Akiles DuoMac C31 Plastic Comb and 3:1 Wire Binding Machine

Name: Akiles DuoMac C31 Plastic Comb and 3:1 Wire Binding Machine
Brand: Akiles
SKU: AKDUOMACC31
Rating: 4.78 (82 reviews)

$849.00

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Item# AKDUOMACC31

Manual punch for up to 20 sheets* at a time (comb & 3:1 square wire holes)
Integrated wire closer & comb opener
Heavy-duty, perfect for print shops, schools, and large offices
14" punching length with open throat & disengageable pins

Product Description

With the Akiles DuoMac C31 you can bind documents with both Plastic Combs and 3:1 Pitch Twin Loop Wire. The DuoMac C31 is the only combination machine of its kind. The unique design of the C31 includes a wire closer (for use with 3:1 pitch wire), a plastic comb opener and the ability to punch both a 19 hole pattern for plastic comb binding and a 32 hole 3:1 pitch hole pattern for Twin Loop Wire Binding. Normally, you would have to use two different binding machines to do the same tasks as the DuoMac C31 allowing you to save space, time and money.

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Compatible Supplies: Binding Combs
3:1 Twin-Loop Wire

Specifications

With two independent punching die sets, this versatile & easy to use combo binder allows you to punch & bind multiple systems and or different pitches.

Easy Handle Operation: Seperate handles for punches comb opener and wire closer

Depth Margin Control: Provides the correct punch margin depth for each wire/comb size. Maximizes document tear resistance.

Open Punching Throat & Continuous Punching Guide: For an easy alignment & punching of longer documents.

Wire Closer Control: With continuous adjusting scale for an exact and secure closure every time

Master Selector: Determines the correct: Wire Diameter, Closing Position, Depth Margin & Wire Pitch

Wire Holder: Holds wire in place for easier inserting of sheets

Waste Drawer

Vertical Wire Closer

Side Margin Control: Provides and evenly Centered punch for all document sizes.

Die Disengagement Pins: All dies can be independently disengaged, allows punching of any size document while preventing partial side-end perforation

Heavy-Duty design by CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) technology

Perfect for Bindery, Print Shop, Copy Center, Corporation, Advertising Agency, School, Office and more!

Comb combination is compatible with Spiral-O wire binding spines

Single punching capacity: up to 20 sheets (20lbs paper/ letter size)

Single punching length: 14" (13" for coil) - with Open Ends for longer sizes

100% disengagement dies - wire & comb (5 for Coil)

Weight: 64lbs

Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

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Akiles DuoMac C31 3:1 Plastic Comb Binding System Demo Video

Transcript :

Welcome to MyBinding video. Let's have a look at the Akiles DuoMac C31, a 3:1 pitch wire and plastic comb binding system. One heavy duty system for both binding styles. This video demonstrates 3:1 pitch wire binding on the C31.

The first step is to set the side margin control knob so that all your punches are consistent throughout your entire project and your many projects. At this point you should remove any disengageable die pins you may need so there are no half holes. And according to the size book you're making and size spine you're using, you may want to adjust the depth of punch control knob as well.

With all your settings in place, let's begin. Start with the covers and make your punches. And then continue on through all the pages in your project. The C31 can handle up to 20 sheets of 20lb paper per punch. With your project punched and ready to go, gather your sheets together and put them in order; it is time to bind.

Select the right size wire spine you need and drape it over the holding fence on the front of the C31. To assist you in finding the right size spine for your project, simply place your completed project into these slots here and it will tell you what size spine would be best. A clever trick in wire binding is to take the back page and bring it around so that it faces the front. That way in the end, the seam of the spine is hidden by the back page and the back cover.

Drape your project over the teeth of the spine and lift to remove the project from the fence. Then, with the ?C" of the bind, face it down into the closing unit. First, make a selection on the right hand side with a little dial so that the closer has a stop based on the size spine you're using. When that's all set, bring down the lever on the left hand side and close it all the way until the stop plays into effect. You're finished, the book is done, the seam is on the inside of the back cover, and you have a great looking book.

