The vast majority of binding equipment can only work with smaller documents, particularly those that are letter sized (8.5 x 11 ). However, there s one machine that can work with larger items: the Rhin O Tuff HC8024 Manual Twin Loop Wire Closer. Here are this device s strengths and weaknesses so you can find out if it s the right machine for you.
Strengths:
* The first thing that s impressive about the HC8024 is its binding length. It s capable of working with documents that are up to 24 inches long, making this one of the very few closers on the market that can do so.
* This device has a slide out table that you can use when binding your wide format documents. The table makes working with such items much easier because they ll be stay put.
* The HC8024 is compatible with just about every wire spine you could ever use, including both 2:1 and 3:1 pitch varieties. It can even handle 19 loop spines. Whether your spine is 3/16 or 1 , this machine will be able to work with them. There is an adjustment knob you turn when you need to work with a different spine, making this machine really easy to use.
* If you want a wire closer that s incredibly durable, the HC8024 is a great choice. It has all metal parts that are durable enough to withstand a lot of use even if you ve had it for years. And although this device has metal components, it s surprisingly lightweight and only weighs 53 pounds. That way, transporting it will be pretty easy.
* Your purchase will be covered by a one year warranty so you re covered if the machine needs any repairs. Plus, this is one of the more affordable wire closers available, so you won t need to spend a lot of money from the get go. (Which is always a good thing.)
Weaknesses:
* The HC8024 has two handles one is located on the left side of the machine and the other is on the right. While having two handles is necessary given the binding width, it nonetheless makes using this device a bit tricky since it s possible that your document will move around when you re trying to bind it. Perhaps a D shaped handle would have been a better design choice.
* Although this machine is compatible with most wire spines, it still isn t able to work with ones that are 1 1/2 . You ll want to keep that in mind.
Conclusion:
For the most, the Rhin O Tuff HC8024 is a pretty terrific wire closer. The fact that it can work with wide format documents really sets it apart from the crowd especially since there are so few devices with this binding width. It s also great that the HC8024 can accommodate the vast majority of binding spines (the 1 1/2 ones notwithstanding). However, you will really want to keep in mind that this machine has two handles which will make using it challenging, at least at first. (Using it will get easier as time goes on.) If you think you can work with this device, take a look at it today.
Author Resource:-
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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