-
Model NameModelPunching OperationAvailable Die SetsPunching LengthFully Disengageable PinsAdjustable Depth MarginPunching CapacitySide Margins ControlPunching Margin ControlMachine DimensionsDie Set DimensionsMachine Weight & VolumeDie Set Weight & VolumeWarranty
-
Akiles FlexiPunch-M
ManualPlastic Comb Binding (19 hole rectangular), 2:1 Pitch Wire (square holes), 3:1 Pitch Wire (square holes), 4:1 Pitch Coil (0.2475 Pitch Round Holes)12" with open ends for longer sheetsYes (On all die sets)Yes (4-step adjustment)Up to 25 sheets of 20 lbs paperIncludedIncluded14.75" L x 20.5" W x 21.25" H16.5" L x 4.75" W x 6.75" H24 Lbs & 2.91 Cbft18 Lbs & 0.76 Cbft1 Year -
Akiles VersaMac Plus
Electric14 Interchangeable Die Sets (Compatible with VersaMac and VersaMac+)14" with open ends for longer sheetsYes (on all die sets)Yes (4-step adjustment)500+ Sheets / MinIncludedIncluded43" L x 21.5" H x 26" DN/A234 lbs & 18.3 CbFtN/A3 Year -
Akiles FlexiPunch-E
ElectricPlastic Comb Binding (19 hole rectangular), 2:1 Pitch Wire (square holes), 3:1 Pitch Wire (square holes), 4:1 Pitch Coil (0.2475 Pitch Round Holes)12" with open ends for longer sheetsYes (on all die sets)Yes (4-step adjustment)Up to 20 sheets of 20 lbs paperIncludedIncluded17.25" L x 16" W x 9.25" H16.5" L x 4.75" W x 6.75" H51 Lbs & 2.91 Cbft18 Lbs & 0.76 Cbft1 Year -
Akiles VersaMac
Electric3 Hole - 55 Sheets; Velobind - 55 Sheets, 4:1 Coil (Oval / Round) - 35 Sheets, 3:1 Wire (Square) - 35 Sheets, 2:1 Wire (Rectangular) - 35 Sheets, Comb Binding (Rectangular) - 35 Sheets14" with open ends for longer sheetsYes (on all die sets)YesUp to 55 sheets of 20lb paperIncludedIncluded10.5" H x 18" L x 20.5" WN/A110 lbsN/A3 Year
Akiles VersaMac Heavy Duty Interchangeable Die Binding Punch With Die
0.00
NewCondition
InStock
Akiles VersaMac Heavy Duty Interchangeable Die Binding Punch With Die
SWIPE FOR MORE IMAGES
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Product Description
The Akiles Versamac offers more power and more versatility than any other binding punch in its class. In fact, the VersaMac is one of the most productive punches on the market today. With a maximum punching capacity of up to 55 sheets at a time, easy-to-use interchangeable die feature, and efficient modular design, this modular binding punch is compatible with commercial volume workloads in all binding styles. You can count on the VersaMac's rugged construction to get your job done on-time, especially in critical moments when you can't afford downtime. VersaMac's modular design and interchangeable die feature means you can expand on your VersaMac's functionality any time by purchasing more accessories and binding modules. This means added value for your existing equipment and a better return on your initial investment. The Akiles VersaMac is undoubtedly your best solution when it comes to a productive and dependable punch system.
Product Details
- Extra-High Punch Capacity: Up to 55 sheets of 20lb paper per lift. (number of sheets depends on paper weight and punch die pattern)
- Industrial-Grade Punch Motor: Induction AC motor (400 W) with high heat resistant electromagnetic break, for years of trouble-free operation.
- Extra Wide 14" Single punching length with Open Ends: Enables easy punching for Legal size sheets, as well as even longer sheet sizes.
- Adjustable Depth Margin: Available for almost all punch dies, this key feature provides the correct punch margin depth for each element size.
- Interchangeable Die with Fully Disengageable Pins: Quickly and easily change from one punch pattern to another. Fully Disengageable Pins guarantee a clean punch for any paper size.
- Oval 4:1 (True Pitch) Punch Die: Rated as the best coil punch pattern by almost all customers, this punch die is available at almost half the price of competitors; comparable offers.
