Pop-up Foil Folding Machine for Pre-cut Aluminum Sheets

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Paul Ton
Last update:
December 12, 2025

Introduction The pop-up foil folding machine is designed for efficient production of pre-cut and interfold…

Introduction

The pop-up foil folding machine is designed for efficient production of pre-cut and interfold aluminum foil sheets. It transforms jumbo foil rolls into neatly folded, ready-to-use sheets commonly used in food packaging, catering, and household applications. With compact structure and precision control, this equipment ensures consistent output, minimal waste, and hygienic handling.

Aluminum foil pop-up folding machine with finished foil sheets

Functions and features:

1.Magnetic powder brake and gas expansion shaft to complete the raw material release;
2.Steel roller and polyurethane roller embossing device, the pattern clearly; 

3.Cutting knife stab cutting, folding with vacuum adsorption (roots vacuum system);
4.Automatic counting and sub bit setting output;
5.Using variable frequency motor drive, speed can be adjusted;

6.  Touch screen control device operation

7.  Equipped have two emergency stop switch

8.  The embossing frame is outer, so that the embossing roller can be replaced conveniently

9.  Counting by labeling paper,can be set in touch screen

Technical Specifications

Model
YHZJ -AIF 680The roller surface width is 680mm The maximum pass width is 610mm
YHZJ -AIF 980The roller surface width is 980mm The maximum pass width is 915mm
Shearing length
273 mmCutting-off length of the product is 273mm, ±2mm;
After folding length
273 mm product after folding length is 137mm
Shape of the finished product
V-fold cross fold, continuous extraction type273 mmProduct advise edge is 3-10mm adjustable

Cut off the method

Serrated cut

Embossing device
The equipment is equipped with one pairs of steel roller and rubber roller,diamond-type lattice(can change)

Suitable raw material
0.011-0.020mm single-layer aluminum foil with a thickness  tolerance of ±5%

Specification of raw paper core
76 mm( 3 inches)
150 mm( 6 inches)
Raw material size
≤Φ800 mm×Max width 610mm
≤Φ800mm×Max width 915mm
Process capability
Single line 400-500 sheets/min*2 lines =1000 sheets/min
Single line 400-500 sheets/min*3/4 lines =1500-2000 sheets/min
Cutting width
228mm/305 mm* 2linesSlitting with connecting points
228 mm*4lines/305 mm*3lines, Slitting with connecting points
Power required
Main motor  380V  50Hz  4 KW Tension motor  380V  50Hz  1KW Draught fan  380V  50Hz  15 KW
Main motor  380V  50Hz  4 KW Tension motor  380V  50Hz  1KW Draught fan  380V  50Hz  18.5 KW
weight
4500kg
5500kg
Machine size
4050*1850*1750mm
4050*2150*1750mm

Aluminum foil Applications

Pop-up foil sheets are widely used in:

  • Food packaging – restaurants, bakeries, catering services.
  • Household products – disposable kitchen wraps.
  • Industrial use – laboratory or cleanroom material handling.
  • Hairdressing industryhairdressing pop-up foils used in salons for highlighting, coloring, and bleaching hair, providing clean and easy tear-off application.
Pop-up foil sheets are widely used in Food packaging、disposable kitchen wraps、Hairdressing industry

Maintenance and Operation Tips

Regularly clean the foil feed rollers to prevent residue buildup. Lubricate mechanical parts every 500 hours of operation. Always check the cutting blade alignment before production to ensure fold accuracy.


External References

For further insights into pop-up foil applications and standards, refer to:

Conclusion

The Pop-up Foil Folding Machine combines precision engineering, user-friendly control, and customizable configuration to streamline foil sheet production for diverse applications. Whether for catering suppliers or foil product manufacturers, this machine delivers stable performance and operational efficiency.

👉 Explore more aluminum foil machine models and complete production solutions here:
https://www.zxjmachinery.com/aluminum-foil-machine/

Automatic pop-up foil sheet making machine for kitchen and food packaging use, manufactured by ZXJ Machinery.

Optional FAQ Section

  1. What is the maximum speed of the pop-up foil folding machine?
    – Up to 2000 sheets per minute depending on foil width and lane number.
  2. What type of folding method does this machine use?
    – Both models use a V-fold cross type with continuous pop-up extraction, ensuring easy sheet pulling from dispenser boxes.
  3. What foil thickness is supported?
    – Typically 0.010–0.020 mm.
  4. Is CE certification available?
    – Yes, CE and ISO9001 certification available upon request.
  5. Can it connect with an automatic packing line?
    – Yes, we can provide inline integration with box packing units.

For detailed specifications, pricing, or demo scheduling

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Or contact our engineering team directly:

  • Email: paul@zxjmachinery.com
  • WhatsApp: +86 158-9610-9075

Learn more about working principles in our
🔗Pop-up Aluminum Foil Folding Machine overview article.

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