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We recently received a call from a customer who wanted to know if there were any fire code restrictions concerning wooden fire extinguisher cabinets. We consulted with Wooden Mallet, the manufacturer of the new wooden fire extinguisher cabinets, and they said that they have not yet experienced any codes restricting the use of wood fire extinguisher cabinets. Keep in mind, however, that all cities may impose their own local building and fire codes. Be sure to check with your local fire marshal if you are concerned about any possible restrictions.

Fire extinguishers provide a necessary safety use, but aren’t always the prettiest things to look at. Aluminum cases are ugly and often clash with existing furniture. The new Wooden Mallet FEC10 counters this problem. These new cabinets look great, fit in with existing furniture and still make fire extinguishers easy to access.

It would also be a good idea to consider the location where the wooden fire extinguisher cabinet will be mounted. Some areas, such as hallways, require cabinets that are recessed into the wall, whether they are made of wood or metal.

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Good Afternoon,

We are looking to purchase a durable CD shredding machine.  Do any of the machines shred multiple CDs at once?  Any recommendation for a machine that can shred a job of about 2,000 CDs?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you have additional questions.

Best Regards,

Tianna S.
Fredericksburg, VA

Answer

We recommend the Infostroyer 201-O Disintegrator. The NSA-Approved InfoStroyer 201-O, from Applied Magnetics, is your best source for high-security destruction of CDs, DVDs, credit cards ID badges, smart cards, punched key tape, paper and more. This machine can grind up to 720 CDs or DVDs in an hour! The end result is an indecipherable pile of fine dust.

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Good Day,

I noticed on your website you had a variety of Paper Folder Machines & I was curious if you could give a good recommendation of a Paper Folder Machine that would be best suited for an office use basically that is ideal for the use of Packing Slip Folding, our shipping dept needs to print anywhere from 50-100/day packing slips which need to be folded (letter fold) and I was curious which machine would be the best suited.

Thanks,

Sandy M.
Laval, Québec

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We recommend the Dynafold DE-202 Paper Folding Machine. The DE-202 is an all-around, solid choice for most office paper folding needs. Now that we know your folding volume, the only question we have regards the weight of your packing slip paper. As long as the paper is at least 16 lb. in weight, you should be OK. And, by the way, you may be interested to know that the DE-202 paper folder automatically adjusts to various paper thicknesses.

Our customers tell us one of the reasons why they like the DE-202 is that it can hold up to 500 sheets of standard 20 pound paper at a time. The motor is rated at folding at an impressive rate of 6,000 sheets of paper per hour. The DE-202 is classified as a medium volume folder.

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Planning to get a home machine for small runs (100-500)to imprint text and logos mostly in gold foil, any suggestions, please email me, do not call yet. Thank you

Hugo M.

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We have a machine that should suit you just fine. It’s the Model 150 Foil Stamping Machine from the Howard Imprinting Machine Company. The Model 150 can definitely handle your kind of volume. It is so easy to set up and use that foil stamping may be accomplished by almost anyone. This foil stamping machine is a solid choice for stamping napkins, cards, books, leather, scriptures, and more. All you need to do is simply plug in the machine, set the type, load the foil and you’re ready to start foil stamping in professional style. This foil stamper is compact and can easily be used on any table, counter top, desk or surface.

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I am interested in the Intelli-bind IB150 Comb Binding Machine (or something similar) and would like to know:

1. Approximately how many pages can be ‘punched’ before service is needed.
2. Approximately how many binders can be made before service is needed.
3. Can smaller ‘combs’ be used or is the machine limited to a certain size comb?

I plan on starting out with small booklets but want to be able to create larger booklets in the future. Thank you.

Stuart L.

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To be quite frank with you, we don’t know yet! The Intelli-Bind IB150 Comb Binding Machine is a brand new entry in the comb binding machine arena. We simply haven’t had ample time to determine the durability of the IB150. However, we can assure you that the initial models we’ve tested are definitely quality binding machines, especially considering the modest investment required. We also know that you can use any available diameter plastic binding comb with this machine.

Most comb binding machines around $50 typically endure a couple of years of heavy use. With proper care and light use, you can stretch out the lifetime of the machine a couple years more. The bottom line is, you will definitely save money with your comb binding operations with the Intelli-Bind IB150. This is simply the lowest-priced binding machine in its class.

The compact IB150 comb binding machine is portable, lightweight and easy to use. You can punch a stack of paper and then bind it using the built-in comb opener/closer. The sturdy handle makes it easy to punch. The IB150 even has an adjustable margin depth guide, not typically found in machines in this price range.

