This machine is designed to rg6 cable diameter produce a 3:1 pitch hole pattern that istraditionally used with twin loop wire. However, 3:1 pitch wire is onlyavailable in sizes between 3/16" and 9/16". If you need to binddocuments that are larger than this you will need to choose a differentbinding style. If you want to use wire to bind larger documents youwill need a machine that can punch a 2:1 pitch hole-pattern. Manyorganizations opt to purchase an interchangeable die punch such as theMP2500ix which allows them to switch punching patterns in order to bindboth large and small documents.The MP2000-W3 has a twosecond punching cycle. The punching cycle is a measurement of the timethat it takes for the machine to punch a lift of paper and reset itselfso that it is ready to punch again. A two second cycle is fairlycomparable to the punches that are included on most desktop wirebinding machines. However it is fairly slow for a modular binding punch.Thismachine does not come with a wire closer for finishing your books.However, in order to use this machine with 3:1 pitch twin loop wire youneed to have a wire closer. GBC makes two options for wire closers thatcan easily be stacked on top of the MP2000W3. The MC12 is a twelve inchmanual wire closer and the TL2900 is a heavy duty electric wire closer.Both machines work great, the choice will mostly depend on your budgetand how many documents you need to bind.The MP2000W3 doesnot have fully disengageable dies. Instead, there is a small section onthe machine behind the punching slot that flips up. Inside that sectionthere are seventeen disengageable punching pins. Using these pins andthe open throat design of this machine it is possible to punchvirtually any size of document. However, if you have a particulardocument size that you need to bind it is a good idea to check first tosee if this machine can be configured for use with that length of sheet.Recommendation:TheMP2000W3 is ideal for small and medium sized companies that are lookingfor a high quality electric punch for binding documents with 3:1 pitchtwin loop wire.This machine is designed to be used alongwith a modular double loop wire closer which can be convenientlystacked on the top of the punch or can be used on the side in anassembly line fashion.This machine is an excellent optionfor organizations that only do one type of binding and want to increasetheir productivity without breaking the bank.However,organizations that do a lot of punching or who need to bind documentswith multiple binding styles should really look at an interchangeabledie binding punch such as the MP2500ix or the GBC Magnapunch.Jeff McRitchieTamerica Tashin TW2100 2:1 Pitch Double Loop Wire Binding Machine ReviewTW2100 is a twin loop wire binding machine that includes a 2:1 pitchpunch, a wire hanger and a heavy duty wire closer. It is great forbinding documents with double loop, twin loop, wire-o, double-o andWirebind spines.It is designedspecifically for binding documents using 2:1 pitch wire-o spines. Itcan be used with standard two to one pitch wires for binding documentsbetween 5/8" and 1-1/4" and is also compatible with specialty smallsized 2:1 pitch wires.Overview: The Tamerica TashinTW2100 is a twin loop wire binding machine that includes a 2:1 pitchpunch, a wire hanger and a heavy duty wire closer. It is great forbinding documents with double loop, twin loop, wire-o, double-o andWirebind spines.The TW2100 offers a stylish and compactdesign which makes it an ideal choice for companies that don't haveroom for a large and obtrusive binding system.It is designedspecifically for binding documents using 2:1 pitch wire-o spines. Itcan be used with standard two to one pitch wires for binding documentsbetween 5/8" and 1-1/4" and is also compatible with specialty smallsized 2:1 pitch wires.Strengths / Features:TheTW2100 has 27 fully disengageable punching pins for handling sheetsthat are up to fourteen inches in length. This makes the TW-2100 theleast expensive two to one pitch wire binding system capable of bindinglegal sized books.This machine has two handles. One handleoperates the punch which can produce holes in up to 20 sheets of paperat a time. The second handle operates the wire closer. The fact thatthe TW-2100 has two handles helps to ensure that the wire closer staysaccurate and true over time and it helps to reduce stress on thepunching mechanism of the machine.The TW-2100 has fullydisengageable dies. Using the pull pins that are located on the frontof the machine it is possible to stop any single hole from punchingalong the edge of your book. This means that you can punch any lengthof document up to fourteen inches without having to worry about leavinghalf a hole on the edge of your documents. It also has a four positiondepth of punch control. Using a small knob on the side of the machineyou can adjust the distance of the holes from the binding edge of yourdocument. The TW-2100 is made of metal not of plastic. Themetal components are heavy duty and are designed for durability inorganizations that bind documents every day.Like othermachines from Tamerica the TW-2100 comes with a two-year warranty. Mostother wire binding machines come with a one-year warranty. The extrayear offered on this machine give you added protection on yourinvestment.
