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Rhin-O-Tuff OD4012 Heavy Duty Interchangeable Die Modular Binding Punch Review

April 8, 2008 |

The Rhino Tuff OD4012 is
a interchangeable die modular binding punch that is designed for
organizations that are looking for a heavy duty machine at a great
value.This system offers the
ability to switch punching dies using the Rhin-O-Tuff Ez change die
system. In fact, users can choose from twelve different standard
punching dies that are available for this system.

Overview:

  • The Rhino Tuff OD4012 is
    a interchangeable die modular binding punch that is designed for
    organizations that are looking for a heavy duty machine at a great
    value.
  • It offers the same great punching capacities and motor
    as the larger HD6500 and HD7000 but Rhin-O-Tuff was able to cut the
    cost of this machine by reducing the punching throat from fourteen to
    twelve inches. This is great for organizations that primarily punch
    letter sized and smaller documents.
  • This system offers the
    ability to switch punching dies using the Rhin-O-Tuff Ez change die
    system. In fact, users can choose from twelve different standard
    punching dies that are available for this system.
  • Plus, the OD4012 has the same great Rhino Tuff construction that has made this line of modular punching equipment famous.

Strengths / Features:

  • The
    OD4012 has the same punching motor as is used in the HD series 6500 and
    7000 rhino punches. This heavy duty motor allows the OD4012 to punch as
    many as 25 sheets of twenty pound paper at a time depending on the
    punching pattern. Although this is not nearly as many sheets as the
    larger HD punches can handle the punching quality produced by this
    machine is fairly good even at the maximum punching capacity. That is
    something that is not true for the HD series of punches.
  • The
    construction of the OD4012 is excellent. Like all of the modular
    binding punches from Rhin-O-Tuff the body of the machine is made of
    metal. In fact, the whole machine is made of metal components. The
    heavy duty construction of this machine is designed so that it can
    remain in service for years without the need for maintenance. Rhino
    even offers a full one year warranty on both the machine and the dies
    for this machine.
  • The OD4012 is offered at an excellent price
    point. It has a retail price of about $2500 and can usually be found
    for around $2000 if you call and ask for a price quote. This makes the
    OD4012 very competitively priced in its space. In fact, it is one of
    the cheapest twelve inch modular binding punches that you will find.
  • Including
    both standard and custom dies there are more than twenty different
    punching patterns available for the OD4012. This means that this punch
    can produce virtually any hole pattern that you will need to bind your
    documents. This machine uses the same EZ change die system that is used
    on the HD6500. In order to change the die out you simply lift the lid
    on the compartment at the front of the machine, loosen the two bolts
    and slide the die out of the machine. In all it takes about two minutes
    to change punching patterns.
  • The OD4012 is designed to allow
    users to bolt their modular finishing equipment to the top of the
    machine. This means that you can conveniently place your wire closer,
    comb opener or coil inserter on the top of the machine. You can even
    bolt multiple units to the top of your machine to help save space. Or
    if you prefer you can simply set your finishing device on the top of
    the machine so that it can be moved to the side when you need it.
  • The
    fact that the OD-4012 has a shorter punching throat and is smaller also
    makes the punching dies for this machine less expensive. With this
    punch each die costs less making it more reasonable to try a new
    punching pattern or offer a new binding style to your customers.

Weaknesses / Limitations:

  • It
    is probably obvious by now but if you haven’t already figured it out,
    this punch has an eleven inch punching throat. Actually the throat is
    slightly wider than eleven inches so that it can accommodate A4 sized
    paper. However, it will not punch a legal sized sheet of paper in a
    single step. It does have an open throat for punching longer documents.
    However, trying to punch legal paper in two steps with a machine like
    this can be pretty tough.
  • The dies on this machine can take a
    couple of minutes to change. This usually isn’t a big issue for
    organizations that primarily use one punching pattern. However,
    printers and binderies that need to switch punching patterns a number
    of times per day will find that the process is a little bit tedious.
  • When
    I tested this punch I noticed that there was a little bit of movement
    in the die set during the punching process. I was able to reduce the
    amount of movement by tightening the two bolts that hold the die in
    place. However, even that did not completely remove the extraneous
    movement. This movement in the punching mechanism causes me to be
    somewhat concerned that this machine may not be completely accurate
    over time.
  • The die retainer clip that holds the punching pins
    in place is fairly tedious to use. This makes it difficult to remove a
    pin in order to set up the punch. In fact, the process of inserting and
    removing the die on this machine actually makes setting up this machine
    fairly difficult. If you pull the wrong punching pin for the size of
    paper that you are using, you will have to completely remove the die
    set pull the correct pin and then reinstall it. This can take quite
    some time and is far more difficult than the system used with the GBC
    binding punches.

Recommendation:

  • The
    OD4012 is ideal for users that need a more powerful punch than the
    OD4000 but don’t want to spend the money for a legal sized punch such
    as the HD-6500.
  • This letter sized eleven inch punch is great
    for organizations that primarily punch letter sized or smaller
    documents and don’t need to change punching patterns on a really
    regular basis.
  • This machine offers a strong and durable
    construction, the ability to punch a wide variety of punching patterns
    and a great price point.
  • However , it is not as easy to use or as versatile as some of the other binding punches on the market.

About the author

If you need more information or would like to purchase the Rhin-O-Tuff OD4012 Heavy Duty Interchangeable Die Modular Binding Punch or any of the other Modular Punches 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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