Binding Machines: Information and Reviews

A Look At 3 Top Binder Machine Brands

Lately it seems like everyone and his brother is looking for to buy a new book binder machine.  Whether you’re a student looking for a way to make that term paper look awesome, a teacher in search for a sturdy way to hand out supplemental classroom materials, or a business person who needs a presentable way to distribute the quarterly report, you are all looking for the same think; the perfect binder machine to suit your needs.

There are endless options on the market, and you’re sure to have a few main considerations in mind when you start looking, such as price, quality, and options.  A student will probably need a simple, hand operated comb binder machine to bind just a few reports per semester, while an office manager may need a more industrial type of machine with various options and setting, to bind multiple types of reports for hundreds of employees.

But despite the differences in terms of scale and complexity, one thing that no one is willing to forgo is quality.  Whichever machine you decide to purchase, you want it to work, and to continue working for years to come.  Lets take a look at some of the more popular brands of binder machines on the market, so you can see which one will suit your needs best.


GBC is by far the most popular brand on the market.  Anyone, be it a student, teacher, or large business owner, will be able to find a GBC binder machine that is exactly what you’re looking for.  Their simple desktop models start at around $50, and are perfect for a student or even a classroom teacher who is only looking to bind booklets for their students on occasion.  The models rise in price, quality, and features to accommodate a home office or small business, and there is a large variety of binders that are in the $200 range.  But even if you have a larger business, they make some heavy duty, industrial strength comb binder machines that range in the thousands.

Fellowes is another popular brand.  They have a large selection of thermal binding machines, which though not as sturdy as coil or wire bindings, do have a rather streamlined appearance.  However, since plastic and wire binding are much more popular options, they do have a nice line of these machines as well.  One such example is the Fellowes Quasar Wire Binder Machine, designed for moderate use and priced between $217-$399, depending on the retailer.  It features some nice extras that will extend the life of your machine, such as protective shields to cover the teeth and other mechanical parts.


Finally, for the large corporation, Akiles has heavy duty binders that will last long while sustaining heavy use.  Some of these models are multifunctional, so instead of having a separate plastic comb and metal spiral binder machine, you can get both bindings from one versatile machine.  The WireMac Combo is one popular model with multiple settings, but they have other models as well.  Most of their machines are over $300, with a large selection priced around $1,500, but they do have several that are closer to $100.

Whatever type of binder you need, be it for occasional or nearly constant use, you’ll know you’re getting a quality machine with any of these brands.  While there are lots of other companies that carry one or two models of binding machines, it’s always comforting to know that you’re getting one from a company that specializes in this type of equipment.

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