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Formax Wire family: 2 variants compared
Formax Wire200, Formax Wire300 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: Binding width, Dimensions, Weight.
Specifications by variant
| Spec | Formax Wire200 | Formax Wire300 |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Wire200 | Wire300 |
| Type | Electric double-loop wire closer | Electric double-loop wire closer |
| Binding type | Double-loop wire (2:1, 3:1, 4:1 pitch) | Double-loop wire (2:1, 3:1, 4:1 pitch) |
| Punching | None (closing only; pair with a punch) | None (closing only; pair with a punch) |
| Binding capacity | Up to 340 sheets; wire diameters 1/4" to 1 1/2"; binding thickness .03-1.3" (1-34 mm) | Up to 340 sheets; wire diameters 1/4" to 1 1/2"; binding thickness .03-1.3" (1-34 mm) |
| Binding width | 0.39" to 14" (10-360 mm) | 0.39" to 19.6" (10-500 mm) |
| Binding operation | Electric, foot pedal | Electric, foot pedal |
| Speed | Up to 400 books per hour | Up to 400 books per hour |
| Dimensions | 21" W × 21" D × 9.25" H (533 × 533 × 235 mm) | 25" W × 21" D × 9.25" H (635 × 533 × 235 mm) |
| Power | 115 V, 60 Hz, 250 W | 115 V, 60 Hz, 250 W |
| Weight | 84 lb (38 kg) | 101 lb (46 kg) |
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
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