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K-Binder 501 Perfect Binder
K-BINDER 501 PERFECT BINDER The exciting new K-BINDER 501 Short-run On-demand Perfect Binder is easy to use and offers businesses professional quality perfect bound books up to 211 books per hour. No longer will users have to purchase both a perfect binder and a separate trimmer since the K-BINDER 501 will do both in one compact machine. The K-BINDER 501 conveniently eliminates the additional step of face trimming by automatically measuring the bind thickness and trimming the leading edge of the cover to its exact size.
The K-BINDER 501 is the perfect finishing companion to any copier and is designed to fit into any office environment. Not only does the K-BINDER 501 have a small footprint, it uses standard power, so it can be installed anywhere in the office. It also includes an air filter that removes the strong smell emitted from glue.
Perfect binding has never been easier! Simply load the covers into the cassette unit, put the text pages in place, and press start. The finished documents are automatically transported to the discharge conveyor for easy pick up. Even inexperienced users can create consistently excellent quality bound documents.
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The K-BINDER 501 is the perfect finishing companion to any copier and is designed to fit into any office environment. Not only does the K-BINDER 501 have a small footprint, it uses standard power, so it can be installed anywhere in the office. It also includes an air filter that removes the strong smell emitted from glue.
Perfect binding has never been easier! Simply load the covers into the cassette unit, put the text pages in place, and press start. The finished documents are automatically transported to the discharge conveyor for easy pick up. Even inexperienced users can create consistently excellent quality bound documents.
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For more information call Factory Express at (800) 399-2564
DUPLO USA to Present its Latest in Modular Digital Print Finishing Solutions
Duplo USA will feature its extensive line of modular digital print finishing solutions at booth# 3622 at Print ‘05 in Chicago, IL. These top-quality Duplo products are designed to satisfy the short runs of the growing print-on-demand market. Duplo will feature its SCC (slit/cut/crease) bookletmaker, the second generation digital slitting, cutting, and creasing machine – the DC-645, the DBM-500 2KT two-knife trimmer, and the Duetto system. In addition, Duplo will present its Duplo Muller system built for high-volume continuous and cut sheet applications as well as the air-fed DP-460H digital printing system and a variety of additional bookletmaking, folding, and bindery solutions.
DSF-2000/SCC Bookletmaking System
The SCC (slit/cut/crease) bookletmaking system incorporates a DSF-2000 sheet feeder (with optional barcode reader), the SCC unit, a DBM-500 bookletmaker and a DBM-500 trimmer. Designed principally for the production color digital market, the SCC-equipped bookletmaking system takes care of two common issues associated with digital color output. First, the SCC unit side slits and trims the head and foot of each sheet. This provides an accurate full bleed trim which is registered by a CCD camera to the image, rather than to the physical dimensions of the sheet – this means that image drift can be corrected. Second, the SCC module can crease the cover and innermost sheets of the booklet, or all the sheets in the booklet so that image cracking on the fold-line is prevented.
DC-645 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser
Building on the success of the DC-545HC slitter/cutter/creaser, Duplo is featuring its second-generation machine - the heavy-duty DC-645. The DC-645 has the ability to read printed images and automatically adjust and compensate for the common problem of image shift. It slits, cuts, and creases in a single pass, reducing waste and ensuring optimum productivity. The new features which set it apart from the DC-545HC are its high duty cycle, the ability to manage heavier substrates (up to 310gsm) and larger sheet sizes, the first and only ultrasonic double detection sensor in the market, a reject tray, and its ability to cut full-bleed, 20-up business cards on a 12” x 18” size sheet. With a state-of-the-art user interface, the DC-645 has been specifically developed to support the JDF industry standard.
DBM-500 2KT Two-Knife Trimmer
The DBM-500 2KT provides a uniquely modular approach to trimming all open sides of a booklet. An optional unit to the DBM-500T face trimmer, the DBM-500 2KT trims the head and foot of completed booklets. The initial settings are programmed from a user interface on the trimmer and are then transferred to the main memory of the finishing modules. The operator can then call up frequently used jobs from a single user interface. Duplo’s modular equipment allows users to build up their system as their needs dictate, starting with a simple face-trim function then adding the head and foot trim when required. Full-bleed jobs can now be transferred directly from the press to the finishing device without the need for trimming on a guillotine before or after stitching and folding.
Duetto System
An advanced hybrid solution based on the System 5000, the Duetto incorporates a DSF-2000 dynamic sheet feeder, up to three DC-10/60 collators, DBM-500 bookletmaker and DBM-500T trimmer. The Duetto is the first system to offer a combined offset and digital print finishing solution by accepting the documents on a set-by-set basis from the DC-10/60 collating towers or sheet-by-sheet from the DSF-2000 sheet feeder. For instance, sets printed on conventional offset presses are loaded into the DC-10/60 then collated and fed into the bookletmaker, whereas sets printed on a digital print engine are stacked in the sheet feeder which is attached to the rear of the collating towers. The pre-collated sets are fed in sequence, bypassing the collators and into the bookletmaker where the sheets are accumulated and then processed into booklets.
Duplo Muller System
Duplo Muller systems epitomize on demand finishing with its extremely high speeds and versatility. Designed to be connected in-line or off-line to continuous roll/form printers, a Duplo System 5000 bookletmaker, or folding/inserting system, the Duplo Muller system is the most versatile cut sheet and continuous feeding system on the market. Modular in its design, Duplo Muller systems are tailored to fit each customer’s specific needs. Featuring at ON DEMAND will be the unwinder to cut sheet and bookletmaking system. Other possible applications out of an endless array of configurations include merging several unwinder systems or cut sheet feeders in a single line for bookletmaking, inserting or stacking; unwinding to cut sheet printers; and cut sheet to bookletmaking, folding, inserting, or tape binding of checkbooks.
DP-460H Air-Fed Digital Printing System
The DP-460H leads the industry as the world’s first air-fed digital printing system. It offers a cost-effective alternative solution to short runs, taking on single and spot color jobs from 25 prints and up at 600dpi. A 3,000-sheet high capacity feeder diminishes downtime while an automatic plate change is carried out within 22 seconds. The DP-460H incorporates a vacuum-feed system which eliminates paper marking and offers faster rerun for duplex and spot color work. At speeds up to 130 prints per minute, the new digital duplicator is ideal for producing order sheets, invitations, envelopes, exam papers, newsletters, score cards, menus, tickets, stationery, and more onto a range of stocks from NCR to card and envelopes at weights of 11lb. NCR to 110lb. index. The DP-460H is fully network compatible (PC or Mac) with RIP or a Duplo print server, offering computer to press imaging up to 1,300 prints in just ten minutes.
About Duplo USA Corporation
From printing to finishing systems, Duplo is the only manufacturer dedicated to the production of a complete line of on-demand solutions. Duplo maintains its commitment to providing the finest off-line, near-line, and in-line finishing systems, as well as an assortment of high-quality tabletop office equipment.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Destroy documents while shopping with first mall shredder in nation
By Jim Bainbridge
Knight Ridder Newspapers
Knight Ridder Newspapers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — It's a sign of the times. Crouching there in an entry hallway to Chapel Hills Mall, just a few steps down from the Dippin' Dots machine and the Portrait Studio photo booth, is an industrial-strength self-serve shredding machine.
RealTime Shredding Inc., a family-run business from Monument, Colo., has just started renting the space from the mall, providing security-conscious consumers with a convenient way to turn all their personal documents into mulch.
This 5-foot-high document eater is the first of its kind nationwide, according to the company's research.
"We see this as something that could take the industry by storm, like ATM machines," said RealTime president Amanda Verrie. "Eventually we see these machines being all over — in shopping malls, grocery stores, banks, apartments, smaller business and medical centers."