- Choice of Many Standard & Special Punch Dies: Available in various shapes (Oval / Round / Square / Rectangular), pitches ( 2:1 / 3:1 / 4:1 / 5mm / 6mm / comb). Ask for more details.
- Built-in Anti-Jam (Reverse) Features: Automatic & Manual anti-jam features provide maximum assurance to avoid downtime.
- LED Diagnostic Lights: Indicates critical information to the operator.
- Foot Pedal or Manual Punch Operation: Allows each operator to choose his/her most comfortable operating mode.
- Innovative Quiet/Quick Punch Operation: Streamlines operations.
- Side Margin Control: Provides a centered punch for all documents.
- Wire Holder: Holds wire in place for easier inserting of sheets.
- Height-adjustable Non-Skid Feet
- Element Diameter Scale: Measures document's thickness in order to select best wire/coil/comb element size option.
- U-Shaped Alignment Channel: Aids in conforming the spine of large diameter documents to the cois' shape, for easier insertion.
- Extra-Large Waste Drawer with Overfill Window: Reduces overfills of paper chips while providing a clear view of paper chips level.
- Durable ALL Metal Construction: Makes it the most reliable and durable modular binding system in its class.
- Super-Duty Design: Designed with CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) technology for maximum strength and durability.
- CE Certification: All components certified and approved by CE fot the most stringent safety requirements.
- ISO9001 Quality: For highest quality control.
- 3 Years Manufacture Manufacturer's Warranty
Demonstration Video
Transcript:
This is a product demonstration for the Akiles Versamac. When speed and dependability matter the most, you need the Versamac. It's an industrial strength high capacity electric punching machine specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of commercial environments. It punches up to 55 sheets per punch to get the job done faster. Whether it's coil, wire, and more, we've got you covered with up to 14 different color coded dies sets to choose from. It features an extra wide 14" single punching length with an open throat for legal size sheets and larger documents. One of the most uniqu ...
Read More
This is a product demonstration for the Akiles Versamac. When speed and dependability matter the most, you need the Versamac. It's an industrial strength high capacity electric punching machine specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of commercial environments. It punches up to 55 sheets per punch to get the job done faster. Whether it's coil, wire, and more, we've got you covered with up to 14 different color coded dies sets to choose from. It features an extra wide 14" single punching length with an open throat for legal size sheets and larger documents. One of the most unique features of the Versamac is that the dies allow you to adjust the depth margin of the holes so you can decrease the margin for smaller books and increase the margin for larger books to ensure that the pages don't tear out with usage. In addition, our dies also address the issue in other machines where sheets get stuck along the walls of the channel resulting in punching error. With our revolutionary fitted channel design, your documents never get stuck resulting in a consistent punch across all sheets. In the event of a paper jam, the Versamac features an auto-reverse button and is also equipped with a manual reverse driver to reduce unnecessary downtime. The extra large waste drawer comes with a transparent flap window so that the punched chips can flow out and prevent jamming. Let's run a coil binding project. Here we have 4:1 pitch die with oval holes. Adjust the side margin guide using the color coded guide which is green for oval 4:1 pitch. Test the punch with a scratch paper. To punch, you can either step on the foot pedal or press the punch button. Check to make sure you don't have any partially punched holes. If you do, you can remove any of the fully disengageable pins by simply lifting the cover and pulling out the pin using the handy paper size guide. Slide the die set back in, lock the latch into place, and you're ready to punch. Once you punched through your documents, you can jog your document on the U-shaped channel to aid the forming of the spine for faster and easier inserting. For aster inserting and crimping, be sure to check out our electric inserter and crimper, the Finish@Coil-E1. Or for even faster crimping, take a look at our Crimp@Coil which crimps both ends at once. Now let's move on to a wire binding project. To change a die, you simply unlatch the safety lock and slide out the die set. Then slide the wire die in. Once the die is locked in, the green light will appear, and the machine is ready for operation. Use our built-in document scale to quickly measure document thickness and easily select your diameter size. Place the wire on the built-in wire holder. And now you can insert the document while you punch. Now you're ready to use a wire closer such as our FlexiCloser featuring a one-touch mechanism to automatically detect wire size and close perfectly across different sized wires. All Versamacs come with a 3 year warranty and loaner program so in case your machine needs repair, we'll take care of parts and labor, and also send you a free loaner machine because we know you can't afford unnecessary downtime. Whether you're binding a dozen books or a thousand books, the Akiles Versamac is the machine you can depend on for speed, reliability, and versatility.
