The Formax Wire100 Manual Wire Binding Closer is a compact, heavy-duty binding solution designed to produce professional double-loop wire-bound booklets. It supports both 2:1 and 3:1 wire pitches, with a low-pressure manual lever for smooth and consistent wire closing. The integrated wire holding station simplifies page loading, while its durable metal construction ensures reliable performance. It can be attached to the Formax Punch100 Electric Punch for a complete punching and binding system or used independently with the required support stand.
Product Details
Adjustable 2:1 and 3:1 wire binding pitches.
Handles wire diameters from 1/4" to 1 1/2".
Low-pressure lever for easy, consistent wire closing.
Integrated wire holder for convenient page loading.
Compatible with the Formax Punch100 Electric Punch.
Compact, durable design with smooth, quiet operation.
Specifications
Product Type: Manual Wire Binding Closer
Compatible Equipment: Punch100
Binding Style: Double-loop wire binding
Binding Pitch: Adjustable 2:1 and 3:1
Binding Operation: Manual, lever-operated
Wire Diameter: 1/4"–1 1/2"
Maximum Binding Capacity: Up to 340 sheets (2:1 pitch)
Binding Thickness: 0.03"–1.3" (1–34 mm)
Minimum Binding Width: 0.39" (10 mm)
Maximum Binding Width: 14" (360 mm)
Binding Speed: Up to 250 books/hour
Calendar Binding Speed: Up to 200 calendars/hour
Construction: Heavy-duty metal
Dimensions (L × D × H): 22" × 6" × 12.6"
Weight: 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
Quantity: 1PK
Spiral / Binding101 Part Number: WIRE100
Video
Formax Punch100 Video
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Formax Punch 100 Professional Modular Punching and Binding System. Professional document finishing starts with a system that grows with your business. Introducing the electric Formax Punch 100, the foundation for a complete modular binding solution.
With optional interchangeable punch dies, the Punch 100 can be paired with a Formax binding system or used as a powerful standalone punch, giving you the flexibility to produce professional wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil bound documents, all from one versatile punching platform. Designed to grow with your business, you can add binding capabilities as your production demands increase, creating a scalable finishing solution without replacing your equipment. At the heart of the system is the Punch 100's powerful electric punch, with foot pedal activation.
This hands-free operation allows the operator to keep both hands on the document for faster loading, improved alignment, greater control, and increased productivity while reducing fatigue during long production runs. Unlike horizontal punching systems, the vertical punching design supports the paper naturally, helping maintain perfect alignment, reducing sheet curl, and ensuring consistent punch quality from the first document to the last. The Punch 100 accepts a full range of optional interchangeable punch dies, allowing you to configure the system for two-to-one or three-to-one pitch wire, plastic comb, or spiral coil binding.
As your business expands, simply add additional punch dies to produce new binding styles without investing in another punch. Exterior disengageable punch pins make setup fast and effortless. Easily eliminate partially punched holes for virtually any document size with no tools required, ensuring clean professional results every time.
As your production needs grow, the Punch 100 grows with you. Simply connect it to the Wire 100 wire binding system, Comb 100 plastic comb binding system, or Coil 100 coil binding system to create a seamless ergonomical punching and binding workflow. Even better, each binding module can operate independently as a standalone binding station.
This allows multiple operators to work simultaneously, one operator punching documents while others bind, maximizing throughput without purchasing additional punching equipment. It's a smarter investment. One punch, optional punch dies for multiple binding styles and dedicated binding stations that keep your workflow moving.
The Wire 100 delivers fast, accurate wire closing with consistent professional results for both two-to-one and three-to-one pitch wire applications. Choosing the right wire is just as important as choosing the right binding system. Formax Premium Ready Wire is packaged in patented wire sheets that keep every wire organized and easy to remove.
Individual wires separate cleanly without tangling, reducing waste and keeping production flowing efficiently. The Comb 100 quickly opens and closes plastic combs, making document assembly simple while allowing pages to be added, removed, or replaced at any time. The Coil 100 streamlined spiral coil insertion and crimping to produce durable, professionally finished books with speed and consistency.
Each binding module is ergonomically designed for comfortable operation and can be used either as a part of the modular system or as a standalone binding station, providing exceptional flexibility as your production requirements evolve. Whether you need a high-performance standalone electric punch with dedicated binding stations or a fully integrated modular production system, the Formax Punch 100 delivers the flexibility to adapt to your workflow today and expand as your business grows.