Such optimism is supported by a 2005 survey released jointly by the Better Business Bureau and Javelin Strategy and Research, which shows 9.3 million American adults were victims of identity fraud during the past 12 months at a cost of $56.2 billion...
400 Series Paper and Envelope Joggers
Formax has expanded its jogger line to include three new joggers. The 400 Series Formax Jogger line now includes four models; the FD 400P1 Single Bin Paper Jogger (previously the FD 400), the FD 400P2 Two Bin Paper Jogger, the FD 400E2 Two Bin Envelope Jogger, and the FD 400E4 Four Bin Envelope Jogger.
The FD 400P1 and FD 400P2 are ideal for use with pressure sealers, inserters, folders or any other cut-sheet paper handling equipment. Both of these joggers reduce static electricity and heat caused by laser printers and quickly align and square forms for accurate feeding. The FD 400P1 open face single bin design lends itself to quick and simple operation and can accommodate forms up to 14" in length, while the two bin FD 400P2 is a perfect solution for aligning forms for higher volume applications.
The FD 400E2 and FD 400E4 Envelope Joggers quickly settle the contents of incoming mail prior to opening with an automated envelope opener. These joggers are also great for aligning checks, invoice or bill stubs and notices for further processing. The FD 400E2 and FD 400E4 offer a jogging solution for small to mid size mailroom operations, banks or any other company that may process large amounts of incoming mail or checks.
Formax is an industry leader in the design, engineering, sales and support of paper processing equipment. The company's goal is to continually introduce new and innovative products while providing an unequaled level of service and support for authorized dealers worldwide. Formax's corporate sales and service office is located in Dover, NH, and manufacturing facilities are located in Turlock, CA.
Contact Factory Express at (800) 399-2564 for further information on these and other Formax products.
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The FD 400P1 and FD 400P2 are ideal for use with pressure sealers, inserters, folders or any other cut-sheet paper handling equipment. Both of these joggers reduce static electricity and heat caused by laser printers and quickly align and square forms for accurate feeding. The FD 400P1 open face single bin design lends itself to quick and simple operation and can accommodate forms up to 14" in length, while the two bin FD 400P2 is a perfect solution for aligning forms for higher volume applications.
The FD 400E2 and FD 400E4 Envelope Joggers quickly settle the contents of incoming mail prior to opening with an automated envelope opener. These joggers are also great for aligning checks, invoice or bill stubs and notices for further processing. The FD 400E2 and FD 400E4 offer a jogging solution for small to mid size mailroom operations, banks or any other company that may process large amounts of incoming mail or checks.
Formax is an industry leader in the design, engineering, sales and support of paper processing equipment. The company's goal is to continually introduce new and innovative products while providing an unequaled level of service and support for authorized dealers worldwide. Formax's corporate sales and service office is located in Dover, NH, and manufacturing facilities are located in Turlock, CA.
Contact Factory Express at (800) 399-2564 for further information on these and other Formax products.
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Friday, September 23, 2005
New Personal Trimmer Kit Makes Scrapbooking Easier
DAHLE NORTH AMERICA MAKES SCRAPBOOKING EASIER
WITH THEIR NEW PERSONAL TRIMMER KIT
Dahle’s popular Personal Trimmer is now available as a kit for scrapbook enthusiasts and allows you to create customized scrapbook pages with ease. This high quality, accurate trimmer features a sturdy metal base, self-sharpening blade and comes complete with a straight, wavy, deckle and perforated cutting head. It’s the perfect tool to show your creativity.
Safety is an important feature built in to this trimmer. The cutting blade is fully enclosed inside a plastic cutting head, which virtually eliminates the chance of an accident. In the event that the blade does need to be replaced, the cutting heads are easily removable and the user never has to touch the blade. Creativity is endless with the ability make perforated, wavy or deckle cuts in your work.
“Scrapbookers are always looking for new ways to increase the level of detail in their work,” said Scott Prokop, VP and General Manager, Dahle North America, Inc. “By offering our Personal Trimmer Kit, we’re providing everything they need to create the intricate pages they desire.”
This trimmer features preprinted measuring grids for quicker paper alignment. These include inch and metric scales and an integrated protractor for creating angle cuts. Dahle’s Personal Trimmer Kit is affordably priced at $89.95 and is a must have tool for scrapbookers, papercrafters and craft hobbyists.
Dahle North America, Inc. is a fully integrated manufacturer and distributor of art and craft
tools, business machines and office products with a brand name recognized for quality and precision. Dahle markets more then 300 products, including paper cutters and trimmers, cutting mats and scissors, and pencil sharpeners, for the home, office, and art markets.
For more information on Dahle products please call (800) 399-2564 or visit Factory Express
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WITH THEIR NEW PERSONAL TRIMMER KIT
Dahle’s popular Personal Trimmer is now available as a kit for scrapbook enthusiasts and allows you to create customized scrapbook pages with ease. This high quality, accurate trimmer features a sturdy metal base, self-sharpening blade and comes complete with a straight, wavy, deckle and perforated cutting head. It’s the perfect tool to show your creativity.
Safety is an important feature built in to this trimmer. The cutting blade is fully enclosed inside a plastic cutting head, which virtually eliminates the chance of an accident. In the event that the blade does need to be replaced, the cutting heads are easily removable and the user never has to touch the blade. Creativity is endless with the ability make perforated, wavy or deckle cuts in your work.
“Scrapbookers are always looking for new ways to increase the level of detail in their work,” said Scott Prokop, VP and General Manager, Dahle North America, Inc. “By offering our Personal Trimmer Kit, we’re providing everything they need to create the intricate pages they desire.”
This trimmer features preprinted measuring grids for quicker paper alignment. These include inch and metric scales and an integrated protractor for creating angle cuts. Dahle’s Personal Trimmer Kit is affordably priced at $89.95 and is a must have tool for scrapbookers, papercrafters and craft hobbyists.
Dahle North America, Inc. is a fully integrated manufacturer and distributor of art and craft
tools, business machines and office products with a brand name recognized for quality and precision. Dahle markets more then 300 products, including paper cutters and trimmers, cutting mats and scissors, and pencil sharpeners, for the home, office, and art markets.
For more information on Dahle products please call (800) 399-2564 or visit Factory Express
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Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Leveraging the Power of JDF Across the Bindery
Standard Finishing Systems and Horizon International will demonstrate broad JDF capability and interoperability at Print 05, with two live JDF workflows organized in collaboration with six industry-leading partners, and over sixteen different solutions driven by the new JDF-ready i2i Bindery Control System.
“Our goal is to show printers and trade binders how advanced digital control in the bindery can improve their bottom line” says Standard Finishing Systems Managing Director David Reny. “The Horizon i2i system brings post-press automation, productivity, and efficiency to any finishing environment, and it harnesses the full power of JDF across the bindery when customers are ready to implement a fully-integrated workflow.”
The Standard Horizon Bindery Automation Theater will feature two live JDF print production workflows in cooperation with industry leaders EFI, Hiflex, Kodak, Komori, Ryobi, and Screen. Saddlestitching and perfect binding jobs will flow from creation to finishing in fully-integrated JDF-driven workflows, to show real-world interoperability, cost savings, and other benefits. When these jobs enter the bindery, they’ll be managed by the Horizon i2i Bindery Control System.
In one workflow, the Hiflex MIS system will create a saddlestitching job and route JDF data to the Kodak Prinergy workflow management system for pre-press and to the Ryobi Smart Net color printing system and 750 series press. The JDF post press data will be sent to the Horizon i2i Bindery Control System, where finishing parameters will be consumed. After being printed in the Ryobi booth, the job will be delivered to the Standard Horizon booth, where i2i will issue JDF job tickets for the APC-66D paper cutter and the StitchLiner 5500 sadlestitching system, for fully automated set-up in accordance with parameters in the JDF file. These finishers will report a range of production statistics in real time over a network to the Horizon i2i Bindery Control System, which will relay the data back to the Hiflex MIS system for closed-loop reporting and cross-enterprise visibility.
