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Power folders are industrial machines used to shape sheet metal by bending the material to precise angles. They are primarily used in sheet metal processing to produce components for construction, ventilation, roofing, and façade systems.

Selected folders

CIDAN Up/Down folder FORMA Z

Efficient bending of complex details.

The most complex parts can be manufactured with multiple tool sets without moving the tools.

Type of folder

Up / Down

Working length

126″ / 161″
(3200 / 4100 mm)

Capacity

11 ga or 12 ga
(3 or 2 mm)

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CIDAN folding machine FORMA

Strength, speed, flexibility, and ease of use in one.

CIDANs FORMA operates quickly and is kind to the operator with short times for tool changes, which reduces setup times to a minimum.

Type of folder

Folder

Working length

126″/161″
(3200 / 4100 mm

Capacity

11 ga or 12 ga
(3 or 2.5 mm
)

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CIDAN folding machine FX

Provides precision and flexibility with short cycle times.

CIDAN FX Kombi folding machine is the strongest in its class – powerful, precise, and indestructible.

Type of folder

Folder

Working length

102″ / 126″ / 161″
2600 / 3200 / 4100 mm

Capacity

13 ga or 14 ga
2.5 or 2 mm

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9 Fast, Precise, and Tireless Folding Machines

Explore our range of folding machines that combine speed, precision, and endurance to meet the most demanding production needs.

Machines Type Working lengthCapacity
CIDAN folder MFB

Manual folder

1270 mm or 50″

16 ga or 1.5 mm

CIDAN folding machine F

Folder

2600 or 3200

15 ga, 16 ga, 22 ga, 1.75, 1.5 or 1.25 mm

CIDAN Folding Machine FS

Folder

2600, 3200 or 4100 mm

13 ga, 14 ga, 2.5 or 2.0 mm

CIDAN Folding Machine FX

Folder

102″, 126″, 161″, 2600, 3200 or 4100 mm

13 ga, 14 ga, 2.5 or 2.0 mm

CIDAN folding machine FORMA

Folder

126″ – 161″, 3200 or 4100 mm

11 ga, 12 ga, 3.0 or 2.5 mm

CIDAN folding machine PRO

Folder

122″ – 161″, 3100 or 4100 mm

6 ga – 11 ga, 4.0 or 3.0 mm

CIDAN Folding Machine MEGAPRO

Folder

122″ – 161″, 3100 or 4100 mm

0.197″, 0.236″, 6.0 or 5.0 mm

CIDAN up/down folder FORMA Z

Up/down folder

126″ – 161″, 3200 or 4100 mm

11 ga – 12 ga, 3.0 or 2.0 mm

CIDAN up/down folder PRO Z

Up/down folder

126″ – 161″, 3200 or 4100 mm

6 ga – 11 ga, 4.0 or 3.0 mm

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FAQ

A metal folder is used to bend and form sheet metal with high precision. In construction, industrial fabrication, ventilation, roofing and façade work, metal folders are used to produce parts with accurate angles, consistent quality and high repeatability. CIDAN folding machines are developed to make sheet metal processing faster, easier and more profitable, whether production takes place in a smaller workshop or in a more automated industrial environment.

For architectural metal, roofing and façade work, the right metal folder depends on working length, material thickness, the complexity of the parts and how frequently the machine is used. Smaller manual folders are well suited for simpler jobs and complementary bending, while motorized folding machines such as the CIDAN F, FS, FX or FORMA are better choices for higher production volumes, greater flexibility and more demanding sheet metal parts. For more complex parts, up/down folders such as the FORMA Z or PRO Z can be an efficient alternative, as they can bend in both positive and negative directions.

A manual folder is a simple and robust choice for smaller sheets, service work and simpler bending tasks. A motorized folding machine offers higher capacity, a faster workflow and better repeatability in recurring production. For companies that want to make their sheet metal processing more efficient, a motorized folding machine from CIDAN can help reduce setup times, improve consistency and create a more ergonomic working environment.

Working length and capacity determine what type of sheet metal parts the folder can handle. A longer working length makes it possible to bend larger parts, while higher capacity makes the machine suitable for thicker material. CIDAN’s range of metal folders includes everything from smaller manual models to powerful folding machines and up/down folders with working lengths up to 161” and the capacity required for more demanding sheet metal processing.

A modern folding machine improves production efficiency by combining precision, speed, ease of use and flexibility. With the right machine, the operator can reduce setup times, improve repeatability and produce sheet metal parts with consistent quality. For companies within construction, industrial fabrication, roofing, façade work and ventilation, this means more stable production, less material waste and better control of the entire workflow.