This product may have damage to the storage box. This product comes with a 12-month warranty for extra peace of mind.

Since it's invention in 1951, the Perkins brailler has become the most widely used mechanical braille writer in the world. The metal casing, closed body architecture (which limits dust accumulation), and more than 70 years of craftsmanship, make it resilient. Carefully looked after, they can appear in near mint condition after 50 years of use!

Because it accommodates wider than A4 paper, you can use the brailler for complex maths problems as well as note-taking and other literacy activities from early learning through adulthood.

The brailler is supplied with a protective dust cover, wooden eraser and built-in carry handle.

For more details about this product, check the product instructions manual (in the User Guides tab) to help you decide if this product is suitable for you.

Important

• We cannot guarantee the colour you will receive (blue or grey).

Care guidance

Maintaining your brailler will help to keep it in good, working condition for many years to come. Simple steps to keep your brailler in top working order:

• Store your brailler in a clean, dry environment; humid and moist conditions can accelerate corrosion of the metal components.
• Clean the exterior of your brailler on a regular basis using a lint-free cloth and soft bristle brush.
• Always keep your brailler covered when not in use; this will keep dust and debris from entering your brailler where it can cause the keys and carriage assembly to become sluggish.
• Send your brailler in to a certified Perkins repair centre for regular service; we recommend every three to five years under normal use. For braillers that are heavily used or exposed to harsh environmental conditions, service more frequently.

Servicing and repairs

• Within guarantee: we have partnered with the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) to support Perkins repairs. If your Perkins brailler is within the one-year guarantee period and needs repairing, contact our Helpline for a returns (RMA) number. The original order date must be noted on the RMA.
• Out of guarantee: for out of guarantee service and repairs please contact either RNC (freephone 0800 027 6574 or email perkins.brailler@rnc.ac.uk for a free estimate) or eyecan.org.uk. Whichever service you choose, you will have to make your own arrangements to send back your out-of-warranty unit.

This item is eligible for VAT exemption.

Since its invention in 1951 this has become the most widely used mechanical braille writer in the world. More than 70 years of craftsmanship has gone into the metal casing and closed-body architecture (limiting dust accumulation), resulting in a resilient product. The brailler comes with a protective dust cover, wooden eraser and built-in carry handle.

Care guidance

With some maintenance, you can keep your brailler in good, working condition for many years to come. Braillers can appear in near-mint condition after even 50 years if they're kept in a good environment, with proper maintenance and servicing.

Simple steps to keep your brailler in top working order:

• Store your brailler in a clean, dry environment; humid and moist conditions can accelerate corrosion of the metal components.
• Clean the exterior of your brailler on a regular basis using a lint-free cloth and soft-bristle brush.
• Always keep your brailler covered when not in use; this will keep dust and debris from entering your the machine and avoid premature loss of motion (sluggish action) to the keys and carriage assembly.
• Send your brailler to a certified Perkins repair center for regular servicing; we recommend every three to five years under normal use. Machines that are used heavily or exposed to harsh environmental conditions should be serviced more frequently.

Serving and repairs

• Within guarantee: We have partnered with the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) to support Perkins repairs. If your Perkins is within the one-year guarantee period and needs repairing, contact our helpline for a returns (RMA) number.
• Out of guarantee: For out-of-guarantee service and repairs, please contact RNC direct on 0800 027 6574, email perkins.brailler@rnc.ac.uk, or write to Perkins Repairs, RNC, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT.

Important

We cannot guarantee which colour you will receive (blue or grey).

This item is eligible for VAT exemption. 

• Metal mechanical braille writer with enamel finish in blue or grey.
• Up to 42 cells per line, 32 lines per page.
• Single-sided braille only.
• Standard braille cell size: dot to dot 0.22 cm, cell spacing 0.61 cm.
• Paper size maximum: 29.2 × 35.6 cm.
• Heavyweight paper is recommended (ideal paper weight 140 gsm – handles up to 250 gsm).
• Ergonomic design for ease of typing.
• Adjustable audible end-of-line alert (bell will sound seven spaces before the end of line).
• Full right and left margin adjustments to accommodate any paper size and line centring.
• Protective dust cover and wooden eraser supplied.
• Weight: 4.8 kg.

• Print instructions for BM36 (DOCX)
• Braille instructions for BM36 (BRF)
• Audio instructions for BM36 (ZIP)

Please see our standard returns policy.