Manual sheet metal folders

Box & pan folders.

Box and pan folders bend sheet metal to form boxes, trays and pans. Carter manual sheet metal folding machines for trays, boxes and general fabrication. Choose the working length and mild-steel capacity for your workshop.

Carter manual box and pan folder with segmented top tooling and counterweights
Carter manual box and pan folder with segmented top tooling and counterweights
Carter manual folder range

Choose your folding length and capacity.

Carter 1320 × 2.5 mm box & pan folder

Manual sheet metal folding · 1320 mm working length.

Price on application

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Carter 2000 × 2.5 mm box & pan folder

Manual sheet metal folding · 2000 mm working length.

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Carter 2500 × 2.5 mm box & pan folder

Manual sheet metal folding · 2500 mm working length.

£3,750 + VAT

£4,500 including VAT. UK mainland delivery included; customer to arrange unloading.

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Carter 3000 × 2 mm box & pan folder

Manual sheet metal folding · 3000 mm working length.

£4,150 + VAT

£4,980 including VAT. UK mainland delivery included; customer to arrange unloading.

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Carter 1270 × 1.6 mm box & pan folder

Manual sheet metal folding · 1270 mm working length.

Price on application

A compact manual option. Ask for the current specification, price and delivery quotation.

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Confirm current availability and the delivery arrangements when requesting your quotation.

Heavy-duty manual folders

Folding capacities and specifications

Folding lengthMild-steel capacityShipping weight
1320 mm2.5 mmOn request
2000 mm2.5 mm1295 kg
2500 mm2.5 mm1480 kg
3000 mm2 mm1690 kg
Maximum top-beam lift
47 mm
Front-to-rear top-beam adjustment
47 mm
Minimum reverse bend
6 mm
Minimum flange at rated capacity
25 mm

Specifications above apply to the heavy-duty range. Ask separately about the compact 1270 × 1.6 mm folder.

Download specification sheet (English PDF)
Five example folded sheet-metal profiles

Example folded profiles

Illustrative cross-sections, not to scale. The achievable shape depends on sheet thickness, flange dimensions, bend sequence and tooling clearance.

2500 mm and 3000 mm folder equipment

Box and pan tooling

Segmented top tooling provides clearance for previously folded sides when forming boxes and trays. The top beam adjusts for material thickness and bend radius.

Repeatable settings

A 650 mm manual rack-and-pinion rear backgauge, angle gauge and repeat-bend angle stop help set up repeated work.

Manual control

Two adjustable counterweights assist the folding beam. These manually operated machines require no electrical supply.

Choosing a sheet metal folder

Start with the longest fold, sheet thickness and material grade. For boxes and trays, also check the required box depth, flange size and tooling clearance. Send a drawing or sample dimensions with your enquiry so we can check the arrangement.

A box and pan folder clamps the sheet and folds it with a hinged beam. A press brake forms the bend between a punch and die. Your part shape and production requirements will help determine which is more suitable.

Machine photos and details

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Need a hydraulic box and pan folder?

Compare all nine hydraulic folder options and prices

Ask about Carter hydraulic clamping and bending options, including 2500 × 3 mm and 3200 × 2 mm capacities. The 3200 × 2 mm single-phase version uses 240 V. Confirm the exact machine, electrical supply and delivered price with your quotation.

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Planning a purchase? Read about potential machinery tax relief. Replacing existing equipment? Send it to Carter for consideration.

Your machine package

All new machines include a 24-month parts-and-labour warranty. Ask about part exchange, finance, delivery, offloading and positioning when requesting your quotation.

Finance is subject to approval. Delivery, handling and positioning are quoted for your machine and site.

October Machine of the Month · Save 6%

3000 × 2 mm manual box and pan folder

Manual sheet metal folding with segmented top tooling.

£4,150 + VAT £3,901 + VAT · £4,681.20 including VAT

Save £249 + VAT. Free mainland UK delivery; customer to arrange unloading. Available from stock.

Offer ends 31 October 2026.

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