This high-precision CNC Knife Pleating Machine is specifically engineered for folding cellulose air filter paper, synthetic non-woven materials, and flexible filtration media. By utilizing reciprocating upper and lower folding knives, it ensures crisp, uniform, and permanent pleats without cracking the fiber structures of the media.
With its compact footprint and stable automatic operation, this machine is highly favored by global manufacturers specializing in small-to-medium-scale filter assembly. It serves as an essential tool for creating consistent pleat pitch and exact pleat counts required by high-performance cleanroom and automotive filtration standards.
Technical Specifications
To ensure exact mechanical alignment with your production line, the technical parameters of the machine are detailed below:
Technical Parameters
Factual Specifications
Applicable Materials
Air filter paper / non-woven filter media
Pleating Height Range
12 – 30 mm
Working Width
400 mm
Pleating Speed
3 – 8 pcs / minute (depending on pleat configuration)
Power Supply
380V / 220V (Customizable to local grid)
Working Air Pressure
0.6 MPa
Control System
CNC + Touchscreen HMI
Structural Frame
Hardened alloy steel
Warranty
1 Year
Origin
China
Key Features & Mechanical Advantages
1. Precision CNC Knife Pleating Mechanism
The pleating knife movement is managed by a micro-step control system, allowing the blade to press and mark the filter paper with extreme consistency. This ensures that every fold remains perfectly straight and parallel, preventing common defects like pleat tilting or unequal spacing.
2. Digital Pleat Height & Pitch Adjustment
Instead of relying on tedious manual gear changes, operators can adjust the pleat height within the 12–30 mm range and modify the pleat spacing directly on the touchscreen HMI. This digital precision drastically reduces machine idle time during product specification changeovers.
3. Stable Pneumatic Tension & Feeding
Equipped with a pneumatic feeding system operating at 0.6 MPa, the machine maintains constant tension on the filter paper roll. This prevents the material from slipping or tearing during high-speed folding cycles, ensuring uniform density in the finished pleated packs.
4. Compact and Durable Construction
Constructed with a heavy-duty steel frame, the machine provides vibration-free performance. Its compact 400 mm working width makes it highly suitable for workshops with limited space, cleanroom environments, or dedicated auxiliary production lines.
Applications & Industrial Uses
This specialized CNC knife pleater is widely utilized in the production of high-quality pleated filter inserts, including:
Automotive Cabin Air Filters: Folding synthetic and carbon-loaded media for passenger car climate control.
Medical & Cleanroom Filtration: Creating mini-pleat elements for HEPA and high-efficiency particulate air purification.
HVAC Panel Filters: Small-scale industrial dust collectors, commercial air inlets, and specialized cartridge filters.
Why Partner with Fupei?
Strict Factory Quality Inspection: Every CNC pleating machine undergoes rigorous trial runs with actual filter media before leaving our facility to guarantee mechanical alignment.
Custom Voltage Support: We configure the internal electrical components to meet your regional power standard (such as 3-Phase 380V/50Hz, 220V/60Hz, or 415V/50Hz) for instant plug-and-play installation.
Global Technical Assistance: We provide a comprehensive 1-year warranty, complete electrical schematics, and permanent remote video troubleshooting support to keep your production line running smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
This machine is optimized for standard cellulose air filter paper, synthetic non-woven fabrics, and lighter-weight flexible filter media. For continuous, high-volume production, please view our Automatic Zig-Zag Rotary Air Filter Paper Pleating Machine. For extremely abrasive heavy fiberglass rolls, please consult our engineering team for heavy-duty blade pleating options.
The pleat height can be set and adjusted digitally via the touchscreen HMI control panel. Minimal mechanical fine-tuning of the knife stroke on the front assembly may be performed to achieve micro-level tolerances.
We prepare and test every machine carefully. Please contact our sales team with your specific voltage requirements and target delivery port, and we will provide a detailed shipping schedule and formal B2B quotation.
What types of materials can this machine fold?
This machine is optimized for standard cellulose air filter paper, synthetic non-woven fabrics, and lighter-weight flexible filter media. For continuous, high-volume production, please view our Automatic Zig-Zag Rotary Air Filter Paper Pleating Machine. For extremely abrasive heavy fiberglass rolls, please consult our engineering team for heavy-duty blade pleating options.
How do we change the pleat height on this machine?
The pleat height can be set and adjusted digitally via the touchscreen HMI control panel. Minimal mechanical fine-tuning of the knife stroke on the front assembly may be performed to achieve micro-level tolerances.
What is the typical lead time and global shipping process?
We prepare and test every machine carefully. Please contact our sales team with your specific voltage requirements and target delivery port, and we will provide a detailed shipping schedule and formal B2B quotation.
