Welcome to MyBinding video. We’re looking at the Akiles AlphaBind CE Electric Plastic Comb Binding Machine. And this is a demonstration on just how simple it is to bind a book with this system.
The machine is powered on with a switch on the back. With your project lined up and ready to go, simply slide the papers into the throat. Using the side margin control knob, you can select and lock down the place where you want all papers lined. This assures that all holes are punched in a consistent fashion.
The die disengagment pins allow for punching of all paper sizes without any partially punched holes. And, of course, punching holes is exceedingly easy with an electric punch. Operated here by the foot, or by the hand, you can have full control as you’re lining them up, stacking them up, and putting them in the throat of the machine for the punch; up to 20 sheets of 20lb paper per lift. As soon as your entire project is punched as needed, assemble it all together from the top to the bottom and you are ready to bind with a comb.
When ready, place the plastic comb on the pins on the top of the machine. Remember always to keep the comb faced up and the project faced down; that way the book does not come apart. Black lever on the left hand side opens up the teeth of the comb. Again, teeth faced up, project faced down, slide your project over the teeth of the comb. Being sure all the pins are in place, lift the lever back up. Remove your project, and you’re done.
It’s that simple with the Akiles AlphaBind CE. For more demos and reviews of this product and many more, check out MyBinding.com.