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Bell & Howell JetStar 1500 48-Bin Sorter – For Sale

Upgrade your mailroom or fulfillment operation with this Bell & Howell JetStar 1500 48-Bin Sorter, a proven high-volume sorting platform designed for fast, accurate mail and document distribution.

The JetStar 1500 is part of the widely deployed Bell & Howell JetStar sorting series (also marketed internationally under Böwe Bell+Howell) and is commonly used in commercial mailrooms, print & mail facilities, fulfillment centers, and postal operations.

Description

Bell & Howell JetStar 1500 48-Bin Sorter Key Features & Capabilities

48-Bin Modular Sorting Configuration

  • 48 independent output bins for flexible routing
  • Ideal for departmental mail, postal presort, batch sorting, or order fulfillment
  • Modular, tiered bin architecture designed to maximize floor-space efficiency

 

High-Speed Mail & Document Processing

  • Designed for thousands of pieces per hour (configuration-dependent)
  • Engineered for continuous production environments
  • Suitable for letters, flats, statements, invoices, and lightweight documents

 

OCR & Barcode Sorting (Optional / Configuration-Dependent)

  • Supports OCR and barcode reading for automated routing
  • Commonly integrated with mail sortation software such as WinSort
  • Enables ZIP, department, route, or custom database-driven sorting

 

Industrial-Grade Construction

  • Heavy-duty frame and components
  • Built for long service life in high-volume operations
  • Expandable architecture (many JetStar systems scale beyond 48 bins)

 

What a 48-Bin Sorter Allows You to Do

48-bin mail sorter enables precise separation of mail or documents into up to 48 unique destinations in a single pass. This dramatically reduces manual handling and labor costs while improving accuracy and throughput.

Typical use cases include:

  • Departmental mail distribution
  • Postal presort operations
  • Statement and invoice routing
  • Print-to-mail workflows
  • Order and batch separation

 

Common Applications

The Bell & Howell JetStar 1500 48-Bin Sorter is commonly used in:

  • High-volume corporate mailrooms
  • Printing and direct mail facilities
  • Fulfillment and logistics centers
  • Financial services and healthcare operations
  • Post-production document workflows

 

JetStar sorters often integrate seamlessly with feeders, inserters, tabbers, and mailing systems to create a fully automated processing line.

System Overview (Typical)

  • Manufacturer: Bell & Howell
  • Model: JetStar 1500
  • Bin Count: 48
  • Sorting Method: Electronic routing with optional OCR / Barcode
  • Throughput: High-volume (thousands/hr)
  • Applications: Mail, documents, flats, statements
  • Configuration: Modular, expandable

 

Why Buy from ZAR Corp?

ZAR Corp specializes in refurbished and pre-owned mailroom and document processing equipment. When you work with us, you get more than just a machine.

  • Industry expertise and honest guidance
  • Equipment evaluation and testing prior to sale
  • Workflow and integration consultation
  • Shipping coordination and installation support
  • Access to additional mailroom equipment inventory

 

Request Pricing & Availability

Interested in this Bell & Howell JetStar 1500 48-Bin Sorter for Sale?

Contact ZAR Corp today to receive:

  • Current pricing
  • Condition details and configuration specifics
  • Lead time and shipping options
  • Additional available mail sorting and mailing equipment

 

Inventory changes quickly — contact us today to secure this system.

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