Akiles CoilMac EPI Plus Electric Punch & Electric Coil Inserter
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Akiles CoilMac EPI Plus Electric Punch & Electric Coil Inserter

Item #: 04AEPI41ELECO
Brand: Akiles
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  • Punching Capacity: 25 Sheets
  • Maximum Binding Edge: 13" [with Open-Ended Punch]
  • Disengageable Pins: Yes [All 53]
  • Pitch / Hole Pattern: Spiral Binding 4:1 (.248) Oval Holes
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Overview

An upgraded and improved version of the CoilMac-EPI, the EPI Plus by Akiles offers several additional features, expanding the versatility and functionality of the machine even further. Electric punching is activated with a foot pedal for convenience, allowing both of your hands to be free to handle the document. With oval shaped holes, inserting the coils using the electric inserter has never been easier. When you use the spine shaper on the machine to create the ideal spine-curve and couple that with the oval holes, the coil will go through smoothly and quickly, with less catching than traditional round holes. The CoilMac-EPI Plus also has 100% disengageable punching pins, so you can force the machine to not punch specific holes; this allows for complete customization of the binding edge for all paper sizes, and lets you create unique punching patterns. These additional features, combined with a 25 sheet punching capacity (20 lb bond paper), and a heavy duty motor make this machine the perfect choice for print shops, offices, law firms and anyone else who needs to bind presentations, books, manuals, etc. in larger quantities daily, or frequently throughout the week. Buy the Akiles CoilMac-EPI Plus electric punch with electric coil inserter online today.

Specifications

Item # 04AEPI41ELECO
Manufacturer Akiles Products, Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number ACM-EPI41
Suggested User Large Office
Binding Style Spiral Binding / Plastic Coil
Operation: Punching Electric
Operation: Binding Electric
Capacity: Punching 25 Sheets
Included Supplies & Accessories Diameter Guide
Compatible Supplies & Accessories 4:1 Pitch Spiral Binding Coils
Dimensions 21" x 23 ½" x 15 ¾"
Manufacturer's Warranty 1 Year Limited
Punch & Bind Capability Yes
Maximum Binding Edge 13" [with Open-Ended Punch]
Open Ended Punch Yes [Allows for Up to 26" Binding Edge]
Throat Depth Adjustable
Disengageable Pins Yes [All 53]
Pitch / Hole Pattern Spiral Binding 4:1 (.248) Oval Holes
Actual Machine Dimensions ( L x H x W) 18" x 16-1/4" x 11"
Shipping Length 23.5"
Shipping Width 21"
Shipping Height 16"
Shipping (Web) Weight 75.1 Lbs.

Description

The CoilMac-EPI Plus Electric Punch and Electric Bind (4:1) is the first all-in-one unit that offers both electric punching and electric coil inserting in one compact unit making Spiral Binding fast, easy, and convenient. The CoilMac-EPI Plus offers a heavy duty motor and state of the art punching mechanisms. The heavy-duty motor will punch through up to 25 sheets of 20# paper with ease.

The EPI features an Electro-Magnetic Brake, giving it the capability to handle heavier loads, provide a longer life, & always offer trouble free punching. The Reverse (Anti-jam) Function easily removed paper jams due to overfilled waste drawers or overloading the machine with too much paper. The foot pedal operated built-in electric coil inserting machine allows the operator the free working of both hands and complete control of the roller. This drastically reduces time and costs by making the inserting surprisingly fast and easy. The depth margin control allows you to determine how deep set you want your punched holes on the binding edge. This allows for better tear resistance. The U-shaped alignment channel aides in conforming the spine of larger documents to the coil's shape, for faster and easier insertion. This tool is especially helpful with large books. The all metal construction is heavy duty and built to last. The Akiles CoilMac EPI includes our Hand Cutter Crimper Pliers for a complete finishing solution. 

The Coilmac EPI Plus punches oval holes in a true 4:1 pitch, making Spiral Binding 50% faster & much easier! The CoilMac EPI Plus features 4mm x 5mm oval holes that make the coil insertion process easier & faster than ever before. Because a Plastic Spiral Binding Coil is a continuous spiral, the oval holes provide a clear path for the coil as it is inserted into the book. No more struggling over coil that is caught on a sheet in your book! The Akiles "Plus" machines are the first & only pieces of equipment in their class to offer this advanced feature. Scroll down below the specifications for a real-life diagram of the hole patterns. Another difference between the CoilMac EPI and the CoilMac EPI+ is the revolutionary 4:1 pitch with .248" hole spacing that is specifically designed to give you 44 evenly-centered holes in an 11" sheet, providing the most ideal hole to edge-of-sheet margins and easier coil insertion. This hole pattern is 100% compatible with the standard 4:1 pitch coils. 

* Approximation based on standard 20 lb. bond copy paper. May vary depending on paper stock.