The other live workflow will be a perfect bound job. The job specification will be entered on the EFI Hagen OA management system, and then sent via JDF to Komori's JDF-enabled workstation, K-Station. Screen Ritecontrol will create and submit the JDF file for press and post press. After printing on the Komori Lithrone 40SP, the sheets will be sent to the Standard Horizon booth, where the Horizon i2i Bindery Control System will consume the JDF post press data, calculate the necessary settings, and issue a JDF job ticket to convey the set-ups to the automated Horizon AFC-744 folder for signature folding, and the automated 9-clamp Horizon CABS4000 system for perfect binding and three-knife trimming. Real-time production data will be captured and reported to the Hagen OA management information system.
The Horizon i2i Bindery Control System provides feature-rich bindery control, including bar-coded job tickets for automated machine set-up; the ability to save and recall recurring jobs; a job scheduling planner; and the capture of production statistics for accounting and analysis. Job status and work-in-progress on all i2i-connected machines can be monitored in real time from a central console for better-informed scheduling, staff planning, and equipment utilization. When i2i is integrated upstream, this data is also visible to customer service, estimating, production planning, and management. Legacy bindery equipment that is not i2i-networked can also be included, allowing cross-bindery data collection and a complete management window into bindery operations.
Standard will also be a focal point for the CIP4-sponsored Post Press Interoperability Trail, which will direct visitors to leading graphic arts suppliers providing JDF-enabled solutions. Six of the eight trail stops will be active participants with Standard Horizon in live JDF workflows.
In addition to the production workflows featured in the Bindery Automation Theater, the Horizon i2i system will be using JDF data to drive automated set-ups and capture production data on over sixteen different Standard Horizon folding, cutting, perfect binding, collating, bookletmaking, and saddlestitching solutions located throughout the Standard Horizon booth. Even without JDF control, these systems provide quick, accurate changeovers using advanced touchscreen operation and servomotor-control for end-to-end automated set-ups.
To learn more about this and other bindery solutions call Factory Express at (800) 399-2564 or visit www.factory-express.com
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“Our goal is to show printers and trade binders how advanced digital control in the bindery can improve their bottom line” says Standard Finishing Systems Managing Director David Reny. “The Horizon i2i system brings post-press automation, productivity, and efficiency to any finishing environment, and it harnesses the full power of JDF across the bindery when customers are ready to implement a fully-integrated workflow.”
The Standard Horizon Bindery Automation Theater will feature two live JDF print production workflows in cooperation with industry leaders EFI, Hiflex, Kodak, Komori, Ryobi, and Screen. Saddlestitching and perfect binding jobs will flow from creation to finishing in fully-integrated JDF-driven workflows, to show real-world interoperability, cost savings, and other benefits. When these jobs enter the bindery, they’ll be managed by the Horizon i2i Bindery Control System.
In one workflow, the Hiflex MIS system will create a saddlestitching job and route JDF data to the Kodak Prinergy workflow management system for pre-press and to the Ryobi Smart Net color printing system and 750 series press. The JDF post press data will be sent to the Horizon i2i Bindery Control System, where finishing parameters will be consumed. After being printed in the Ryobi booth, the job will be delivered to the Standard Horizon booth, where i2i will issue JDF job tickets for the APC-66D paper cutter and the StitchLiner 5500 sadlestitching system, for fully automated set-up in accordance with parameters in the JDF file. These finishers will report a range of production statistics in real time over a network to the Horizon i2i Bindery Control System, which will relay the data back to the Hiflex MIS system for closed-loop reporting and cross-enterprise visibility.
The other live workflow will be a perfect bound job. The job specification will be entered on the EFI Hagen OA management system, and then sent via JDF to Komori's JDF-enabled workstation, K-Station. Screen Ritecontrol will create and submit the JDF file for press and post press. After printing on the Komori Lithrone 40SP, the sheets will be sent to the Standard Horizon booth, where the Horizon i2i Bindery Control System will consume the JDF post press data, calculate the necessary settings, and issue a JDF job ticket to convey the set-ups to the automated Horizon AFC-744 folder for signature folding, and the automated 9-clamp Horizon CABS4000 system for perfect binding and three-knife trimming. Real-time production data will be captured and reported to the Hagen OA management information system.
The Horizon i2i Bindery Control System provides feature-rich bindery control, including bar-coded job tickets for automated machine set-up; the ability to save and recall recurring jobs; a job scheduling planner; and the capture of production statistics for accounting and analysis. Job status and work-in-progress on all i2i-connected machines can be monitored in real time from a central console for better-informed scheduling, staff planning, and equipment utilization. When i2i is integrated upstream, this data is also visible to customer service, estimating, production planning, and management. Legacy bindery equipment that is not i2i-networked can also be included, allowing cross-bindery data collection and a complete management window into bindery operations.
Standard will also be a focal point for the CIP4-sponsored Post Press Interoperability Trail, which will direct visitors to leading graphic arts suppliers providing JDF-enabled solutions. Six of the eight trail stops will be active participants with Standard Horizon in live JDF workflows.
In addition to the production workflows featured in the Bindery Automation Theater, the Horizon i2i system will be using JDF data to drive automated set-ups and capture production data on over sixteen different Standard Horizon folding, cutting, perfect binding, collating, bookletmaking, and saddlestitching solutions located throughout the Standard Horizon booth. Even without JDF control, these systems provide quick, accurate changeovers using advanced touchscreen operation and servomotor-control for end-to-end automated set-ups.
To learn more about this and other bindery solutions call Factory Express at (800) 399-2564 or visit www.factory-express.com
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Seal Deals With Unique Self-Mailers
By Eric Flinton
Distributors can add value to their services by offering new document flow strategies. One method that's been around for a while and is increasingly popular in stat-of-the-art mail rooms is self-mailers. Pressure seal, the latest version of self-mailers, has emerged as an efficient alternative to folding and inserting.
Pressure seal mailers are laser-printable forms with a pre-applied cohesive glue line around the form's edges. Once the form is folded, thee glue patterns line up on all sides, and the form is sealed by pressure. This creates a folded document sealed on four sides that's ready to mail without an envelope conforming to U.S. Postal Service regulations.
Companies looking for a fast, reliable, low-cost alternative are opting for pressure seal, which is ideal for a broad range of applications. For example, the process is used in checks for payroll, accounts payable, refunds and settlements. Pressure seal mailers can incorporate various security features, including imprints, watermarks and serial numbers. The checks require less manual handling and limit access to classified information. Pressure seal also is used for tax forms such as 1099s and W-2s. These security-sensitive mailings are difficult to handle on most folder inserters because of form and envelope design. Other popular uses of pressure seal include PIN codes, renewal or appointment notices, packing slips, class schedules, lab reports, statements and invoices.
Advantages of Pressure Seal Equipment
Differences exist between folder/sealers for pressure seal and folder/inserters or inserters. Folder/inserters and inserters provide a level of flexibility because they can handle multiple sheets and inserts, unlike self-mailers. They also don't require specialized forms. Although an inserter can't match the cost-effectiveness of a folder/sealer, the typical long-term cost difference between pressure seal forms and paper/inserters and envelopes is marginal.
