Tamerica Tashin Durabind 242 Legal Size Plastic Comb Binding Machine Review
Overview:
The Durabind 242 is a cost-effective, heavy-duty, legal-sized plastic comb binder with a manual operating mechanism. This machine is perfect for legal sized documents because most plastic comb binders make binding legal sized documents (14″ long) very difficult. Either the comb openers aren’t long enough, or the punching units require each page to be punched twice, making the Durabind 242 an answer to the prayer of any organization that works with legal-sized documents on a regular basis.
The 242 also includes the same great features as the 210PB or the GBC C250, with the addition of a 24 hole punching feature for 14″ documents. This is critical when working with legal documents and other documents of this size and is an excellent feature.
Features:
The Durabind 242 is a high-quality, legal-length manual comb binding machine, with both a 14″ comb opener and 24 hole-punch capability for legal sized binding. These are unusual features not offered with many comb binders, which is an important consideration when making a purchasing decision.
Among its many fine features, it has a depth-of-punch margin control. The depth-of-punch margin control is great when binding either small-sized or large-sized documents. The Durabind 242 also has fully disengageable dies. These disengageable dies work great for binding any documents that have a shorter binding edge. All of this works together to make the 242 extremely versatile and efficient.
In addition, the Durabind 242 offers a very strong manual punch. This manual punch is capable of punching between 15-20 sheets at a time. The Durabind 242’s sturdy manual punch can also punch through 2 plastic covers at the same time. The 242 also has a separate handle for the comb opener, allowing the machine to be placed against a wall. This methodology can be very effective, especially when you can hold the machine steady, against the wall, to ensure the stability of the machine during punching, prolonging its life
Limitations:
While the 242′manual punch is very effective, it somewhat limits productivity. This should not be a problem for smaller to moderately sized companies or applications. Larger organizations, however, should consider a punch with an electric motor for higher productivity and lower risk of repetitive motion injuries. Other limitations include the difficulty in sourcing plastic comb binding supplies in legal sizes and in any color than the readily-available black. Beyond the color, black, other colors are highly difficult to find and can limit your ability for options, particularly for legal sized documents. However, you should reinvestigate the machine and check on the availability of supplies before you make a purchasing decisions. You may find that a spiral coil option is better for legal binding, . This being said, however, you should take a hard look at every options, prior to making a final call.
Construction:
The high-quality metal construction of the 242 is extremely durable. However,if there is any plausibility to the unlikely event that you may need it, the machine does come with a 2-year warranty. The hollow ground, self sharpening steel dies are designed for a lifetime of punching. This machine is ultimately an extremely successful, long-wearing machinec, with and durable, long wearing construction.
Recommendation:
The Durabind 242 is an ideal as an introductory machine for organizations that need a cost-effective way to bind legal sized documents. With it’s sturdy, metal construction and great features, it is highly recommended for low to moderate volume users. High-volume users may be limited by the manual punching mechanism of the Durabind 242. This should be considered as it can add time and inefficiency to the process and should be considered when you make your purchasing decision. A machine with an electric operating mechanism with a larger punch, however, should be considered for larger=volume applications.
For more information or to purchase the Tamerica Tashin Durabind 242 Legal Size Plastic Comb Binding Machine visit MyBinding.com Jeff McRitchie is the director of marketing for MyBinding.com.He writes extensively on topics related to Binding Covers,Bookbinding Supplies,Binding Machines, Binders,and more.
