MBO Group K8i – Latest-Generation Combined Industrial Folding Machine
MBO K8i is a latest-generation combined industrial folding machine, designed for commercial and publishing print shops pursuing maximum productivity, full automation and minimal setup times.
Considered one of the fastest folding machines in the world, K8i is developed for intensive production, medium and large print runs, as well as frequent job changes, delivering consistent performance and total control over the process.
Extreme performance – up to 280 m/min
MBO K8i takes productivity to a new level:
✔ standard working speed up to 250 m/min
✔ optionally up to 280 m/min
✔ excellent stability at very high speeds
✔ consistent folding quality
➡ one of the fastest industrial folding machines in the industry
Full automation and maximum efficiency
K8i is designed to minimize operator intervention:
✔ automatic adjustment of folding rollers and cassettes
✔ automation of the cross-folding unit
✔ automatic pallet positioning (4 sensors)
✔ automatic corrections during production
✔ drastically reduced setup times
✔ perfect job reproducibility
Intelligent operation and advanced digital control
Equipped with the M1 Advanced system, K8i offers:
✔ 15.6” touchscreen display
✔ complete process monitoring
✔ remote access via RAS
✔ MIS integration via Datamanager 4.0
✔ integrated catalogue of folding schemes
✔ simplified and intuitive operation
Maximum flexibility for complex applications
This combined industrial folding machine enables:
✔ parallel, cross and three-fold folding
✔ production of brochures and complex publishing materials
✔ quick adaptation to different job types
✔ efficient processing for large formats
✔ compatibility with peripheral units (e.g. CoBo-Stack robot)
Unique accessibility and minimal setup times
✔ slitter shaft cassettes in all units
✔ hinged cross-folding section
✔ expandable three-fold unit
✔ full ergonomic access to components
➡ fast setup and major time savings
Automatic feeding and high precision
The Vaculift RS system offers:
✔ automatic sheet separation
✔ automatic adjustment to pile height
✔ automatic lifting for fast setup
✔ up to 25,000 cycles/hour
✔ stable and precise feeding
Consistent quality and production stability
✔ robust industrial construction
✔ precise sheet control
✔ reduced errors and waste
✔ uniform results even at extreme speeds
Full integration into Industry 4.0 workflows
MBO K8i is ready for modern production:
✔ integration into offset and digital lines
✔ compatibility with advanced automation
✔ continuous process optimization
✔ complete connectivity
MBO K8i technical specifications
✔ sheet width: 297 – 820 mm
✔ sheet length: 420 – 1,200 mm
✔ feeding: palletized (max. height 1,300 mm)
✔ number of cassettes: 4 or 6
✔ roller diameter: Ø 44 mm
✔ product thickness: up to 3 mm
✔ speed: 30 – 250 m/min (optionally 280 m/min)
✔ installed power: 9.3 kVA
Why choose MBO K8i?
✔ one of the fastest industrial folding machines
✔ full automation and minimal setup times
✔ maximum flexibility for complex jobs
✔ Industry 4.0 integration
✔ high efficiency for medium and large print runs
Invest in the technology of the future
MBO K8i offers you the perfect combination of speed, automation and precision, being the ideal choice for performance-oriented print shops.
➡ Request a quote and take your production to the next level.