Pressure seal equipment retains a strong advantage in terms of machine output per dollar. Whether leasing or buying a folder/sealer, the initial investment is typically 50 percent less than a folder/inserter with equivalent monthly output capacity, which translates into annual savings. Pressure seal equipment also offers advantages in terms of the number of documents processed per dollar. At equivalent price points, the output of pressure seal equipment is up to four times faster than that of an inserter. In an office, a $10,000 folder sealer will output documents at 11,000 per hour while a $10,000 inserter will output at 2,300 per hour. At the production level, a $50,000 folder/sealer for pressure seal will output at 35,000 documents per hour, and a similarly priced inserter will output at 8,000 documents per hour. The cost efficiencies gained through equipment cost and labor have led to the increased use of pressure seal.
"After reviewing the different options available to us, our decision became a no-brainer," says Bob Hindle, payroll manager for the U.S. division of Sylvania, a lamp and materials company headquartered in Danvers, Mass. "Using a pressure seal form with pressure seal equipment for payroll checks and W-2s reduced our costs and headaches, and enabled the payroll department to be more productive" and focused on customer service.
But why is pressure seal just now becoming a standard process in today's mail rooms? First, pressure seal's predecessors used heat-seal and water-based techniques. It's understandable why these processes didn't find acceptance--both have issues inherent with their sealing methods. Glue seal machines utilize pumps, reservoirs and applicators to lay glue on normal paper, but haven't gained popularity because of the complexity of the task and difficulties experienced due to machine error. In the pressure seal process, forms are passed through a set of stainless steel rollers, which activate the cohesive glue. The result is a simple, clean process. Second, manufacturing sources and capacities for pressure seal forms have increased during the past few years. New manufacturers and higher production have increased supply to a point where the costs associated with pressure seal forms have been driven down to a level comparable to envelopes and paper.
A Flexible, Safe Solution
Different formats are available for duplex and simplex printer types using pressure seal mailers. Duplex printing utilizes a C-fold format that allows maximum printable space. A 14-inch version of this format incorporates a tear-off remittance as well as a return envelope with return address. To maximize printable space on a simplex printer, the most common form type is an uneven Z-fold. Certain form manufacturers incorporate built-in windows to allow addresses to show through using a C-fold format. Perforations on pressure seal forms ensure crisp, concise folds resulting in the address being located squarely in the window.
Pressure seal technology also offers security, which can be measured in two ways: the recipient's safety, and the confidentiality of the recipient's information. Pressure seal eliminates the likelihood of putting wrong information into an envelope or stuffing two checks into one envelope. Also, the time and resources used to correct such mistakes disappears.
Pressure seal forms are available in a generic blank format or preprinted in up to six colors. They're available in cut sheet, continuous fan-folded, or as 50-inch rolls to easily adapt to various processing systems. They can incorporate bar codes, integrated cards or labels, and include a registered-mail format.
Advantages of pressure seal mailers include stretching budget dollars by eliminating envelopes and storage costs, and maximizing postal discounts by printing postal net bar codes directly on the piece. Also, not utilizing a window envelope reduces problems associated with documents shifting within an envelope and limits readability concerns. The direct-to-mail pressure seal approach also lends itself to simplified sequencing for mail preparation and sorting
It's time to revisit 1-piece mailers. They're a superb solution for customers who want a more streamlined and productive solution, and a safe, secure way to mail.
For more information call Factory Express at (800) 399-2564 or visit www.factory-express.com
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Learn More About Paper Folders
Distributors can add value to their services by offering new document flow strategies. One method that's been around for a while and is increasingly popular in stat-of-the-art mail rooms is self-mailers. Pressure seal, the latest version of self-mailers, has emerged as an efficient alternative to folding and inserting.Pressure seal mailers are laser-printable forms with a pre-applied cohesive glue line around the form's edges. Once the form is folded, thee glue patterns line up on all sides, and the form is sealed by pressure. This creates a folded document sealed on four sides that's ready to mail without an envelope conforming to U.S. Postal Service regulations.
Companies looking for a fast, reliable, low-cost alternative are opting for pressure seal, which is ideal for a broad range of applications. For example, the process is used in checks for payroll, accounts payable, refunds and settlements. Pressure seal mailers can incorporate various security features, including imprints, watermarks and serial numbers. The checks require less manual handling and limit access to classified information. Pressure seal also is used for tax forms such as 1099s and W-2s. These security-sensitive mailings are difficult to handle on most folder inserters because of form and envelope design. Other popular uses of pressure seal include PIN codes, renewal or appointment notices, packing slips, class schedules, lab reports, statements and invoices.
Advantages of Pressure Seal Equipment
Differences exist between folder/sealers for pressure seal and folder/inserters or inserters. Folder/inserters and inserters provide a level of flexibility because they can handle multiple sheets and inserts, unlike self-mailers. They also don't require specialized forms. Although an inserter can't match the cost-effectiveness of a folder/sealer, the typical long-term cost difference between pressure seal forms and paper/inserters and envelopes is marginal.Pressure seal equipment retains a strong advantage in terms of machine output per dollar. Whether leasing or buying a folder/sealer, the initial investment is typically 50 percent less than a folder/inserter with equivalent monthly output capacity, which translates into annual savings. Pressure seal equipment also offers advantages in terms of the number of documents processed per dollar. At equivalent price points, the output of pressure seal equipment is up to four times faster than that of an inserter. In an office, a $10,000 folder sealer will output documents at 11,000 per hour while a $10,000 inserter will output at 2,300 per hour. At the production level, a $50,000 folder/sealer for pressure seal will output at 35,000 documents per hour, and a similarly priced inserter will output at 8,000 documents per hour. The cost efficiencies gained through equipment cost and labor have led to the increased use of pressure seal.
"After reviewing the different options available to us, our decision became a no-brainer," says Bob Hindle, payroll manager for the U.S. division of Sylvania, a lamp and materials company headquartered in Danvers, Mass. "Using a pressure seal form with pressure seal equipment for payroll checks and W-2s reduced our costs and headaches, and enabled the payroll department to be more productive" and focused on customer service.
But why is pressure seal just now becoming a standard process in today's mail rooms? First, pressure seal's predecessors used heat-seal and water-based techniques. It's understandable why these processes didn't find acceptance--both have issues inherent with their sealing methods. Glue seal machines utilize pumps, reservoirs and applicators to lay glue on normal paper, but haven't gained popularity because of the complexity of the task and difficulties experienced due to machine error. In the pressure seal process, forms are passed through a set of stainless steel rollers, which activate the cohesive glue. The result is a simple, clean process. Second, manufacturing sources and capacities for pressure seal forms have increased during the past few years. New manufacturers and higher production have increased supply to a point where the costs associated with pressure seal forms have been driven down to a level comparable to envelopes and paper.
A Flexible, Safe Solution
Different formats are available for duplex and simplex printer types using pressure seal mailers. Duplex printing utilizes a C-fold format that allows maximum printable space. A 14-inch version of this format incorporates a tear-off remittance as well as a return envelope with return address. To maximize printable space on a simplex printer, the most common form type is an uneven Z-fold. Certain form manufacturers incorporate built-in windows to allow addresses to show through using a C-fold format. Perforations on pressure seal forms ensure crisp, concise folds resulting in the address being located squarely in the window.Pressure seal technology also offers security, which can be measured in two ways: the recipient's safety, and the confidentiality of the recipient's information. Pressure seal eliminates the likelihood of putting wrong information into an envelope or stuffing two checks into one envelope. Also, the time and resources used to correct such mistakes disappears.
Pressure seal forms are available in a generic blank format or preprinted in up to six colors. They're available in cut sheet, continuous fan-folded, or as 50-inch rolls to easily adapt to various processing systems. They can incorporate bar codes, integrated cards or labels, and include a registered-mail format.
Advantages of pressure seal mailers include stretching budget dollars by eliminating envelopes and storage costs, and maximizing postal discounts by printing postal net bar codes directly on the piece. Also, not utilizing a window envelope reduces problems associated with documents shifting within an envelope and limits readability concerns. The direct-to-mail pressure seal approach also lends itself to simplified sequencing for mail preparation and sorting
It's time to revisit 1-piece mailers. They're a superb solution for customers who want a more streamlined and productive solution, and a safe, secure way to mail.
