There is a whole bunch of new binding equipment
on the market this fall, including some terrific products from James
Burn. One of the company's newest releases is the EC-14, an electric
wire closer. This is a device that can be used alongside full-featured
wire binding machines, modular punches, and so on. Here's a look at
this device's advantages and disadvantages so you can determine if this
is the right wire closer for your workplace.
There's a whole bunch of new binding
equipment on the market this fall, including some terrific products
from James Burn. One of the company's newest releases is the EC-14, an
electric wire closer. This is a device that can be used alongside
full-featured wire binding machines, modular punches, and so on. Here's
a look at this device's advantages and disadvantages so you can
determine if this is the right wire closer for your workplace.
Advantages:
The EC-14
is compatible with wire spines that range in thickness from 3/16" to
1-1/4". It can be used to bind documents that contain up to 250 pages,
so it's great for both short and long books.
This
machine can close wire spines that are up to 14" long. Since it can do
this, you can easily bind letter- and legal-sized books that measure
8.5" x 11" and 8.5" x 14". A lot of wire closers can only handle
letter-sized documents, so this make the EC-14 worth a look. Also, this
machine's settings are easy to adjust no matter which size spine you're
using.
The EC-14 features all-metal
construction, so it's pretty heavy-duty. You'll be able to use this
device on a regular basis without any problems.
If
you're worried about safety, you'll be glad to know that this machine
needs to be operated with two hands. This will prevent any injuries
from occurring and you'll have more control over your workflow.
If
you don't have a lot of room in your work area, the EC-14 would be a
good choice. It's pretty compact and approximately measures 17" (width)
x 14" (depth) x 8" (depth).
Disadvantages:
The EC-14 isn't the device to use if you want to bind documents that are longer than 14".
This
device is a standalone unit. If you don't already have a punch or a
binding machine that has a built-in punch, you will need to get one.
Thus, it wouldn't necessarily be a good choice if you're just getting
started with this document finishing method.
The EC-14 is only compatible with wire binding supplies. It can't handle plastic combs, color coils, and other binding elements.
This
product has a disappointingly short warranty. It only lasts for 90
days. Luckily, this machine is durably constructed so the brief
warranty shouldn't be too much of an issue.
As
you can see, the James Burn EC-14 has a lot of advantages but there are
some things you should consider before purchasing it. You're going to
need something that can punch your paper, for one thing, since this
machine only closes wires. (It also won't work with other binding
supplies.) The binding length might not be appropriate for some
documents. However, this machine is well-made, can even bind
legal-sized documents, and it can be used to finish off both short and
long books. It's also very safe to use and not too large. If you think
the EC-14 is the wire closer is right for your needs, make sure you
check it out soon.
Jeff McRitchie is the Director of Marketing for MyBinding.com.
He regularly writes articles, review and blog posts on topics related
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