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Formax Wire100 Manual Wire Binder.
A compact, modular manual double-loop wire closer for 2:1 or 3:1 pitch. Use it alone or with the Punch100.
Best for offices and shops that want a compact wire closer that grows into a full punch-and-bind system. Prairie to Peaks will review your work and volume before recommending a model.
2:1 or 3:1
pitch
1 1/2"
max wire
250
books/hour
18.7 lb
weight
At a Glance
What the Wire100 does for your work
Wire binding opens a full 360 degrees and lies flat for reading, writing and presenting.
Both pitches
Adjusts for 2:1 and 3:1 pitch.
Tool-free set-up
Low-pressure lever activation and simple closure control.
Integrated wire holder
A built-in station keeps wire at hand.
Modular
Stand-alone, or paired with the Punch100 electric punch.
Product Video
See the Wire100 in action
A short walkthrough from Formax.
Specifications
Formax Wire100 Manual Wire Binder specifications
- Pitch
- 2:1 or 3:1
- Binding thickness
- .03 - 1.3" (1-34 mm)
- Min binding width
- .39" (10 mm)
- Max binding width
- 14" (360 mm)
- Min unbound edge
- 2.5" (65 mm)
- Max unbound edge
- 23.6" (600 mm)
- Binding operation
- Manual, lever operated
- Wire binding diameter
- 1/4" - 1 1/2"
- Speed, books
- Up to 250/hr
- Speed, calendars
- Up to 200/hr
- Dimensions
- 22" L x 6" D x 12.6" H (560 x 150 x 320 mm)
- Weight
- 18.7 lb (8.5 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.
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Tell us what you produce, how much, and what you use today. Prairie to Peaks will help you choose the right setup.