How Do Booklet Making Machines Handle Mass Production?
April 14, 2025
Not long ago, making a few hundred booklets took a whole day of hard work. You had to align the pages, check the staples, and hope ever...
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Sooner or later, every machine hits a point where it struggles to keep up. This is usually down to ageing parts, increasing workloads, or missing out on the latest tech advancements. While replacing the whole thing is sometimes necessary, more often than not, giving it a fresh upgrade with new features or technology is the smartest (and most budget-friendly) way to keep it running smoothly for longer.
Collator machines are no different. Even though they’re built to last, there may come a time when an upgrade is needed to help it handle more documents or speed up your workflow. But how do you know when that time has come?
Well, that’s what the specialists at Col-Tec are here to break down. Read on to learn the five biggest signs it’s time for an upgrade and what steps to take next!
If your collator is starting to slow down or can’t keep up with the workload it used to handle with ease, it’s a good sign that an upgrade might be in order. Slow speeds can drag down your productivity and make it tough to hit your deadlines, leading to:
Upgrading can get your machine back to its original speed (or even faster!), helping you avoid these issues and keep your workflow moving along smoothly.
If you’ve been staying on top of regular maintenance but still find your collator constantly breaking down or causing downtime, it’s a clear sign that it’s not as reliable as it used to be. When you’re spending more time fixing problems than getting work done, upgrading with newer, more reliable components can save you a lot of headaches in the long run. Here’s how:
Upgrading can reduce the need for frequent repairs and replacements, saving you both the cost and the hassle of arranging them.
As your business grows, so does the amount of work your collator needs to handle. If it’s having trouble keeping up with bigger document volumes or more complex jobs, an upgrade could give it the boost it needs. This is because a stronger collator can manage larger volumes more easily and help you get things done faster.
Modern collators come with advanced features that can massively streamline your workflow, such as barcode scanning and smart sorting. They can also tackle more complicated tasks, like multi-page documents, stapling, and hole punching.
If your machine is missing these features or has outdated parts that aren’t as compatible with today’s standards, upgrading could help you stay competitive and work more efficiently.
As your business grows and evolves, what you need from your collator might be very different from when you first bought it. You could be using new paper types, creating more complex booklets, or simply needing quicker turnaround times. Upgrading your machine makes sure it keeps up with what you need now, so you don’t have to worry about outdated technology slowing you down or keeping you from staying ahead of the competition.
If you’re noticing any of the signs above, now might be the time to upgrade your collator. The good news? You’ve already found the right team to help!
Thanks to over 20 years of experience, the specialists at Col-Tec have the tools and know-how to keep your machine running just the way you need it. Whether it’s a quick upgrade or a major overhaul, we’ll make sure your collator is up to speed, quickly and affordably.
If you decide it’s time for a new machine, we can take care of that too – we’ll remove your old one and install a brand-new, more advanced model in its place, so your business has exactly what it needs to deliver the right results.
Letting us upgrade your collator means you’ll stay on track, get more done, and keep things moving along smoothly, so you can tackle the next job even faster. Book a free consultation online or call us on +44 01425 627755 today!
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