Submitted by: James Ian Hill
There are literally a half dozen different popular binding machines available today. These range from comb and wire to coil and Velobind. With so many formats available, it is completely understandable why so many people have a difficult settling on any one format. One way to get around this, and reap the benefits of multiple binding styles, is to use a multi-format binding machine, sometimes called 2-in-1 or combination binding machines. One machine you may want to look at is the Akiles DuoMac 421 wire and coil binding machine.
Akiles is a solid binding machine manufacturer, known for their comb, coil and wire binding machines. Some models you may have heard of include the MegaBind, WireMac and CoilMac. Akliles machines are known for their durable metal construction and lack of plastic parts (good thing). Needless to say, most people who buy an Akiles machine are pleasantly happy. Most Akiles machines hold up for years without issue.
Wire and coil binding are currently the two most popular binding formats used today. This is because both formats simply look stunning, with a wide array of colors and diameters to choose from. The Akiles DuoMac 421 combines both of these wildly popular formats into a single machine. Not only do they accomplish this feat in a single machine, they do a pretty good job of it.
Upon first glance, the DuoMac 421 may look a little confusing. Don’t be intimidated by the industrial angles and almost Frankenstein like design. The 421 combines two different hole punches into a single machine. The coil binding punch is located in the front and the wire binding punch is located in the back. Each of these punches have their own independent punching handles and each have selectable punching pins. This combination of two independent punches works remarkably well.
Both the wire binding punch and coil binding punch utilize the most common hole patterns for each respective binding format. The wire binding is punched in a 2:1 pitch and the coil binding is punched in a 4:1 pitch. The pitch is the hole pattern used. A 2:1 pitch follows a 2 holes per inch pattern and 4:1 pitch follows a 4 holes per inch pattern. One thing you should be aware of is that a 2:1 pitch hole pattern can not use 3:1 pitch wire supplies and a 4:1 pitch coil pattern cannot use a 5:1 pitch coil supply.
The wire closer is located on the front of the DuoMac 421. Once paper has been punched, insert the wire through the holes and put it in the wire closer. A handle, located on the left of the machine can be used to close the wire.
While coil crimping pliers are included with this machine, there is no electric coil inserter. Coils must be inserted by hand, which to be honest doesn’t take long.
This machine is perfect for the copy center, print shop or business that wants to have the versatility of wire and coil without buying two separate machines. I personally like this because it is basically 2 machines for the price of one and it takes up less desk space than two independent machines. To conclude, the DuoMac 421 is a great multi-format coil and wire binding machine. Akiles has done it, and done it well. You will find the Akiles DuoMac 421 at ABCOffice.com.
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. James I. Hill has over a decade of experience working with book binding machines, laminators, paper shredders and other office equipment.
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