For more information call Factory Express at (800) 399-2564 or visit www.factory-express.com
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Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft
With damages exceeding over $547 in the U.S. in 2004 alone, consumer fraud and identity theft is a rapidly growing crime that effects everyone. Consumers and businesses alike are victimized daily by thieves using your personal and financial information to steal your identity. A great deal of these crimes could have been prevented if this confidential information had been destroyed before it was discarded. The most effective to destroy unwanted sensitive information is to shred it with a Dahle paper shredder. Below you can find some of the most recent industry information regarding new laws aimed at preserving your privacy.
For more information on how a paper shredder can protect you against Identity Theft, please visit Paper Shredders Info or shop for a new paper shredder at Factory Express.
Since Identity Theft causes billions of dollars in damages to the U.S. alone, the President recently signed a new bill to increase criminal penalties for those found guilty of identity theft. This new law (P.L. 108-275) creates the crime of aggravated identity theft for crimes that involve felonies. A prison sentence of two years is added to the felony conviction and those who commit ID theft while perpetrating a criminal act will be given an additional 5 years in prison. Follow this link for a copy of the Federal Trade Commissions report on National and State Trends in Fraud & Identity Theft for 2004. If you would like more information on identity theft please visit the Federal Trade Commission's website regarding this crime.
FACTA
Due to the rising increase in Identity Theft every year, Congress has enacted the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. The disposal portion of this law will take effect June 1, 2005 and require all employers to properly dispose of any information derived from a consumer credit report before it is discarded. After this time you can be held legally responsible for any fraud that results from your information.
This new law effects all business owners even if they only employ one person. The following link will provide detailed information regarding FACTA's Records Disposal Rule.
HIPAAIn the first criminal conviction under the HIPAA Act, a Seattle cancer center employee was found guilty of stealing a cancer patients name, date of birth, and Social Security number. He used this personal information to obtain credit cards and charge over $9,000.
Richard Gibson was convicted of violating the HIPAA Act because he knowingly disclosed another person's identifiable health information for the intent of personal gain. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Gibson faces up to 10 years in prison. For more information regarding HIPAA, please visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Off-site shredding vs. shredding at the source.
Why shred at the source?
Off-site shredding vs. shredding at the source.
Documents that are for your eyes only are always the ones that “others” want to see. When it comes to protecting your company, your clients and their identities, shredding sensitive data is imperative. But shredding your data BEFORE it leaves the building is the only way to be ABSOLUTELY SURE it was destroyed PRIOR to someone else seeing it. The more hands your documents pass through, the bigger the potential for your documents to be viewed by others.
Remove the risk, cut the cost, enjoy the confidence.
Hospitals, banks, law firms, large corporations—no organization that handles personal and/or sensitive data can afford to put these documents at such a risk. The liability can be tremendous and potentially devastating. The cost of outsourcing your shredding needs is also A CONSTANT EXPENSE. It will never decrease. Maintenance, labor, travel, other machinery and even inflation will take their toll on your bottom line. The other off-site shredding service disadvantage that always remains a constant? THE RISK.
Remove the risk and cut costs by shredding at the source with Destroyit® document shredders from MBM. Your MBM representative can help you set up an in-house shredding program that is more secure, convenient and economical than using an outside firm.
DESTROYIT for good!
Destroyit shredders from MBM are fast, efficient and shred a wide range of materials. Their durable cutting heads can take staples, paper clips, credit cards, CDs and more, depending on the model. Strip cut and cross cut models are available in six security levels.
MBM backs the cutting heads on its smallest Destroyit personal shredder with the same ten-year warranty as the largest high capacity model, because every component is precision engineered from the finest materials and built to last. Plus with over 50 models to choose from—there’s a Destroyit model to fit your needs and your budget.
If a shredding service handles your sensitive data…YOU INCREASE THE RISK!
If It’s Shredded at the Source, IT’S GONE. FOR GOOD!
Where is your confidential material today?
Contractors for off-site shredding deal in bulk. The faster they work the more clients they can service. With low-cost labor, their profits get even higher. This combination of speed and cut-rate labor not only brings more to their bottom line, it elevates the potential for MORE MISTAKES—HIGHER RISK.
The more you know, the better MBM looks.
From the cost, to the confidence in knowing that NO ONE will ever see your sensitive data, SHREDDING AT THE SOURCE always makes the most sense.
Reliable, convenient and easy to use, Destroyit paper shredders have set the highest standards for quality engineering worldwide. Destroyit shredders are precision manufactured in Germany by MBM’s parent company, the IDEAL Corporation. IDEAL is the largest manufacturer of shredders in the world and MBM is their exclusive North American distributor. When you buy from MBM, you’re buying direct from the manufacturer, and the very finest maker of shredders in the world.
The reliable service of your Destroyit dealer, the support and warranty package of MBM and the precision engineering of the IDEAL Corporation are yours with every purchase.
To learn more about the many shredding options available to you and your organization—contact Factory Express today.
You will always find the lowest prices and best selection at Factory Express.
Shop for Paper Shredders at Factory Express.
Learn More about Paper Shredders
Off-site shredding vs. shredding at the source.
Documents that are for your eyes only are always the ones that “others” want to see. When it comes to protecting your company, your clients and their identities, shredding sensitive data is imperative. But shredding your data BEFORE it leaves the building is the only way to be ABSOLUTELY SURE it was destroyed PRIOR to someone else seeing it. The more hands your documents pass through, the bigger the potential for your documents to be viewed by others.
Remove the risk, cut the cost, enjoy the confidence.
Hospitals, banks, law firms, large corporations—no organization that handles personal and/or sensitive data can afford to put these documents at such a risk. The liability can be tremendous and potentially devastating. The cost of outsourcing your shredding needs is also A CONSTANT EXPENSE. It will never decrease. Maintenance, labor, travel, other machinery and even inflation will take their toll on your bottom line. The other off-site shredding service disadvantage that always remains a constant? THE RISK.
Remove the risk and cut costs by shredding at the source with Destroyit® document shredders from MBM. Your MBM representative can help you set up an in-house shredding program that is more secure, convenient and economical than using an outside firm.
DESTROYIT for good!
Destroyit shredders from MBM are fast, efficient and shred a wide range of materials. Their durable cutting heads can take staples, paper clips, credit cards, CDs and more, depending on the model. Strip cut and cross cut models are available in six security levels.
MBM backs the cutting heads on its smallest Destroyit personal shredder with the same ten-year warranty as the largest high capacity model, because every component is precision engineered from the finest materials and built to last. Plus with over 50 models to choose from—there’s a Destroyit model to fit your needs and your budget.
If a shredding service handles your sensitive data…YOU INCREASE THE RISK!
- It leaves the building.
- A stranger is handling your data.
- It could be lost or misplaced during transport.
- It has the potential to fall into the wrong hands.
- There’s no way to positively know your documents are being destroyed without taking time off work to watch the process.
- You pay more.
- If the shredding service box becomes full, sensitive materials may end up being stacked next to it until the scheduled pick-up time.
- Destruction of documents may experience unexpected delays due to weather, traffic, vehicle maintenance problems—all situations out of your control!
If It’s Shredded at the Source, IT’S GONE. FOR GOOD!
- From your hand, it goes into your on-site shredder.
- You see it destroyed—you eliminate the risk.
- Offices stay neater. No boxes of waste waiting to be picked-up (and/or looked at).
- One efficient, economical cost—plus potential for recycling revenue.
- You’ve protected your customers…your employees…your company!
Where is your confidential material today?
