Akiles DuoMac 421 4:1 Plastic Coil and 2:1 Wire Binding Machine
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Overview
Specifications
| Item # | 04AKDUOMAC421 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Akiles |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AKDUOMAC421 |
| Suggested User | Medium Office |
| Binding Style | 2:1 Wire-O Binding, Plastic Spiral Coil |
| Operation: Punching | Manual |
| Operation: Binding | Manual |
| Capacity: Punching | 20 Sheets |
| Compatible Supplies & Accessories | Plastic Spiral Binding Coils Wire-O Twin Loop 2:1 Bindings |
| Dimensions | 26" D x 20" W x 20" H |
| Manufacturer's Warranty | 1 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Punch & Bind Capability | Yes |
| Maximum Binding Edge | 14" [With Open-Ended Punch For Edges up to 28"] |
| Open Ended Punch | Yes |
| Throat Depth | Adjustable |
| Disengageable Pins | Yes, All |
| Pitch / Hole Pattern | Combo [Spiral Coil & Wire] |
| Actual Machine Dimensions ( L x H x W) | 15-3/4" x 16-1/2" x 19" |
| Shipping Length | 19" |
| Shipping Width | 21" |
| Shipping Height | 13" |
| Shipping (Web) Weight | 64.1 Lbs. |
Description
Accomplish two popular binding styles with one binding machine using the DuoMac 421 from Akiles and Binding101. This innovative unit punches for both 4:1 pitch spiral binding coils and 2:1 Wire-O twin loop binding spines. With the two punch throats, you get two punch patterns so you can offer your clients and staff ore versatility. It not only punches, but also has a built-in wire closer to finish your professional metal bound document. For spiral coil binding, you would manually roll the coils in by-hand. The Akiles DuoMac 421 offers high value, is made of incredibly durable parts, and comes standard with a one year manufacturer's warranty. Save space, time, and money, all while offering more versatile document binding solution.-
Key Features:
- Two punching throats. One for 4:1 pitch spiral binding coils and one for 2:1 wire-o (rectangular 4 x 5.5mm).
- Incorporated wire closer.
- Three handle system. One for each punching throat and one for the wire closer.
- All pins on both punching patterns are fully disengageable.
- Side margin control to provide evenly centered holes.
- Integrated wire hanger holds wire in-place for easy page hanging.
- Open-ended 14" punching throats for longer pages.
- Punches and binds for the full set of combs to 2", 3:1 pitch Wire-O wires to 9/16", and Spiral-O wires to 1".
Product Reviews
Expert Reviews
DuoMac 421 Expert Review by Mallory Morsa
About Our Expert • Mallory Morsa has worked in several different departments in her 10+ years at Binding101. Beginning in customer service and sales, she honed in her skills to provide the customer with professional, fast, and accurate information. Shortly after, she was promoted to sales supervisor and product expert, gaining hands-on and in-depth product research as well as training the team on new products. She now holds the position of content specialist, taking her extensive knowledge of our products and putting it on the web for you to access at any time. In her expert reviews, she outlines the good and the bad of products that she has handled herself, and uses her experience to identify the ideal users. If you have any questions or need more information about this product, please call our trained customer care team at (866)537-2244. Thank you for stopping by!
I RECOMMEND THIS FOR:
The Akiles DuoMac C41ECI is the perfect multi-functional coil and comb machine for medium sized offices with mid-level document binding needs. It offers a combination of electric and manual features for convenience and cost-saving benefits. And because it can punch and bind for both plastic coil and plastic comb, it saves space and prevents the need for investing in a secondary machine.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT:
The DuoMac C41ECI in unique in its ability to punch for both plastic comb and plastic coil. These two binding styles require different punching patterns (4:1 for coil, 19-hole for comb), so having them combined into one unit is incredibly cost-effective, space saving, and innovative. This expands your versatility without requiring investment into multiple machines. This is yet another accomplishment for Akiles, meeting the needs of their office0level clients without breaking the bank.
And, as per usual with Akiles-manufactured machines, the DuoMac C41ECI is “beefier” than other brands, packing a pretty powerful 20 page maximum punching capacity on both punching throats. The integrated comb opener and electric inserter make binding/finishing your books quick and simple, accomplished from the same fairly small system. If you choose, the 19-hole comb punch pattern also works with specialty spiral-o wires, but in order to use those you will need to invest in a separate wire closer for finishing.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Probably the most important consideration here is the size of the machine. When you keep in mind that it can accomplish the various binding styles all-in-one, it does make up for that, but it may still be too large and heavy for everyone, weighing about 65 lbs. Something else to consider is that, even though it does feature a convenient electric roller inserter for your coils, the rollers are not mobile; this means they work best for smaller and medium sized coils, and may still cause some fumbling with extra large coils.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
Sure, the DuoMac C41ECI won’t win any awards for design or beauty, but it packs a powerful punch for the price point, and is incredibly versatile, creating great value for its users. If you are a medium volume user –someone who might bind several books a day, but not all-day long— who wants to make wire and coil books, then the DuoMac 421 is a great choice. It is priced fairly, and creates value for the users and their clients.
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