Are you tired of the time-wasting inefficiencies of manual mail preparation? The glue-folder self mailer may be the answer you’ve been searching for to automate your bulk mailing process.
A glue-folder self mailer is a machine that folds paper and applies glue to create a mail piece that requires no envelope. This machine is perfect for high volume mailing, is efficient, reduces labor cost, and provides a consistent final mail piece.
But how does it work, and how can it benefit you? Let’s explore.
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What Is a Glue-Folder Self Mailer?
Are you overwhelmed with largemailings? The glue-folder self mailer is a machine that takes the time and manual labor out of preparing large mailings.
A glue-folder self mailer is a specialized machine that automatically folds paper documents and applies glue to seal them into self-contained mailers. This eliminates the need for separate envelopes, saving time and resources. Businesses that regularly send invoices, statements, or promotional materials can greatly benefit from this technology.
What Is an Air-Suction Feed Paper Folding Machine?
Experiencing frequent paper jams and misfeeds while folding papers? Consider an air-suction feed paper folding machine for a dependable solution.
An air-suction feed paper folding machine relies on air blasts to separate sheets, and utilizes an air suction system to pick up individual sheets for folding. This continuous, overlapping conveying method ensures seamless operation, markedly enhancing productivity. The technology is particularly effective for managing glossy or coated papers that pose challenges when processed with conventional friction feeders.
How Does a Glue-Folder Self Mailer Work?
Curious about how to incorporate folding and sealing into your mailing process? Here’s how the glue-folder self mailer works.
The glue-folder self mailer operates through a series of automated steps:
- Air-Suction Feeding: The machine uses air blasts to separate paper sheets while an air suction mechanism picks up each sheet individually, ensuring accurate and jam-free feeding, even at high speeds.
- Folding: The paper is then folded into the desired format—such as bi-fold, tri-fold, or Z-fold—using precision folding plates and rollers.
- Applying Glue: The glue is applied to the edges of the folded pieces.
- Sealing and Output: The pages are sealed and come out the back of the machine, ready to mail.
Case Study: AOQI's Glue-Folder Solution for the National Postal
Service:
Interested in how real-world applications can enhance mail processing efficiency? Let’s explore how AOQI’s air suction paper folding machine played a pivotal role in a project for the national postal service.
Project Overview:
AOQIpartnered with the national postal service to enhance their mail processing efficiency and quality. The project automated folding A4-sized paper into a two-accordion (Z-fold), applying glue on both ends, and adding perforation—all in one seamless process. And the folding speed with glue application is not less than 25,000 pcs per hour.This solution is ideal for handling billing statements, catalogs, payment checks, and other mail items.
Challenges:
- High-Volume Processing: Needed to process large volumes of mail at speeds up to 25,000 mailer sheets per hour without compromising quality.
- Precision and Consistency: Required accurate folding, sealing, and perforation to meet postal regulations and maintain a professional appearance.
- Secure Sealing: Needed precise glue application on both ends to prevent excess adhesive from affecting contents or causing mail pieces to stick together.
- Glue Management: Had to prevent glue from contaminating machine parts to avoid downtime and maintenance issues.
- Error Detection: Essential to minimize errors like double feeding sheets to prevent misprints or incorrect mailings.
Solution
AOQI’s air suction paper folding machine perfectly addressed these needs:
- Air-Suction Feeding: The machine uses air blasts to separate paper sheets and an air suction system to pick up individual sheets, ensuring smooth and accurate feeding of A4 paper while minimizing jams and feeding errors.
- Precise Accordion Folding: Utilizing advanced folding mechanisms, the machine accurately performed two accordion folds on the paper, meeting mailing specifications.
- Dual-End Gluingand Perforation:Applied adhesive precisely on both ends using a cold gluing system with a 4-channel controller, ensuring secure seals without excess residue.An integrated perforation feature allowed perforations to be made during the same process
- Glue Avoidance Design: Featured removable plates and folding rollers designed to prevent glue line.
Results:
By implementing this solution, the national postal service successfully achieved efficient and precise mail processing. The dual-end gluing and perforation were completed in a single workflow,and finally the speed reach up to 31,600 mailer sheets per hour, significantly boosting production efficiency and ensuring each mail piece complied with postal standards and looked professional.
What Types of Businesses Benefit from a Glue-Folder Self Mailer?
Concerned that your business might be too niche to benefit? Various industries find glue-folder self mailers indispensable.
Businesses that handle large volumes of mailings—such as banks, insurance companies, marketing agencies, and utilities—can greatly benefit. The technology is ideal for:
- Transactional Mail: Invoices, statements, and notices.
- Direct Marketing: Promotional offers and catalogs.
- Confidential Communications: Secure documents requiring tamper-evident seals.
Conclusion
A glue-folder self mailer revolutionizes bulk mailing by automating the folding and sealing process, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Incorporating advanced features like the air-suction feed system, as seen in AOQI’s machines, further enhances reliability and productivity. Investing in this technology can provide significant operational benefits for businesses with high-volume mailing needs.
