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Binding Guide
Why bind your books?
Whether you are creating a financial report or simply organizing your documents,
binding can be a asset to your business. There are several different types of binding
and we have outlined them below to help you decide which method will best suit your needs.
Types of binding we offer include Comb, Coil, Spiral'OŽ Wire, VeloBind and
Thermal binding.
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Questions to ask before purchasing a binding system.
What do you want your finished book to look like?
Before purchasing a binding machine, consider how you would like the
finished product to look. Each binding method will give your book a different look.
How many books will you be binding at one time, per day, per week?
You will want to purchase a machine that will help you accomplish the
volume you intend on binding.
If you are only binding a small number of books per day, a low volume
(8-12 sheet punching capacity) binding machine will work for you.
If you will be binding several dozen books per day you will want something with
a larger punching capacity. If you will be binding hundreds of books per day,
you will want a machine with an electric punch that can punch
several sheets of paper at a time. Consider going for one step above what you
believe you need, you may find that once you start you will be binding more and
will need the medium volume machine rather than the low volume machine!
For what application will you be using your bound book?
Different kinds of binding are suited for different kinds of applications.
Do you want something that is less expensive, more professional, re-usable,
something that will lay flat, or something that is easy to store?
Plastic comb binding is the least expensive binding method and
the easiest to use, while Spiral'OŽ wire binding provides a more professional look.
These are all things to decide when purchasing a binding machine or binding system.
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What are the different types of binding?
Plastic Comb Binding
Plastic comb binding is the perfect choice for reports, books, surveys, sales presentations,
cookbooks, calendars, etc....it's great for any bound material that can be enhanced by
coordinating covers and comb binding.
Plastic comb binding is currently the most popular form of binding.
Plastic comb binding allows the option of custom imprinting....and,
a binding that allows the addition or removal of pages after the document is bound.
You have the option to purchase a machine with an electric or manual punch.
Manual punches are usually used for small to medium volume jobs, while electric
punches are usually used for medium to high volume jobs.
It all depends on how much work you want to do.
Plastic comb binders first punch the holes for the paper.
After punching the holes, you place a binding comb on the machine.
You then pull a handle which opens the combs up for you.
While the comb is open, you place the comb through the holes and close the plastic comb.
Plastic comb binding machines punch 19 holes along the 11 inch side of a paper. You can also
punch fewer holes by de-selecting punch dies on several of our binding machines and bind
books with smaller binding edges.
Plastic combs can bind anything from 3/16 inches (12 sheets of standard 20 pound paper) to
2 inches (425 sheets of standard 20 pound paper).
Combs are available in fifteen diameters, from 1/4" through 2". Comb binding requires
punching and binding equipment. We offer a variety of easy-to-use equipment for
comb binding, both manual and electric models.
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COMB DIAMETER GUIDE
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60
lb. offset, or 20 lb. bond
Covers not included - See below
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Number
of Sheets/Pages Being Bound
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Use
this diameter of Comb Binding
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20
Sheets/ 40 Pages
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1/4"
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40
Sheets/ 80 Pages
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5/16"
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55
Sheets/ 110 Pages
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3/8"
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70
Sheets/ 140 Pages
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7/16"
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90
Sheets/ 180 Pages
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1/2"
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100
Sheets/ 200 Pages
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9/16"
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120
Sheets/ 240 Pages
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5/8"
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150
Sheets/ 300 Pages
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3/4"
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170
Sheets/ 340 Pages
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7/8"
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200
Sheets/ 400 Pages
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1"
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220
Sheets/ 440 Pages
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1-1/8"
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230
Sheets/ 460 Pages
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1-1/4"
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290
Sheets/ 580 Pages
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1-1/2"
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360
Sheets/ 720 Pages
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1-3/4"
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425
Sheets/ 850 Pages
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2"
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| IMPORTANT:
To insure correct diameter of comb, add 1/8" to actual thickness
of book, including covers. |
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Coil Binding
Plastic Coil Binding, "EZ CoilŽ", is a binding option growing in popularity that lies flat even
when opened cover-to-cover (360°). It has elastic-like flexibility, is available in a variety
of colors to coordinate with your covers and looks great on calendars, cookbooks, instruction manuals.
Plastic coil is flexible in nature and withstands the wear and
tear that comes from rough handling or shipping and mailing. Plastic coil always springs
right back into shape!
Binding books with this system involves 3 simple steps:
- Punching the paper and punch.
- Inserting the spiral.
- Cutting and crimping the ends of the spiral.
As with plastic binding and double loop wire binding, you can purchase the coil binding
machine with a manual or electric punch.
A manual punch will be fine for a small to medium workload.
