The GBC CombBind C340 is a newest, manual, plastic comb binding machineavailable from GBC. The CombBind C340 offers a new, stylishly designedmanual punch and other features completely unique to any other plasticcomb binding machines. Because of this, and other important factors,the C340 promises to make your binding projects both quicker andeasier.

Features:

The GBC CombBind C340 has a variety of unique and useful features,including a document separator The document separator works to speed UPGRADE ICE CREAM MOLD SETS uppunching by separating pages into perfect sections every time. Inaddition to this technology, the CombBind C340 machine also usesauto-centering technology. This feature can saves a great deal of setuptime by eliminating the need to set the paper edge guide beforepunching. Time-savings features like these are definitely worth theirweight in gold - or at least, in Ingredient feeder productivity.

With a 25 sheet (or more accurately, 22 sheet), punching capacity, itis one of the largest punch-capacities offered by a manual comb-bindingmachine. This is another highly-desired feature that help the C340stand out from the crowd. But the features don't end there; theCombBind C340 is made with an ergonomically designed handle. Thishandle works for those who are left handed or those who are righthanded, makes the C340 completely functional to operate for anypersonnel.

Limitations:

While there are several nice features included in the C340, there arealso some limitations. To begin with, there is no depth-of-punch guide.This is critical because without it, you can't choose the distance ofthe holes from the edge of the paper. In addition, there are nodisengageable dies. These disengageable dies allow the machine to punchcustom sized sheets. The C340 also is without an open throat design,making it unable to punch legal or A4 sized documents. This does limitthe versatility of the machine and should be kept in mind when makingyour decision.

There are other limitations associated with a manual punchingmechanism. Because of its manual punch, the volume that the C340 canhandle is limited. This makes the CombBind C340 unsuitable for highvolume applications because of the time and inconvenience a manualoperation presents.

Finally, although the rotary comb-opener design is functional, it's notas easy to use as the traditional comb opener that uses a handle foroperation. This can also add time and aggravation to certain projectsand applications and again, should be kept in mind when making apurchasing decision of this kind.

Construction:

The GBC CombBind C340 is fine for occasional use, but it is primarilymade of plastic. This makes the machine less durable and therefore,could potentially need replacement much sooner.

There are however, some desirable design traits on this innovativemachine. The CombBind C340 has several new features such as a documentseparator and an auto-centering guide, which are helpful to the bindingprocess. These are the kind of features that many small to midsizedorganizations are looking for and the ComBind C340 delivers. The CBCCombBind C340, while not ideal of very large corporations with highvolume needs, could be perfectly suitable for small to medium sizedoperations with lower volume needs.

Recommendation:

So, even though there are some definite limitations with the CombBindC340, there are also some unique features that aid in style andfunctionality. Because of this, the GBC CombBind C340 can be a goodchoice for routine comb binding and is recommended for that use. Withits plastic construction and other limitations, however, it is probablynot ideal for higher-volume applications and could not stand up to thechallenges of durability and speed that these organizations are lookingfor.