What's everybody using for comb and spiral punching? We have a 1 year old Digipunch from Spiel that is horrible, need to replace it.

[EPSB]

Hello!
Our Digipunch has been a POS since the start (1 year, less than a 800k sheets punched) and I'm going to scrap it. Thousands in repairs and thousands in lost time. Just replaced a main bearing that shattered. Replaced feed belts 3 times... and the new ones are getting chewed up. And now the display died. The Sterling Digipunch by Spiel Associates is the worst piece of equipment I have used in the past 35 years. DO NOT BUY ONE.
I have an old GBC AP2 that we had to use as a backup (and just bought 2 used ones to add to it).

What are you using for high volume punching?

 

[WhatsInaname]

We have 2 JBI DocuPunch Plus' - which can be a pain sometimes, but generally work very well.

 

[Ynot_UK]

Two original GBC Magnapunch 1’s, a full collection of diesets and a very fast, accurate, experienced operator. We had an AP2 Ultra years ago which was nothing but problematic on digital.

 

[jwheeler]

Is the DigiPunch and the DocuPunch the exact same machine, just a different label on it? We've been looking into a high-volume solution as well. Currently, we use a combination of the in-line GBC punch on our Konica Minolta, and traditional table-top units.

We were considering the DocuPunch and the Rhin-O-Tuff Tornado Autopunch EX. Does anyone have experience with the Tornado?

 

[WhatsInaname]

DocuPunch +PLUS | JBI

The DocuPunch +PLUS is a versatile automatic punching machine designed for medium size runs involving multiple materials ranging from 80 to 250 gsm

jamesburn.com

 

[WhatsInaname]

Very similar I suppose

 

[EPSB]

I wish we had gone with the Docupunch or Rhino. I would NEVER buy ANYTHING from Sterling (Spiel associates) Worst print equipment with no support. I picked up 2 more GBC AP2's for cheap and are using those until I find a better replacement (and my budget after scrapping the Digipunch).

 

[narseman]

Hello!
Our Digipunch has been a POS since the start (1 year, less than a 800k sheets punched) and I'm going to scrap it. Thousands in repairs and thousands in lost time. Just replaced a main bearing that shattered. Replaced feed belts 3 times... and the new ones are getting chewed up. And now the display died. The Sterling Digipunch by Spiel Associates is the worst piece of equipment I have used in the past 35 years. DO NOT BUY ONE.
I have an old GBC AP2 that we had to use as a backup (and just bought 2 used ones to add to it).

What are you using for high volume punching?

I have an old Digipunch.. Maybe 10 yrs old, (I forget) Works great. Changed the main drive belt 2 or 3 times.. Lube it once in a while. Replaced one jog solenoid. So you have a new model.. apparently.
Good to know.

 

[narseman]

I wish we had gone with the Docupunch or Rhino. I would NEVER buy ANYTHING from Sterling (Spiel associates) Worst print equipment with no support. I picked up 2 more GBC AP2's for cheap and are using those until I find a better replacement (and my budget after scrapping the Digipunch).

If you're anywhere near the greater Chicago area, I'd consider taking it off your hands.

 

[EPSB]

Ya, our Digipunch is now gathering dust. They might have been a good company a decade ago, but their quality and service has gone down the crapper.