Formax ReadyWireM (2M & 3M) Manual Punching & Binding Machine
Formax ReadyWireM (2M & 3M) Manual Punching & Binding Machine - 2:1 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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✓ Available in 2:1 pitch (2M) or 3:1 pitch (3M)
✓ Smooth manual punching, no power supply required
✓ Punching speed up to 12,000 sheets per hour
✓ Binding speed up to 200 booklets per hour
✓ Binds up to 340 sheets (2:1) or 135 sheets (3:1)
✓ Wire diameters from 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inches (2:1) or 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch (3:1)
✓ Precision vertical punching system
✓ Specially hardened, individually disengageable punch pins
✓ Variable margin depth with depth gauge
✓ Parallel adjustment and closure control adjustment
✓ Integrated wire comb holding device
✓ Easy-empty sliding waste tray
✓ Rugged all-metal construction, quiet operation
- Manual punch and wire binding system available in 2:1 pitch (ReadyWire2M) or 3:1 pitch (ReadyWire3M) for low to moderate binding volumes
- Smooth manual punching up to 12,000 sheets per hour with no power outlet needed
- 2:1 pitch model handles wire diameters from 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inches for booklets up to 340 sheets
- 3:1 pitch model uses wire diameters from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch for booklets up to 135 sheets with a more refined finish
- Binds up to 200 booklets per hour using Formax ReadyWire double-loop wire
- Gravity-assisted precision vertical punching keeps sheets aligned for consistent hole placement on larger document sets
- Specially hardened punch pins are easy to access and can be individually disengaged without tools to avoid partially punched holes
- Depth gauge, variable margin depth, and parallel adjustment help produce an accurate, stronger bind
- Closure control adjustment for consistent wire closing on different binding diameters
- Integrated wire comb holding device supports an ergonomic workflow from punching to binding
- Punching width from 0.39 inch to 14 inches (10 to 360mm), with rectangle 5.5 x 3.5mm holes on the 2:1 model and square 4 x 4mm holes on the 3:1 model
- Wire-bound documents open a full 360 degrees and lay flat for easier reading, writing, scanning, and presentations
- Rugged all-metal construction with quiet operation in a compact 22 x 13 x 17 inch footprint at 28.6 lbs
| Punching Speed | Up to 12,000 sheets/hr |
| Pitch | ReadyWire2M: 2:1 ReadyWire3M: 3:1 |
| Punching/Binding | Manual |
| Punching Width | 0.39 inch - 14 inches (10 - 360mm) |
| Max. Punching Thickness | ReadyWire2M: Up to 0.10 inch (2.5mm) ReadyWire3M: Up to 0.08 inch (2.2mm) |
| Punch Hole Dimensions | ReadyWire2M: Rectangle 5.5 x 3.5mm ReadyWire3M: Square 4 x 4mm |
| Binding Speed | Up to 200 booklets/hr |
| Binding Capacity | ReadyWire2M: Up to 340 sheets ReadyWire3M: Up to 135 sheets |
| Wire Diameter | ReadyWire2M: 1/4 inch - 1 1/2 inches ReadyWire3M: 1/4 inch - 5/8 inch |
| Disengageable Punch Pins | Yes |
| Variable Margin Depth | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22 x 13 x 17 inches (560 x 330 x 430mm) |
| Weight | 28.6 lbs (13kg) |
Product Description:
The Formax ReadyWire Manual Punching and Binding Machine is a heavy-duty, compact wire binding system with smooth manual punching, designed for offices and organizations with low to moderate binding volumes. It is available in two models: the ReadyWire2M with a 2:1 pitch and the ReadyWire3M with a 3:1 pitch. Both models punch up to 12,000 sheets per hour and bind up to 200 booklets per hour without the need for a power supply. The 2:1 pitch model accommodates wire diameters from 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inches for booklets up to 340 sheets, while the 3:1 pitch model uses wire diameters from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch for booklets up to 135 sheets with a more refined look.
A precision vertical punching system uses gravity to hold every sheet in place, giving consistent hole placement even on larger document sets. Setup is quick with no tools required, and the specially hardened punch pins are easy to reach and can be individually disengaged to prevent partially punched holes. A depth gauge, variable margin depth, parallel adjustment, and closure control adjustment work together for an accurate and secure bind, while the integrated wire comb holding device keeps the workflow moving smoothly from punching to binding. Wire-bound documents open a full 360 degrees and lay flat for easier reading, writing, scanning, and presentations, and double-loop wire binding keeps pages secure through years of use. Rugged all-metal construction, quiet operation, and an easy-empty sliding waste tray make the ReadyWire Manual a practical choice for professional wire bound booklets in low-volume environments.








