What Wire-O Binding Machine Brands are there?

When it comes to Wire-O binding, there are several different brand-name wire binding machines you can choose from. Before we dive into that, however, lets' quickly talk about the Wire-O binding supplies.

The best wire binding brand for supplies is going to be James Burn. There are non-branded options out there as well, but they are made of a thin wire that bends way too easily and has colors that will chip off. James Burn, however, is the official manufacturer of the "Wire-O" brand name, whereas the other brands might just call it twin loop wire or wire bindings without using the actual brand name. Make sure to always buy official Wire-O right here, where we only sell these top-quality wire binding supplies.

Okay, now onto the machines!

The most popular binding machine brands on the market today include Akiles, GBC, Rhin-O-Tuff, James Burn, Tamerica, and Fellowes. GBC, Tamerica, and Fellows are typically found in smaller office supply stores, as they are meant primarily for really low volume usage. They have a tendency to be made of mostly plastic, which is fine if you are only doing a small number of books a year, but are not really suited for the true office-environment. For a higher quality machine, I would recommend sticking with the Akiles, Rhin-O-Tuff, and James Burn brands. This is why these are the primary brands we sell here at Binding101.com; because they have passed our rigurous testing process as high-quality machines that offer great value.

• Akiles - Akiles is the best wire binding machine brand for low to mid volume binding needs. Their machines range in price from about $230 to $1,690 and they include both manual and electric wire binding machine options. Akiles has been around since about 1993 and quickly became a known brand in the industry with their quality machinery that filled the gaps for users who didn't want a cheap little machine, but couldn't invest in a larger, more industrial machine.

• Rhin-O-Tuff - Rhin-O-Tuff is known for having the longest warranty on their heavy duty binding punch machines. They are more expensive than Akiles, but meet a different need, so it is to be expected. The price range for a Rhin-O-Tuff wire binding machine is between about $1,626 to $6,790. They have been around since 1994 building some of the highest quality and most versatile and innovative binding machines available.

• James Burn - James burn is a world-renowned name that became more prevalent in the US around 2007. They manufacture industrial wire binding machines meant for the high-volume market, and deliver speed and efficiency that no other machine can match. Pricing for James Burn wire binding machines start around $5,300 and go upwards of $155,000 for the automated machinery.

About the Author • Mallory Morsa is the product expert and content specialist at Binding101, and has been a valued team member since 2008. She started her career here in customer service, moved onto sales supervisor, product management, and then onto content. She takes a hands-on approach to products, and truly gets to know how every item works before she writes about them, with a goal to give you all of the honest information you need to make a confident buying decision. She has a bachelor's degree with a focus on management and marketing, and has been a writer, photographer, and videographer for many years. In her free time, she loves to read by the pool, volunteer at the local animal shelter in the kitten nursery, and snuggle her three furbabies while she binge watches Netflix.