Low-volume mail opener
IM-16C mail opener for small offices
Open checks, orders, flats and daily mail at up to 300 envelopes per minute, with no presorting required.
See how the IM-16C fits your daily incoming mail volume.
Why the IM-16C?
Save time, leave no waste, and protect valuable contents.
Easier mail handling
Handles mixed envelope types and sizes, including flats.
Cleaner opening
Opens envelopes cleanly to help protect contents.
Desk-friendly design
Runs quietly and fits on almost any desk.
Better mail tracking
Includes a digital piece counter for daily mail tracking.
Daily mail handling
See how the IM-16C makes daily mail easier
Speeds up distribution
Open inbound mail quickly so documents reach the right teams sooner.
Protects what is inside
The slit-opening method helps avoid cutting checks, orders, and forms.
Reduces jams
The anti-jamming device helps cope with paperclips and staples.
Fits the front office
A compact, 15 lb. design makes the IM-16C easy to place, move, and store.
A faster way to open incoming mail
Capability | Manual mail opening | Quadient IM-16C |
|---|---|---|
Opens up to 300 envelopes per minute | ❌ | ✅ |
Clean one-side slitting to help protect contents | ❌ | ✅ |
Scrap-free opening with no sharp edges | ❌ | ✅ |
Digital piece counting | ❌ | ✅ |
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Compact tabletop mail opener, ideal for teams processing between 200 and 2000 envelopes per day.
Open up to 400 envelopes per minute
Process mixed mail sizes and thicknesses with less sorting
Fit high-speed incoming mail opening into a tabletop system
IM-306
The Quadient IM-306 opens up to 40,000 envelopes per hour, including large and thick envelopes.
Precision milling cutter chips the envelope edge instead of slicing into contents
Open mixed sizes and thicknesses, including flats and overnight delivery envelopes
Get incoming documents to the right teams sooner
IM-410
Opens, date stamps and tracks mixed-size incoming mail at up to 400 envelopes per minute.
Handles stacked mixed mail without sorting by size first
Supports audit trails with an integrated inkjet printer, which can add date, time, or unique sequence numbers
Choose from eight preset jobs on the 5.5" display
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Explore mail openersSpecifications
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Processing speed | Up to 300 envelopes/minute |
Envelope height range | 5.5"–13" |
Envelope width range | 3.5"–10.2" |
Maximum thickness | 4 mm |
Catch tray capacity | Up to 80 #10 envelopes |
Piece counter | Digital |
Noise level | Less than 63 dBA |
Dimensions | 33" L x 15" D x 9" H |
Weight | 15 lbs. |
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Explore equipmentFrequently asked questions
The Quadient IM-16C can open mixed incoming mail, including checks, orders, remittance pieces, flats and daily office mail. It is a compact office mail opener for teams that need faster incoming mail processing.
The IM-16C envelope opener processes up to 300 envelopes per minute, helping teams move through daily mail much faster than manual opening.
Yes. This automatic letter opener slits one side of the envelope cleanly to help protect checks, orders, forms and other documents inside.
Yes. The Quadient IM-16C includes a digital piece counter, making it easier to track daily mail volume as part of your incoming mail processing workflow.
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