Friction feeders are standard on most low-to-mid-range letter folders. They guide paper through the machine with rubber rollers. Friction feeders are inexpensive and work best for quick, low-volume folding needs. However, the constant friction between the rollers makes the mechanism wear out over time and can damage the paper. You also can't use friction feeders for glossy or transparent paper stock, as the rollers will smudge the ink.
Letter folding equipment with air feeders uses a vacuum system that pulls the paper into the machine. It's best for high-volume folding and working with coated or glossy paper stock. Since the suction feed prevents long-term damage to the gears, these machines last longer - but they're much more expensive than friction feeders.
It's common for businesses that process different quantities of mail to use both types of letter folders. A mail house or print shop, for example, can handle smaller jobs with a friction feeder machine to help preserve the life of air feeder machines for more intense folding projects.
We offer both light and heavy duty folding machines from Martin Yale Industries. Whether you have a small daily mail volume or mass mailing, our Martin Yale folders get the job done! Be sure to watch our free online video demonstrations to learn more!
Be sure to watch our online video demonstration of this folding machine!
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Automatically feeds, folds, and collects a stack of documents. Simplified adjustment for folding 8.5'' x 11'', 8.5'' x 14'', and 11'' x 17'' documents. Folded material emerges on conveyor belts, creating easy-to-handle fanned stacks.
Sheet Size
3.5'' x 4'' to 11.75'' x 18''
Paper Weight
18 pound to 90 pound bond stock
Fold Types
6 Folds: letter, half, z-fold, double parallel, french, and baronial
The Martin Yale 1812 Variable Speed AutoFolder fills the gap between our larger models and the smaller desktop models that we offer. The variable speed makes your fold jobs run quickly and smoothly without having to adjust for different paper weights.
Paper Folder Blowout Sale! Special Reduced Pricing until December 31, 2010!
Speed
Variable speed ranges from 5,000 to 12,000 sheets per hour
Paper Folder Blowout Sale! Special Reduced Pricing until December 31, 2010!
Capable of feeding a wide range of paper weights WITHOUT having to adjust feed system. This saves time between folding jobs! Fully enclosed fold tables for quieter operation and improved operator safety.
Speed
Operates at a speed of up to 10,300 sheets an hour
High speed machine automatically feeds and folds a stack of documents. Simplified adjustment for folding 8.5'' x 11'' and 8.5'' x 14'' documents. Stapled sets of up to 3 sheets can be folded by hand-feeding documents into the feed table bypass. Easy to use – ideal for churches, schools, businesses, and associations.
Check out the online video of the Martin Yale Model 1601 Ease of Use Autofolder
Folded material emerges on conveyor belts, creating easy-to-handle fanned stacks. Auto jam detect. Unique beautiful design. Simple to operate - turn cycle stitch on, press and hold start button until first folded sheet ejects, let go of the start button, and you're off to the races!
Paper Sizes
3.5'' x 5'' to 8 3/4'' x 14''
Paper Weight
16# to 28# Bond
Fold Types
5 different folds (8.5'' x 11''): letter, z-fold, half, double parallel, and french
3 folds (8.5'' x 14'') z-fold, single, and double parallel
See the video of the Martin Yale Model 1701 Electronic Autofolder
Operating speed of 9,000 sheets per hour. Feed Capacity of 150 Sheets. Stapled sets of up to 5 sheets can be folded by hand-feeding documents into the feed table bypass. Ideal for offices and large mailrooms. Folded material emerges on conveyor belts, creating easy-to-handle fanned stacks.
Sheet Sizes
3.5'' x 4'' to 8.75'' x 14''
Paper Weight
18 pound to 28 pound bond stock
Fold Types
6 Folds: letter, half, z-fold, double parallel, french, and baronial
Pricing Just Reduced! Visit our Online Video Demo of the 959 high speed paper folder!
Automatically feeds, folds, and collects a stack of documents– also slits, scores, and perforates. Bottom feed allows for continuous reload of documents without stopping machine. Simplified adjustment for folding 8.5'' x 11'', 8.5'' x 14'', and 11'' x 17'' documents. Adjustable within a fold range of 1.75'' to 13'' on the 1st fold and 2nd fold to allow for customized folds. Includes one 7-tooth-per-inch perforating wheel and 2 scoring wheels. Optional 3 and 14-tooth-per-inch perforating wheels and slitting wheel also available.
Paper Size
3.5'' x 3.5'' to 14'' x 20''
Paper Weights
From 9 pound onion skin to 110 pound index
Fold Types
Letter fold, half fold, z-fold, double parallel, french fold, baronial fold
Visit our online video demonstration of the Martin Yale 959AF air feed suction folder! Only available at www.Machine-Solution.com.
Folds coated or two-sided documents without smearing or slipping. Automatically feeds, folds, and collects a stack of documents– also slits, scores, and perforates. Bottom feed allows for continuous reload of documents without stopping machine. Includes one 7-tooth-per-inch perforating wheel and 2 scoring wheels. Optional 3 and 14-tooth-per-inch perforating wheels and slitting wheel also available.
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Be sure to watch our online video demonstration of this folding machine!
