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Reviewing The GBC Velobind V110e Electric Four Pin Velobind Punch

April 7, 2008 |

The Velobind V110e is an
updated version of the GBC Velobind V110 and is an electric punch
designed for punching holes for use with Four pin reclosable Velobind
strips.The V110e is an inexpensive binding system
that offers a high end look. Plus the documents it produces are easily
editable for addition or removal of pages.

Overview:

  • The Velobind V110e is an
    updated version of the GBC Velobind V110 and is an electric punch
    designed for punching holes for use with Four pin reclosable Velobind
    strips.
  • A lower cost alternative for companies who like the
    look of GBC Velobind but don’t want to spend over $1000 on a hot knife
    binding system.
  • The V110e is an inexpensive binding system
    that offers a high end look. Plus the documents it produces are easily
    editable for addition or removal of pages.

Strengths / Features:

  • The
    V110e uses a simple to operate push button punching control to punch up
    to 24 sheets (actually more like 20) with a small four hole round
    pattern. For such an inexpensive electric machine this actually an
    impressive punching capacity.
  • It has a convenient jam release
    lever on the side of the machine that helps you deal with potential
    paper jams. However, in order to prevent paper jams from occurring it
    is best to remember that you should only punch 2 plastic covers at a
    time and that you shouldn’t try to overload the machine.
  • The
    V110e includes a small reclosable Velobind bind and debind tool. This
    small gray plastic tool is used to help you push the pins down into the
    back of the receiving strip during the binding process and is also used
    to help you edit the bound documents if you need to release the pins
    later on.

Weaknesses / Limitations:

  • The
    V110e is just a punch. It does not include a finishing unit of any
    kind. This means that inserting the four pin strips through the holes
    and snapping them in place is a manual process. For small volumes of
    reports or proposals this is fine. However, for large volume users this
    would be incredibly tedious.
  • The V110e is not designed for
    high volume punching applications and if you attempt to punch large
    numbers of clear plastic covers or use this punch too much you might
    see the dies begin to dull. Unfortunately, the dies for this machine
    are not replaceable and you will have to replace the machine if this
    occurs. Purchasing pre-punched plastic or poly covers is recommended
    with the V110e. Luckily, the hole pattern for 11 pin Velobind is
    compatible with the four pin pattern used by the V110e so pre-punched
    items should be readily available.
  • There are a limited number
    of supplies available for the V110e binding system. Currently four pin
    strips are available in Black, Navy Blue and White. Burgundy strips
    used to be available but have been discontinued for quite some time. If
    these three colors don’t fit your needs then the V110e won’t be a good
    fit for you.
  • One of the greatest strengths of a traditional
    hot knife Velobind system is the security that it offers. However , by
    nature the reclosable strips used by the V110e don’t

Recommendation:

  • If
    you like the look of Velobind and are looking for an economical
    solution then the V110e might be a good option for you. It is ideal for
    organizations that need to do low to medium amounts of binding . It is
    also ideal for organizations that are looking for a highly professional
    looking reclosable (editable) binding solution.
  • The V110e is
    a great machine for what it is and as long as you can live with its few
    limitations then it will most likely be a great machine for your needs.

About the author

If you need more information or would like to purchase the GBC Velobind V110e Electric Four Pin Velobind Punch or any of the other VeloBind Binding Machines that we carry please feel to visit our site or contact us with your questions.

This review was written by Jeff McRitchie who is the director of marketing for Mybinding.com.
Jeff has written more than three hundred articles and more than two
hundred reviews on Binding Machines, Binding Supplies, Report Covers,
3-Ring Binders, Index Tabs, Laminators, Laminating Supplies, Paper
Shredders and Paper Handling Equipment.

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