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.
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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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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