Finding an electric comb-binding machine for
legal-sized documents can be very challenging. The Akiles CombMac 24E
fits the bill. This binder is one of the only heavy-duty, legal sized
electric comb binding systems available anywhere. The CombMac 24E has
the same punching motor as the very well-received WireMac E and CoilMac
EPI. The CombMac is a unit that is perfect for high-volume
applications. This machine is an all-in-one answer for your plastic
comb binding needs. If you create a great deal of legal-sized documents
on a day-to-day basis, the CombMac EPI is an excellent binding system
for you.
There are several great features that the CombMac 24E is known for. It
can punch 14" legal sized documents in a single cycle. This really
saves time and energy because it doesn't require a complex set-up
operation. It is also unnecessary to put the document through an extra
punching cycle for legal-sized documents, which many other binders in
this price range require. Additionally, the CombMac 24E includes a comb
opener for legal sized documents, making it possible to open and insert
the plastic comb easily, with up to 24 rings.
The CombMac 24E is unique in that it is one of the few binding systems
available that have a reversible comb-opener handle. This handle makes
it possible for left-handed people to operate the machine. This feature
makes the CombMac 24E very efficient for more than one user in an
office. In addition, the 24E comes with a depth of margin control and
fully disengageable dies. These great features offer versatility when
you bind documents that are not standard in length, or standard in
width, including plastic combs from 3/16," all the way up to 2" in
diameter.
The CombMac 24E has an electric punch made with a heavy-duty
construction. The punch can handle documents with up to 23 sheets per
punch. The punch works with an efficient foot-pedal control that gives
you the flexibility to hold the document with both hands while you make
your punch. This will help you make sure that all of pages are punched
correctly and properly aligned.
In addition, the 24E unit's comb opener has the ability to be unbolted
at the top. This ensures that it can be used as a stand-alone machine,
can be unbolted from the top of the machine. This allows it to be used
as a stand-alone device, which can be very helpful to productivity,
particularly if you assign two users to the binding process at the same
time. In this scenario, you can double the binding output of the
machine and make a real difference in your productivity.
The 24E has some limitations that must be understood before you commit
to a purchase. The CombMac 24E would be more effective if it had a
push-button switch for punching, instead of just a petal punch. The
push-button is very helpful if you need to punch a few documents at a
time. It is important to keep in mind, however, there are no other
machines on the market in the same class that have a push-button
mechanism either, so it's basically a moot point.
The heavy-duty construction of the CombMac 24E is great for
higher-volume binding, but because it is bigger and weighs 75lbs, which
is more than many similar units, it isn't exactly portable. As a matter
of fact, if you have to move the unit, it may be necessary to purchase
a moveable work table or cart to help take it from one place to
another.
The CombMac 24E is put together with all metal components and is built
to last. As previously mentioned, this construction is along the same
line as the other well-made Akiles products, the WireMac E and the
Coilmac EPI. The components involved in creating the binder are all
easy to use and very durable, holding-up under extremely heavy use.
There is very little wrong with the construction of this machine. The
only issue that it may have is the comb-opener that looks as though it
is an after-thought on the binder. The good news, however, is that,
although the comb-opener placement is a little odd, it actually helps
the functionality of the CombMac 24E, making it more accessible for
easy use. All of this works together to make the function much more
important that the form of this machine.
With its unique and innovative features, The CombMac 24 E stands above
the other similar binders in its class. From the legal sized punch, to
the ability to use the comb binder opener as a stand-alone unit, to the
reversible opener handle, the CombMac 24E is a perfectly versatile
choice. The Akiles reputation is an additional benefit for the 24E.
These features really do give the edge to the CombMac 24E, over the
competition; the GBC C800pro or the DFG E Titan Comb. This machine is
perfectly suited for companies who need higher or medium volume binding
applications. You may be able to find a better binder, but It will cost
a great deal more than the CombMac 24E. So take a hard look at this
binding machine, you will like what you see!