You will probably want an electric punch if you will be involved in larger volume binding.
Some machines include a motor run coil inserter which will quickly turn the coils through the holes.
An example of this would be the model PC-2000.
Most coil binding machines require that you insert the coils yourself like the
PC-2000 Coil Combo or CI-3000 Coil Inserter.
Coil binding is available with 4:1 pitch binding and 5:1 pitch binding.
4:1 machines punch 4 holes per inch and the 5:1 machines punch 5 holes per inch.
You need to make sure you get the correct coils for your machine.
4:1 coils can bind from 1/4 inch (20 sheets of 20 pound paper) up to 1-1/4
inch (230 sheets of 20 pound paper).
The 5:1 coils can bind from 1/4 inch (20 sheets of 20 pound paper) up
to 13/16 inch (152 sheets of 20 pound paper).
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COIL DIAMETER GUIDE
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Thickness
of material to be bound
(including covers)
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Use
this
diameter
of
EZ Coil
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Number
of sheets
80 lb. offset
or
20 lb. bond
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Pitch
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5:1
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4:1
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1/8
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1/8
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6
mm
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30
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5/32
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5/32
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7mm
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40
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3/16
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3/16
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8mm
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50
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7/32
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7/32
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9mm
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60
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9/32
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9/32
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10mm
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70
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5/16
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5/16
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11mm
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80
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11/32
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11/32
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12mm
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90
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3/8
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3/8
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13mm
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100
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7/16
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7/16
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14mm
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110
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1/2
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1/2
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16mm
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125
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9/16
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9/16
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18mm
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140
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5/8
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5/8
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20mm
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160
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-
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11/16
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22mm
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180
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-
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13/16
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25mm
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210
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-
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15/16
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28mm
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230
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-
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1
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30mm
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250
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-
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1-1/16
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32mm
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265
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VeloBindŽ Binding
VeloBindŽ offers a professional look without staples, glue, or chemicals.
With VeloBindŽ it is easy to achieve consistently attractive and polished results.
In a quick, two-step process, punched documents are secured between two
thin plastic strips. The finished product is easy to stack, mail, and file.
Moreover the process works for reports, proposals, and even library-quality,
hardcover books. Additionally, it is perfect for documents that require a measure of security.
Fully Compatible with All VeloBindŽ Hot Knife Binding Systems,
UltraBind binding strips, like VeloBindŽ , are secure, tamper-resistant,
permanent bindings with a professional upscale appearance. Theyre often used for:
- Financial reports/statements
- Legal/court documents
- Sales presentations
- Engineering surveys
- Education thesis
- Government publications
For years consumers have come to depend on VeloBindŽ hot knife binding
systems for their predictably secure binding and great looking finished documents.
UltraBind binding strips are new and improved. They are manufactured from top
grade polymer for strength and durability. Now, you can get your binding strips
from the company you have come to depend on, with the same great quality, service,
delivery and economical pricing youve grown accustomed to.
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Wire Binding
Spiral'OŽ Wire
Spiral'OŽ wire is compatible with equipment for plastic comb binding, using a rectangular
19-hole punch pattern. A permanent binding choice that creates true lay-flat documents,
opened or closed. In addition, pages are bound so securely that they won't fall out and
documents maintain their neat appearance for the lifetime of the information.
We offer wire bindings in two styles: Double Loop Wire and Spiral'OŽ.
Spiral'OŽ wire is also known as wire comb binding because it uses the same
style of punching die as plastic comb.
A Spiral'OŽ binding machine punches 19 total holes along the 11 inch side
of a standard sheet of paper.
A Spiral'OŽ double loop wire machine can only use Spiral'OŽ double loop wire.
Spiral'OŽ wire can bind from 1/4 inch (20 sheets of standard 20 pound paper)
up to 1 inch (200 sheets of standard 20 pound paper).
Some machines have been made that will bind Spiral'OŽ twin loop wire and plastic comb.
The 213PB three in one machine is an example of this.
A Spiral'OŽ binding machine is easy to use!
After punching the paper, you insert the wire and close the wire.
The wire closer is built right into the machine.
Wire closers can also be purchased separately such as our model EZM14
Double Loop Wire
The premier choice in wire binding systems, is available in diameters ranging from
1/4" through 1" and requires equipment that punches either a round or square hole
pattern and crimps the wire closed.
There is what is known as 3:1 pitch and 2:1 pitch.
3:1 wire means that the machine will punch three holes per inch
(32 holes total along the 11" side of a standard sheet of paper).
You can only use 3:1 wire with a machine that punches 3:1.
3:1 pitch wire binds a stack of paper as small as 3/16"
(10 sheets of standard 20 pound paper) up to 9/16" (120 sheets of
standard 20 pound paper).