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Akiles CoilMac-EPI Plus Key Features

Transcript: With its heavy duty punching motor and a built-in electric coil inserter, the Akiles CoilMac-EPI Plus is a professional system that makes coil binding fast, easy, and convenient. Designed for commercial volume workloads, it offers a heavy duty motor and state of the art features.

The CoilMac EPI Plus features an electric punch with high volume punching capacity of up to 25 sheets of 20 pound bond. The electric reverse, anti-jam function provides trouble free punching. The die is a 4:1, .275 ...
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With its heavy duty punching motor and a built-in electric coil inserter, the Akiles CoilMac-EPI Plus is a professional system that makes coil binding fast, easy, and convenient. Designed for commercial volume workloads, it offers a heavy duty motor and state of the art features.

The CoilMac EPI Plus features an electric punch with high volume punching capacity of up to 25 sheets of 20 pound bond. The electric reverse, anti-jam function provides trouble free punching. The die is a 4:1, .275 pitch with 4x5 millimeter oval holes. These oval holes make coil insertion much faster compared to round holes. This coil pitch is specifically designed to give you 44 evenly centered holes on an 11" binding edge. This provides the most ideal hole to edge-of-sheet margin.

The side margin control makes sure the punched holes are evenly centered for all document sizes.

All 44 pins can be independently pulled and disengaged providing the ability to punch any paper size.

The punch offers an extended 13" punching length with open ends for larger size documents and the continuous punch guide makes it easy to punch documents of any length up to 26".

The punching gutter margin control provides the correct punch-margin-depth for each coil size and maximizes the document's tear resistance.

The built-in electric coil inserter makes binding books quick and easy. The full length inserting rollers provides high friction making this inserter one of the easiest-to-use. The front-mounted roller position gives operator greater control and improves efficiency. While the foot-pedal operation allows for hands free binding.

A U-shaped alignment channel assists the operator to properly shape the document's spine, for faster and easier coil insertion.

To operate, simply start the first couple loops of coil by hand. Hit the foot pedal to start the roller spinning and tap the coil against the roller. The coil automatically spins into the holes that were punched in the document.

All of our coil binding systems include a pair of hand cutter crimping pliers at no additional charge. Simply insert the end of the coil into the crimping tool and squeeze.

The CoilMac EPI is built with rugged all metal construction, making it the most reliable and durable coil binding system in its class.

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Expert Reviewer: Mallory, Editor at Binding101Expert Product Review: CoilMac-EPI  by Mallory Morsa
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Akiles CoilMac-EPI Plus Spiral Binding Machine Review by Mallory Morsa

 

I RECOMMEND THIS FOR: 
The CoilMac-EPI PLUS offers more versatility than its sister machine, the EPI standard, which makes it an ideal choice for users with the same volume (small print shops with large daily binding needs, but not to a production-level), but who need the added flexibility for multiple sheet sizes or extra thick books. This is the top-tier spiral coil binding machine, so if you need something for higher volumes, then you would move into the “interchangeable die” heavy duty category of binding punch machines by Rhin-O-Tuff®, such as the ONYX OD4012.
 

WHAT I LIKE: 
A favorite feature of mine when it comes to binding machines is always the punching pin versatility; because this is a “plus” model of an Akiles machine, all of the punch pins have the ability to be pulled out, essentially stopping the machine from punching a specific hole. I love this because it lets you make custom hole patterns, as well as doesn’t limit you to any sheet sizes. I am also a fan of the reliability and durability of the Akiles CoilMac-EPI machines that can handle creating hundreds of books per day, without much operator effort (because of the electric punching and electric binding features). I also like the fact that this machine is only a tiny bit more expensive than the standard version; those additional features are so valuable, the slight price increase is definitely worth it.
 

THINGS TO CONSIDER:  
There is no electric crimper on this machine, so the finishing of your coils still has to be done either manually with the included pliers, or electrically on a separate machine, such as the Crimp-@-Coil two-sided electric coil crimper. For the kind of volume this machine is built for, the missing component of an integrated electric crimper is a little odd to me. When researching what customer’s liked and disliked about this machine, I found that there were a few people who indicated that the inner components of the machine broke easily, and that fixing them was a hassle… using this machine in our office for our own binding needs for many years, however, has shown me that as long as you don’t push the machine to the limit, it will work fine and will last for years to come. Just as you shouldn’t drive your car at full speed 100% of the time just because it can go that fast, you don’t want to punch the full sheet capacity 100% of the time.
 

THE BOTTOM LINE: 
Akiles has proven themselves to me with their large line of quality binding equipment. I am happy to recommend the CoilMac-EPI Plus to anyone that meets volume recommendations and needs a versatile electric spiral binding punch. The array of features, and the durable punching mechanism make for an office binding machine that will last for years. Great for people who need to make coil books on-demand for clients, or to use within their own office for internal documents (like we do!)

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