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In Hawaii, I wish to sell “Pineapple Pie” as a gift. The size of boxes is 8″x6″x2″. Which shrink wrap machine is the most economical and easy to use? What supplies do I need?

Sumio T.

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If you do not anticipate high demand for your pineapple pies, at least initially, we recommend you start out with a smaller shrink wrap model. You should find Office Zone’s I-Bar/Straight Bar SS Shrink Wrapper and heat gun very useful for shrink wrapping pie boxes.

The SS Shrink Wrapper is competitively priced, and includes almost everything you need to professionally shrink wrap your product. We also recommend that you use Centerfold Polyolefin (Poly) Shrink Wrap Film. Poly shrink film is easy to work with and safe to use with food. Poly film is easily identified by its stretchy characteristics. It is ideal for shrink packaging food products.

After your business grows and you are ready to upgrade to a higher volume machine, be sure to give us a call. We would be happy to recommend a shrink wrap system that will best fit the needs of your booming business!

The Signmaster 44 Laminator by Ledco is a unique 44-inch wide machine that offers a different lamination process than most models. This professional-grade roll laminator applies transfer tape vinyl to sign blanks and mounts and laminates in one process. In other words, the machine forces cold, pressure-sensitive adhesive on to the single side of an object. This laminator does not fully encapsulate an object in lamination film, as do most roll laminators in its class. This laminator does have a single heated roll, but that’s mainly intended to ensure a smooth, wrinkle-free surface.

The wide-format Signmaster 44 was designed with sign shops, photo-finishing labs, reprographics shops, copy shops and manufacturing plants in mind. This commercial laminator professionally covers all varieties of paper, vinyl and other material up to a half-inch thick. A little-known feature about the Signmaster 44 is its ability to process lamination pouches. You can actually encapsulate items with this machine, as long as you use lamination pouches for the film, not regular lamination rolls.

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Hi I would like to know more about your foil printing machine with air compressor, I want to go into this business specifically printing napkins. Please help with quality information.

Timoteo J.
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We recommend the Model 86 Big Bench Foil Stamping Machine package from Kwikprint. It does an excellent job of printing napkins. We have assembled a competitive foil stamping package that caters to businesses such as yours. The model 86 kit includes the foil stamping machine, two rolls of foil (1″ x 200′ and 2″ x 200′, your choice of color), stamp machine light, automatic roll feeder (2″ x 9″), and a multi type holder (2″ x 9″).

Our customers tell us this a highly effective start-up package at a competitive price. Some of the optional equipment available with the model 86 machine includes a pneumatic (air-operated) kit. The air kit may be interfaced with any standard, existing air compressor system.

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I am looking for a machine to wrap 7 1/4″ x 7 1/4″ x 2 1/8″ boxes. All materials used must be food safe.

Do you have anything that would be applicable?

Jaime S.

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We do not know what kind of volume you need to produce in a day, but we’re secure in recommending the Minipack Galileo Shrink Wrap System. The Galileo has ample room to effectively cut and shrink film around your boxes. We also sell Polyolefin (Poly) shrink wrap film that may be used with this machine. Poly film is safe to use with all kinds of food and works quite well with the Galileo shrink wrap machine.

The Galileo offers some of the best features in a relatively small-sized, self-contained shrink system. Engineered with high-standards of operation, the Galileo handles the needs of both small and big business. The Galileo shrink wrapping system features the trusted Minipack-Torre design. This includes a distinctive upper hood that optimizes airflow performance. The unit is also constructed with energy conserving thermal insulation.

The Galileo Shrink wrapping machine combines cutting edge design, materials and technology. Under optimum conditions, this high-volume shrink wrap machine can wrap and seal an amazing 300 pieces an hour.

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The waffle design interests me, rather than just loose shredded cardboard.  I want something good looking, functional and easy to handle for packing vitamins, and nutritional supplements.  Some of our packages weigh 5 to 10 lbs and the packing material must protect the contents.

Rich S.
Galveston, TX

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Several of our customers have transformed their cardboard boxes into cost saving, quality, packaging material with the ProfiPack 425 cardboard shredder. They told us they were tired of wasting money on the disposal of old cardboard boxes and decided to make the wise investment in a cardboard shredder. You can not only recycle those boxes, but you can also protect valuable shipped goods without paying for expensive packaging material.

The ProfiPack 425 by HSM is also a relatively fast shredder, it can shred up to 39 feet of cardboard per minute. This model is easy to use with basic controls and sensors that prevent overheating. If you are interested, we can also ship you out a free shredded cardboard sample for examination.