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Formax ReadyWireM Manual Punching and Binding System.
A heavy-duty all-metal manual punch and wire binder in 2:1 or 3:1 pitch, with precision vertical punching.
Best for offices and organizations with low to moderate binding volumes. Prairie to Peaks will review your work and volume before recommending a model.
2:1 or 3:1
pitch options
14"
punch width
200
books/hour
28.6 lb
weight
At a Glance
What the ReadyWireM does for your work
Wire binding opens a full 360 degrees and lies flat for reading, writing and presenting.
Two models
ReadyWire2M (2:1 pitch) and ReadyWire3M (3:1 pitch).
Precision vertical punching
Gravity keeps every sheet in place for consistent holes, even on thick sets.
Tool-free adjustments
Disengageable punch pins and variable margin depth.
Rugged and quiet
All-metal construction with ergonomic workflow.
Product Video
See the ReadyWireM in action
A short walkthrough from Formax.
Specifications
Formax ReadyWireM Manual Punching and Binding System specifications
- Punching capacity
- Up to 12,000 sheets/hr
- Pitch
- 2:1 (2M) or 3:1 (3M)
- Punching and binding
- Manual
- Punching width
- .39" (10 mm) - 14" (360 mm)
- Max punching thickness
- 2M: up to 0.10" (2.5 mm); 3M: up to 0.08" (2.2 mm)
- Punch hole
- 2M: rectangle 5.5 x 3.5 mm; 3M: square 4 x 4 mm
- Binding speed
- Up to 200 books/hr
- Binding capacity
- 2M: up to 340 sheets; 3M: up to 135 sheets
- Wire diameter
- 2M: 1/4" - 1 1/2"; 3M: 1/4" to 5/8"
- Disengageable punch pins
- Yes
- Variable margin depth
- Yes
- Dimensions
- 22" W x 13" D x 17" H (560 x 330 x 430 mm)
- Weight
- 28.6 lb (13 kg)
Specifications come from the published Formax data and can vary by media and configuration. Prairie to Peaks can confirm the right setup for your work.
Compare
Other wire binding systems
Basic manual
ReadyWireB
2:1 or 3:1 pitch options
View ReadyWireB →Electric punch
ReadyWireE
2:1 or 3:1 pitch options
View ReadyWireE →Modular manual binder
Wire100
2:1 or 3:1 pitch
View Wire100 →Electric, 14"
Wire200
400 books/hour
View Wire200 →Electric, 19.6"
Wire300
400 books/hour
View Wire300 →Is the ReadyWireM the right fit?
Tell us what you produce, how much, and what you use today. Prairie to Peaks will help you choose the right setup.