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MBM Creasefold On-Line Folder
Add this folder to your line and get a fast accurate fold on creased stock. The MBM Creasefold On-Line Folder has a high speed knife fold system that will not mark digitally printed stock – an attribute that puts this machine in high-demand.
How is it Used?
The MBM Creasefold won’t add to the noise in your shop, it’s got a quiet operation. The feed takes a single sheet, 4 1/2″ x 9 1/4″ to 12 1/2″ x 18 1/2″, and will accomodate 30 to 130# stock. Best of all, MBM developed “flat-fold” technology which eliminates curling with the finished product that you’ll unload from the fold-away exit conveyor.
And How Much Does it Cost
The Creasefold On-Line Folder is $6,299 at Lloyd’s. We’ll throw in free shipping and a gift with your purchase.
MBM 87M Manual Tabletop Folder
Don’t worry, the MBM 87M Manual Tabletop Folder won’t wear you out. It’s a nice little machine that will save your office time and money. And, despite its low cost, it will still crank out up to 7,200 sheets per hour.
How is it Used?
The 87M Manual Tabletop folder will accept 150 sheets at a time up to 8 1/2″ x 14″ and as small as 4″ x 5″ in size. Four standard folds are marked by color coded fold plates and their setup is the only thing manual about this machine. Otherwise, it will run through your sheets on two speeds and will stop automatically after the last sheet is folded. I like the auto-stop feature because that way I don’t have to babysit it.
And How Much Does it Cost
The 87M Manual Tabletop Folder is $409 at Lloyd’s. We’ll throw in free shipping and a gift with your purchase.
MBM 407A Automatic Programmable Tabletop Folder
If you’re looking for an extremely versatile tabletop folder, you’re looking for the 407A Automatic Programmable model from MBM. This model has six standard folds pre-programmed, but allows for 27 custom folds to be stored in its memory, ready to recall at any time.
How is it Used?
Other than its robust memory, the 407A is very similar to the 307A. It accepts 450 sheets at a time at up to 11″ x 17″ in size. It folds more than 11,000 per hour, and it features an automatic feed table ensures optimum feed pressure, so there are very few jams or adjustments for paper stock. The self-setting exit rollers ensure smooth ejection of folded paper and keep everything in neat sequential order. Check out the 407A Automatic Programmable Tabletop Folder for easy maintenance, durable all-metal construction, and the availability of an optional perforator or scorer.
And How Much Does it Cost
The 407A Automatic Programmable Tabletop Folder is $3,959 at Lloyd’s. We’ll throw in free shipping and a gift with your purchase.
MBM 352S Professional Series Air Suction Folder
This is not a wimpy tabletop folder. This is the Popeye of professional folding machines after a can of spinach. Take a closer look at the 352S Professional Series Air Suction Folder as it punches through 30,000 sheets per hour and you might see a little anchor tattooed heavy-duty, non-flexing side frames.
How is it Used?
The 352S is a top feeder allowing for the continuous feeding of your sheets. Because it’s an air suction feed system, it will have no problem with coated stocks, and it adjusts in seconds for standard and custom folds. Unlike some air suction feed folders the 352S Professional Series Folder is extremely quiet.
And How Much Does it Cost
The 352S Professional Series Air Suction Folder is $7,199 at Lloyd’s. We’ll throw in free shipping and a gift with your purchase.
Direct mail shops can use perforation machine to offer different options
Despite some claims, direct mail is not dying. It continues to be a valuable medium to reach a variety of audiences for impression-based marketing and direct response. As a printer you know that direct response must include a reply device, sometimes including a business reply envelope (BRE).
For many companies and especially nonprofits, direct mail campaigns include a pre-perfed, tear-off sheet to include with their response device or invoice. Many printers buy pre-perfed paper from their suppliers, but they pass that price on to you, and your choice in stock can be limited. You can save money over the long run and offer a greater variety of materials to your customer base by simply purchasing a perforating machine.
It’s not like you’re going to have to hire another specialty trained staff member to run your perf machine. They’re easy to feed, most come with memory settings and they run fast – some run more than 5,000 sheets per hour. The settings are also often customizable, so your perforation doesn’t have to be standard. It can fit the customer’s needs.
So save some time waiting on perf paper orders from your supplier. Add value to your direct mail clients. And, increase your profitability by providing one more flexible service to your repertoire.
Lloyds of Indiana has some great options for low-volume and high-volume perforation machines. Check us out for competitive pricing and great service.