The Kern 1600 flex is simple and multifunctional. This flexible multi-format system is the ideal machine for the lower to medium performance range (12 k).

Multi-Channel


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Thanks to its multi-channel capability (up to 3 channels), the system offers an enormous range of possible applications.

Enclosure Stations


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The system can be equipped with up to 16 enclosure stations. Friction and rotary feeders can be combined.

User Friendly


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Operation of the Kern 1600 flex is simple and easy to comprehend and takes place via a central control panel.

Simple and multifunctional

The Kern 1600 flex is characterised by high flexibility, fast changeover, maximum reliability and simple operation. It is suitable for use in the transactional and direct mail markets. The multi-format inserting system Kern 1600 flex is available for use from continuous stack/roll or cut-sheet processing. The system is particularly characterised by the fact that the ideal system configuration for the customer can be put together from a wide variety of modules. Thanks to the multi-channel capability (up to 3 channels), the system offers an enormous range of possibilities. These are also automatically compared with each other, whether single sheet or/and continuous sheet.

Up to 16 enclosure stations

The possibility of integrating up to 16 enclosure stations is particularly noteworthy. Friction feeders and rotary feeders can be combined. Thanks to the use of lamellas, there is no contact between the content and the envelope during the inserting process. This contactless inserting principle guarantees the highest reliability in the inserting process. The system can be equipped with automatic adjusting devices ex works on request. This means that the changeover can be reduced to a few manual operations by the operator. This very short changeover time and rapid availability for new jobs is a major advantage of the Kern 1600 flex.

Speed as a Service

In addition, customers can also book an upgrade at short-term notice in times of high-performance capacities, in the sense of "speed as a service", so that customers can be even more flexible with their Kern system in terms of processing. The system is controlled via a central touch panel. The necessary information is displayed to the operator in text and graphic form. At the machine output, the system can be equipped with the inkjet printing system Print@Exit. Like all the other systems in the Kern product family, the Kern 1600 flex can also be integrated into comprehensive workflow systems thanks to its complete ADF integration (mailFactory©).

Testimonials

«Kern‘s quality and experience in the inserting sector convinces us. As a Swiss company, we appreciate the proximity.»

 

Adrian Anthonypillai
Centris AG

Software system platform sphera

Kern Sphera Software offers you individually tailored software solutions in the area of ADF. Today’s organizations require not only high output rates, but must consider other critical production aspects such as processing security, and efficient overall productivity with high quality and low costs.

The Kern Sphera Software products meet precisely these requirements. Vast amounts of data are required for production tracking, measurement, analysis, and improvement in the document output management area. In addition it must be available and accessible at all times. To simplify such a demanding installation, Kern Sphera Software draws on the cloud. This has the advantage of a high availability infrastructure as well as transparent, monthly costs.

The advantages for your company

Profitability

The fastest choice in the competition for profitability: Time is money - let the race for productivity begin. Simple operation, great flexibility and quick changeover are standard here.

Ease of operation

As with all Kern inserting systems, operation of the Kern 1600 flex is simple and easy to understand. Wherever necessary, the operator of the system is supported with pictures and graphics.

Customer proximity

You can count on Kern, Peace of mind comes as standard: We build bridges. With Kern Inserting Systems you are in the best hands for service, consulting and customisation. Customer proximity is defined comprehensively at Kern.

Our Services

Reliable functionality and support after the purchase. Advice before the purchase, support and assistance after the purchase of a Kern system is the be-all and end-all. Efficient support is one of the most important components of the Kern Group. To ensure optimum system availability and productivity, the Kern Group offers a comprehensive and reliable service programme worldwide.

01Personal consultancy on-site
02Requirement analysis, and solution proposal according to customer needs
03Installation by Kern and system integration
04On-site training of your employees
05Reliable support and maintenance during operation
06Customer-oriented service models

Max. PerformanceC6/5 and C5: 12 000 insertions/hour
C4: 6 000 insertions/hour
Feding StationsFriction- or rotary feeder
FormatContinuous or single sheet
Number of Channelsup to 3 channels
Combines with (modules)
  • Unwinding module UW8
  • Kern 996
  • Kern 972
  • kernSoftware
  • Print@Exit
  • Vertical Stacker

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