With the 2020VS Paper Folder, Martin Yale has taken all the great features of its popular 1217A machine and added a variable speed control. Here we will take a closer look at the 2020VS, and give you some of the machines strengths and weaknesses as we see them.
Strengths:
1. While we ve found a lot of other paper folders lacking in versatility, the 2020Vs gets high marks for its flexibility. This machine can fold paper in just about any size, from four by four inches to eleven by seventeen and even A3 and tabloid sizes.
2. The 2020VS is a great choice of folding machine for businesses that are seeking the ability to fold paper that is of heavier and even index stocks. In fact we ve seen them all, and we have no issue stating that the 2020VS is easily one of the best folders on the market. One feature we really liked was the heavy duty rollers the same ones that are included on the 1217A. The better the roller, the easier it is for heavy paper stocks to properly feed and process, and we think these rollers are some of the best. Another great feature is the variable speed control. With this, you can adjust the speed at which the paper is fed to the machine. This comes in very handy when you are using glossier stocks, and you want to slow the process down to ensure a proper grip, and lessen the chances of a paper jam.
3. Similarly to the 1217A, the 2020VS can operate at a remarkable speed of well over ten thousand letter size pages in an hour. That is some high capacity, but as we stated above, it is great to have the added flexibility that the speed varying feature provides.
4. The 2020VS has the ability to produce quite a number of folding patterns. With this machine, you can make letter, z, half, double parallel, cross, and baronial folds. You can even set the 2020VS to produce custom folds if you so desire.
Weaknesses:
1. For the 2020VS to properly process without paper jams, you will need to fan the pages that you intend to be folded. This can get just a little tricky at times, because you ll have problems if you fan the pages too little or too much. It is pretty easy to get the hang of how to properly fan the sheets, though, and after you get a few chances to practice, it should become fairly routine.
2. Another limitation that you will run into is that the 2020VS, as flexible as it is, still needs to be set up manually. That means that in order to change folding styles, you will need to adjust the folding plates by hand. This can get hairy for the non mechanically inclined, and the first few attempts you may have a little difficulty making sure that the folds are perfectly square and flush. If you are going to be changing folding styles on a regular basis, and this sounds daunting to you, you may want to consider purchasing a folder with an automatic setup system such as the Martin Yale 2051.
3. You get a lot of capability with the 2020VS, but you will not be able to perforate or score sheets during the process of folding.
Author Resource:
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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