2:1 wire machines will punch two holes per inch (21 total holes).
As with a 3:1 machine, the 2:1 machine can only use 2:1 wire. 2:1 wire
can bind a stack of paper as small as 1/4 inch (20 sheets of standard 20
pound paper) up to 1 1/4 inch (230 sheets of standard 20 pound paper).
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SPIRAL'O® BINDING GUIDE
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Thickness
of material
to be bound
(including covers)
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Use
this
diameter
of Spiral'O®
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Approximate
number
of sheets (based
on 20 lb. bond)
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1/8"
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1/4"
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40
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3/16"
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5/16"
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55
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1/4"
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3/8"
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70
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5/16"
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7/16"
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85
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3/8"
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1/2"
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100
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7/16"
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9/16"
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115
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1/2"
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5/8"
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130
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5/8"
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3/4"
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150
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3/4"
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7/8"
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180
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7/8"
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1"
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210
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DOUBLE LOOP WIRE BINDING GUIDE
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Thickness
of material
to be bound
(including covers)
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Use
Double Loop Wire
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Approximate
number
of sheets (based
on 20 lb. bond)
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3:1
Pitch
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3/16"
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1/4"
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45
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1/4"
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5/16"
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60
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5/16"
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3/8"
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75
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3/8"
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7/16"
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90
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7/16"
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1/2"
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105
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1/2"
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9/16"
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120
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2:1
Pitch
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9/16"
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5/8"
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135
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5/8"
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3/4"
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160
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3/4"
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7/8"
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190
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7/8"
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1"
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220
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Thermal Binding
Create business proposals, manuals, even school reports with a fresh
and attractive appearance every time. Thermal binding systems are ideal
for producing professional presentations quickly and easily. Thermal bound
books will not only make a stunning first impression, but they will be bound
for a long and useful life. Thermal bound books file & mail easily and have a library quality appearance.
Thermal binding is a simple concept. The thermal binding machines use
pre-glued spines. You apply the paper into the pre-glued spine and place it in
the pre-heated holding tray on the machine. The machine heats the glue up.
After the glue cools off you have a well bound document.
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Which binding method is best for your needs or best suits you?
Only you can decide what will be the right binding method and system for you.
Please feel free to look at the different methods and models we have available. Which one do
you believe fits your needs/application best? Which one fits your budget best? Take into
consideration how many books you will be producing at one time and how long you think
you will need the equipment. Which method looks best to you?
Please feel free to call one of our sales represenatives at 800-419-0247 and ask them
any questions to help you make your decision.
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Glossary
2:1 - Two holes punched per inch. 21 total holes along the 11" side of a paper.
3:1 - Three holes punched per inch. 32 total holes along the 11" side of a paper.
4:1 - Four holes punched per inch.
5:1 - Five holes punched per inch.
19 Ring Wire - 19 ring wire is double loop wire that has been made to fit
through holes made by a plastic comb binding machine. 19 ring wire
is also known as Spiral'OŽ wire.
Binding Element - The supply that your binding machine uses. An example of this would be plastic comb, double loop wire, a coil, etc..
Crimping Pliers - Crimping pliers cut off and bend the excess coil after the coil has been inserted. Crimping pliers are only used with Coil Binding.
Die - The part of the binding machine that physically punches the paper.
Disengaging Die - Some binding machines have disengaging dies. This means that the user has complete control over which hole punches and which does not. Most binding machines do not have disengaging Dies. Disengaging dies are not to be confused with interchangeable dies. Interchangeable dies are dies that can be completely removed from the machine and be replaced with a new die.
Interchangeable Die - Interchangeable dies are dies that can be completely removed from the machine and be replaced with a new die.
Mandrel - A cylinder looking unit that is used with coil binding machines with a coil inserter. The coil winds around the mandrel before being inserted into the punched document. The size of the mandrel depends on the size of coil being used.
Margin Depth - How far the binding machine will punch into the paper. Some binding machines have a fixed margin depth, and some machines have an adjustable margin depth.
Nipper Clamp - The nipper clamp squares the book cover off and fits it perfectly around the bound document. This creates a paper bound book. An additional paper cutter may be needed to cut of any excess paper if the book cover is not cut to fit the book before binding.
Pitch - Pitch is the style of holes your machine punches. Different binding machines have a different pitch. The spacing of the holes your machine punches depending on the pitch.
Spiral'OŽ Wire - Spiral'OŽ wire is double loop wire that has been made to fit through holes made by a plastic comb binding machine. Spiral'OŽ wire is also known as 19 ring wire.
Waste or Catch Tray - The part of the machine that catches the punched out pieces of paper during the paper punching process.
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