Question

Hi!

I’m interested in possibly purchasing the Minipad 4000 Padding Press/ Notepad Making Machine, but I have a couple of questions:

1. Will it bind 8.5″ x 11″ paper along the 11″ side?
and
2. Will I need to purchase additional parts such as glue and cardboard for binding?

Thank so much
Charlotte

Answer

The Minipad 4000 Padding Press will pad documents up to nine inches wide. However, the MiniPad 4000 padding press is still a popular choice with our customers. It can pad a stack of paper up to 10 inches high (approximately 4,000 sheets of 20 lb. paper). That’s why it’s one of our best-selling items. But for you, we recommend the Superpad Padding Press Notepad Machine. The model can pad up to 18 inches wide. If you are looking for a padding press that is capable of padding thousands of sheets of paper at a time, then the Superpad Notepad Machine padding press is your best option. This high-volume padding can literally pad up to 10,000 sheets of paper at a time.

Yes, you will need to purchase padding press supplies to properly bind your notepads.

Question

Hello,

I am looking for a machine to wrap my product much like the plastic you’d find around frozen pizzas. My problem is that these shrink wrap machines use heat, right?

Well my product is supposed to be an uncooked frozen pastry. I know that frozen pizzas are normally cooked then frozen, so this wouldn’t be  problem for them. But for my product i think it would. Or does the heat not affect the product directly? Is there another type of machine you could recommend for me to use which won’t affect my product by cooking it, but which will give that same tightly wrapped pizza result?

Thank you,

Sabrina J.

Answer

Yes, shrink wrap machines do use heat to package products. The heat inside a shrink wrap machine chamber is actually relatively low. It gets hot enough to shrink down the Polyolefin Shrink Wrap Film, commonly used with food products. However, this film requires a low temperature to form around and item, thus most food products are unaffected. Take a look at our Minipack Galaxy Quick Overview Video. Notice how quickly and efficiently the machine fully shrink wraps the demo pizza. It takes only two seconds … and you’ll notice that the pizza has the shrink film tightly wrapped around the pizza. Two seconds in a shrink wrap machine chamber is simply not enough time to melt the cheese on your pizzas.

Question

Does the IntelliFold IF300 paper folder have a manual bypass?

Valerie M.

Answer

The Intelli-Fold IF300 Paper Folding Machine does not have a manual bypass folding feature. However, it’s still the best value for an automatic letter folder in its price category. The Dahle 10560 Letter Folder folds up to three sheets of paper at a time, thanks to is manual feed bypass. Overall, the model 10560 does a rather admirable job with multiple-sheet folding. If you need more accuracy and consistency with manual bypass paper folding, we recommend the Model FD 38X Automatic Tabletop Paper Folder. The 38X is a relatively new paper folder model by Formax that includes a patented multi-sheet feeder. The feeder lets you manually insert up to four sheets of stapled paper at a time. We have actually tested this unit at Office Zone. It definitely does the best job of folding multiple sheets when compared to competing models.

Question

We are looking for a High Volume Folding Machine as per specifications :-

- Folds up to a minimum of 10,000 pieces per hour

- Minimum 500 sheet feeder

- Support different folds (Single-fold, Double-fold, Letter or C-fold, Offset C-fold, Z-fold, Gate-fold)

- Load on the fly

- Support cross-folding capability

- Can accommodate a high-capacity stacker or optional

Ajay B.

Answer

We recommend the Formax model FD 38X Automatic Tabletop Paper Folder. This powerful unit will fold up to an amazing 20,100 sheets per hour! If you plan to fold letters on a daily basis, you require an automatic folding machine that’s tough as nails. The Formax FD 38X automatic paper folding machine makes the paper folding process as fast and easy as possible. The machine’s paper hopper/feed tray will hold up to 500 sheets at a time. Its conveyor exit system will also hold up to 500 folded sheets, making this paper folder a highly productive model.

The FD 38X will execute all of the different folds you requite. You simply select the pre-programmed fold from the unit’s menu. Once selected, the FD 38X will automatically adjust itself to the desired fold. The FD 38X is a relatively quiet paper folder, especially when compared to competing models. This is a highly versatile machine. It features a patented multi-sheet feeder that allows you to manually insert up to 4 sheets of stapled paper at a time for folding.

Question

Dear Person:

I would gratefully appreciate it if you could answer these few questions I have about shrink wrapping before I study all the types of units that you offer on your website.

In regards to shrink wrap for record old vinyl Lps and Video Tapes VHS old videos:

I have NO AC my items would be stored at room temperature which gets to 100* in the summertime.

Q1) If I do shrink wrap old vinyl LPs and Videotapes, will the shrink wrap protect the items from room temperature heat? Or  will the shrink wrap only increase the heat/temperature to the item by trapping in the heat from room temperature???

