Relay® -
Mail Folding and
Inserting Systems
Automate mail finishing with speed, accuracy, and simplicity
PBSA’s range of Pitney Bowes Relay folder-inserters offer businesses a smarter, more efficient way to prepare their outgoing mail. Whether you’re sending invoices, statements, marketing communications, or compliance notices, Relay systems help you fold, insert, and seal faster – without sacrificing accuracy.
With models capable of assembling between 2,500 and 5,400 envelopes per hour, Relay solutions cater to businesses of all sizes, from occasional mailers to high-volume operators. By automating your mailing process, you save time, reduce labour costs, and improve data security – all while ensuring your communications reach the right recipient, on time.
Browse the Relay Folder-Inserter Range
Relay 2500
Up to 2,500 envelopes per hour
Simple, accurate, and reliable, the Relay 2500 is ideal for small
businesses looking to automate manual folding and inserting. With
an intuitive interface and dependable output, it’s the perfect entry
point to mailing automation.
Relay 3500
Up to 3,000 envelopes per hour
With higher capacity and built-in accuracy, the Relay 3500 gives
growing businesses the ability to handle more mail with
confidence. Designed for ease of use and error-free performance.
Relay 4500
Up to 3,500 envelopes per hour Designed for reliability and scale, the Relay 4500 features cascading sheet feeding and a high-capacity envelope feeder—ensuring smooth production for high-volume mailers.
Relay 5000 / 6000
Up to 4,000 / 4,300 envelopes per hour
These mid-volume inserters offer flexibility, speed, and integrity
with support for multiple feeders and barcode scanning. Ideal for
businesses needing to automate complex jobs with precision.
Relay 7000 / 8000
Up to 5,400 envelopes per hour
For high-volume operations demanding top-tier productivity and
accuracy. Equipped with file-based processing, 2D scanning, and
large feeder capacities, the Relay 7000 and 8000 ensure mail is
assembled securely and without interruption.
Make Every Mailing Count
Simplicity
Relay inserters are user-friendly, with onscreen guides and programmable job memory, making operation simple—even for infrequent users.
Accuracy
Automate error-prone manual tasks and ensure every mailpiece is assembled correctly. Built-in scanning and integrity options give you peace of mind.
Productivity
Process more mail in less time. Whether it’s billing cycles or marketing runs, Relay systems keep your operations moving smoothly.
Versatility
Handle varying document types, page counts, and envelope sizes with ease. Add marketing inserts or multi-page statements without complex setup.
Relay Communications Hub
Powerful software for greater precision and automation
Eliminate manual document sorting and enable barcode-driven automation with
Pitney Bowes’ Relay Communications Hub. This web-based software allows you to:
- Add OMR, 1D or 2D barcodes to your existing documents
- Qualify for postal discounts
- Correct address data
- Create and send digital document versions
- Seamlessly switch between in-house, off-site, or digital distribution
Relay Multi-Channel Mailing Overview
- Upload your file
- Barcodes are added automatically
- Print and load into your Relay Inserter
- Documents are securely and accurately assembled
Mid to High-Volume Inserter Comparison
Relay systems scale effortlessly to meet higher output demands. The following comparison table highlights the performance of the Relay 5000 through 8000
models:
Specifications
Relay 5000
Relay 8000
Relay 7000
Relay 5000
Throughput
4,000 per hour
4,300 per hour
5,400 per hour
5,400 per hour
Monthly Capacity
62,500
120,000
120,000
200,000
Max Number of Feeders
7 (4 High Capacity Sheet Feeders + 3 Sheet/Insert Feeders
7 (4 High Capacity Sheet Feeders + 3 Sheet/Insert Feeders
8 (4 High Capacity Sheet Feeders + 4 Sheet/Insert Feeders
8 (4 High Capacity Sheet Feeders + 34Sheet/Insert Feeders
Mid to High-Volume Inserter Comparison
Relay systems scale effortlessly to meet higher output demands. The following comparison table highlights the performance of the Relay 5000 through 8000 models:
Relay 5000
Specs
Detail
Throughput
4,000 per hour
Monthly Capacity
62,500
Max #Feeders
7 (4 High Capacity Sheet Feeders + 3 Sheet/Insert Feeders
Relay 6000
Specs
Detail
Throughput
4,300 per hour
Monthly Capacity
120,000
Max #Feeders
7 (4 High Capacity Sheet Feeders + 3 Sheet/Insert Feeders
Relay 7000
Specs
Detail
Throughput
5,400 per hour
Monthly Capacity
120,000
Max #Feeders
8 (4 High Capacity Sheet Feeders + 8 Sheet/Insert Feeders
Relay 8000
Throughput
5,400 per hour
Monthly Capacity
200,000
Max #Feeders
8 (4 High Capacity Sheet Feeders + 8 Sheet/Insert Feeders
Ready to simplify your mailroom?
Contact a PBSA mailing automation specialist to find the right Relay system for your business.