F.A.Q's
We get a lot of questions from our customer regarding certain aspects of what it is possible to do with their envelopes.
In response to these questions, we have listed a few of the more Frequently Asked Questions with regard to envelopes and our services. If there are any questions or points you feel should be added please address them to webmaster@rapidenvelopes.com
Q: Will your envelopes run on an inserting machine?
A: Our envelopes are designed to run well on all mailing machines, and specifically Kern 2000, 2500, 3000 & 3500. We run low porosity paper as standard. All of our mailing wallets have trapeze shaped flap which is approximately 45mm long (55mm for a 156 depth). Business reply envelopes have a straight flap as standard: this allows for more space for messages underneath the flap.
Q: What sort of envelopes do you make?
A: We make gummed mailing wallets for high speed mailing machines. We do not manufacture self seal or pocket envelopes, but we are happy to source these from our trade partners.
Q: What sizes of envelope do you manufacture?
A: We can produce envelopes at depths of: 102,105,110,114,121,156 and 162mm
We can produce any width of envelope between 155mm at the narrowest and 242mm at the widest.
Q: Can I have the window anywhere I want?
A: Yes you can. The window can be on the face or reverse, landscape or portrait. All we ask is you position the window no nearer than 13mm to the edge of the envelope. We normally use conventional plastic window film, but we can utilize paper based glassine if required.
Q: What is your ideal run length?
A: We can do make any run length from a thousand to tens of millions, with our optimum run length being anywhere between 25,000 and 3,000,000 envelopes.
Q: How many colours can you print?
A: We can print up to 3 colours flexo in-line. We can also print 100% coverage.
All our machines are equipped with Doctor Bladed flexo to ensure a high quality finish.
Q: Do you hold envelopes in stock?
A: We manufacture envelopes for the envelope trade therefore we often stock envelopes in the popular sizes, we can also hold customers envelopes in stock if deliveries are required to be phased over a period of time.
Q: How can I send you art work?
A: The most common method of receiving artwork is by High Resolution PDF on email to orders@rapidenvelopes.com. We can also receive artwork by ISDN. Our number is 01743 761860. We can type set basic information in-house and if necessary utilize PC based design work.
Q: What are your lead times?
A: Our standard lead time is 7-10 days, but we can very often improve on that if your product is required faster: 2 – 3 days is not uncommon and we have managed to quote, produce and deliver bespoke requirements within 12 hours before now!
Q: What do I need to do about PPI’s?
A: All the information you need can be found on the Royal Mail website www.royalmail.com
This will tell you all you need to know about appropriate sizes, styles and colours of Postage Paid Impressions. It also offers a useful downloadable PDF file of acceptable envelope size templates.
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