Formax Wire300 Electric Wire Binding & Closing System
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Formax Wire300 Electric Wire Binding System
The Formax Wire300 is a heavy-duty electric wire binding system designed for fast, effortless booklet finishing with consistent, professional results. Its rugged all-metal construction, electric foot-pedal operation, and intuitive adjustment controls provide an efficient solution for demanding wire binding applications.
The Wire300 accommodates 2:1 and 3:1 pitch wire binding and supports ReadyWire diameters from 1/4" to 1-1/2". It can bind documents containing up to 340 sheets and handles binding widths up to 19.6", making it well suited for larger-format booklet finishing.
An integrated easy-loading wire holder helps position pages onto the wire, while the quick-adjust diameter control simplifies setup for different wire sizes. A parallel adjustment setting helps provide precise, consistent wire closure from the first document to the last.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty electric wire binding system
- Rugged all-metal construction
- Electric foot-pedal operation
- Supports 2:1 and 3:1 pitch wire binding
- Binds up to 340 sheets
- Binding speed up to 400 books per hour
- Supports wire diameters from 1/4" to 1-1/2"
- Maximum binding width of 19.6"
- Quick-adjust diameter control
- Integrated easy-loading wire holder
- Parallel adjustment setting for precise binding
- Automatic safety shut-off sensor
Specifications
| Model | Wire300 |
|---|---|
| Pitch | 2:1, 3:1 |
| Binding Thickness | 0.03" to 1.3" (1 to 34 mm) |
| Minimum Binding Width | 0.39" (10 mm) |
| Maximum Binding Width | 19.6" (500 mm) |
| Minimum Unbound Edge | 2.5" (65 mm) |
| Maximum Unbound Edge | 23.6" (600 mm) |
| Binding Operation | Electric / foot pedal |
| Binding Speed | Up to 400 books per hour |
| Binding Capacity | Up to 340 sheets |
| Wire Binding Diameter | 1/4" to 1-1/2" |
| Dimensions | 25" W x 21" D x 9.25" H (635 x 533 x 235 mm) |
| Power | 115V, 60Hz, 250W |
| Weight | 101 lb (46 kg) |
Wide-Format Wire Binding
The Wire300 is designed to handle booklets up to 19.6" wide, providing additional capacity for larger-format binding applications. It accommodates binding thicknesses from 0.03" to 1.3" and wire diameters from 1/4" to 1-1/2".
Electric Foot-Pedal Binding
Convenient electric foot-pedal operation provides fast, efficient binding while allowing the operator to keep both hands available for positioning and handling documents.
Easy Wire Diameter Adjustment
A quick-adjust diameter hand wheel provides a comfortable and straightforward way to set the machine for different wire sizes. The adjustment helps ensure accurate setup when changing between ReadyWire diameters.
Easy-Loading Wire Holder
An integrated wire holder features convenient fingers that help hold the wire in position while punched pages are loaded. This simplifies paper loading and supports an efficient binding workflow.
Precise, Consistent Wire Closure
A parallel adjustment setting helps provide precise wire closure throughout a binding run, supporting consistent results from the first document to the last.
Operator Safety
The Wire300 includes an automatic safety shut-off sensor that stops the machine and cuts power when activated, helping enhance operator safety during use.
ReadyWire Double-Loop Binding Supplies
Formax ReadyWire Double-Loop supplies are available in diameters from 1/4" to 1-1/2". They are packaged in patented wire sheets designed to keep the bindings neatly organized, undamaged, and easy to remove. ReadyWire is thicker than industry standard and designed to close in a perfect circle.