- Electric Guillotine
An Electric Guillotine is a must-have in any print finishing operation. These paper-cutting machines offer exceptional precision, allowing users to cut paper, cards, and printed materials cleanly and consistently. Manual cutting is time-consuming and often yields inconsistent results, whereas a programmable electric guillotine such as the 460Z5 or 450VS+ ensures safety, speed, and accuracy.
The 460Z5, for example, offers:
- A cutting width of 460 mm
- A 50 mm stack height capacity
- 80-job programmable memory
- Infrared safety barriers and overrun blade lock
- Heavy-duty clamp pressure and fine back gauge adjustment
Whether you’re trimming SRA3 sheets or stacked business cards, a guillotine like this increases productivity and delivers a professional finish.
- Laminating Machine
Laminating machines are essential for protecting printed items with a plastic film, increasing durability, moisture resistance, and enhancing the product’s look and feel. From menus to presentation covers, laminated prints are more robust and visually appealing.
The Semi Auto Laminator – F350A is ideal for small to medium print finishing operations. Compact and efficient, it provides high-quality lamination for sheets up to 350 gsm. Key features include:
- Desktop footprint suitable for smaller spaces
- Single- or dual-sided hot roll lamination
- Designed to handle sheets up to 330mm wide
- Simple operation and fast warm-up
The F350A is perfect for invitations, brochures, and other customized products, offering a reliable and economical solution for quality lamination.
- Digital Foiling Machine
The DF‑350 Digital Foiling Machine is a standout solution for applying metallic foils and special effects without traditional dies. This compact, hand-fed desktop unit is designed for use with laser-printed materials, where toner-reactive foils adhere to black prints for optimal results.
Highlights include:
- Supports media up to 350mm wide and 400gsm thick
- Variable temperature settings up to 140°C
- Maximum speed of 3.0m/min
- Produces foiled designs in gold, silver, and clear gloss effects
- Reverse mode and tension-controlled winding units
It’s the ideal system for short-run, on-demand foiling jobs like business cards, wedding invitations, greeting cards, and boutique packaging — bringing cost-effective premium enhancements in-house.
- Creasing & Perforating Machine
Creasing and perforating machines are vital when working with folded or tearable materials. They prevent cracking during folding and ensure clean, defined tear lines.
These machines are invaluable for:
- Brochures, menus, loyalty cards
- Coupons, booklets, report covers
Print Cut and Finish offers manual, semi-automatic, and electric models to suit different production volumes and media types. Many units come with adjustable creasing depths and interchangeable blades, ensuring flexibility and professional results across various jobs.
- Shrink-Wrapping Machine
A Shrink-Wrapping Machine seals printed products in plastic film using heat, safeguarding them from dust, handling damage, and moisture. It also enhances presentation and creates tamper-evident packaging — ideal for mailing campaigns and retail fulfilment.
From desktop L-sealers to larger heat tunnel systems, shrink-wrapping solutions vary in scale and automation. They’re used for:
- Bundling leaflets and catalogues
- Wrapping training kits, corporate boxes, promotional packs
This step adds a professional finish to your product delivery, supporting quality control even after print production is complete.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re an independent print shop or a corporate in-house facility, these five machines represent the foundation of a modern, efficient print finishing operation. Investing in the right equipment — like guillotines, laminators, and digital foilers — enhances your output and unlocks new services for clients.
Each machine streamlines a crucial part of the finishing process: cutting, laminating, foiling, creasing, and packaging — helping you deliver consistently high-quality, on-brand print materials.
Explore the complete range of professional finishing equipment tailored for your business at Print Cut & Finish.