A Stitch In Time Saves Money

"Particularly with output coming from electronic printing devices, the static content is higher and the paper is drier, so paper handling in the machine is very important," Steinke says.

Another point to consider, he adds, is how much volume your in-plant will be sending to the stitcher.

"When you are talking about the higher-volume equipment, the number-one thing that should be looked at is the type of stitch head that's being utilized," says Steinke. "Probably one of the most susceptible maintenance parts of the system is the stitch head."