HD7700 Ultima vs Magnapunch

COMPETITIVE COMPARISON: HD7700 ULTIMA vs Magnapunch

IMPORTANT FEATURES:	HD 7700 Ultima	Magnapunch
PATENTED QUICK CHANGE DIE SYSTEM	YES, Patented Locking Adjustable Levers secure the Die in place at both ends; accurate and reliable.	YES. Die is held with non adjustable spring detents that are susceptible to wear & cause punch alignment problems.
AVERAGE 45 SHEETS PER LIFT	YES, 45 Sheets. Average for all hole patterns.	NO. 30 SHEETS.
ACCU-SET PAPER STOP	YES. Easy, fast and accurate set up.	NO. More difficult to set up.
AUTO ANTI JAM	YES. Prevents jams before they occur.	NO. Allows jams & creates downtime.
LED DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY	YES. Power on and Die Lock indicators.	NO
MANUAL REVERSE BACKUP	YES. Prevents downtime due to jams created by operator error.	NO. Creates down time. Machine may require disassembly to remove jams.
CHOICE OF 3 PUNCHING ACTIVATORS	YES. 3 - Foot Pedal, Versa Switch, Palm Switch	NO. 2 - Foot Pedal & Trigger Switch.
14" (356mm) MAXIMUM PUNCHING WIDTH	YES. 14" (356mm) ON ALL HOLE PATTERNS.	NO. 12" (304mm) except COMB, VB at 15" (380mm) and SB at 14" (356mm).
U-VIEW CHIP WASTE TRAY	YES. LARGE CAPACITY, METAL TRAY with open view that prevents all overfills, reducing down time. Has 200% more capacity & can be emptied with a vacuum.	NO. MEDIUM CAPACITY PLASTIC TRAY. Waste is hidden from operator's view, causing overfills & excessive downtime.
DUAL DIE SET SENSORS	YES. Will not operate unless the Die is securely locked in place. The LED light display alerts operator.	NO. Has no warning light. If interlock fails machine can be damaged.
PULL PIN LABELS ON DIE	YES	NO
PATENTED SWING AWAY PIN RETAINER	YES. Heat treated steel for durability. All punch pins are secured. Pin retainer is attached to the Die & cannot be misplaced.	NO. Pins are held in with separate detached Magnetic Strip. The Punch pins can slip out. Mag Strip easily misplaced.
ALL STEEL DIES	YES	NO
CHOICE OF STANDARD & CUSTOM DIES	YES, 12 STANDARD DIES. 14 CUSTOM DIES.	NO. 11 STANDARD.
UPGRADE TO AUTO PUNCH	YES RAF-11 AUTO FEEDER will attach to existing punch & automatically punch at 28,000 sheets per hour.	NO
NEW FEATURE UPGRADES	YES	NO
UNI-BODY ONE PIECE DESIGN	YES. All metal case provides strength & durability. If necessary, is easy to maintain.	NO. Plastic Case over Cast Frame. Not as durable. Frame can break if dropped.
CHOICE OF 3 DIE STORAGE RACKS	YES. Optional: Attachable 4 Die Rack, Stand Alone 4 Die Rack or Stand Alone 8 Die Rack.	NO. 3 Die Rack, only not attachable, no choices, large footprint.
1 YEAR MACHINE WARRANTY	YES at no extra charge.	NO. 90 DAYS. One year at additional charge.
1 YEAR DIE WARRANTY	YES, 1 YEAR at no additional charges.	NO. 90 DAYS. An additional charge if covered in 1 year extended warranty.
SUGGESTED MACHINE RETAIL	$4495.00 ONE STANDARD DIE PATTERN INCLUDED	$5290.00 WITH ONE DIE.
ADDITIONAL STANDARD DIE	$ 725.00	$ 795.00
COMPARISON SCORE: OUT OF 19 POSSIBLE FEATURES	RHIN-O-TUFF SCORES 19	MAGNA PUNCH SCORES 1

SUMMARY
HD 7700 ULTIMA vs Magnapunch
The actual factory recommended paper capacity by Die pattern are as follows:

Die Pattern	HD7700 High Capacity	Maximum Width	Magnapunch Reg. Capacity	Maximum Width	% of increase 8½ x 11	% of increase 8½ x 14
4-1 Coil	40 sheets	14 inch	20 sheets	12 inch	100%	200%
3-1 round	40 sheets	14 inch	25 sheets	12 inch	60%	120%
2-1 round	40 sheets	14 inch	25 sheets	12 inch	60%	120%
3-1 square	40 sheets	14 inch	25 sheets	12 inch	60%	120%
2-1 square	40 sheets	14 inch	25 sheets	12 inch	60%	120%
Multi 3 Hole	55 sheets	14 inch	30 sheets	12 inch	83%	166%
VB	55 sheets	14 inch	45 sheets	15 inch	22%	22%
Comb	48 sheets	14 inch	36 sheets	15 inch	33%	33%
Total Average:	45 sheets		29 sheets		60%	113%

Paper Capacity Figures were taken from factory instruction booklets and factory specifications.

The HD 7700 Ultima is as its name reflects, the ultimate in desk top paper punching. The vertical punch eliminates punching skew to provide a more consistent punch. Teamed with an average punching capacity of 45 sheets per lift, this unit offers up to a 126% average increase in productivity. The Ultima provides all of the innovative features users have come to expect from a Rhino. Such features as the Quick Change Die, the Anti Jam Auto Reverse with a manual reverse back-up, quiet on demand motor, etc. Now combine all those with "NEW" Quick Response Cycle Speed, Extra High Capacity Dies, Accu-Set Paper Stop, EZ Entry Paper Chute, Quick Activating Palm Switch, the U-Vew Access Waste Chip Tray, and two LED Diagnostic Displays. This RHIN-O-TUFF has no equal. The extra sheet capacity alone will provide users with up to 200% more daily punching charges; no extra charge for the year's warranty and our warranty includes the Die. At Performance Design, we believe that a warranty is the true statement of any manufacturer's confidence in their products.

The HD 7700 is superior to any competitor in every manner of measurement. The Rhin-O-Tuff trademark has become a standard symbol of quality in the graphics industry. Now more than 10,000 units are installed in the US and Canada, and over 1,000 of these to one large account. The machines are known for rugged durability and for being first with new innovative features. The Quick Change Die, Swing Away Pin Retainer, Auto Anti Jam Reverse with manual reverse backup, Attachable Die Rack, and Upgradeable to an Auto Punch, are just a few examples.

YES, the HD 7700 can also be upgraded to an Automatic Punch.

PDI Machines are UL and CE approved - not just built to the standard. No expense was spared in order to insure that our customers are receiving the best value for their dollar. We have set the standards high and with the HD 7700 Ultima wwe have raised the bar once more.

The machines are sold and serviced by Dealers exclusively throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico and now Europe.

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