Rhino's HC-8000 is positioned as a solution for
print shops and other production environments where twin loop (also
known as wire-o, double-o, or double loop) binding is done on a regular
basis. Made of all metal, the HC-8000 is meant for heavy use. In this report, we take a closer look at the HC-8000, and list for
you what we consider to be its strengths and weaknesses.
Rhino's HC-8000 is positioned as a solution for
print shops and other production environments where twin loop (also
known as wire-o, double-o, or double loop) binding is done on a regular
basis. Made of all metal, the HC-8000 is meant for heavy use. In the
following report, we take a closer look at the HC-8000, and list for
you what we consider to be its strengths and weaknesses.
Strengths:
Probably
the greatest strength of the HC-8000 is that it may well be the only
wire closer on the market that is made to be used with every size of
wire that is available. Though the vast majority of users won't have to
use every size wire from three sixteenths to one and a half inches, it
sure is nice to know that you have the capability should the need ever
arise.
One all too common problem that is typical
with wire closers is that they do a good job closing one side of a
book, but leave the other side slightly open. This occurs because over
time, the wire closer's gears begin to slip. The HC-8000, however,
features a couple of thumb screws that are really heavy duty, and allow
the user to make adjustments on each side of the closer. This also
helps to compensate for other problems such as deformed wire or any
other sort of slippage that is bound to happen over time. With this
sort of functionality and longevity built in, the HC-8000 has just
about any other wire closer's design beat, as far as we are concerned.
The HC-8000 will work just great as a standalone machine, and you won't
need any sort of stand or holder to use it. However, this machine can
also be attached to the top of several models of Rhino's modular
binding punches. Used as a standalone, you can put two people on the
tasks of punching and binding, which will help mightily with
convenience and productivity. That is why we have no problem
recommending the HC-8000 for large production, high volume
applications, such as you might find in print shops or binderies.
Weaknesses:
It
is our opinion that the HC-8000 is clearly one of the best wire closers
on the market. However one thing that you should be aware of before you
dive in and purchase this machine is that it is designed to be used
with books that are up to fourteen inches in length. That will easily
encompass most jobs, but there may be the occasional project for which
you will need a longer capacity machine. In this case you will have to
split the closing using a two step process.
One
other minor but important to issue some users might have with the
HC-8000 is that it is a horizontally oriented machine. Many other wire
closers of this type work vertically. This is not a big problem, just
something you are going to have to get used to if you are accustomed to
doing your wire closing on a vertically oriented machine.
The HC8000 does not include a wire hanger. That means that you will
either need to use the wire hanger on your punch or find some other way
to hold the wire in place while you insert the pages onto the loops.
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