Description
Master Your Workflow with the Akiles CoilMac EX and EX-PLUS
The Akiles CoilMac EX is a premier electric spiral coil binding machine engineered for high-efficiency environments such as commercial print shops, busy offices, and educational institutions. By combining an industrial-grade electric punch with a high-speed integrated electric coil inserter, the CoilMac-EX transforms the labor-intensive process of spiral binding into a fast, seamless operation.
Whether you are producing professional manuals, annual reports, or student workbooks, this plastic coil binding machine Akiles series provides the durability and precision required for mid-to-heavy duty production.
Key Performance Features
High-Capacity Electric Punching: Effortlessly punch up to 20 sheets of 20 lb paper per cycle. The heavy-duty motor is built for longevity and consistent performance under pressure.
Integrated Electric Coil Inserter: Save hours of manual labor. The built-in roller allows for rapid coil threading, making it the ultimate coil binder CoilMac EX solution.
Precision Engineering (4:1 Pitch): Fully compatible with standard 4:1 pitch spiral binding coils, ensuring your documents have a professional, easy-to-turn finish.
Fully Disengageable Punch Pins: With 53 independent pins, you can punch any paper size (up to 13″) without leaving unsightly partial holes at the edges.
Customizable Margin Depth: Adjust the hole distance from the paper edge to ensure maximum tear resistance for thicker documents.
Key Punch Differences
- The Plus Look: An 11-inch letter-sized book will have exactly 44 holes centered perfectly on the page. The blank margins at the very top and very bottom of the sheet will be identical and balanced.
- The Standard Look: Because the standard model uses traditional 4:1 spacing (\(0.250″\)), the holes do not align perfectly with an 11-inch sheet. The holes will often look shifted toward one side, resulting in an uneven, lopsided margin layout.
- The Plus Look: If you bind custom or odd-sized paper (like menus, landscape booklets, or legal sheets), you can pull out individual punch pins to match your exact paper length. The edges of your book will be clean, solid paper.
- The Standard Look: Because only 5 pins can be pulled out, you cannot customize the punch for most odd paper sizes. The machine will frequently slice a crescent-shaped “half-hole” right through the top or bottom edge of your sheet, which looks messy and amateurish.
Why Choose Spiral Coil Binding?
Spiral binding remains the top choice for documents that need to be “user-friendly.” Unlike comb or wire binding, spiral coils allow pages to rotate 360 degrees and lie perfectly flat when open. This makes the Akiles CoilMac-EX spiral coil binding machine perfect for:
Instructional Guides & Training Manuals: Allows for hands-free reading.
Presentations & Pitch Books: Provides a sleek, modern aesthetic that impresses clients.
Notebooks & Catalogs: Offers unmatched durability for documents handled daily.
Advanced Punching and Alignment Precision
Precision is the hallmark of the Akiles CoilMac-EX electric spiral coil binding machine. The open-throat design and extended 13-inch punching length allow for the easy handling of legal-sized documents and even larger formats through a two-step punching process.
53 Disengageable Pins: This feature is critical for custom document sizes. By pulling a pin, you prevent a “half-hole” from being punched off the edge of your paper, ensuring every book looks professionally manufactured.
Adjustable Margin Control: Thicker books require larger margins so the pages don’t tear away from the coil. The CoilMac-EX allows you to set the depth of the hole from the edge of the paper, providing a stronger bind for manuals and heavy catalogs.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Operation Type | Full Electric (Punch & Inserter) |
| Binding Style | 4:1 Pitch Spiral Coil |
| Punching Capacity | 20 Sheets (20lb paper) |
| Binding Capacity | Up to 7/8″ (22mm) |
| Punching Length | 13″ (Open throat for longer documents) |
| Disengageable Pins | 53 Independent Pins |
| Construction | All-Metal Heavy-Duty |
| Machine Weight | 55 lbs |
Maximize Your Productivity
To achieve the best results with your Akiles CoilMac EX electric spiral coil binding machine, we recommend using high-quality pre-cut 12-inch spiral binding coils. For a professional finish, always use Coil Crimping Pliers to cut and crimp the ends, preventing the coil from unspinning.
For a deeper look at how this model compares to others in the lineup, visit our CoilMac Spiral Coil Binding Machine Comparison Guide.
Who is the CoilMac-EX For?
This plastic coil binding machine Akiles series is the ideal solution for several specific industries:
Commercial Print Shops: Perfect for short-to-medium run jobs where speed and setup time are vital.
Accounting & Legal Firms: Create secure, lay-flat folders for audits, briefs, and client presentations that need to be flipped 360 degrees.
Educational Institutions: Durable enough for teachers and administrative staff to create workbooks and course packs that survive a full school year of heavy use.
Marketing Departments: Produce high-end pitch decks and brand guidelines that stand out with the sleek look of color-coordinated plastic spiral coils.
💡 Pro Tip for a Perfect Finish
To ensure your documents meet the highest professional standards, we recommend a “sandwich” approach: pair your punched pages with our Crystal Clear Binding Covers for the front and a heavy-duty composition cover for the back. Once the coil is inserted via the electric roller, use Coil Crimping Pliers to lock the ends. This prevents the coil from winding out and gives the book a finished, factory-made appearance.
