Anatomy of a Folder-Inserter

Machines that insert paper into an envelope

This is our model FD6202 Advanced 2, with 2 sheet feeders and one insert feeder. Feeder 1 is at the top right, feeder 2 is below and the insert feeder below that. The grey part sticking out is where the paper is collated together. The set is then sent from right to left. The envelope in the lower left of the machine is pulled into the machine from the bottom, opened, and receives the folded set. You can seal or not. The completed envelope drops in the tray at the far left. 

You set up the job in the control panel. Nine jobs can be pre-programmed. The panel shows job 1 which has been named Ltr Fldr, it will retain whatever settings for paper size, fold, number of sheets, and to seal or not that were selected when the job was created.

If none of the jobs is correct for what you want to do, you can then make your own settings. After selecting the job, You can set the counter or just press START STOP to begin. When done, it will stop if you run out of paper, hit the number you set in the counter, or press the START STOP button.  If you are inserting more than one piece in the envelope, the machine collates the pieces and folds them together rather than one at a time.  Cards or reply envelopes are nested.

If you need to fold more than the machine can automatically process, all machines have a function called daily mail in which you manually insert up to 5 sheets, stapled or not, and the machine will fold and insert the set into an envelope.

Access to the machine is easy. a lever on the front allows you to raise the top of the machine. You do this to add water to the envelope sealing mechanism, to periodically clean the rollers and to clear any jam that might occur.

It seals the envelope by passing the flap across a water moistened pad. The water tank is filled from the other side of the machine.

All folder-inserters must use the type of envelope shown.  It is generally a standard #10 commercial envelope.  The flap is V shaped and has rounded corners as shown in the example. If reply envelopes are used, they should be #8 size with similar construction.  Some of the higher rated machines can accept 6" x 9" or 10" x 13" envelopes.  Whatever the size, the flaps must be shaped like this.  If you need an envelope supplier, we can recommend one.

All folder-inserters work like the FD6202., some withincreasing speed and capability. For example, the FD6402 shown below can put up to 10 sheets of paper into an envelope and take paper from up to 6 feeders. Options are available for glossy or thick paper.  The FD6402 is rated to process up to 60,000 envelopes per month.  See Selecting the Right Folder-Inserter for a comparative chart of all models.  Call us for help or to confirm your choice.

If you mail any volume at all, you will save time and money with a folder-inserter.  And make the people now performing the work very happy.  Please call us to discuss your needs.  We will recommend the right machine for you.