While there are many types of print finishing equipment, we believe that some are better than others. In our opinion, the top five most important pieces of equipment you need for your shop are paper cutters, laminators, binding machines, folding machines, and paper joggers.
Paper Cutters & Trimmers
Paper cutters and trimmers are vital for a small-to-medium-sized print shop, and they will likely be one of your most-used pieces of equipment.
Paper cutters are devices used to cut large heaps of paper or thick materials with precision. The machine typically has a flat surface with a sharp cutting blade or edge. In order to use the product, the user has to place the paper on the flat surface, align the paper, and lower the blade to cut the paper. An advantage of paper cutters is that they can cut stacks of paper at one time.
Paper trimmers are tools used for cutting individual sheets of paper or thin materials. They usually have a circular rotary blade that moves along a guide. The rotary blade allows for smooth and accurate cutting without ripping up or crushing the paper. These devices are made for lighter cutting tasks that require high levels of precision and control.
Understanding the uses and features of each type of paper cutter is crucial in selecting the correct one for your specific tasks. That's why we give expert guidance to help you make the best choice for your needs and stacks of paper.
Browse our collection of paper cutters and trimmers to find the finest piece of equipment for your business.
Laminators
Laminators are another critical piece of equipment for a print shop. They provide a simple way to protect and preserve significant documents, and many organizations will use a small-to-medium-sized print store to laminate their papers.
We have both professional and commercial laminating systems available. Our professional laminators have a larger working width and quicker roller speed for increased production rates. This makes them perfect for print shops and any other business that requires high-quality laminated stock.
To find the proper fit for your store, you can take a look at our assortment of laminators.
Binding Machines
Binding machines are necessary for small-to-medium-sized print shops because they are the go-to for businesses when making booklets, project reports, papers, and more. Binding machines include everything from staplers, booklet makers, paper stitchers, collators, and padding stations.
From little binders to commercial-sized machines, our binding machines are ideal for small-to-medium-sized print shops that offer their services to both organizations and individuals. Shop our series of binding machines to find out more.
Folding Machines
Paper folding machines are another piece of equipment that is important for small-to-medium-sized print shops, especially those who work on pamphlets, booklets, and letters or documents for their customers.
Paper folding machines are created to fold paper to meet specified requirements such as dimensions and folding layouts. Used in commercial applications to increase productivity and streamline processes, they offer both manual and automated solutions to staff. They are compact and quiet, making them ideal for use within any work environment.
Some of the most common fold types produced by paper folding machines are:
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Letter Fold (also known as a "C-Fold” or “Tri-Fold”)
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Half Fold (also known as a "Single-Fold")
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Z-Fold (also known as an "Accordion" or “Zig Zag”)
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Gate Fold (also known as an "Open Gate" or “Brochure”)
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Double-Parallel Fold
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Engineering Fold (also known as “Short-Z”, “Fold Out” or “Half Accordion”)
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Church Fold (also known as “Right Angle Fold”)
Whitaker Brothers carries a wide range of paper folders perfect for any size of print shop, and specialty machines for small-to-medium-sized stores. Browse our complete selection of paper folding machines to find the optimal fit for your store.
Paper Joggers
Paper jogging machines are key document-handling tools for businesses that perform high-volume folding, inserting, and bookbinding. Using a motorized vibrating mechanism, our premium-grade paper joggers eliminate static electricity, distribute heat, and remove excess toner.
Our strong and adaptable paper jogging machines are compatible with a variety of paper sizes, including postcards, standard letters, legal letters, and A4 documents. From schools, commercial offices, and manufacturing facilities, our line is designed to deliver the precise results required in printing production operations. We have diverse options, including small tabletop devices and large freestanding units.
Shop our paper joggers now for a perfectly jogged paper stack that can be processed accurately.
Other Print Finishing Equipment That Can Benefit Small-to-Medium-Sized Print Shops
In addition, there are other types of print finishing equipment that can also be beneficial for small-to-medium-sized print shops, and the businesses that they supply to and serve.
Paper sealing machines are something that may be valuable to a small-to-medium-sized print shop. These machines take ordinary pieces of paper and turn them into neatly sealed envelopes. This is useful for customers that run mail businesses, or send a lot of mail. Whitaker Brothers sells pressure seal machines that fold and seal thousands of papers every hour.
Creasing, perforating, and scoring machines are ideal for small-to-medium-sized print shops who create pamphlets. These machines are constructed to make applying creases and grooves on paper easier and more efficient.
For small-to-medium-sized print shops that specialize in booklet making services for their customers, a piece of print finishing equipment that can be profitable is a bookletmaker. Bookletmaking machines offer a simple, easy way to develop multiple booklets at once. These machines can be used to prepare informational pamphlets, and are commonly used in small print shops.
A Complete Collection of Print Finishing Equipment from Whitaker Brothers
Here at Whitaker Brothers, we sell print finishing equipment suitable for all small-to-medium-sized print shops. Our collection ranges from large print finishing machines, to supplies and accessories for the equipment.
With over 75 years of experience supplying U.S. businesses with their security and document machines, we have the expertise you need when shopping for your essential print finishing equipment. Browse our products today, or get in touch if you have any questions about your business requirements.