Resources
Item Specifications
- Dimensions: 10.5" H x 18" L x 20.5" W
- Pallet dimensions:32x32x32in
- Net Weight: 110 lbs
- Actual Machine Dimensions (L x W x H): 20-1/2" x 20-1/2" x 10"
- Shipping Length:26-1/2" -on pallet- 32
- Shipping Width:26-1/2" - on pallet -32
- Shipping Height:15-1/4" - on pallet - 20
- Shipping Weight:110 Lbs.
- Punching Capacity: 3 Hole - 55 Sheets; Velobind - 55 Sheets, 4:1 Coil (Oval / Round) - 35 Sheets, 3:1 Wire (Square) - 35 Sheets, 2:1 Wire (Rectangular) - 35 Sheets, Comb Binding (Rectangular) - 35 Sheets
Staff Review
Akiles Versamac Modular Interchangeable Die Binding Punch Review
In the world of interchangeable die binding punches, there are two heavy hitters: the GBC Magnapunch, and the Rhino Tuff HD7700. Akiles Versamac was clearly designed to compete with these two, and like them, it was created to be used by larger businesses, in-plant print facilities and production floors. In fact it is a great choice for anyone who finds themselves needing high volume productivity and flexibility in binding styles. Here we will take a closer look at the Versamac, and give you some of the machine's pros and cons.
Pros:
- Akiles claims the Versamac has a large capacity, and they are right. We found that the oval coil die could easily punch thirty sheets. This puts the Versamac on par with the HD7700 and far ahead of the GBC Magnapunch.
- Among modular punching systems, the Versamac is unique in that it includes a built in wire hanger and a spine former for use in spiral coil binding, as well as a sizing guide. We found these pretty handy.
- The Versamac has a reverse function that utilizes an electric motor, in order to help with any possible paper jams. Other machines do not have this feature. Plus, the Akiles also includes a special tool to manually reverse the punching mechanism in the case of a really bad paper jam.
- Another feature we really liked was the dual controls. To operate the machine, the user can either use the included foot pedal or push a button on the machine itself. If you are just going to be punching a few pages, you don't need to go through the trouble of setting up the foot pedal. That is a really nice feature.
- The Versamac is priced far lower that the machines it was designed to compete with, and that includes the dies. The oval coil die is also significantly less expensive than its counterparts over at Rhino Tuff and GBC. It is nice to see a machine with all of these features that doesn't compromise either features or quality.
Cons:
- One thing that we weren't crazy about was that, unlike the GBC and Rhino Tuff, the Versamac's dies arrived without having been oiled at the factory. There is, of course, oil included in the box, but the user needs to apply it. After you oil the dies you will want to punch a bunch of scrap paper to clean off excess oil before you start using the machine on important presentations or proposals.
- When you use the Versamac, you may find the die lock a bit difficult to engage, and you will to make sure that the die lock is fully engaged. It shouldn't cause too many headaches, as long as you make sure the die is fully locked in place. This is similar to the die lock system used by the Rhin-O-Tuff HD-7700.
- We found the color coding system on the front of the machine (meant to aid you in setting the edge guide) a little hard to decipher. The guide is designed to allow you to quickly set up the machine for use with all of the different die sets. It just has so many markings that it is hard to figure out.
- This is a bigger, heavier machine than either the HD7700 or tha MagnaPunch. Not a big deal if you have the room for it, but something to consider if you will be needing to move it around a lot.
Recommendation:Overall, if we were in the market for a reliable, heavy duty modular punch, we would not hesitate for a second to purchase the Versamac. It is feature-rich and it represents a great inexpensive alternative to the Rhino tuff HD7700 and the GBC MagnaPunch. Compare the features and price for yourself, we are sure that you will see the difference.