Q2) Does shrink wrap breathe? or it DOESNT allow air through it?

Thanks for your time and services.

I look forward to your replies.

Answer

No, shrink wrap film will not protect your LPs and videotapes from the heat or cold. It will not increase the temperature of the item either. The film will, however protect your records and tapes from moisture and dust. Most shrink wrapped items are still exposed to air. Larger chamber sealer shrink wrap machines put tiny perforation holes in the film to improve the effectiveness of the shrink wrap process. A smaller I-bar system will not punch holes, but there are typically tiny holes, not readily visible, along the seams and edges of the cut and heat-sealed film. Either PVC or Polyolefin film should work just fine for your LP record and videotape archiving.

Question

We currently have a RENZ SRW Metal Binding Machine and we would like to upgrade. Can I please have more information for a binding machine of similar nature.

Kind regards,

Rebecca W.

Answer

If you want to stay within that brand’s product line, we recommend the Renz ERW Electric Punch And Manual Wire Binder. The model ERW is a high-volume, 3:1 pitch (three holes per inch) wire binding machine. The ERW features a vertical punching design that ensures a precise punch every time. The machine also features disengaging dies that help you prevent half-punched holes. The ERW is most certainly an upgrade in wire binding machines. It will help you punch and bind more documents than comparable models thanks to its 25-sheet punch capacity and half-inch binding capacity (90-120 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper).

Question

Topaz SigLite 1 X 5 (SL Series) Signature Capture Tablet. How does this device work? Can it plug into a computer and as signatures are written onto the device, it will save onto the computer? What type of file are the signatures saved as?

Arica R.

Answer

The Topaz SigLite 1X5 T-S460 signature capture pad digitally captures signatures for a variety of applications. This particular signature pad may be integrated with software such as Microsoft Office, MS Excel spreadsheets, Adobe PDFs and Internet applications. Signature capture pads can be used to sign contracts, forms etc. Signatures are digitally captured and stored in an image file format.

The SigLite 1X5 T-S460 is available in a serial port or USB model. The serial port versions will eventually be phased out by Topaz since USB is the popular computer connection in the industry. The SigLite 1X5 is typically used by banks and credit unions, retailers, insurance agents, government agencies, loan and leasing services, pharmacies, application service providers, human resource departments and more.

Question

I’m looking for 2 small shrink wrap machines that are sturdy and can run for long periods of time.  Will be in use 24 hour a day, 6 -7 days a week. Possibly considering the MiniPack Galaxy System 5.

Celine L.

Answer

There are literally dozens of types of shrink wrap machines available that could meet your requirements. Your best option would be to contact our knowledgeable customer support staff. They can answer any questions you may have, and will help you pick the best shrink wrap model for your specific needs. However, since you mentioned the MiniPack Galaxy Shrink Wrap System 5 model, we can confidently recommend that machine to you as well.

The Galaxy System 5 is a high-performance shrink wrap machine capable of packaging an impressive 300 units an hour. And, it can withstand hours of non-stop use. MiniPack shrink wrap machines and systems have most everything you need to start shrink packaging a wide variety of items including food, DVDs, CDs, software boxes, books, archived documents and more.

Question

I work for a small office of around 40 people. We were looking to reduce our landfill waste by shredding tough paper (microwave lunch paper containers, paper coffee cups, etc). By shredding these products, we are able to keep them on site in our composting containers and they will biodegrade faster. Is there any product that is designed for this?

Andrew L.
Answer

We highly recommend the Intimus S16.50 High-Volume Paper Shredder. The model S16.50 will shred all of the tough paper products you listed. It will also easily tackle entire file folders, large stacks of computer printouts, cardboard pieces, employee time cards, and just about any other kind of office waste made out of paper.

The shredder’s wide 20-inch shred throat is ideal for destroying large volumes of paper at a time. The S16.50 paper shredder is available in either strip cut or cross cut shred styles. We recommend the cross cut version for your particular application.

Question

Hi,

Could you please recommend an electronic sturdy side-punch time clock that automatically handles month and time changes? It would be stored in an outdoor tent and used to track time for farm workers. Our budget is not much over $300.

Thank you so much!

Kendall S.

Answer

We recommend the Acroprint ES900 Atomic employee time clock. This employee time clock is simple to set up and use, and never needs to be reset. That’s because the unit comes complete with a perpetual internal calendar that automatically adjusts the date, including daylight savings time adjustments.

The ES900 LCD display is easy to read and shows the time, date and day of the week. The unit’s clear cover makes it easy for employees to align their time cards for accurate punching. Left- or right-sided punching is possible. The ES900 Atomic Time Clock System boasts a three-year internal battery for accurate back up of critical payroll information.