120mm x 140mm
Maximum flat size: 720mm x 1020mm
Minimum fold size: 50mm
Recommended paper weight range: 80gsm – 250gsm (subject to folding style)
Folding imposition range: 4pp, 6pp, 8pp, 12pp, 16pp, 20pp, 24pp, 32pp
Roll Fold
This is one of the most popular folds in use today, mainly used for mailings and brochures, is similar to the way that a letter is folded. Roll Folding is the process of folding a printed product over and over itself again.
Paper and board stocks with the fold running with the grain minimises cracking.
Please ensure that the lay is clearly marked and that we receive a folding sample.
Concertina Fold
Concertina folding style is another of the most popular fold styles in use. It has a distinctive zig-zag shape which is perfect for flyers and brochures which have a storyline layout. It is created by folding a page equally twice but in opposing directions. This style isn’t limited to only a 6 page document, it can actually be created with 8, 10 or 12 pages.
Please ensure that the lay is clearly marked and that we receive a folding sample.
Paper and board stocks with the fold running with the grain minimises cracking.
Map Fold
Map Folding is the process of folding multiple panels in multiple directions usually as a concertina fold but sometimes it can be a roll fold in the second direction.