When it comes to binding your documents, there are many options available and each has their advantages and disadvantages. Also, each one of is better suited for different types of documents. Twin-loop wire binding is one of the best methods for putting together elegant, professional-looking books and it’s ideal for binding journals, presentations, blueprint collections, and other documents that need to impress. Here’s a short introduction to this binding method so you’ll know if it’s the right one for your needs.

The look of wire spines. To take advantage of twin-loop wire binding, you’re going to need a good supply of wire spines. These materials are C-shaped and you use a closer to turn them into round binding elements. Once the spines are closed, the pages of your books will be able to rotate a full 360 degrees which makes for easy reading. Wire spines are available in a variety of colors including silver, black, blue, and bronze. Whichever color you choose, your documents will end up looking professional and will likely impress your readers whether they’re your clients or colleagues. This is definitely the binding method to use when you need to make a big impression.

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Do you want to get a wire closer so you can quickly bind great-looking documents? If so, the Akiles WBM532 might just what you’re looking for. Here’s a quick look at its features:

• The WBM532 is a modular wire closer to be used in conjunction with a binding punch. This device can close wires that are up to 14” long. You can use 3:1 and 2:1 pitch spines with this machine, as well as Spiral-O spines.
• This wire closer has a number of user-friendly features including a vertical closing mechanism, a built-in wire holder, and a spine selector. These features make it possible for you to quickly and easily bind your documents.
• The WBM532 is one of the most durable wire closers available because it’s made out of metal. This machine is a great choice if your company or organization binds a lot of documents on a regular basis.
• Finally, the WBM532 comes with a 1-year warranty.

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MyBinding.com, one of the country’s leading online retailers of document finishing equipment and supplies, has announced that they are now carrying the Akiles FlexiCloser Automatic Wire Closer.

“We are extremely excited about this new product,” said Jeff McRitchie, Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com. “This is one of the most innovative pieces of wire binding equipment available. There simply isn’t anything else like it on the market.”

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Akiles makes some of the best binding equipment available and the company recently released its innovative FlexiCloser Automatic Wire Closer. This is a technologically advanced machine that can automatically close wire spines so you can create professional-looking documents. TheFlexiCloser is one a of kind, so we tend to get a lot of questions about it. Check out the most frequently asked questions about this machine:

• What supplies are compatible with the FlexiCloser?  The FlexiCloser can be used with 2:1 and 3:1 pitch wire spines. The spines can be up to 1.5” across. (In other words, your documents can contain up to 300 pages.) You can also use Spiral-O spines with this device.
• What are the hooks on the front of the machine for?  Those hooks are actually a wire hanger. You can hang a wire spine on the hooks and then thread the tines through your document to begin the binding process.
• I’m ready to close the spine. How do I do this?  It’s pretty easy. Just place your document on top of the FlexiCloser making sure that the open part of the spine is facing away from you. Push it all the way back so that the spine comes into contact with the magnetic strip. The machine will automatically detect the size of spine and lower the wire closing plate to close the spine.
• I have a lot of documents to bind. How can the FlexiCloser help me out?  The FlexiCloser can store settings in its memory. When you bind a document, the machine locks the size of the spine in its memory so you can quickly and easily bind multiple documents using that same size spine. This will help you bind your documents very quickly.
• The machine didn’t close the wire all the way. How can I fix this?  If, for some reason, the FlexiCloser doesn’t close the spines to your liking, you can use the plus and minus buttons on top of the device. Pressing the plus button will increase pressure and pressing minus will result in less pressure. Feel free to experiment with these settings so you can get the results you need.
• I want to reset the machine. How do I do that?  If you look at the LCD control panel, you’ll see a button labeled with the letter “R.” Just press it to reset the machine. It’s quick and easy.
• Is the FlexiCloser safe to use? I want to bind my documents and stay safe.  The FlexiCloser is indeed safe to use since it’s equipped with a Safety Sensor. The sensor can tell when fingers or hands are in the binding area. When that happens, the wire closing plate won’t go down all the way. You’ll be able to remove your hands without any problem.

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If you do a lot of wire binding, there’s a new machine you should check out. It’s the brand new Akiles FlexiCloser Automatic Wire Closer. This is one of the most innovative wire binding machines available. Here’s a quick introduction to it:

• The FlexiCloser is compatible with 2:1 and 3:1 pitch wire spines that are up to 1.5” across. The machine can also work with Spiral-O spines, so it’s very versatile.
• This device has the ability to detect the size of the spine. When this happens, the wire closing plate will come down and exert the right amount of pressure to close the spine. The machine will store that setting in its memory so you can bind multiple documents quickly and easily.
• You’ll be able to stay safe when using the FlexiCloser because it has a Safety Sensor feature. If the machine detects a non-wire item in the binding area – such as your hand – the wire closing plate won’t come down all the way. Thus, you can safely move your hands and keep binding.
• The FlexiCloser has an LCD display and easy-to-use buttons to reset the machine and adjust the settings as necessary. Overall, the machine is very user-friendly.
• Finally, the FlexiCloser comes with a 1-year warranty.

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