Affordable, expandable, productive
Bell and Howell’s Forerunner inserters are easy to operate, are equipped with the industry’s best enclosure handling technology and include advanced innovations making this proven technology even more productive. Forerunner inserters set the benchmark for dependability and low cost per piece.
Your profitability and return on investment rely on having the fewest operators, maximizing production in a shorter run environment and controlling operating costs. Bell and Howell Forerunner inserters are specifically designed to be run by a single operator. Forerunner inserters are perfect for short to mid-length runs, come equipped with advanced productivity management software and help operators become highly efficient. Unmatched material flexibility, simple tool-free changeovers and the throughput to meet your schedule are a few of the many reasons the Forerunner is the system our industry has come to depend on.
Whether you’re a service bureau, direct mailer, lettershop or commercial printer, the ability to achieve the lowest possible cost per piece is critical to your business and bottom line. Bell and Howell’s Forerunner 10 inserter can help make your operations more productive and efficient with its low maintenance costs, ease of operation and flexibility.
The Forerunner 10 accommodates a wide range of inserts and envelopes to manage multiple applications with minimal adjustments. Job changeover is quick, maximizing equipment availability. Higher production volumes per shift result in a faster return on investment.
Key features & benefits
- Speed control maximizes machine performance
- Tool-less adjustments enable quick job changeovers
- Insert raceway and insert area are designed to control materials reducing the number of jams
- LCD displays machine throughput and job statistics
- Insert wedges and T-plates increase insert material capacity
- Six- and twelve-station models available
- Nationwide parts distribution network
- 7 x 24 support coverage
- Supported by Bell and Howell’s professionally trained service technicians
Proven durability
The Forerunner 10 inserter has proven durability that makes it ideal for self-support organizations and those who require 7 x 24 operations. Its flexible architecture helps you meet current needs while remaining ready to expand as your needs grow and more functionality is required.
Navigator system controller
The Forerunner 10 also features the Bell and Howell Navigator™ system controller, which acts as a master command center for virtually any device. With Navigator, operators are free to engage in their operational duties while communicating with the system using the optional voice command. This allows them to focus on keeping the system running and lowering your cost per piece.
Optional features
- Cut-sheet feeder
- Reading technology
- Processing of up to twelve pages
- Eight-page maximum for letter or accordion fold
- Twelve-page maximum for half-fold
- Accumulation-before-fold capability
- Easy conversion for front or rear mounting for all fold types and address locations
- Standard set integrity functions
- Demand feeding by count or read (end of set logic only)
- Envelope marking by read
Equipment options
- JETVision camera technology
- Atomizer
- Air assist package
- End conveyors
- Friction feeders
- Insert folding devices
- End fold for side-folded or bound inserts
- Digital meters — fixed weight
- Envelope marking by count
- Infrared double document
- Material flyback laser sensors
Specifications
Max cycle speed
Feeder types
- Gripper arm
- Optional stream
Envelope sizes
- Minimum: 3.25” x 6” (82.6 mm x 152.4 mm)
- Maximum: 6.25” x 9” (158.8 mm x 228.6 mm)
- Flap depth: 1” x 2.31” (25.4 mm to 58.7 mm)
- Maximum collation thickness:
- Conveyor delivery model: 0.5” (12.7 mm)
- Turnover delivery model: 0.38” (9.7 mm)
Insert sizes
- Minimum: 3” x 5.5” (76.2 mm x 139.7 mm)
- Maximum: 6” x 9” (152.4 mm x 228.6 mm)