What are print/fold/insert solutions and how do you schoose the right setup for your operation?
Printing
Every print/fold/insert operation starts with printing. Printing isn’t black and white — there are many options and things to consider before selecting the right printer for the job. Your production need, quality, and output target set the pace for choosing the right printer. The higher your CPM, the more likely you will need a printer rated for commercial or industrial applications. Lower CPM targets are usually suitable for smaller, more economical printers. It is very important that you choose the right printer for your application.
Folding
Sometimes, the most technical part of these systems is choosing the best fold pattern that fits your bin, box, or tray sizes. Fold sections, much like printers, are selected based on the application. Simple folds that consist of a single page and lower volumes can be managed with 714XLT and plow fold stations. Documents that require multiple folds, consist of multiple pages, and demand higher quality are in line with our heavy-duty industrial 1600 fold stations.
Inserting and Applying
Usually, the last operation in a print/fold/insert solution is selecting the right delivery station. Size, speed, placement, and accuracy are the key factors when choosing your delivery station. Robotic solutions tend to be the higher-end option for placing documents in boxes and cartons, offering great accuracy in placement, speed, and versatility. Robotic solutions are also perfect for applying folded and packaged documents to the outside of boxes and cartons. Multi-level insertion stations are the most common, widely used, and economical option for inserting your folded documents. These vertical stations can be tailored and specially engineered to fit any box height from 3″ to 40″.
Find the Right Solution for Your Operation
Every solution starts with knowing what you want out of your production and choosing the right automation systems to meet and exceed your production goals. Call today at 800-543-6107 and let our sales team work with you on the solution that fits your operation’s needs.