Desktop envelope opener (slitter) · Formax
Formax FD 442
Speed: Up to 200 envelopes per minute · Maximum thickness: Up to 3/16" (4 mm)
Listed on the manufacturer's website (source, as of Oct 18, 2026)
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Specifications
| Brand | Formax |
|---|---|
| Model | FD 442 |
| Type | Desktop envelope opener (slitter) |
| Cutting method | Slits one side of the envelope end to end |
| Speed | Up to 200 envelopes per minute |
| Feed | Bottom feed; approx. 15 envelopes per stack; photo-eye automatic start/stop |
| Envelope sizes | #10 to 10" × 13" (254 × 330 mm) flats |
| Maximum thickness | Up to 3/16" (4 mm) |
| Power | 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 13" L × 9" D × 7" H (330 × 227 × 178 mm) |
| Weight | 10 lb (4.5 kg) |
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