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Akiles CoilMac-E family: 3 variants compared
Akiles CoilMac-ECI, Akiles CoilMac-EPI, Akiles CoilMac-ER are sold as closely related variants. Their spec sheets share most details, so we list them side by side here. Rows highlighted below are where the sourced specifications differ: Type, Punching, Punch capacity, Punch length, Weight.
Specifications by variant
| Spec | Akiles CoilMac-ECI | Akiles CoilMac-EPI | Akiles CoilMac-ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | CoilMac-ECI | CoilMac-EPI | CoilMac-ER |
| Type | Manual coil punch with electric coil inserter | Electric coil punch with electric coil inserter | Manual coil punch with electric coil inserter |
| Binding type | Spiral coil, Standard 4:1 (0.250") pitch, round 4 mm holes | Spiral coil, Standard 4:1 (0.250") pitch, round 4 mm holes | Spiral coil, Standard 4:1 (0.250") pitch, round 4 mm holes |
| Punching | Manual punch; electric coil inserter (heavy-duty, foot pedal) | Electric punch; electric coil inserter | Manual punch; built-in electric roller inserter |
| Punch capacity | Up to 20 sheets of 20 lb paper; up to 2.6 mm hardboard | Up to 25 sheets of 20 lb paper; up to 2.6 mm hardboard | Up to 20 sheets of 20 lb paper; up to 2.6 mm hardboard |
| Binding capacity | Up to 7/8" (electric insert); up to 2" (manual) | Up to 7/8" (electric insert); up to 2" (manual) | Up to 7/8" (electric insert); up to 2" (manual) |
| Punch length | 13" (53 holes), open ends for longer documents | 13" (53 holes) | 13" (53 holes), open ends for longer documents |
| Disengageable pins | 5 of 53 | 5 of 53 | 5 of 53 |
| Weight | 52 lb | 75 lb | 38 lb |
Values are copied from each variant's sourced spec page. “n/a” or “not stated” means the source didn't state it; we don't estimate.
How to choose between them
Start with the highlighted rows. If they don't matter for how you'll use the machine, the variants are interchangeable on paper, and availability can decide. Each variant's own page keeps its sources, supplies and track record.
Where to buy each variant
Akiles CoilMac-ECI
Akiles CoilMac-EPI
Akiles CoilMac-ER
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