Electric punch & double-loop wire binder · Formax
Formax ReadyWire 2E
Binding type: Double-loop wire (2:1 pitch) · Punch capacity: Up to 0.10" (2.5 mm) thick
Listed on the manufacturer's website (source, as of Oct 18, 2026)
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Specifications
| Brand | Formax |
|---|---|
| Model | ReadyWire 2E |
| Type | Electric punch & double-loop wire binder |
| Binding type | Double-loop wire (2:1 pitch) |
| Punching | Electric, foot pedal; holes Rectangle 5.5 × 3.5 mm |
| Punch capacity | Up to 0.10" (2.5 mm) thick |
| Binding capacity | Up to 340 sheets; wire diameters 1/4" to 1 1/2" |
| Punch length | 0.39" to 14" (10-360 mm) |
| Speed | Up to 16,000 sheets per hour (punching); up to 250 books per hour (binding) |
| Power | 115/200 V, 60 Hz, 180 W |
| Dimensions | 22" W × 16" D × 10.75" H (560 × 406 × 273 mm) |
| Weight | 28.6 lb (13 kg) |
Formax's 2E/3E spec sheet table gives the ReadyWire2E binding capacity as up to 340 sheets with 1/4" to 1 1/2" wire; the comparison panel on the same sheet says 1/4" to 1 1/4", up to 280 sheets.
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