Choosing the right wire is just as important as choosing the right binding system.

Formax ReadyWire Premium Binding Wire is engineered for reliable performance, consistent closures, and a professional finish. ReadyWire is packaged in patented wire sheets that keep each wire organized and easy to remove—eliminating tangled wires, simplifying setup, and helping speed production for a smoother workflow.

Available in black, white, and silver, ReadyWire is offered in 13 sizes per color, including:

• 3:1 Pitch: 1/4″ to 1/2″
• 2:1 Pitch: 1/4″ to 1-1/4″

ReadyWire is manufactured from heavy-duty wire that’s 10% thicker than competitive wire, providing added strength and durability. Its precision-formed loops are specially designed to create true circles bind after bind, delivering a secure closure, smooth page turning, and the polished appearance expected from professionally wire-bound documents.

Premium binding starts with the wire.

The Wire300 Electric Binding System provides fast, effortless binding with consistent professional results.

Designed for easy operation, it features an intuitive wire diameter adjustment knob for fast setup, an integrated easy-loading wire holder for improved workflow, convenient foot pedal operation, and an automatic shut-off switch to enhance operator safety.

The Wire300 can bind up to 400 books per hour, up to 340 sheets, with ReadyWire diameters up to 1 1/2”. It handles paper stacks up to 19.6″ wide. The parallel adjustment knob ensures a precise bind every time, from the first document to the last.

Wire-bound documents open a full 360 degrees, laying flat for easier reading, writing, scanning, and presentations, and the double-loop wire binding keeps pages secure for a polished appearance through years of use.

Formax ReadyWire double-loop binding is packaged in patented wire sheets to keep them organized, undamaged and easy to remove. Available in diameters from 1/4″ to 1 1/2″, they’re thicker than the industry standard, and designed to close in a perfect circle.

The Wire200 Electric Binding System provides fast, effortless binding with consistent professional results.

Designed for easy operation, it features an intuitive wire diameter adjustment knob for fast setup, an integrated easy-loading wire holder for improved workflow, convenient foot pedal operation, and an automatic shut-off switch to enhance operator safety.

The Wire200 can bind up to 400 books per hour, up to 340 sheets, with ReadyWire diameters up to 1 1/2”. It handles paper stacks up to 14″ wide. The parallel adjustment knob ensures a precise bind every time, from the first document to the last.

Wire-bound documents open a full 360 degrees, laying flat for easier reading, writing, scanning, and presentations, and the double-loop wire binding keeps pages secure for a polished appearance through years of use.

Formax ReadyWire double-loop binding is packaged in patented wire sheets to keep them organized, undamaged and easy to remove. Available in diameters from 1/4″ to 1 1/2″, they’re thicker than the industry standard, and designed to close in a perfect circle.

The Punch 200 Electric Punching Machine provides heavy-duty punching for production environments. It accommodates a wide of variety of interchangeable dies for ReadyWire, plastic comb, and spiral coil, which can be changed in just minutes. It has the capacity to handle dies which have been resharpened, utilizing its eccentric shaft adjustment.

Heavy-duty disengageable punch pins allow for flexibility when working with various paper sizes.

Simply choose between foot pedal or micro switch activation, and punch sheet stacks up to 4mm thick.

The plexiglas cover helps to ensure operator safety.

Pair the Punch200 with the Wire200 or Wire300 Binding Systems for efficient, production level punching and binding projects.

Fast, reliable, and built for heavy-duty performance, the Punch 100A Semi-Automatic Electric Punch is ideal for a wide range of binding applications.

Its precision vertical punching system utilizes gravity to keep every sheet in place, for consistent hole placement even on thicker document sets. User-friendly features include a document shelf to keep sheets in order prior to punching, and easy-access punch pins which can be disengaged individually to prevent partially punched holes.

An intuitive control panel shows paper format, pitch adjustment, and auto sensor status with LED indicators.

The adjustable paper stop features an auto sensor which instantly engages the punching mechanism, then automatically ejects sheets onto the adjustable catch tray, keeping them neat and ready for binding. Alternately, operators can use the convenient foot pedal for activation.

It accommodates a wide variety of heavy duty interchangeable dies which can be swapped easily without tools. Dies are available for double-loop wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil, in various pitches.

With its combination of professional features, the Punch100A delivers up to three times the productivity of standard tabletop punching machines.

The Punch100 Electric Punching System provides the flexibility to grow with your business. Whether used as a powerful stand-alone punch, or paired with the Wire100, Comb100, or Coil100 Binding System, it allows you to produce professionally bound documents, with an ergonomic workflow, all from one versatile platform.

Its precision vertical punching system utilizes gravity to keep every sheet in place, for consistent hole placement even on thicker document sets. Easy access disengageable punch pins make setup fast and reliable to prevent partially punched holes, and the convenient foot pedal provides greater operator efficiency.

A wide of variety of interchangeable dies can be swapped easily without tools, allowing for multiple binding styles without investing in another punch. Dies are available for double-loop wire, plastic comb, and spiral coil, in various pitches.

For even greater productivity, it can be used in an assembly line manner with multiple operators: one punches while the others bind using the optional binding modules.

The Wire100 Manual Double-Loop Wire Closer is the ideal compact solution for binding and finishing booklets. Its modular design allows for use on its own or with the Punch100 Electric Punch for a complete punch and bind system.

