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Glue-Bind Pre-mailer FAQ

Two-way mailers, catalog order form inserts, comment mailers and perforated reply cards.

What is a pre-mailer?

A pre-mailer or glue bind mailer is a form that has the edges of the sheet glued together to form a pocket. Usually it has a tear off return panel that is mailed back in the envelope pocket, similar to a two-way mailer.

Can ECS fold different types of pre-mailer forms?

ECS can fold 3, 4 or 5 panels into a glued pocket with 1 or 2 perfs and a re-moisten gum strip all parallel with the folds. The piece can be double parallel or roll folded.

What are the sheet size requirements for the folding equipment?

The minimum sheet width is 7″ and the maximum sheet length is 22″. If the sheet length is over 17-1/2″, then it must be at least 8-1/2″ wide.

Should ECS cut my stock to the one-up sheet size?

Because of critical panel sizes necessary for accurate folding, it is recommended that ECS trim your press sheet to one-up. Critical folding register of pre-trimmed stock cannot be guaranteed. A $100.00 per hour cutting charge will apply.

Is there a grain direction requirement?

The grain must run with the folds. Grain wrong setup is $100.00. An additional 5% may be added to the run charge for grain wrong stock.

What weight of stock can I use?

The caliper of stock must be between .0045 and .0065. An additional 10% is added to the run charge for matte or gloss coated stock.

How much stock is needed for setup and waste?

An over run for setup and waste is required. The minimum is 300 or 10%, whichever is greater of the finished count.

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