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I have had many customers RG59 Cable call me over the
years asking for help in deciding what binding machine style would be
best for their office. Often they have seen one binding style or
another but want to understand their options for binding their own
documents. This article will provide a quick overview of the strengths
and limitations of the four major binding styles. These four styles
include: Comb Binding, Coil Binding, Wire Binding and Thermal Binding.
Although there are other binding styles available, these four styles
represent the lion's share of the presentation binding industry. Lets
take a quick look at each of the four styles.
1. Comb Binding : Comb Binding is the most common binding style used in
North America. It has been around for more than 40 years, is simple and
readily available. Binding supplies for plastic comb binding are
cheaper than binding supplies for the other major binding styles.
Plastic comb binding books have the ability to open flat for easy
copying and can be easily opened and closed with a comb binding machine
for editing purposes. Plastic comb bindings are available in 12 colors
and in sizes up to 2". Comb bindings that are 3/16" - 1-1/8" are round
while comb bindings that are 1-1/4" - 2" are oval.
Of all the binding styles, comb binding is the most economical and
robust. However, because comb binding has been around for so long and
is so economical it has become somewhat commonplace in the market. Many
people see comb binding as "cheap" and such and image doesn't lend
itself well to many proposals and presentations. For this reason,
several other binding styles are more popular.
2. Coil Binding : Spiral Coil Binding is a great option for individuals
searching for a different look for their presentations and proposals.
Spiral coil binding involves winding a single piece of pre-coiled
plastic binding onto the edge of ones book. Spiral coil binding is
available in more than 60 different colors making it ideal for
marketing firms and designers that are looking to match unique colors
with company logos or report covers.
Coil bound documents can open flat and can also wrap around for easy
copying and reading. Documents bound with coil binding are ideal for
documents that need to be mailed since the spines are flexible and
retain their shape exceptionally well. Although spiral coil binding is
available in sizes up to 2", coil binding documents that are larger
than 1" can be very difficult. Binding supplies for coil binding are
more expensive than plastic comb bindings but are still reasonably
priced and readily available.
3. Wire Binding : Twin Loop Wire binding (also known as Wire-O) is
another popular binding style available for individuals looking to bind
their own documents. Twin loop wire binding comes out of the package in
a C shape and a wire binding machine is used to close the wire binding
so that it is round.
Twin loop wire binding is available in sizes up to 1-1/4" thick.
However, a different hole pattern is used for twin loop wire binding
that is 9/16" or smaller than is used for wire binding from 5/8" to
1-1/4". An individual wanting to bind documents in all of these sizes
would need either two binding machines or a binding machine that can
punch both hole patterns. Documents bound with twin loop wire binding
can lay flat and can also wrap around. Wire bound documents are not
ideal for mailing since the metal wire binding can be deformed with
abuse. Twin loop wire binding provides an elegant look and feel but is
slightly more expensive than coil binding or wire binding.
4. Thermal book Binding : Thermal book binding style is another popular
binding style. However, it is dramatically different from the other
three styles discussed in this article. Thermal book binding does not
involve punching holes in your documents to bind them. Instead, a strip
of heat activated glue inside the spine of the book is used to bind the
presentations or proposals.
Books bound with this method of binding have the look of "perfect
bound" documents and provide a beautiful finished product. Many people
who use thermal binding buy utility covers which have a clear front
cover with a linen paper back and spine; however, custom cover sets can
be produced for this binding style assisting with company branding and
brand awareness.
Hard cover cases are also available for use with thermal book binding
machines making short run hard cover books and proposals a possibility
(something the other binding styles are not really capable of). Of all
the available binding styles, thermal binding has the highest supply
costs. However, it also provides the most unique and professional
looking solution.
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