Trim Paper Recycling Systems: Waste Not, Want Not

While the terms "durable and reliable" uttered by a salesperson generally make a printer's eyes gloss over, Puhl shows just how much a flimsy and unpredictable system can weasel its way into your piggy bank.

"If a trim system isn't built heavy enough to withstand peak waste 'slugs,' frequent breakdowns can lead to delays and unhappy customers," Puhl says. "But the problems don't stop there. Crews accustomed to the downtime created by unreliable trim systems may not be motivated to meet production goals when the system is up and running. When your trim system is unreliable, that sucking sound you hear is not the cyclone, it's the sound of profit dollars slipping away."