6/20 Bundaroo Street
Bowral, NSW, 2576
Australia
Ph: +61 488 260 004
2 Carpenter Road East
Tāmaki Auckland, 2013
New Zealand
Ph: +64 21 656 058
Second-hand long and short folding machines from Thalmann, Hayes, CIDAN and other makers. These are the machines fabricators trade up from when they move to a new double folder or automated line, so they were producing until recently and come with their tooling.
Each listing shows working length, capacity, controls, what is included, location, condition notes from the owner and the price ex GST. Freight and rigging are quoted separately.
Need a specific length or capacity? Tell us what you need and we will let you know when one comes up.
Key Features of
Preowned Folding Machines
Length and capacity
Working length and maximum thickness in mild steel, not the nameplate figure, which is usually for aluminium.
Beams and clamps
Look for wear or damage on the clamping and folding beams. Straightness is what you are paying for.
Controls and software
Check the control is still supported and whether the program library comes with the machine.
Tooling
Segmented tooling, radius tools and backgauge fingers add real value. Each listing says what is included.
Power and footprint
Voltage, phase and the clear floor space a long folder needs.
Removal
Long folders need a crane and a plan. Freight and rigging are at the buyer’s cost on every listing.
Compare Our Preowned Folding Machines
| Criteria | Preowned Thalmann, Single Folder, 6.4m (2020) | Preowned Hayes, Single Folder, 8.2 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Partially Automated | Partially Automated |
| Control System | Basic Touchscreen | Basic Touchscreen |
| Material Thickness (Max) | 1.50mm | 1.2mm steel (1.6mm ali) |
| Max Length | 6,400mm | 8,200mm |
| Software Integration | Basic Integration | Basic Integration |
| Safety Features | Standard Safety (Light Curtains, Guards) | — |
Maintenance and Reliability Program
Buying a second-hand machine does not mean inheriting someone else’s maintenance history. Every preowned machine we sell can go straight onto Total Reliability, our maintenance programme, so it is looked after the same way as a new line from day one.
Step 1.
Recommissioning check
When the machine lands, our technician sets it up, checks drives, hydraulics and safety circuits, and runs first product with your operators.
Step 2.
Baseline condition report
We log the machine on Total Reliability with a baseline inspection, so wear is tracked from the start rather than guessed at later.
Step 3.
Scheduled servicing
Routine inspections, oil sampling and critical spares planning on the same programme we run for new machines.