If your company uses a lot of three ring
binders then chances are you need a high quality three hole punch.
However, there are a lot of different options available on the market.This article is designed to help you understand
the questions you need to ask and the features you need to consider
when choosing a three hole punch.
If your company uses a lot of three ring
binders then chances are you need a high quality three hole punch.
However, there are a lot of different options available on the market.
Every machine has its own unique set of features and its strengths and
weaknesses. This article is designed to help you understand the
questions you need to ask and the features you need to consider when
choosing a three hole punch. Here are five things...
The first thing you will need to decide when choosing a
three hole punch is whether you want a manual punch or an electric one.
Manual machines are usually less expensive and often are built with
higher quality parts. However, electric models are easier to use and
usually faster than manual ones. Ultimately, your organization will
need to decide which option best fits your needs and your budget. Just
be sure not to buy the cheapest electric models available on the
market, they don't hold up.
The second thing you need to
decide when choosing a three hole punch is the punching capacity that
you require. Small manual desktop models are designed to punch just a
few sheets at a time. Other larger units can punch large volumes of
paper at once. Depending on how much punching you need to do, you will
need to decide how many pages you will need to punch per lift.
When
choosing a machine, it is also important to decide whether you will
need adjustable punching heads. Some punches will allow you to produce
a three hole pattern as well as a two hole pattern or even a seven hole
pattern. If you are using documents with two holes for filing you might
need to look for this feature. Some units also have the ability to move
the placement of the holes. This can be a handy feature if you are
planning on using non standard ring binders or need to use half letter
size ring binders.
A fourth thing to consider when choosing a
three-hole punch is construction. The best units will be made of metal
and will be heavy duty. Units that are constructed out of plastic will
often fall apart over time and will break. Look for a punch that is
made of steel and that has heavy duty dies (the part that makes the
hole in the paper.
If your organization does a lot of
punching it is important to look for machine that allows you to replace
the dies if they become dull. Over time, heads will begin to lose their
sharpness. If you can't easily replace the heads you will end up
needing to buy a new machine.
As you are looking at different options for 3-hole punches you should
consider these five things. More than likely you will need to find a
balance between these features and your budget. However, knowing what
to look for will help you choose the unit that is best suited to your
needs.
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for MyBinding.com. He has written over 100 articles on binding machines, binding covers, binding supplies,laminators,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,binders,index tabs, and shredders.