That's wire binding on the Akiles DuoMac C31. For more demos, reviews, and how tos on this product and many more, check out MyBinding.com.

Staff Review

The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Akiles DuoMac C31 Combination Binding Machine

If you want a machine that will allow you to bind your documents with both plastic combs and 3.1 pitch wire spines, you need to check out the Akiles DuoMac C31. This is a great product that combines both document finishing methods in one convenient device. Let's take a look at its strengths and weaknesses so you can decide if this is the machine for you.

Strengths:

The DuoMac C31 has a 20-sheet punching capacity which is one of the better ones found in a combination binding machine. You may be even able to punch more than 20 pages if you use a thinner stock than 20 lb. bond.
This machine has an open throat and completely disengageable dies so you'll be able to work with a lot of different sizes of documents. You can even punch and bind legal-sized documents (8.5" x 14") if you want.
The DuoMac C31 has an adjustable depth of punch margin control. This feature allows you to control where exactly the holes will be punched in your paper. You can place them far away from or as close to the edge of the paper as you want so you'll wind up with a document containing tear-resistant pages. Also, this machine has a side margin control so every page will be punched evenly.
As mentioned above, the DuoMac C31 is compatible with two different binding elements: plastic combs and 3:1 pitch wires. This device has both a wire closer and a comb opener/closer so you'll have the ability to choose between these two popular binding methods. (Both of these elements have their own designated handles.) Having a machine capable of doing these two types of binding will save you money as well as space.
Whether you choose to work with combs or wires, you can use the machine's diameter selector to choose the right comb or spine for your document.
The binding capacity of this device depends on what method you choose. The DuoMac C31 is compatible with all sizes of plastic combs and wire spines up to 1-1/4" in diameter. Thus, your documents can contain as many as 425 sheets (combs) or 250 (wires).
The DuoMac C31 has a wire holder to assist you during the binding process. Also, the wire closer has a continuous adjusting scale. This feature will allow you to close your spines properly every time you use the machine.
This device comes with a one-year warranty so your investment will be protected.

Weaknesses:

The DuoMac C31 is only compatible with 3:1 pitch wire spines. It cannot work with 2:1 binding elements. However, there are other DuoMac models that can, such as the C21 which can also handle plastic combs.
The punching capacity is pretty good, but it's not really large enough for high-volume applications.
This is a rather large device and the handles are a bit unwieldy. You'll need to make sure to make a lot of room for it, as well as be careful when moving it.
Finally, this is a fairly advanced device so new users might have some difficulty operating it.

Overall, the strengths of the Akiles DuoMac C31 far outweigh its weaknesses. It's terrific that this device allows you to bind your documents in two ways and that is has advanced features such as the adjustable depth of punch margin control. So long as you're not planning on using this machine for high-volume use, you'll find that this a terrific binding device that will make your documents look great.

Love the machine I purchased! The only tiny complaint is that I didn't receive a shipping notice with tracking. I had to contact the company, but they sent it by email in just a few minutes. I would buy from this company again.

Works great! Thanks!

Great machine/ Great Company

I’m so glad I found this machine!! It punches through my chipboard covers to make my journals. It seems very durable and well made. I Know it seems like a lot of money but, it’s well worth it. I’ve tried the other machines that are cheaper on Amazon and they just don’t do the job like this one does. You won’t be disappointed.

Heavy Duty Machine

I have not had much time to play around with it yet, but it is built like a tank and seems to be a very solid machine that is pretty easy to use. I have no experience with coil binding, yet my first attempt went really well. I didn't realize I needed to order the coil crimper separately, so with my trial run I used a pair of needle nose pliers and managed okay - promptly ordered the crimpers though and a couple larger sized coils. I believe this will provide much more functional binding for us in comparison to the comb binding that we were using.

Steve C

Excellent choice for a small office or occasional user

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Akiles DuoMac C31 Plastic Comb and 3:1 Wire Binding Machine

Item# AKDUOMACC31

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Akiles DuoMac C31 3:1 Plastic Comb Binding System Demo Video

Customer Reviews

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The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Akiles DuoMac C31 Combination Binding Machine

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