Akiles CoilMac EPI Plus Electric Punch & Electric Coil Inserter
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Overview
The Akiles CoilMac-EPI Plus is built for serious binding — with electric punching and coil inserting in one powerful, compact machine. Designed for high-use environments like print shops and busy offices, it delivers clean, professional results with every bind.
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
Upgrade your binding process with the CoilMac-EPI Plus — a fully electric coil binding system engineered to handle demanding workloads with ease. The machine's powered punch handles up to 20 sheets of 20 lb. paper per lift?, while the built-in coil inserter makes quick work of threading coils through your document.
The standout feature of this "Plus" model? Fully disengageable punching pins compared to the 5 in the base model. Every pin can be pulled to avoid unwanted half-holes. This gives you total control to punch clean edges on any paper size.
Combined with oval holes for smoother coil insertion, an adjustable punch margin depth, and a U-channel for pre-shaping thick documents, the CoilMac-EPI Plus makes binding faster, easier, and more flexible than ever.
Ideal Coil Binding Machine For:
- Print shops and copy centers with frequent coil-bound jobs
- Schools and universities with ongoing binding needs
- Government agencies managing official document production
- Legal offices preparing case files and reports
- Businesses requiring high-volume spiral binding for internal and external documents
Expert Tips for Using Your Spiral Binding Machine:
- Punch no more than 15 sheets per lift to extend the life of your dies and motor
- For thicker books, use the U-channel feature to curve the spine. This makes coil insertion much easier
- Regularly empty the waste drawer to prevent jams and keep your workflow smooth
- Keep the coil inserter roller clean for consistent, hassle-free feeding
Key Features:
- Electric punch up to 20 sheets (15 recommended for consistent performance)
- Foot pedal operation for hands-free punching and coil inserting
- Electric coil inserter for faster binding
- 54 fully disengageable punch pins for customized punching
- Oval holes (4mm x 5mm) for easier coil insertion
- U-channel spine shaper helps larger books feed coils more easily
- Adjustable punch margin depth for better tear resistance
- Continuous punch guide for aligning oversized sheets (up to 26")
- Anti-jam reverse switch for clearing paper overloads
- Heavy-duty all-metal construction for durability
- CE Certification: All components certified & approved by CE for the most stringent safety requirements.
- Includes Coil Diameter Selector & Premium Oval Coil Crimpers
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Akiles CoilMac-EPI Plus Key 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 ... Read More
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.
Expert Reviews
Hi everyone! My name is Mallory Morsa, and I am the product expert at Binding101. I have been a part of the Binding101 team since 2008, where I started out in service and sales, learning our customers' needs and how to offer truly exceptional service. After a of couple years, I moved into a role of product management that required in-depth product research, as well as training of our staff. And in my honest expert reviews, I am proud to share that extensive knowledge with you. Take a look at the product review below, which will highlight both the pros and the cons, as well as identify the ideal customer. If you have any questions or need more information, please call our customer care team at (866)537-2244. Thank you for stopping by, and please check out our Binding101 social media channels by clicking the icons above.
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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