How to Choose a Paper Folder

When choosing a paper folder these are the most critical items and requirements to look for:

1. Paper Size: What are the different sizes of paper do I need to fold?  Do you have a  11” x 17” paper requirement? This will eliminate many paper folders that will only fold  8 ½” x11” and 8 ½” x 14” paper.
2. Fold Type: What are the different folds I need? You may  only require a simple tri fold, a half fold or a z-fold . Most paper folders will accomplish these tasks.  However, if you are looking to do a cross folding where you take a 11” x 17” document fold it in half  to 8 ½” x11” configuration and fold it again. You will want to look a higher end quality paper folder such as the Duplo DF 915 or Duplo DF 920 paper folder.
3. Paper Stock: Next to consider is the paper weight of the paper to be folded. Paper folders no our web site www.abe-online.com will let know the minimum and maximum paper weight that the paper folder is capable of handling with satisfactory results.  Many friction paper folders  have a difficult time with slick glossy paper stock.  If you plan on folding these types of materials please call one of our sales consultants at 800-560-2242.  Also you can ship us samples of the materials that require folding.  We will test them on our paper folders and contact you back with the results. In most cases in you are folding 20lb. bond paper with standard folds in it not necessary but it’s a very good idea to be sure you select the right paper folder from the start..
4. Types of Folds:  What are the different folds you  need?  Many paper folders are very difficult to change from one type of fold to next. If you have only one type of fold such as a the most common fold the tri-fold or “C’ fold it is not as important to have a paper folder that easily changes fold types such as or Duplo DF 915 and  DF 920.  The Duplo DF 915 and DF 920 automatic paper folders have fully automatic fold plates that can change to six of the most popular folds and two programmable custom folds.
5.  Folding Volume:  You are going to need a heavier duty paper folder if you fold thousands of documents per month, that say for an example 500 documents per month.  Speed of  the folder is a common specification that many customers consider. That is not as important as the volume of folding you require.  Commonly customers under buy quality and reliability of a folder and are sometimes realized after their purchase they should considered a heavier duty folder.  Not all folders are created equal.  This where one of sales staff at 800-560-2241 can help you recommend the right folding solution for all your requirements.