Akiles CoilMac EPI Standard Electric Punch & Electric Coil Inserter
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Overview
Built for busy offices and print environments, the Akiles CoilMac-EPI is a robust coil binding machine with an electric punch and coil inserter designed for frequent daily use. It's rugged, reliable, and ready to handle your binding projects with ease.
Specifications
| Item # | 04AEPI41ELEC |
|---|---|
| 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 Margin Depth 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" |
| Open Ended Punch | Yes |
| Disengageable Pins | Yes, 5 |
| Pitch / Hole Pattern | Spiral Binding 4:1 (.250) Round Holes |
| Shipping Weight (lbs) | 75 |
Description
If your office or business needs serious binding power, the Akiles CoilMac-EPI delivers. With its electric punch capable of handling up to 20 sheets of 20 lb. paper at a time? and a built-in powered coil inserter, it makes quick work of large projects.
The 5 disengageable punch pins let you avoid half-holes on standard sheet sizes, while the U-channel spine shaper helps form large books for smoother coil insertion. Plus, it features an open throat design and continuous punch guide to accommodate longer documents up to 26".
The foot pedal lets you control both punching and inserting, freeing up both hands for document handling and precision. All you need is a coil crimper to create standout, professional spiral bound books.
Key Features:
- Electric punch for up to 20 sheets of 20 lb. paper
- Electric coil inserter with foot pedal control
- U-channel spine guide shapes large books for easier coil threading
- 5 disengageable dies for clean punching on standard paper sizes
- Adjustable punch margin depth for stronger binds
- Continuous punching guide allows punching sheets up to 26" long
- Manual reverse function helps clear jams
- Heavy-duty all-metal construction for long-term durability
Great Coil Binding Machine For:
- Print shops and copy centers needing reliable coil binding
- Schools and universities handling high-volume document binding
- Government agencies or legal offices producing professional documents
- Businesses binding manuals, reports, and presentations
Expert Tips for Using Your Spiral Binding Machine:
- For optimal performance, punch no more than 15 sheets at a time—this keeps your coil binding machine running longer
- Regularly empty the waste drawer to avoid jams and downtime
- Keep your punching dies in top shape by lubricating them with lithium or synthetic grease once or twice a year
- Use the built-in U-channel to curve thicker books—this makes threading coils through your spiral binding projects much easier
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Akiles CoilMac-EPI Electric Punch & Electric Coil Inserter Overview
The CoilMac-EPI features an electric punch with high volume punching capacity of up to 25 sheets of 20 lb bond. The electric reverse anti-jam function provides trouble free punching. The die is a 4:1, .250 pitch with 4 ... Read More
The CoilMac-EPI features an electric punch with high volume punching capacity of up to 25 sheets of 20 lb bond. The electric reverse anti-jam function provides trouble free punching. The die is a 4:1, .250 pitch with 4 millimeter round holes.
The side margin control makes sure the punched holes are evenly centered for all document sizes.
The 5 dis-engage able punch pins are designed to punch most standard paper sizes.
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 & durable coil binding system in its class.
Product Reviews
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 is an electric punch and an electric binding system for spiral binding coils that I recommend for small print shops or offices that need to bind frequently, even multiple times a day, or is large (but not production) volumes. For the same power, but with additional features, consider the EPI Plus version, or for something a little less rugged, check out the CoilMac-EX Plus.
WHAT I LIKE:
Akiles is a pretty well-know and trusted brand, that does a good job making quality machines for the binding industry. Their EPI binder machine is no different, so I am happy with the quality of components. It’s made of a durable metal, not cheap plastic, so sits firmly on a work station for a stable work environment. It is fairly easy to use for the industry it is directed to…as in, a print shop or facility that is familiar with coil binding on a basic level. If you are brand new, training and learning the machine is very easy too. Integrated features like 5 disengageable pins, dials, guides, etc. make it easy to get the perfect punching pattern for a variety of common sheet sizes.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
When it comes to an “all electric” machine, it is a bit of a bummer to realize you still have to manually crimp and cut the coils to finish them. The price is also a little off putting, when you consider that there is an all-electric machine available for less, called the Rhin-O-Tuff® System 3000. But what you should keep in mind is the recommended volume… the EPI is rated for users who bind daily or even multiple times a day in higher volumes, so has a more powerful motor. There have been a few complaints over the years about inner parts being difficult to replace and easily damaged, but as long as you don’t push this machine (or any machine, for that matter) to the max capacity 100% of the time, this will rarely come up. This was designed for standard sheet sizes, such as letter size, half size, legal size, etc. with the 5 punch pins that can be removed. If you need more customization opportunity, the EPI Plus model requires only a little more investment and packs several bonus features.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
Akiles is a reliable brand with a one year warranty that protects you against defects, offering more assurance than the common 90 day warranty offered by other manufacturers. It has several features designed to help you customize your punch, as well as get a professional finish, each and every time. At the end of it all, I recommend the CoilMac-ECI spiral binding machine as a start-up machine for users that bind coil on-demand for clients, such as Kinko’s, or as a durable office machine for client books, inter-company presentations, and more.
Compare to Similar Coil Binding Machines
| Model Name | CoilMac-EX Pro 4:1 | CoilMac-EX 4:1 | CoilMac-EX Plus 4:1 | CoilMac EPI | CoilMac EPI+ |
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| Pitch | 4:1 | 4:1 | 4:1 | 4:1 | 4:1 |
| Punching Length | 13.5" | 13.5" | 13.5" | 13" (53 holes) | 13" (54 holes) |
| Inserting | Electric (On/Off Switch) | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Hole Punch | Oval (4mm x 5mm) | Round (4mm) | Oval (4mm x 5mm) | Round (4mm radius) | Oval (4mm x 5mm) |
| Disengaging Dies | All 54 | Full | Full | 5 | Full |
| Single Punching Capacity | Up to 25 sheets (20 lbs paper) | Up to 25 sheets for 20 lbs paper | Up to 25 sheets for 20 lbs paper | Up to 25 sheets for 20 lbs paper | Up to 25 sheets for 20 lbs paper |
| Binding Capacity | Up to 2" (50mm) | Up to 7/8" | Up to 7/8" | Up to 7/8" | Up to 7/8" |
| Weight / Volume | 55 lbs | 50 lbs. | 50 lbs. | 75 lbs & 2.82 CbFt | 75 lbs & 2.9 CbFt |
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