Manual punch & double-loop wire binder · Formax
Formax ReadyWire 3B
Binding type: Double-loop wire (3:1 pitch) · Punch capacity: Up to 0.08" (2 mm) thick
Listed on the manufacturer's website (source, as of Oct 18, 2026)
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Specifications
| Brand | Formax |
|---|---|
| Model | ReadyWire 3B |
| Type | Manual punch & double-loop wire binder |
| Binding type | Double-loop wire (3:1 pitch) |
| Punching | Manual, lever; holes Square 4 × 4 mm |
| Punch capacity | Up to 0.08" (2 mm) thick |
| Binding capacity | Up to 135 sheets; wire diameters 1/4" to 5/8" |
| Punch length | 0.39" to 11.8" (10-300 mm) |
| Speed | Up to 12,000 sheets per hour (punching); up to 200 books per hour (binding) |
| Dimensions | 23" W × 13" D × 17.5" H (584 × 330 × 445 mm) |
| Weight | 34 lb (15.4 kg) |
Fixed margin depth, per Formax.
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