CIDAN folding machine FS PLUS

CIDAN FS PLUS folding machine is strong, exact and almost impossible to wear out. With welded sides, clamping beam with eccentric drive and extra strong lower beam, this machine is designed for the highest productivity levels, low maintenance costs and problem-free operating, year in and year out. Choose material and thickness from the material table in nuLink and the position of the bending beam will adjust automatically. With the adjustable bending centre the bending beam maintains a constant distance to the radius rail throughout the bending process. The result is perfect radius without causing material stress whatever the thickness, a perfect finish and an almost unsurpassed precision in angles and measurements.

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Key advantages

Solid lower beam for hemming

Automatically programmable bending center and sheet thickness adjustment

Adjustable crowning

Capacity

When you choose a CIDAN FS PLUS folding machine, you always get perfect radius and nearly unmatched precision in angles and dimensions.

Working length

2600 – 4100 mm

Opening height

150 mm

Steel thickness

2,5 – 2,0 mm

with a 21″ touchscreen and graphical programming

nuLink is a smart control system that optimizes your sheet metal production. With a user-friendly interface and graphical instructions, creating sheet metal profiles becomes easy for both beginners and experienced operators. nuLink simplifies every step of the process and stores all data in a central database for immediate access and efficient operation.

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The two bending beams

CIDAN FS PLUS has the narrowest bending beam on the market, providing precision, finish, and flexibility even with very small back gauge dimensions. You can change the bending beam quickly and easily with a few simple steps.

cidan folding machine with narrow folding beam tool for small flanges

Adjustable crowning

Adjustable crowning always provides perfect bending results regardless of the length of the workpiece and material thickness.

adjustable crowning and folding beam rail with keyholes for quick tool changes

Adjustable crowning.

Big cut-outs in the beams

49 mm in height and 57 mm in width, significantly simplifies bending, especially when you need to account for end panels.

large recesses in the sides for greater flexibility in a cidan folding machine

Big cut-outs in the beams

Adjustable bending center

With an adjustable bending center, the bending beam follows the material, ensuring the correct bent angles and an even radius even with increasing material thickness.

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Motorized backgauge BASIC

The backgauge is designed to position the material so that exact measurements are achieved on the folded part.

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Motorized backgauge FLEXIBLE

This back gauge is just as the name indicates, flexible, and expandable up to 4200 mm working depth via modules. The base unit has a depth of 1550 mm.

More about FLEXIBLE backgauge
illustration of conical overlap from cidan folding machine

XTAP – conical bending

CIDAN FLEXIBLE is our new back gauge that is now available with angled gauge positioning for conical bending, XTAP. With a back gauge fitted with XTAP gauge, positions can be set automatically using the nuLink control system – perfect for fast and efficient production of cappings and other details without parallel sides or for profiles with easy and optimal overlap and no trimming. Just enter your values in the nuLink control system and your profiles will have perfect angles and results totally automatically! Faster, smarter and what is more, with higher quality all included!

backgauge fingers for manual conical folding

Manual conical bending

CIDAN back gauge can also be equipped with two special fingers for conical bending. These adjustable fingers are placed at the edges of the back gauge and facilitate manual conical bending.

steel ball tranfers in the backgauge for a cidan folding machine

Ball transfers

Ball transfers on the back gauge assist with the positioning of larger, heavier parts and reduce the risk of scratching the material. (Standard on FLEXIBLE, option for BASIC.)

squaring arm on the backgauge to a cidan folding machine on white background

Squaring arm

Makes positioning of large and narrow parts easier. Available in three lengths 1000 mm (39.3″), 1500 mm (59″) and 3000 mm (118″) for left and/or right hand side.

brushes in the backgauge table for sensitive material

Brushes in the backgauge table

Brushes on the back gauge are ideal when positioning sheets of sensitive material such as aluminum and stain less steel. (Option for FLEXIBLE).

solid front fingers in the backgauge for a cidan folding machine

Solid front fingers

Turnable, solid front fingers in spring steel on back gauge.

foot pedal for folding machine on white background

Extra foot pedal

Extra foot pedal available for rear operation.

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Moveable foot pedal on rail

Allows the operator to move the foot pedal quickly and smoothly along the folding area. Appropriate when folding is done with several folding stations. Especially recommended if the machine is equipped with Multifold. This option is considered a great safety feature when bolted to the floor. When operator engages foot pedal, they are away from the upcoming folding beam.

floor scanner mounted on the folding side of a folding machine

Safety floor scanner

The safety scanner provides extra safety with two modes when operating machine from folding side or gauging side. The scanner prohibits any person to enter the working area where a collision with the folding beam is possible.

OPTION

Segmented upper beam tooling

Segmented upper beam tooling with 30 degree with R=1.5mm or 30 degree with R=2.0mm.

OPTION

Hardened tooling

Hardened tooling for 100% stainless application (HRC 45).

OPTION

Segmented straight rail

Segmented straight rail with 0.75 mm radius (surface hardened).

nuevolution software for sheet metal production and ordering

Discover the smart planning tool for sheet metal profiles  

Efficient sheet metal processing begins and ends with nuEvolution from nuIT – the smart planning tool that revolutionizes your entire manufacturing process. Combine nuEvolution with the impressive power and agility of CIDAN’s machines for perfect oversight, great results, shorter lead times, and increased profitability. All you need is a tablet or laptop and your finger. 

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Technical specifications

ModelFS PLUS 26FS PLUS 32FS PLUS 41
Working length2600 mm3200 mm4100 mm
Steel12,5 mm2,0 mm2,0 mm
Stainless steel21,6 mm1,2 mm1,2 mm
Aluminum33,7 mm3,0 mm3,0 mm
Opening height clamping beam150 mm150 mm150 mm
Weight3260 kg3487 kg4166 kg
Motor clamping beam1,5 kW1,5 kW1,5 kW
Motor folding beam2,2 kW2,2 kW2,2 kW
Tensile strength 1400 N/mm22600 N/mm23200 N/mm2

Support

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

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Get help choosing the right machine 

Talk to one of our specialists and get answers to all your questions. Call +46 511 245 20 or contact us via email: 

Trade in your old machine 

We buy your old machine, regardless of brand and age, when you invest in a new one from us. Take the opportunity to invest in a more efficient future by upgrading to a new, smart, and fast machine. The fact that the new machines are also more environmentally friendly is an added bonus. 

Spare parts 

Do you need spare parts and accessories for your CIDAN, Forstner, or Thalmann machine? Take the opportunity to place your order to ensure your machines are always in top condition. Contact us via email, and we’ll take care of it for you.