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Good planning allows miniature
bindery jobs to run quickly, efficiently and economically. You
already know that your paper stock, layout and folding sequence choices
are critically important. How about packing? Instead of being
an afterthought, this important step deserves early consideration in the
planning process. The three most common ways to pack small-format
products are:
Conventional paper banding is
appropriate for pieces as small as 2” x 3”, but not miniature work.
For smaller items – down to 1”x 1” – rubber banding is the most
economical packing method. However, it tends to bend the product,
making later machine feeding difficult. Although more expensive at
the bindery stage, tray packing might reduce your overall project costs
because of better inserting efficiencies. Smaller products yet
should be inserted into chipboard trays and shrink wrapped, if necessary.
The very smallest products – i.e. those with 7/16” panels – can’t
be packed at all except for loose “popcorn” style.
The bottom line?
Incorrect packing methods can cause disastrous situations and lost
customers.
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