Wafer Sealing for Hassle-Free Mailing Experience

Does your business mail brochures, catalogs, or anything else designed to be mailed without an envelope? You can save yourself time, money, and hassle by having a professional handle your wafer sealing in St. Cloud! Offered as an add-on service to other print finishing options, Larkin Industries is happy to offer wafer sealing to new and existing customers! Larkin Industries keeps up with United States Post Office regulations, so you don’t have to – so let’s talk about the importance of wafer sealing.

For those of you scratching your head and wondering what wafer sealing is, you are not alone. When it comes down to a quick search online, it’s hard to find a good explanation for what wafer sealing is – which is where we come in.

What is Wafer Sealing?

Wafer sealing is the process of sealing m

ail not traditionally sent in an envelope with a wafer seal, or a round, transparent sticker. Wafer seals come in a variety of sizes and different colors as well (white, clear, or transparent).

While wafer sealing can be done by hand, the most effective way to ensure proper placement of each wafer seal is to use a machine known as a wafer sealer.

Why Should I Use Wafer Sealing?

Wafer sealing allows items that are meant to be mailed without an envelope to be processed through United States Postal Office sorting machinery. Without being properly sealed, brochures or catalogs could rip, get stuck, or slow down the process of sorting mail in post office facilities.

If you intend to send materials not in a standard envelope, wafer seals are the best option to do so with minimal hassle. As wafer seals come in clear and translucent option, you can rest easy knowing that they won’t block any important text on your materials.

How Do I Know What Wafer Seal to Use?

Determining what size wafer seal to use can be handled by a professional print finishing company, or if you would prefer to do it manually there are a few guidelines to make sure you are using the correct size.

-        For small materials, such as pamphlets or envelopes – ¾” or 1” dots are ideal.

-        For larger materials, such as boxes or packages – 2” or 3” dots provide additional adhesive to ensure that your material stay sealed.

Determining the best color of wafer seal depends on your material as well as your ideal aesthetic.

-        If the wafer seal placement would block text or designs on materials – a clear seal would be best.

-        If the wafer seal placement can be used to enhance the design – maybe a colored option would make most sense!

Overall, choosing the best wafer seal for you comes down to your preferences.

 

When it comes to a hassle-free mailing experience, wafer sealing is a great option for your St Cloud business. If you are interested in learning more or talking to a professional, call Larkin Industries today at 651-645-6000 or Contact Us!