FL Smithe RA800 Envelope machine

What is the FL Smithe RA WA 800?

1. Type of Machine

• It is an envelope converting / printing machine. Envelope Equipment Exchange+2belfarltd.co.uk+2
• Specifically, a roll-fed (“WA” likely means a web / “web attachment”) version of the RA 800 model. Envelope Equipment Exchange

1. Specifications / Features

• It has 2 + 1 print units (i.e., two “outside” printing units + one “belly” or internal). belfarltd.co.uk+1
• It includes high-speed and regular patchers (patchers apply the “patch” for the envelope, e.g., the window patch). Machinio+2pplgroupllc.com+2
• It has a magnetic cylinder for panel cutting (“panel cutter / panel cut”) which helps cut the envelope panel edges. Wotol
• Booklet / envelope size capabilities: for some versions, max size is 7.125″ × 12.5″ and min might be around 3.125″ × 5.125″
• Some versions are rebuilt: for example, Belfar lists a 2016 rebuilt RA 800 WA. belfarltd.co.uk

1. Market / Use

• These machines are typically used in the envelope manufacturing industry — for converting web (roll) paper into windowed, printed, glued, and cut envelopes