Contractors for off-site shredding deal in bulk. The faster they work the more clients they can service. With low-cost labor, their profits get even higher. This combination of speed and cut-rate labor not only brings more to their bottom line, it elevates the potential for MORE MISTAKES—HIGHER RISK.
The more you know, the better MBM looks.
From the cost, to the confidence in knowing that NO ONE will ever see your sensitive data, SHREDDING AT THE SOURCE always makes the most sense.
Reliable, convenient and easy to use, Destroyit paper shredders have set the highest standards for quality engineering worldwide. Destroyit shredders are precision manufactured in Germany by MBM’s parent company, the IDEAL Corporation. IDEAL is the largest manufacturer of shredders in the world and MBM is their exclusive North American distributor. When you buy from MBM, you’re buying direct from the manufacturer, and the very finest maker of shredders in the world.
The reliable service of your Destroyit dealer, the support and warranty package of MBM and the precision engineering of the IDEAL Corporation are yours with every purchase.
To learn more about the many shredding options available to you and your organization—contact Factory Express today.
You will always find the lowest prices and best selection at Factory Express.
Shop for Paper Shredders at Factory Express.
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Thursday, September 15, 2005
Swingline's New Family of Punches Brings Breakthrough Design, Performance and Comfort to the Punches Category
Swingline is taking paper punching to a whole new level as it introduces a family of new punches designed to make punching easier, efficient and economical, with breakthrough designs intended to complement workspace environments.
The LightTouch™ Desktop Punch, LightTouch™ High Capacity Desktop Punch and the Precision Pro™ Punch, coming to market August 2003, offer aesthetic appeal never before seen in the punching category. Rounded contours and metallic color combinations give the punches an aesthetic edge, while engineering technology enables each punch to reliably make precise punches. All of the punches require less pressure to operate, with the LightTouch models making punching 50 percent easier than any comparable punches on the market. In addition, the Precision Pro breaks new ground by offering crisp, clean cutting action that enables superior punching, via patented die-cast pins.
The new punches will be available through office product superstores and office product dealers.
"In talking with consumers, Swingline has found that people want visually appealing office products that get the job done, consistently and as easily as possible," said Joy Pineres, category manager for punches at Swingline. "Swingline's new family of punches is the first to make punching truly easier, and to do so with style."
The new LightTouch and Precision Pro punches build on the momentum of Swingline's LightTouch Heavy Duty Punch. Introduced in 2001, the LightTouch Heavy Duty Punch raised the bar on the punching category as a high capacity punch that makes heavy duty punching easier and faster to execute. The LightTouch Heavy Duty Punch also affords 50 percent less effort to use, so only light pressure need be applied to the padded handle for instant, accurate results for up to 32 sheets.
Lever handles that require less pressure to operate are the key attractions of Swingline's LightTouch Desktop Punch and LightTouch High Capacity Desktop Punch. In addition, both models provide added value by featuring a durable, all metal construction and easy-feed punching area adjustable for two- or three-hole punching needs. The punches also have built-in paper centering guides to ensure accurate punching every time, and keep things tidy with an easy slide-out chip holder that prevents spills when emptying. To keep papers secure, the High Capacity model has a handy lock-down feature, ideal when space is limited and storage necessary. Paper capacity ranges from 12 sheets for the Desktop model to 20 sheets for the High Capacity Desktop version. Both punches will be offered in jet black/silver and blue/silver.
The Precision Pro Punch, designed for up to 10 sheets, stands out from competitors with its one-of-a-kind cutting action. Its die-cast punch pins generate accurate punches unmatched within this punch price category. Its metal construction features contoured edges covered in soft plastics, a first in desktop punches that makes for a more comfortable stapling process. Also offered is a paper guide and chip holder, just as with the LightTouch models. To complement office décor, the Precision Pro will be available in jet black/silver and blue/silver.
MSRPs for the punches are as follows: the LightTouch Desktop Punch ($26.59), the LightTouch High Capacity Desktop Punch ($36.59) and the Precision Pro Light Duty Punch ($16.29).
Swingline, a business unit of ACCO Brands, Inc., is a leading brand in workspace tools for the business, home and mobile office. It manufactures such award-winning products as the Comfort Grip Stapler, Performance Pro Stapler and LightTouch™ Heavy Duty Punch.
ACCO World Corporation is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Ill. and is the office products business of Fortune Brands Inc. (NYSE: FO), the consumer products company. With operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australasia and The Far East, ACCO World Corp. manufactures and markets the category-leading brands of Swingline, Rexel, ACCO, Day-Timer, Kensington, Wilson Jones, MACO, Perma, Nobo and Boone & Apollo through office product superstores, mass retailers, mail order and business-to-business channels.
For more information on these and other ACCO Brand Products call toll free (800) 399-2564 or visit www.factory-express.com.
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The LightTouch™ Desktop Punch, LightTouch™ High Capacity Desktop Punch and the Precision Pro™ Punch, coming to market August 2003, offer aesthetic appeal never before seen in the punching category. Rounded contours and metallic color combinations give the punches an aesthetic edge, while engineering technology enables each punch to reliably make precise punches. All of the punches require less pressure to operate, with the LightTouch models making punching 50 percent easier than any comparable punches on the market. In addition, the Precision Pro breaks new ground by offering crisp, clean cutting action that enables superior punching, via patented die-cast pins.
The new punches will be available through office product superstores and office product dealers.
"In talking with consumers, Swingline has found that people want visually appealing office products that get the job done, consistently and as easily as possible," said Joy Pineres, category manager for punches at Swingline. "Swingline's new family of punches is the first to make punching truly easier, and to do so with style."
The new LightTouch and Precision Pro punches build on the momentum of Swingline's LightTouch Heavy Duty Punch. Introduced in 2001, the LightTouch Heavy Duty Punch raised the bar on the punching category as a high capacity punch that makes heavy duty punching easier and faster to execute. The LightTouch Heavy Duty Punch also affords 50 percent less effort to use, so only light pressure need be applied to the padded handle for instant, accurate results for up to 32 sheets.
Lever handles that require less pressure to operate are the key attractions of Swingline's LightTouch Desktop Punch and LightTouch High Capacity Desktop Punch. In addition, both models provide added value by featuring a durable, all metal construction and easy-feed punching area adjustable for two- or three-hole punching needs. The punches also have built-in paper centering guides to ensure accurate punching every time, and keep things tidy with an easy slide-out chip holder that prevents spills when emptying. To keep papers secure, the High Capacity model has a handy lock-down feature, ideal when space is limited and storage necessary. Paper capacity ranges from 12 sheets for the Desktop model to 20 sheets for the High Capacity Desktop version. Both punches will be offered in jet black/silver and blue/silver.
The Precision Pro Punch, designed for up to 10 sheets, stands out from competitors with its one-of-a-kind cutting action. Its die-cast punch pins generate accurate punches unmatched within this punch price category. Its metal construction features contoured edges covered in soft plastics, a first in desktop punches that makes for a more comfortable stapling process. Also offered is a paper guide and chip holder, just as with the LightTouch models. To complement office décor, the Precision Pro will be available in jet black/silver and blue/silver.
MSRPs for the punches are as follows: the LightTouch Desktop Punch ($26.59), the LightTouch High Capacity Desktop Punch ($36.59) and the Precision Pro Light Duty Punch ($16.29).
Swingline, a business unit of ACCO Brands, Inc., is a leading brand in workspace tools for the business, home and mobile office. It manufactures such award-winning products as the Comfort Grip Stapler, Performance Pro Stapler and LightTouch™ Heavy Duty Punch.
