Device and method for folding an airbag

The machine for folding motor vehicle air bags has a table (3) and a movable support on a vertical axis (Z-Z) to engage a fixed part of the bag (5). A compacting press (24) moves parallel to the table to the table and radially with respect to the fixed bag section. A press (32A,B) is connected for radial movement with respect to the contacting press between raised and lowered positions. Claims include a method of using the machine