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Automated Paper Folding vs. Manual Paper Folding

Back in 2^nd grade they promised us that by now we’d by flying around in jetpacks and have tons of fun devices to help us do our jobs and work less. Well, the jetpack thing hasn’t come true yet (sadly), but there are quite a few time and energy saving devices that have cropped up since second grade, like automated paper-folding machines.

Who knew paper folding could be so fun and quick? If you’re thinking about getting an automated paper folding machine for your office, but aren’t sure if they’re worth the money, here are some pros and cons of machine folding vs. manual hand folding.

Manual Paper Folding

Pro: The only positive aspect of manually folding paper is that on the surface it appears to be cheaper. And if you are only going to be folding a couple of letters, maybe you’re right. But if you have a large mailing list or are handing out a myriad of z-fold flyers, maybe it’s time to start looking at automated folding machines.

Con: Manually folding paper takes time and effort that could be spent on a multitude of other projects. Why spend an hour folding and stuffing letters by hand, when you could have 1000 letters folded and ready to stuff in less than a minute with an automatic paper folder? Also, a folding machine will help you avoid minor soreness and paper cuts.

Automated Paper Folding

Pro: It’s super fast. You’ll save time and energy with an automated paper-folding machine, time that could be spent on other more worthwhile activities. Also, automated paper folding creates a uniform fold every time, so you don’t have to worry about throwing away any “mess ups.” Intelli-Zone has created a fabulous line of friction feed paper folders called Intell-Fold.

Con: It will cost a little more money up front than continuing to manually fold, but the time and energy you save will more than make up for the cost in the long run. And automatic paper-folding machines are less expensive than you might think.

All-in-all, automated paper-folding machines will save you time and money in the long run by allowing you to focus on more important tasks instead of rubbing your fingers raw all afternoon.

How to Install a New Whiteboard or Replace an Existing One

Depending on the type of whiteboard or markerboard you want to mount and its location, hanging a new whiteboard can differ from model to model. But for most whiteboards, there is a simple installation process you can follow to ensure your whiteboard is hung corrently. If you are looking to hang a whiteboard in an office or classroom, here are some basic steps to keep in mind.

 

1. Choose the location of the whiteboard

Before you do anything else, measure the size of the wall you want to mount the whiteboard on and make sure that it is big enough to house the size of whiteboard you want. If the wall is too small, you may need to adjust your plans.

 

2. Mark off the location of the board

After you determine your board’s dimensions, mark off the location on the wall, starting with the bottom edge. Keep in mind, you’ll need to screw the whiteboard clips into a wall stud to make sure the board is hangs securely in place. If you are simply driving screws into drywall, your board will probably fall off the wall soon after it is hung. To avoid this mishap, use a stud finder to determine the location of studs on your wall.

 

3. Install clips

For heavy-duty whiteboard installations, you’ll need some wall clips. Once you’ve marked off the dimensions of the whiteboard on the wall, install the clips every 2-3 feet along the bottom and top edges, making sure the clips will be firm, yet adjustable, once the board is in place.

 

4. Hang the whiteboard

Once all the clips are in place, guide your whiteboard into position (you may need some help with this), and hold the whiteboard in place while you adjust the clips snugly against the bottom edge and screw the clips to the bottom of the whiteboard. Continue to hold the whiteboard steady as you finish with the clips along the top edge of the whiteboard.

 

At this point, your whiteboard should be fastened securely to the wall, but if you don’t have the time and energy to hang a new whiteboard, there are a number of whiteboard resurfacing skins that you can use to create the look and feel of a new whiteboard without the expense of buying and hanging a new one.

In A Bind - MachineRunner Has Qualitity Binding Supplies and Equipment

www.machinerunner.com carries a wide selection of binding supplies to enable you to professionally finish presentation documents and projects in-house. MachineRunner is your single source for plastic binding coils, plastic combs, wire binding, tape binding supplies, binding covers, screw posts, and replacement punches. If you’re using a padding press, check out our supply of Lithco Fast Drying Padding Compound and Adhesive. We’ve got the Velobind Strips you’re looking for in your law office or government agency, as well as Unibind spines for thermal tape binding.

Plastic combs and screw posts add ease and flexibility for documents that need to be updated by regularly adding or removing pages. For documents that require security and/or will not be modified, consider Velobind strips, tape binding spines, or staples! Order Die punches to allow different styles of binding with you Rhin-o-Tuff punching machine.

Whether you own an Akiles, Fellowes, Royal Sovereign or Tamerica binding machine, we have the binding supplies you need to complete your next job. Give us a call for quantity discounts and more information. Need supplies you don’t see here? Don’t worry, we can source what you need!

MachineRunner carries a wide selection of binding machines to help you complete binding tasks more easily. Our selection of book binding machines includes popular brand name comb binding machines, coil and spiral machines, wire binding machines and die punch machines. Choose from trusted brands like DocuGem and Akiles.

Looking for A Money Counter and Sorter?

Do you frequently have piles of mixed bills that need to be sorted and counted? Bars, convenience stores, and restaurants are just a few places that may need to sort mixed bills on a regular basis. Many business managers are looking for a convenient, inexpensive way to count and sort these bills instead of doing it by hand.

Unfortunately, there are no small bill counters that will also sort the bills for under $500. The bill counters that are available in the $100-$300 range will count bills and give you a running total based on a denomination that you specify. For example, if you place a stack of $5 bills into the hopper and enter the denomination as $5, the currency counter would give a running total dollar amount based on the number of bills at $5 each.

When looking for a bill counter, make sure that it can handle the capacity, the speed, and counterfeit bill detection if you need it. Some of the more popular affordable money counters are:

Ribao BC-1000

$129

Count up to 1000 bills a minute with 100 bill hopper capacity.

AccuBanker AB300 

$149

Handles up to 800 bills a minute with built-in UV/MG detection. Plus AccuBanker's 3 year warranty.

AccuBanker AB1000

$180

Roller friction feed with 1000 bill per minute counting speed.

Cassida Tiger Ultra-Compact Currency Counter

$209 - $389

Counts 1300 bills per minute and is availabe with UV detection, UV/MG detection, or no counterfeit detection.