Setup is quick and easy with no tools required. Operators will appreciate the convenient integrated wire holding station. Each pitch style (2:1 and 3:1) produces professionally bound booklets, with the 2:1 pitch having an advantage in its versatility to accommodate a wide range of wire bindings from 1/4” to 1 1/2” in diameter for booklets up to 340 sheets.

Wire-bound documents open a full 360 degrees, laying flat for easier reading, writing, scanning, and presentations, and the double-loop wire binding keeps pages secure for a polished appearance through years of use.

Formax ReadyWire double-loop binding is packaged in patented wire sheets to keep them organized, undamaged and easy to remove. Available in diameters from 1/4″ to 1 1/2″, they’re thicker than the industry standard, and designed to close in a perfect circle.

For seamless punching and binding operation, simply attach the Wire100 to the front of the Punch100 using the integrated mounting pins. The Punch100-30 support stand is required for stand-alone use.

Formax ReadyWire Basic punching and binding systems are ideal for offices and organizations with low binding volumes.

Two models are available: ReadyWire2B with a 2:1 pitch, and ReadyWire3B with a 3:1 pitch. Each pitch style (2:1 and 3:1) produces professionally bound booklets, with the 2:1 pitch having an advantage in its versatility to accommodate a wide range of wire bindings from 1/4” to 1 1/4” in diameter, for booklets up to 340 sheets.

The ergonomic two-lever system, onboard diameter guide, and integrated wire comb holder make them incredibly user friendly. The low-force lever allows for punching up to 20 sheets at a time. Binding diameter is easily adjusted with a sliding guide, and the integrated wire holding device assists in the ergonomic flow from punching to binding.

ReadyWire2B punches up to 12,000 sheets per hour, binding up to 280 sheets, with wire diameters up to 1 1/4″.

ReadyWire3B punches up to 12,000 sheets per hour, binding up to 135 sheets, with wire diameters up to 5/8″.

Wire-bound documents open a full 360 degrees, laying flat for easier reading, writing, scanning, and presentations, and the double-loop wire binding keeps pages secure for a polished appearance through years of use.

Formax ReadyWire double-loop binding is packaged in patented wire sheets to keep them organized, undamaged and easy to remove. Available in diameters from 1/4″ to 1 1/2″, they’re thicker than the industry standard, and designed to close in a perfect circle.

The ReadyWire2B and 3B are compact, and user-friendly for professional output in a low-volume environment.

Formax ReadyWire Premium Electric punching and binding systems deliver the speed and convenience of electric punching.

Two models are available: ReadyWire2E with a 2:1 pitch, and ReadyWire3E with a 3:1 pitch. Each pitch style (2:1 and 3:1) produces professionally bound booklets, with the 2:1 pitch having an advantage in its versatility to accommodate a wide range of wire bindings from 1/4” to 1 1/2” in diameter, for booklets up to 340 sheets.

With rugged all-metal construction and simple foot-pedal electric operation, they’re built to last, and designed for easy use. The precision vertical punching system utilizes gravity to keep every sheet in place, for consistent hole placement even on larger document sets. Setup is quick and easy with no tools required. Punch pins are easy to access and can be individually disengaged to prevent partially punched holes. The integrated wire holding device assists in the ergonomic flow from punching to binding.

ReadyWire2E punches up to 16,000 sheets per hour, binding up to 340 sheets, with wire diameters up to 1 1/2″.

ReadyWire3E punches up to 16,000 sheets per hour, binding up to 135 sheets, with wire diameters up to 5/8″.

Wire-bound documents open a full 360 degrees, laying flat for easier reading, writing, scanning, and presentations, and the double-loop wire binding keeps pages secure for a polished appearance through years of use.

Formax ReadyWire double-loop binding is packaged in patented wire sheets to keep them organized, undamaged and easy to remove. Available in diameters from 1/4″ to 1 1/2″, they’re thicker than the industry standard, and designed to close in a perfect circle.

The ReadyWire2E and 3E are the ideal solution for professional output in a low-volume environment.

Formax ReadyWire Manual punching and binding systems feature smooth manual punching, ideal for offices and organizations with low to moderate binding volumes.

Two models are available: ReadyWire2M with a 2:1 pitch, and ReadyWire3M with a 3:1 pitch. Each pitch style (2:1 and 3:1) produces professionally bound booklets, with the 2:1 pitch having an advantage in its versatility to accommodate a wide range of wire bindings from 1/4” to 1 1/2” in diameter, for booklets up to 340 sheets.

With rugged all-metal construction and quiet operation, they’re built to last, and designed for easy use. The precision vertical punching system utilizes gravity to keep every sheet in place, for consistent hole placement even on larger document sets. Setup is quick and easy with no tools required. Punch pins are easy to access and can be individually disengaged to prevent partially punched holes. The integrated wire holding device assists in the ergonomic flow from punching to binding.

ReadyWire2M punches up to 12,000 sheets per hour, binding up to 340 sheets, with wire diameters up to 1 1/2″.

ReadyWire3M punches up to 12,000 sheets per hour, binding up to 135 sheets, with wire diameters up to 5/8″.

Wire-bound documents open a full 360 degrees, laying flat for easier reading, writing, scanning, and presentations, and the double-loop wire binding keeps pages secure for a polished appearance through years of use.

Formax ReadyWire double-loop binding is packaged in patented wire sheets to keep them organized, undamaged and easy to remove. Available in diameters from 1/4″ to 1 1/2″, they’re thicker than the industry standard, and designed to close in a perfect circle.

The ReadyWire2M and 3M are the ideal solution for professional output in a low-volume environment.