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Folding paper by hand can take a long time. The advantage of a folding machine is that paper gets folded quickly. Paper folders can handle hundreds or thousands of sheets per hour. You will also enjoy increased precision, and be secure in the fact that each document is folded exactly the same way every time. Plus a paper folder is so easy to operate, you will be free to focus your attention on other projects while the machine does the folding work for you.

Maximum Operating Speed of a Paper Folder

Generally a paper folder will be rated for a certain top speed by the manufacturer. Usually this is an indication of what the motor is capable of, not a suggestion for daily workloads. A paper folder is not meant to operate at it's top speed all day long. In fact if you do over-work your paper folder it will lead to problems down the road. If a paper folder has a top speed rating of 5000 sheets per hour, it does not mean you should run 5000 sheets of paper through it every hour for eight hours straight, seven days a week. Basically the manufacturer is saying that if your going to fold a smaller amount, like 300 sheets of paper at the top speed, it will take only a few minutes.

A paper folder's top speed is a lot like the top speed of an automobile. Many cars have top operating speeds that exceed 140 miles per hour, but if you were to drive one of these cars that fast all day long you will inevitably develop problems. The mechanical parts will begin to break down and soon you car will need repairs. This is basically how it works for paper folders as well. If you run a paper folder at maximum operating speed for long periods of time, it definitely will not last long. However proper maintenance, with roller cleaner and static eliminator, can help prolong the life of your paper folder.

Before you buy a paper folder you should make sure the duty cycle and top operating speed of the paper folder you're looking at fit your folding needs. These two aspects of a paper folder's operation are closely related, and often times overlooked when researching the purchase of a folding machine. The duty cycle of a paper folder is the recommended amount of paper that a paper folder should handle in an hour or day, and thus a much better indicator of the amount of work a paper folder can handle. The duty cycle is always different from the operating speed. So be sure to do your research before you buy a paper folder and never use one beyond its limits. The life span of your paper folder is entirely up to you, and depends solely on how well you take care of it.

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A business confronted with frequent mailings will soon discover the convenience and time-saving benefits of Folder/Inserters and Folder/Sealers.

Paper Folder-Inserter
A paper folder inserter is a high-end machine that will fold documents and insert them into standard business envelopes automatically. They are capable of folding single sheets as well as folding stapled multiple documents and nest cards or reply envelopes within the folded document. Folder/Inserters make easy work of the tedious task of folding and inserting documents. Fold and/or insert checks, invoices, newsletters, business reply envelopes or any document up to 14” in one pass. A folder/inserter is an ideal mail handling solution for any office environment.

Paper Folder/Sealers
A Folder/Sealer is a high-volume folder sometimes refered to as mail handling folders. This is because inserter/sealers are used with pressure sensitive forms to create self-mailing forms. These folder/sealers take a document and insert it into a pressure-sensitive envelope and close it. The pressure-sensitive envelopes are envelopes that have self-adhesive glue pre-applied before use. Some machines process 7,000 to 30,000 self mailers per hour. When used with a simplex printer and pressure seal forms, these folder/sealers combine flexibility, ease of use, and power to create the ultimate solution for streamlining your office’s paper processing.

Too Complicated?
These machines are top-of-the line production models with a variety of “bells and whistles”. The investment is thousands of dollars, but there is definitely a need and a market for them.

Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Don’t fret. Folder/Inserter/Sealers are not difficult to operate. You’ll find the easy to use touch-pad control panel, large capacity hoppers, L.E.D. indicators and photo eye for neat and sequential stacking of processed forms a pleasure.Formax makes high quality and dependable units and provides setup and instruction. Ask your sales representative for assistance in selecting the right model for your needs.

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Ever since the first person wrote on paper, many years ago, paper has been folded into various shapes for different reasons. Perhaps the most famous folded paper was found in Japan. They turned paper folding into an art form with their origami. In todays society paper folding is much more of a necessity than it is an artform though. Now, People moslty fold paper to create brochures and other documents to be distributed in large numbers. Every week churches and other groups all across the country print millions of these documents that need to be folded before they are handed off or put in the mail. The crazy part is that so many of these groups end up folding their newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, etc. by hand. This is done to save money, but is extremely time consuming and tedious work. Many people are unaware at how inexpensive and easy to use paper folders are.

Meet Your Deadlines
Folding paper by hand can take a long time. The advantage of a folding machine is that paper gets folded quickly. Paper folders can handle hundreds or thousands of sheets per hour. You will also enjoy increased precision, and be secure in the fact that each document is folded exactly the same way everytime. Plus a paper folder is so easy to operate, you will be free to focus your attention on other projects while the machine does the folding work for you.

Using a paper folder is a one person operation where as folding by hand can often involve many people. Your organization will save money in the long run with an in-house paper folding operation headed up by a top quality automatic folding machine. Outsourcing this type of work is more costly and has a longer turn-around time too.

If you've never owned a paper-folding machine, you might not know which folder is best for your needs. The most commonly used type of paper folder is a friction folder. This name relates to the method in which the paper is fed into the machine. A friction folder has rollers that spin around and employ friction to pull the sheet of paper into the folder. Generally thesetypes of paper folders will accept longer sheets of paper and will perform a number of different folds. Friction-feed paper folders are user friendly and feature durable long-lasting construction. For the most part this type of paper folder will serve most peoples needs. There are also manually fed friction folders as well as more specialized folders that are just meant for letters. If you are going to fold glossy paper, you will want to go with an air-fed paper folder.

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The FD 320 Document Folder offers an unmatched level of performance and affordability. Designed with ease of operation in mind, the FD 320 utilizes a drop-in feed system, eliminating the need to fan paper. Clearly marked fold settings and removable top and bottom fold plates make this folder ideal for churches, schools, businesses or departments that demand quick and easy set-up and operation.

An extended conveyor allows operators to run most applications without having to unload the output before the infeed is empty. As with all Formax folders, the FD 320 consists of a heavy-duty steel frame and molded, high-impact side covers for durability.

Features:

• Drop-In Feed System- No fanning of paper required. Simply square the paper and load in the hopper.
• Easy Setup- Common folds are clearly marked on both fold plates.
• Variable Speed- Up to 11.000 sheets per hour.
• Hopper Capacity- Up to 250 Sheets of 20# paper can be loaded at one time.
• Paper Sizes- Handles paper sizes up to 11 3/4" x 18" paper.
• Conveyor System - Allows for neat, sequential stacking of folded documents.

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