CIDAN folder MF

CIDAN folder MF is a compact, easy-to-use manual folding machine with a lightweight design. This practical tool can be taken anywhere, allowing you to bend sheet metal quickly and effortlessly at your construction sites. This machine meets the same high standards as our quality powered folding machines, which we have been manufacturing for over a century for our customers in this industry.

The MF is a robust machine, designed and built for long-lasting performance. Backed by our exceptional customer service, it’s an excellent choice for your folding needs—both now and in the future.

In today’s fast-paced work environment, efficiency and flexibility are key. The MF enables you to complete tasks quickly, even away from the shop, with minimal training required. This manual folding machine helps reduce lead times and minimize risks throughout the production and delivery process, ensuring smoother operations and customer satisfaction.

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Key advantages

Easy-to-use

Portable

Adjustable crowning

Capacity

With this manual folder you can reduce lead time and risks that may occur in the process from production to customer.

Working length

2040 mm

Weight

210 kg

Steel thickness

0,6 mm

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T-groove backgauge

For easy repetitive gauging and 30° conical adjustment, max backgauge depth 750 mm.

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Clamping pressure adjustment

Enables accurate bending across length at proper radius.

Bending angle measurement

Angular measurements scale for bending beam to
produce precise bending part.

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Sheet thickness adjustment

Adjust the sheet thickness on the fly to get perfect
results.

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Bending beam

Bending beam with adjustable crowning.

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Upper beam

Upper beam with adjustable crowning.

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OPTION

Roller shear

Making MF as a complete solution with smooth shearing of material.

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OPTION

Short feet

Easing bending operation with short feet mount-ability.

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Technical specifications

ModelMF
Working length2040 mm
Steel10,6 mm
Stainless steel20,5 mm
Aluminum31,0 mm
Weight210 kg
Tensile strength 1400 N/mm2 – 2600 N/mm2 – 3200 N/mm2

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We are always available for technical support and are happy to perform preventive and protective maintenance on your machines. 

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FAQ

FAQ

CIDAN MF is a compact and easy-to-use manual folding machine that allows you to bend sheet metal directly where the work is being carried out. Its robust design makes it suitable both for workshop use and for jobs on construction sites. For businesses that want to work flexibly, reduce lead times and adapt quickly to different types of jobs, the MF is an efficient choice.

CIDAN MF has a working length of 2040 mm and handles 0.6 mm steel, 0.5 mm stainless steel and 1.0 mm aluminum, with a machine weight of 210 kg. This makes it an attractive option for roofers and other users looking for a manual folding machine with a good working length in a compact format.

The MF is equipped with several features that help you achieve consistent and accurate bending results. The machine has a T-groove backgauge for easy adjustment, high repeatability, 30° conical adjustment and a maximum backgauge depth of 750 mm. It also offers easy clamping pressure adjustment, a bending angle measurement scale and sheet thickness adjustment on the fly for more precise results.

CIDAN MF is equipped with both a bending beam and an upper beam with adjustable crowning. This provides better conditions for smooth and precise bends across the full working length. Combined with clamping pressure adjustment, sheet thickness adjustment and bending angle measurement, the user has excellent control over the result even when working with different details and materials.

Yes, the CIDAN MF can be equipped with several options to suit different working methods. One example is the roller shear, which makes it easier to cut material and create a more complete solution for daily work. There is also a short feet option that saves space and makes it possible to mount the machine on, for example, a workbench, truck bed or similar surface.

The main difference is that the MF is developed as a compact and portable manual folding machine with a good working length, while the MFB is a manual folding machine with segmented box tools, higher capacity and greater flexibility for more complex details. The MF has a working length of 2040 mm and handles 0.6 mm steel, while the MFB has a working length of 1270 mm and handles 1.5 mm steel. The MFB is also equipped as standard with 100 mm high segmented box tools with quick locking and corner tools, making it especially suitable when you need to bend boxes, corners and details that require fast tool changes. The MF is therefore a good choice when working length and mobility are most important, while the MFB is better suited when you need greater material capacity and segmented tools.