ACCO World Corporation is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Ill. and is the office products business of Fortune Brands Inc. (NYSE: FO), the consumer products company. With operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australasia and The Far East, ACCO World Corp. manufactures and markets the category-leading brands of Swingline, Rexel, ACCO, Day-Timer, Kensington, Wilson Jones, MACO, Perma, Nobo and Boone & Apollo through office product superstores, mass retailers, mail order and business-to-business channels.
For more information on these and other ACCO Brand Products call toll free (800) 399-2564 or visit www.factory-express.com.
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Friday, September 02, 2005
The Diversification of Document Disposal
In our modern information society, the availability of data is one of the main bases for the smooth functioning of all business activities. This applies to electronic media, as well as all types of printed and written paper. However, there are problems inherent to the abundance of data.
For instance, the misuse of confidential information has been a delicate subject lately. Specialists must now take care of not only the safe storage of sensitive matter, but also its safe disposal.
Document disposal technology has been developed over many years. Today, the paper shredder is no longer a rare sight or a novelty machine, but rather a typical part of the modern office workplace.
The paper bin is obsolete
In offices of all kinds and for administrations with hundreds of workstations, the modern "paper bin" is a paper shredder. With a wide variety of products, there is a suitable model for any set of requirements, in terms of performance, operating comfort and security. Paper shredders can be divided into the following performance and function groups.
Desk models
These devices are ideal for shredding paper documents in small offices or at home. Positioned next to or underneath a desk, they can be loaded easily and start their work automatically.
Office paper shredders
Office models include high-performance units under desks in large, mulit-person cubicle environments and central devices for larger offices. The larger office machines can shred not just paper, but also CD-Roms with ease.
Computer listing shredders
High-performance, high-volume shredders fit the needs of computer departments and offices with wall-to-wall tables. They can handle paper, computer lists (i.e. continuous-form printouts), credit cards, CD-Roms and floppy disks.
Conveyor-belt paper shredders
Designed for large computer departments and archives, these central units can chew through not only paper, plastic and electronic media, but also paper clips, binders and phone books without difficulty.
A level field
The different models of shredders can also be categorized by their individual safety levels, cutting variants, strip widths, particles sizes and throughput performances.
Level 1 is the least secure safety level, designed for shredding general documents, rendering them illegible. The cut is 13mm (1/2") strip by 38-76mm (1 1/2" to 3") particle cut.
Level 2 is for internal documents, such as employee rosters or receipts. This strip cut is between 6 and 13 mm (1/4" and 1/2").
Level 3 is considered a confidential shred for such documents as those containing personnel data and information. The cut is either a 1.6mm strip or a 3mm cross cut.
Level 4 is used when the confidentiality of documents is essential for a company's existence, as with financial records. The shred is a cross-cut, 1/16" x 5/8".
Level 5 is for secret documents that carry extraordinary security requirements, as in some government offices and research laboratories. The shred is 1/32" x 7/16".
Finally, Level VI tm is the highest security level to date, developed [by HSM of America] to meet the requirements of the most secretive govenment departments. The shred measures 1mm x 5mm.
Buyers should seek and choose equipment that offers operating comfort, solid technology, low-noise operation, a long service life and high operating efficiency. They should also check whether maintenance, service and support will be easily accessible.
Get the air out
Residual materials -- such as cardboard, foils and light sheet metal -- are valuable. Mere common sense dictates that as much material as possible should be returned into the production sysle. Fortunately, the technology for collecting, separating, compressing and transporting such material is now available in sophisticated form.
Baling presses -- which compress material for recycling -- have been developed in a similiar fashion and at the same time as shredders. They are now an important link in the recycling chain. In the retail trade, for instance, compact units that require little space offer high performance for the compression of packing materials. Depending on their application, they compress vertically or horizontally.
There is now a wide and sophisticated range of products. The vertical baling presses are semi-automatic and can be housed directly where waste accumulates. Horizontal presses can be advantageous in rooms with low ceilings. Barrel presses, characterized by short cycle times and simple handling, are designed to compress light sheet metal or rolling hoop barrels.
Channel baling presses are fully automatic and designed for central warehouses and other high-use customers. They are used mainly in the disposal of production materials and other recycling material. They can handle large quantities of packing materials and production residues.
The advantages are clear. Compression saves space in expensive storage and transport areas, while also simplifying the handling and recycling of valuable materials.
Combining technologies
Today, there are also very efficient combinations of paper shredders and baling presses. The technology has evolved in response to the increasing demand for complete disposal systems.
Horizontal and vertical baling presses can be combined with conveyer-belt paper shredder to create a full system, wherein waste material is first shredder and then compressed into compact bales. This type, volume and frequency of the material to be compressed determines what performance class is required.
In many government agencies, large administrations and banks that use these types of systems, ever-larger heaps of files are shredded into illegible particles or strips, then automatically compressed. The combination systems can operate reliably in multi-shift applications.
The development of shredders, baling presses and combination systems never stands still. Production processes are constantly being optimized, procedures improved and personnel trained in their use.
Equipment is customized for individual desk use, offices or different types and sizes, waste disposal specialists and other user groups. For any given department or agency, there is a model that will meet its needs.
For more information on HSM Paper Shredders visit Factory Express
For instance, the misuse of confidential information has been a delicate subject lately. Specialists must now take care of not only the safe storage of sensitive matter, but also its safe disposal.
Document disposal technology has been developed over many years. Today, the paper shredder is no longer a rare sight or a novelty machine, but rather a typical part of the modern office workplace.
The paper bin is obsolete
In offices of all kinds and for administrations with hundreds of workstations, the modern "paper bin" is a paper shredder. With a wide variety of products, there is a suitable model for any set of requirements, in terms of performance, operating comfort and security. Paper shredders can be divided into the following performance and function groups.
Desk models
These devices are ideal for shredding paper documents in small offices or at home. Positioned next to or underneath a desk, they can be loaded easily and start their work automatically.
Office paper shredders
Office models include high-performance units under desks in large, mulit-person cubicle environments and central devices for larger offices. The larger office machines can shred not just paper, but also CD-Roms with ease.
Computer listing shredders
High-performance, high-volume shredders fit the needs of computer departments and offices with wall-to-wall tables. They can handle paper, computer lists (i.e. continuous-form printouts), credit cards, CD-Roms and floppy disks.
Conveyor-belt paper shredders
Designed for large computer departments and archives, these central units can chew through not only paper, plastic and electronic media, but also paper clips, binders and phone books without difficulty.
A level field
The different models of shredders can also be categorized by their individual safety levels, cutting variants, strip widths, particles sizes and throughput performances.
Level 1 is the least secure safety level, designed for shredding general documents, rendering them illegible. The cut is 13mm (1/2") strip by 38-76mm (1 1/2" to 3") particle cut.
Level 2 is for internal documents, such as employee rosters or receipts. This strip cut is between 6 and 13 mm (1/4" and 1/2").
Level 3 is considered a confidential shred for such documents as those containing personnel data and information. The cut is either a 1.6mm strip or a 3mm cross cut.
Level 4 is used when the confidentiality of documents is essential for a company's existence, as with financial records. The shred is a cross-cut, 1/16" x 5/8".
Level 5 is for secret documents that carry extraordinary security requirements, as in some government offices and research laboratories. The shred is 1/32" x 7/16".
Finally, Level VI tm is the highest security level to date, developed [by HSM of America] to meet the requirements of the most secretive govenment departments. The shred measures 1mm x 5mm.
Buyers should seek and choose equipment that offers operating comfort, solid technology, low-noise operation, a long service life and high operating efficiency. They should also check whether maintenance, service and support will be easily accessible.
Get the air out
Residual materials -- such as cardboard, foils and light sheet metal -- are valuable. Mere common sense dictates that as much material as possible should be returned into the production sysle. Fortunately, the technology for collecting, separating, compressing and transporting such material is now available in sophisticated form.
