James Burn 2:1 Square-Hole Punch Die - 28-Hole, 6x6mm, All Pins Retractable (AlphaDoc)
James Burn 2:1 square-hole punch die - 28 holes at 6x6mm, all pins retractable, fits the AlphaDoc. Authorized-dealer pricing, service, and support.
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Details & specifications
This is genuine James Burn International punching tooling built for the AlphaDoc. It is a 2:1 pitch die that punches 28 square holes at 6x6 mm on a 3 mm margin, with all 28 pins retractable. Because all 28 pins retract, an operator can retract any pin to skip holes for margins, custom sheet widths, and partial patterns - something the fixed and partial-retract dies (such as the 10-pin version) cannot do. In practice, the hole pattern has to match both your punch and the binding style you run, so the geometry above is what makes this the right die for the job. Print-finishing and bindery shops that standardize on James Burn punch-and-bind systems buy these dies to keep their pattern consistent across every run. Mid-State Litho supplies it as an authorized James Burn dealer, with installation guidance and phone support from a team that has sold and serviced finishing equipment since 1984. Every specification here traces to the product's catalog record, with no fabricated numbers, and because these dies are built to order we confirm the current lead time with you at quote rather than promising same-week stock.
Fits the AlphaDoc
This die is tooling for the James Burn AlphaDoc. Its hole pattern must match the punch and the binding style you intend to run, and we can confirm fit before you order. Mid-State Litho stocks the full James Burn punch-die range, so buyers land on the right die for their machine.
James Burn punch and bind systems at Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho carries the James Burn punch and bind ecosystem these dies serve, including the AlphaDoc mk4 automatic punch, the Docupunch Plus, the EX610, and the Easypunch automatic paper punch. These links are for machine availability and brand context, not die-fit claims beyond the catalog record.
Why buy this die from Mid-State Litho
We are an authorized James Burn International dealer, so you get genuine OEM tooling rather than aftermarket copies. We verify fit before the order, provide installation and operation guidance, and back it with U.S.-based support. You can source the die and the punch from one team that has serviced bindery and finishing equipment since 1984.
Frequently asked questions
Which machine does this die fit?
The James Burn AlphaDoc automatic punch.
What does 'all pins retractable' mean?
All 28 pins can be individually retracted to skip holes for margins, custom sheet widths, and partial patterns.
What is the difference between 2:1 and 3:1 pitch?
2:1 is about 2 holes per inch (larger holes and loops, for thicker books); 3:1 is about 3 holes per inch. This is a 2:1 square-hole die.
Is this die in stock?
It is built-to-order tooling. Contact Mid-State Litho for the current lead time; we do not promise same-week shipping.
Do you also sell the AlphaDoc and other dies?
Yes. Mid-State Litho is an authorized James Burn dealer for the machines and the full punch-die range.
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