Do you want to bind your own book, manual or simply want to organize a stack of paper? Consider using a coil binding machine. This universally accepted binding format known as coil (aka spiral) is used to bind cookbooks, presentations, reports and other material. Coil binding has a wide range of benefits, which will be explained in this article. If you like coil binding, and need a machine, consider looking at the Akiles CoilMac-M Plus coil binder.

Akiles is the king of binding, bare none. Nobody else out there offers the selection or the quality of Akiles. Akiles currently manufactures comb, wire and coil binding. They also manufacture booklet makers, paper cutters, corner rounders and more. Their binding machines, however, are what they\’re best known for.

The Akiles CoilMac-M Plus is a variation of the standard CoilMac-M. Instead of round holes, this machine punches oval-shaped holes. It also features fully disengageable punching pins along the entire length of the punch. Standard 4:1 pitch coils can still be used with these holes. What are the benefits of oval holes? According to Akiles, it is easier to insert coils through oval holes, versus round holes, and pages turns are supposed to be easier. I certainly see the benefit in oval holes, but am personally fine with round holes as well.

The CoilMac-M Plus is a coil paper punch. It features a horizontal punch, which is the most common style of punch used today. Take your stack of paper, up to 20 sheets (20# bond) and insert them into the punch. Pull the handle down and keep punching until you have punched all the paper you need in your book. A 4:1 pitch hole pattern, which is what this machine uses, can be used to bind books up to 1 1/4\” thick (about 230 sheets). The long leveraged handle is remarkably easy to use. The punch is 13\” wide.

Because each of the holes can be disengaged, this machine can be used to punch through paper in a wide range of lengths without a half-punched hole. It can be used to bind a book a few inches wide up to 13\” wide. The throat on this punch is open ended, which means you could technically punch paper even wider than 13\”.

The entire machine itself features sturdy metal construction, which you can really feel when lifting this machine. It has a shipping weight of 37 pounds. While it is sturdy and robust, it is still light enough to be used on most tables and desks.

The biggest disadvantage of this machine is that it features no electric coil inserter. Coils have to be manually inserted through the holes. This isn\’t a huge deal. I can personally insert a coil by hand in about 20-30 seconds, versus 3-5 seconds with an electric coil inserter.

In conclusion, I have to say that this is a solid machine. It is great for binding a wide range of products and is ideal for light to medium-volume book binding. You will find the Akiles CoilMac-M Plus at ABCOffice.com.

For more information on the Akiles CoilMac-M Plus, or for more information on other binding machines, please visit www.ABCOffice.com. James I. Hill has over a decade of experience working with book binding machines, laminators, paper shredders and other office equipment.

For more information on the Akiles CoilMac-M Plus, or for more information on other binding machines, please visit http://www.ABCOffice.com. James I. Hill has over a decade of experience working with book binding machines, laminators, paper shredders and other office equipment.

Author Bio: For more information on the Akiles CoilMac-M Plus, or for more information on other binding machines, please visit www.ABCOffice.com. James I. Hill has over a decade of experience working with book binding machines, laminators, paper shredders and other office equipment.

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