WIRE BINDING MACHINES

Wire binders (also known as double loop binding machines) come in various types. Most wire binding machines are manually operated and their capacities range from binding 46 pages to almost 250 pages. Wire diameter is an important factor to be considered while selecting the wire binder. A higher wire diameter means higher capacity. Each wire binding machine is designed to bind either one of the below wire types:

3:1 Wire - With this wire, the paper is punched 3 holes per inch, which is 32 holes per standard 11" sheet size. It is available in sizes ranging from 3/16" up to 9/16" in diameter. It has the best appearance of all double loop wire and is recommended for documents up to 125 sheets (20lb paper) thick.

2:1 Wire - Pages are punched with 2 holes per inch or 21 holes per standard 11" sheet size. 2:1 wire is used for binding books that are too large for 3:1 wire and is available in sizes ranging from 5/8" to 1". The wire is more durable and sturdy than 3:1 wire. Recommended for documents 140 to 250 sheets thick (20lb paper).

We do however offer the a machine that can punch and bind both wire types. See Akiles WireMac Duo.

MachineRunner is your source for the latest in wire binding machines and supplies. Wire binding machines from leading manufacturers such as Akiles, Renz, and GBC Ibico are listed here. You will also find many machines from entry level manual to high-end wire binding systems that feature electric punch, at one very attractive prices!

TWIN LOOP WIRE BINDING Providing a sleek, professional look to reports, presentations, financial statements, manuals, catalogs and more. Documents will lie flat and pages can fold back 360. Punch the pages, lay them into the wire element and pull the handle to close the wire. Twin loop wire binding comes in 3:1 & 2:1 pitch. 3:1 pitch is a 32-hole punch pattern using smaller wires, 1/4 thru 9/16 in. 2:1 pitch is a 21-hole punch pattern using larger wires, 5/8 thru 1 1/4 in.
Machines can be purchased as either a binding system the punch and wire closer as one machine, or as two separate machines, a punch and wire closer. A binding system is for low to mid volume use in offices, print shops, schools, churches, etc. A punch and wire closer as separate machines allows for greater punch capacity and increased production for larger jobs.
Each twin loop wire element diameter binds a maximum number of pages and is purchased based on the size of the document to be bound.

HEAVY DUTY PUNCHES - Purchasing a punch and a closer/opener/inserter as separate machines allows for greater punch capacity per lift and increased production for larger jobs, as one person can punch while another binds. Additionally, on some punches the dies are interchangeable. That is, the die set for punching one type of hole can be removed and the die for a different binding method (wire, plastic coil, plastic comb, etc) can be inserted.

OPENERS - CLOSERS - INSERTERS Whether you're looking to increase production by separating the binding from the punching step or wanting to extend the use of your current machine by adding another binder, you'll find all comb openers, wire closers and coil inserters here.

BINDING SUPPLIES - We offer a wide selection of wire binding supplies for binding machines. From 3:1 to 2:1 pitch Double O Wire, in various diameters and colors. We also offer premium binding covers.