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Choosing a binding machine can be glove machine confusing.

There are a lot of options on the market, for many different types of

binding. If you are looking for a desktop binding unit, but still want

higher-volume capacity, the Akiles Coilmac EPI may be the right binding

machine for you. This heavy-duty electric spiral coil-binding machine

has both an electric punch and an electric coil inserter, making it

very versatile. The Coilmac EPI is also one of the largest and most

impressive desktop combination units on the market today. Its features

are perfect for any medium to large organization looking for a reliable

binder that can take on larger projects.

To that end, the Coilmac EPI is a desktop binding machine with one of

the largest punch-capacities available now. It’s official punching

capacity is 25 sheets for 20lb bond paper, but the true capacity is

probably a bit closer to 22 sheets. The Coilmac EPI also has the

ability to punch 2 clear covers at a time, using a foot pedal control.

This type of control allows you to hold your document in both hands

while punching and inserting, making the project much easier and more

convenient. In addition, the machine’s open-throat design allows you to

punch longer documents. This can be accomplished by using the

continuous punching guide, which is actually just a small metal pin on

the side of the punching throat. This pin helps you align a document

while you flip it over and punch the other side – a clever and

effective idea.

The punching guide is not where the extras end, however. The Coilmac

EPI also includes a pair of coil crimping pliers. These pliers make it

possible for you to finish your coil bound documents in a neat and

professional way. In addition, a depth-of-punch margin control, which

allows the user to adjust for hole locations within the diameter of the

page. The machine also allows adjustments for binding 8.5”, 11”, A4 and

A5 paper and punching 14” legal sized paper. This is the kind of

flexibility that can be very helpful if you create a lot of different

kinds of documents. And unlike most coil-binding machines, the Coilmac

EPI has the ability to bind oversized covers. This is accomplished by

moving the paper guide to align the last pin on the machine with the

last hole on the cover, creating perfect alignment, every time.

As we have discovered, the Coilmac demonstrates a variety of unique

benefits, but there are also a few limitations to this machine. For

instance, this binding machine doesn’t include fully disengageable

dies. This isn’t a huge issue, but it can make it difficult to work on

customized and non-standard documents. Another issue is the machine’s

single foot pedal. When the foot pedal is used, you must flip a switch

to change from inserting to punching. This can really cause the binder

to be less than efficient. This is especially true for people who want

to punch one document first, then insert the coil, and so on. The

Coilmac EPI is better for punching all of your documents first, then

insert all of the coils at once. If larger-volume projects are

important to you, the Coilmac EPI may not be the perfect choice. In

that situation, you may be better served by purchasing a stand-alone

coil inserter with a modular punch. This kind of set-up makes it

possible for two people to work on a project at the same time

The Coilmac EPI is a very sturdy machine and is made with an all-metal,

heavy-duty construction, this machine is built to last, or as one user

put it, its built “like a tank. The machine weighs 75lbs, which is

quite heavy for a desktop binder. Because of this great durability, the

CoilMac EPI really is a great binding machine high or medium volume

projects and day, after day use.

There is only one component on the CoilMac EPI that may need

replacement on a regular basis. This part is the small rubber belt,

which is used to drive the coil inserter. This part is easy to replace

and is not very expensive, costing just a few dollars. If there are any

other components that fail on the CoilMac EPI, they can certainly be

replaced, but the chances are good that this will never happen.

However, if there is some sort of a mechanical problem, the EPI is very

easy and inexpensive to repair, much more so than many of the other

desktop binding machines.

The Coilmac EPI is a great solution if you require a well-made,

spiral-coil binding machine and plan to use it for medium to large

volume applications. The EPI is definitely well-built and can handle

almost any project you give it. As mentioned before, if your needs are

very high-volume, you may need to purchase a stand-alone coil inserter.

This could potentially effect your decision to buy the Coilmac EPI. In

most every other way, however, the EPI is a great solution for your

many binding needs.

Fairly new on the thermal silk stocking machine Suppliers binding market, the

Perfect Bind T30 offer users a decent set of features and is fairly

easy to use. Not meant for any kind of high volume production, this is

a machine that's designed to meet the needs of a home or small office.

Any organization that does a limited amount of thermal binding might

want to consider this machine. Here is a short review of the T30.

Fairly new on the thermal binding market, the

Perfect Bind T30 offer users a decent set of features and is fairly

easy to use. Not meant for any kind of high volume production, this is

a machine that is designed to meet the needs of a home or small office.

Any organization that does a limited amount of thermal binding might

want to consider this machine. Here is a short review of the T30.

Strengths:

The

Perfect Bind T30 looks to be one of the simplest binding solutions on

the planet. When you receive the unit, you'll notice that there's only

one page of instructions, the machine itself, and the brackets that you

attach to the machine's back for the purpose of document cooling. Other

than the on/off switch, there are no buttons, dials, or settings to

worry about. This is about as simple a machine as there is of any sort,

but especially so in the world of binding. As it

is so simply designed, it is a little bit challenging to list the

features of the T30, but here goes: There is a light that indicates the

machine's readiness, and you will see a flash and hear a beep when the

cycle is finished. There is a timer that is built in and will help you

ensure that your books are bound for the correct amount of time. On the

back, there is also a rack you can use to cool the book after it has

been bound, and while you are binding the next document.