Baling presses -- which compress material for recycling -- have been developed in a similiar fashion and at the same time as shredders. They are now an important link in the recycling chain. In the retail trade, for instance, compact units that require little space offer high performance for the compression of packing materials. Depending on their application, they compress vertically or horizontally.
There is now a wide and sophisticated range of products. The vertical baling presses are semi-automatic and can be housed directly where waste accumulates. Horizontal presses can be advantageous in rooms with low ceilings. Barrel presses, characterized by short cycle times and simple handling, are designed to compress light sheet metal or rolling hoop barrels.
Channel baling presses are fully automatic and designed for central warehouses and other high-use customers. They are used mainly in the disposal of production materials and other recycling material. They can handle large quantities of packing materials and production residues.
The advantages are clear. Compression saves space in expensive storage and transport areas, while also simplifying the handling and recycling of valuable materials.
Combining technologies
Today, there are also very efficient combinations of paper shredders and baling presses. The technology has evolved in response to the increasing demand for complete disposal systems.
Horizontal and vertical baling presses can be combined with conveyer-belt paper shredder to create a full system, wherein waste material is first shredder and then compressed into compact bales. This type, volume and frequency of the material to be compressed determines what performance class is required.
In many government agencies, large administrations and banks that use these types of systems, ever-larger heaps of files are shredded into illegible particles or strips, then automatically compressed. The combination systems can operate reliably in multi-shift applications.
The development of shredders, baling presses and combination systems never stands still. Production processes are constantly being optimized, procedures improved and personnel trained in their use.
Equipment is customized for individual desk use, offices or different types and sizes, waste disposal specialists and other user groups. For any given department or agency, there is a model that will meet its needs.
For more information on HSM Paper Shredders visit Factory Express
GBC Creative Laminator
According to the experts, it is possible to encourage or inhibit the development and expression of creativity in young children. Most theories of child development view young children as highly creative, with a natural tendency to dream, experiment, and explore their physical and conceptual environment.
So why restrain them. Tap into children'’s creativity. Unleash your childÃ’s creativity.
The GBC Creative A4 Laminator was officially launched in September 2004 for the mass market channel, following the footsteps of Quartet Cool Foam Bulletin Boards, DoorKnobs and DoorNotes into Asian homes.
This home laminator can be the tool to help unleash your child'’s creativity. With simple and fuss-free operation, you can trust your child to make their own book marks, place mats, drinks coasters and anything they could think of. Moreover, you can protect important recipes, documents and drawings, preserve photos and certificates.
This GBC Laminator was released in the Asian market and is not available to U.S. vendors. For comparable models at incredibly low prices try the GBC H100 Laminator or the GBC H200 Laminator at Factory Express. Find many brands of laminators for home and office use at guaranteed low prices. Save up to 50% off Lamination Supplies everyday at Factory Express.
For more information about GBC Creative Laminators visit Factory Express or call toll free: (800) 399-2564 to speak with a Factory Express Lamination Expert.
So why restrain them. Tap into children'’s creativity. Unleash your childÃ’s creativity.
The GBC Creative A4 Laminator was officially launched in September 2004 for the mass market channel, following the footsteps of Quartet Cool Foam Bulletin Boards, DoorKnobs and DoorNotes into Asian homes.
This home laminator can be the tool to help unleash your child'’s creativity. With simple and fuss-free operation, you can trust your child to make their own book marks, place mats, drinks coasters and anything they could think of. Moreover, you can protect important recipes, documents and drawings, preserve photos and certificates.
This GBC Laminator was released in the Asian market and is not available to U.S. vendors. For comparable models at incredibly low prices try the GBC H100 Laminator or the GBC H200 Laminator at Factory Express. Find many brands of laminators for home and office use at guaranteed low prices. Save up to 50% off Lamination Supplies everyday at Factory Express.
For more information about GBC Creative Laminators visit Factory Express or call toll free: (800) 399-2564 to speak with a Factory Express Lamination Expert.
LEDCO Introduces The XL44 Large-Format Pouch Mounting Laminator
LEDCO, Inc., a division of Graphic Laminating, Inc., extends its line of laminators with the
XL44 Pouch Laminator, a new large-format pouch laminator for mounting, simultaneous mounting and laminating, or laminating only, of materials up to 1 1/2” thick and up to 44” wide. The affordable XL44 Pouch Mounting Laminator is designed with special controls and features that simplify the mounting/laminating process, making it easy for even a novice operator.
“Through market research and 27 years of experience, we have created a large-format mounting/ laminating machine that eliminates most of the operator error common with other laminators,” said Michael Hannon, president of Graphic Laminating, Inc. “Our easy-to-use XL44 simplifies mounting and laminating, requires no costly set-up or tear-down, and requires very little maintenance. It is affordable, highly reliable, and comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. It is a great value for any user.”
The adaptability of the XL44 increases productivity by enabling the operator to switch from one substrate, film, or board to another without time-consuming set-up or teardown. The unit has preset pressure and speed controls, incremental roller opening adjustments from 0 to 1 1/2” to accommodate almost any substrate up to 1.5 inches in thickness, and enclosed laminating rollers to conserve energy and provide a safe working environment. The adjustable heat controller has a temperature range from 200° F to 400° F to allow mounting and laminating for a variety of substrates, laminates, and applications.
The XL44 Pouch Mount/Laminator can be used to protect and mount posters, ink-jet images, and other large-format printed materials, extending their “useful life” and enhancing their appearance and value. Manufactured solely in the United States the XL44 is high quality equipment and comes with excellent service and easy parts availability. Graphic Laminating, Inc., headquartered in Solon, Ohio, provides laminating equipment, laminating film, and services
to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The management of Graphic Laminating originated thermal lamination technology in the 1950s. Since then, the company has expanded to become the leading supplier of high-quality films and is the only laminating equipment manufacturer with an in-house, full-service laminating facility.
For more information about the Ledco XL44 Pouch Laminator visit www.factory-express.com
XL44 Pouch Laminator, a new large-format pouch laminator for mounting, simultaneous mounting and laminating, or laminating only, of materials up to 1 1/2” thick and up to 44” wide. The affordable XL44 Pouch Mounting Laminator is designed with special controls and features that simplify the mounting/laminating process, making it easy for even a novice operator.
“Through market research and 27 years of experience, we have created a large-format mounting/ laminating machine that eliminates most of the operator error common with other laminators,” said Michael Hannon, president of Graphic Laminating, Inc. “Our easy-to-use XL44 simplifies mounting and laminating, requires no costly set-up or tear-down, and requires very little maintenance. It is affordable, highly reliable, and comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. It is a great value for any user.”
The adaptability of the XL44 increases productivity by enabling the operator to switch from one substrate, film, or board to another without time-consuming set-up or teardown. The unit has preset pressure and speed controls, incremental roller opening adjustments from 0 to 1 1/2” to accommodate almost any substrate up to 1.5 inches in thickness, and enclosed laminating rollers to conserve energy and provide a safe working environment. The adjustable heat controller has a temperature range from 200° F to 400° F to allow mounting and laminating for a variety of substrates, laminates, and applications.
The XL44 Pouch Mount/Laminator can be used to protect and mount posters, ink-jet images, and other large-format printed materials, extending their “useful life” and enhancing their appearance and value. Manufactured solely in the United States the XL44 is high quality equipment and comes with excellent service and easy parts availability. Graphic Laminating, Inc., headquartered in Solon, Ohio, provides laminating equipment, laminating film, and services
to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The management of Graphic Laminating originated thermal lamination technology in the 1950s. Since then, the company has expanded to become the leading supplier of high-quality films and is the only laminating equipment manufacturer with an in-house, full-service laminating facility.
For more information about the Ledco XL44 Pouch Laminator visit www.factory-express.com
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