DFG s E Titan Wire is an electric wire binding system that is meant for ultra heavy duty use. In this review, we will take a closer look at this machine a list what we consider to be some of its strengths and weaknesses.
Strengths:
1. DFG is making a name for itself by creating feature rich machines that are built to last. The E Titan Wire is certainly no exception. This machine features all metal construction of all major components, including the base, table, handle and casing. All of the internal mechanisms are also make of heavy duty steel. It sure seems to us that DFG constructed this machine to provide the user with years of service without requiring any major repairs or maintenance.
2. The E Titan Wire features one of the highest volume punching capacities that we have found on any of the desktop sire binding systems that we have come across. DFG has termed their punching technology turbopunch, and the name seems fitting. The E Titan Wire can easily punch up to twenty eight sheets at a time, a capacity which will almost certainly help productivity in your punching and binding process.
3. The three to one pitch, square hole pattern that the E Titan Wire uses offers you some flexibility in your document production, giving you the option of binding with double loop wire, GBC Proclick, or spiral coil styles. This is a great option to have if you produce internal (less formal looking) and external (higher quality) documents on a regular basis. They also produce this machine in a 2:1 pitch version.
4. Wire closers come in all different qualities, and we found the one on the E Titan Wire to be one of the strongest, most durable we have ever seen. The two adjustment knobs let the user fine tune the process to the point that every book will be closed in a uniform fashion. The two steel blocks used in the process look like they will stand up to years of use without warping. All in all, a really impressive wire closing setup.
5. Here is a quick rundown of some of the other things we really like about this machine: The punching pins are fully disengageable, which means that you can cleanly punch holes in just about any size document; there is a continuous punching guide that helps immensely with the two punch process needed for larger documents such as legal size. A sizing guide that helps you to find the correct wire size for your project; a foot control pedal that allows you to operate the machine, leaving your hands free and increasing productivity.
Weaknesses:
1. One of the most glaring weaknesses of the E Titan Wire is that it has just an eleven inch punch. There are machines out there such as the Akiles WireMac E that feature fourteen inch, or legal size punching throats. They might be a better choice if you think that your organization will have to bind documents of that size on a regular basis.
2. We certainly missed having a wire hanger on the E Titan Wire. This omission, without a doubt, reduces the productivity level of this machine.
3. The location of the wire closer on the top of the machine is a little unwieldy. We found it difficult to lift the book up to the wire closer without having pages fall off the spine.
4. DFG is a relatively new manufacturer and their customer service and warranty service can sometimes leave something to be desired. Luckily their machines don t break very often. However, if you do have a problem you may get a bit of a run around trying to get it fixed.
Author Resource:
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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