If you’re looking for any kind of paper handling equipment, you’ll want to be clear on the terminology of the machines that do the work. Ever wonder what the difference is between a “burster” and a “jogger”, between a “cutter” and a “trimmer”? Below you’ll find a descriptive list of names that you’ll need to know as you consider your purchase. In order to make a wise purchase that will go on in the future to help out your business or home needs, you’re going to want to learn these few terms so that you know just what everyone’s talking about.
Bursters,also known as “form bursters”, effectively separate perforated forms, gift certificates and coupons. Bursters also cut the tractor-feed edges off of computer form paper and checks.
Check Signers save time by feeding checks through an automatic signer able to sign hundreds of checks at a time. Security features are built into the check signers that prevent unauthorized access.
Collators save time by taking stacks of copied or printed paper and separating them into several individual piles. Useful for creating booklets, pamphlets or any document needing order.
Decollators take multi-part or carbonless forms and separate them into individual stacks.
Paper Folders increase the number of sheets you can fold to anywhere from 4,000 to 115,000 sheets per hour depending on the machine you use.
Paper Counters take large stacks of paper, count and tab them after the required amount of paper has been counted, and are generally easy to set up and use.
Paper Joggers make paper handling easy by taking an unorganized stack of paper and aligning the documents so they are perfectly square.
Paper Shredders are one of the most effective ways to battle identity fraud. You can shred receipts, credit card applications, bank statements and more.
Paper Cutters and Trimmers are widely used and you can find them in most businesses, schools, churches and photo shops. Trimmers designed to cut small to moderate amounts of paper, while on the other hand paper cutters are designed to cut moderate to large volumes of paper.
Paper Drills, just like a wood drill, use a specially designed drill bit to get through hundreds of papers at once. Paper drills are available in one-and-three spindle designs.
Corner Rounders are an easy and simple way to cut corners off paper and mold them to any size radius you want. They’re great for business cards, trading/playing cards, brochures, reports and much more.
Paper Punches can be manual or electric and are useful for all your basic binding needs. Whether you punch a few holes per week or a thousand holes per day, you will find a puncher to fit your needs.
Bookletmakers are an ideal solution to easily make reports, pamphlets, newsletters, and booklets. They fold and staple your papers, turning them into a professional looking bound-booklet.
Now that you’ve gone over these terms, you’ll have a better idea of what a seller means when they use a specific term. You’ll probably have a better idea of what you’re looking for as well. An educated consumer’s are usually risks, and not careless errors. Good luck in your search for the right paper handling machine!
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