With a binding width of one inch, you can either use the T30 to bind

either one book, or several documents at one time that are up to an

inch thick. The opening is twelve inches long and is thus prefect for

binding books that are letter sized. This machine

is as simple to use as a toaster, and kind of reminds us of one. To get

your book bound, all you have to do is to put the pages in the cover,

put the document into the T30, and wait for the beep and light that

tell you that the process is complete. At under a

hundred dollars, we seriously doubt that you will find a less expensive

thermal binding solution anywhere. There is likely no better way to

create a small number of permanently bound books on a very small budget.

Weaknesses:

While

we didn't notice any problems with the T30, you should be aware of some

basic limitations with this machine. You will have no luck using this

machine to bind books that are longer than 12 inches in length, or that

are thicker than one inch. You cannot adjust the

heat settings on the T30. That means that you may be required to run

some documents and most hardcover books through the machine twice in

order to ensure that the spines receive enough heat that the glue is

activated. None of the above issues are all that major, however, and we

think that the simplicity of this binding system trumps them soundly.

When it comes to thermal binding hosiery machine Factory, the

Bindit Perfect Bind II has been one of the leading options available in

the industry for a number of years. Its simple design, great features

and excellent price point have made it one of the most popular options

for thermal binding. However, just because a machine is popular doesn't

mean that it is right for every application. This review will take a

look at the features, limitations and construction of the PerfectBind

II binding machine.

Features:

The PBII has a number of features that other machines in the same class

don't provide. One such feature is the adjustable temperature control.

The Perfectbind Two has two temperature settings. The Medium setting is

designed for binding soft cover thermal binding covers while the high

setting is designed for binding thermal hard cover cases. Other

machines that do not have two temperature settings require two binding

cycles to bind hard cover books. With the PBII you can accomplish the

same work in half the time.

This machine also has an automatic timer that detects the document in

the throat of the machine and beeps when the heating cycle is

completed. This takes all of the guesswork out of thermal binding. You

simply put your document in the throat and wait for the machine to beep

and the light to flash. The combination of both visual and auditory

indicators help to make sure that you don't forget your document in the

machine.

The Perfect Bind II has a one inch capacity binding throat. This means

that you can bind documents up to one inch thick or you can bind

multiple documents up to a total thickness of one inch. For binding

thinner documents this can greatly improve productivity. However, it is

important to note that unless you have two hard cover crimpers it is

not recommended to run more than one thermal hard cover case at a time

in the PBII because you can only crimp one cover at a time after the

books are finished the heating cycle.

Other features that are included on the PBII include an auto-off

feature that will turn the machine off it is not used for prolonged

periods of time. This is a great feature for saving power and for

reducing the risk of a fire (you would never leave your toaster or

coffee pot on all day long). The PBII also has a cooling rack attached

to the back of the machine and has a document thickness gauge on the

edge of the binding throat. These are all great features.

Limitations:

Although the Perfectbind 2 has some great features it also has a few

limitations. The first limitation to note is that it requires

approximately three minutes to warm up. This isn't a huge deal.

However, for organizations who bind one or two documents at a time, the

time to bind your first document can be fairly significant. Some other

thermal machines do not require a warm up time (they warm up while they

bind their first document) but take slightly longer to bind each

document. These machines are usually slightly more expensive and are

ultimately slower when binding ten or more documents at a time.

As was mentioned above, the PB II is only capable of handling documents

up to one inch thick. Some organizations will find that they need to

bind documents that are thicker than this. In that case, the PBII is

probably not a great choice. It is also limited to a length of 12

inches. Users who need to bind longer documents will need to buy a

larger machine.

The final limitation of the Perfectbind II is more a limitation of the

thermal binding style than a limitation of the machine itself. Thermal

binding requires a one piece cover with glue down the spine. This means

that you will need a different size of cover for every different

thickness of report that you need to bind. This also means that you

either need to buy fully customized covers, or use generic covers with

a clear or frosted front. For organizations that want to use their own

covers or print their own covers this can be a problem. Although it is

possible to make your own covers using a large format printer, a

scoring device and a thermal glue strip the process can be tricky and

somewhat tedious.

Construction:

Evaluating the construction of the PBII is fairly simple. It is

plastic. Well built, but still plastic. Larger more expensive thermal

binding machines are often made of metal but they usually cost three or

four times as much as the PBII. That being said, I have never heard of

anyone breaking this machine. There really isn't that much to break.

You will want to be careful not to put excessive force on the cooling

rack attached to the back of the unit. You will also want to be careful

not to attempt to force too many covers into the machine at once. Other

than that, breaking this machine shouldn't be too much of a concern.

Recommendation:

For most thermal binding users, the Perfect Bind II is an excellent

choice. It is small, simple to operate, feature rich and it carries a

price tag that won't break the bank. Provided that you don't need to

bind document thicker than 1", longer than 12" and can live with the

warm up time it is most definitely a good choice.