Comparing the Akiles WireMac Series Binding Machines Established in 1993, Akiles Products Inc. is currently one of the leading suppliers in the binding & laminating industry for the USA, Canada, and Latin American markets. Akiles Products, Inc. was founded on the principle to provide excellent and consistent quality products at a reasonable and competitive price. The Akiles WireMac Series of Wire-O Binding Machines are some of the most popular...more
When your company is looking to produce the most elegant, professional, and permanent presentation documents possible, you could hardly do better than the perfect-bound look of hardcover books. If your business has decided that you'd like to have the capability to produce these high-end documents, on demand and in-house, there are several binding machine options out there that are worth taking a look at. The three that we will discuss here,...more
If you're thinking of buying a binding machine for your home or business, perhaps you're wondering what kind of machine would best fit your needs. There are a few factors to consider when making your decision, from identifying the type of documents you'll be binding to knowing what styles of binding are available. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a binding machine. 1.) The types of projects you'll be doing. In other words, what are you going to be binding? Self-published novels? Financial reports? Your child's school projects? And how long will your documents be? The type of documents you'll be binding is the most important factor when choosing a binding machine. If you're only going to be binding personal projects, then a less expensive, low-capacity binding machine will probably suffice. If you're part of a larger business that routinely binds lots of thick documents, a bigger, pricier machine is probably what you'll need. 2.) What's your biggest priority? While you may need several different features in a binding machine, it's important to boil down your needs to the absolute essentials. For example, is price the most important factor? Size? Brand...more
Designed for those who seek a high-end rugged spiral coil binding machine, the DFG EC2000 is also one of the better buys on the market, when you consider the features to price ratio. In the following review we will take a look at the DFG EC2000, and give you some of what we consider its strengths and weaknesses.Strengths: 1.) If you go by...more
If you're looking to bind your company's booklets, documents, and presentations, a Fellowes binding machine can help you achieve your goals quickly and easily. Fellowes, one of the country's leading office machine manufacturers, has a fantastic variety of binding machines to choose from. Whether you're looking for a basic comb binding unit or...more
Working with paper that's half sized can be tricky and yet many organizations prefer this size for their training manuals and documentation. Well, guess what, you can bind smaller documents using the exact same materials and machines that you use to create regular sized documents. You just need to make sure the materials are the right size and that your binding machine is up to the task. Read on for more details.1.) First, make sure your binding machine can punch holes on the long side of an half size sheet of paper. You may need to adjust the pins on your machine to do this. This is a vital step because if there are too many (or not enough) dies punching your paper, you will end up with half a hole on the edge of your paper. If your machine lacks releasable punching pins, you may need to seek out a different machine.2.) Now that you know if your machine is capable of handling this size of paper, you'll need to get binding spines that are eight and a half inches in length. That is not always as easy. Here are some hints for finding the supplies that you need: * Twelve-inch colorcoil elements can be cut to measure nine inches. This is the ideal length for half-letter...more
You've decided to take the plunge and buy your first plastic comb binding machine. Good for you! As you may already know, plastic comb binding is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to bind your organization's important documents and booklets. But...more
If you're reading this, you're probably curious about wire binding. Wire binding is a popular binding method that can lend a sophisticated look to your company's documents. Here are the most frequently asked questions about this binding style. Read...more
Coil binding - also known as spiral binding - is a very popular method of binding, but it can be difficult to understand how it's done. Here's an FAQ about the wonders of coil binding, including some insight on what to look for when buying a spiral...more
Spiral coil binding is an inexpensive, easy way to bind your reports, presentations, booklets, calendars, and more. Spiral coil binding, also known as color coil binding, can be done either manually or with a machine, but no matter how you bind your...more
If you are looking for an inexpensive comb binding machine for your office or home office you might be considering the GBC C75. With a price under one hundred dollars and a great set of features, this system is definitely worth considering. This...more
Though it may be the smallest of Rhino's electric interchangeable punches, the OD4000 offers you about as much as a binding punch can offer. Presented to the market as a solution for small to medium businesses and other organizations who want a lot...more