Binding Machines Buying Guide

Velo binding uses a two piece plastic binding spine to secure the pages of the document. Velo binding creates a professional, book-like finish that is great for filing, stacking and mailing. Velo binding is widely used for courtroom documents due to the required measure of security.

No binding style is more secure because Velo binding literally locks pages in place. It has features of sleek, slim styling, books lay flat for easy filing and mailing. Velo binding comes in a variety of colors using only 3 sizes of elements and can securely bind books up to 3″ thick. You can also bind books as small at ten pages.

Velo binding uses a 1/4″ wide binding element. There are several different types of Velo binding. Velo binding is available in three different sizes, using 1 x 11, 2 x 11, and 3 x 11 strips.

Desktop and Electric Desktop Velo binding models are suitable for the entry level user. These binding machines are for low volume and use a 4 prong Velo binding strip.

The main features for coil binding machine are :

• Punching capacity is 20 sheets at a time. Maximum binding capacity is 200 pages with Velo binding strip. It can be used with documents up to 11″ long.
• Re–closeable binding strips that allow for adding/deleting pages.
• Velo plastic strips are designed to resist scratches and discoloration.

• Most machines easily fit on a desktop.

The steps involved in Velo binding are :

1. Punch your pages.
2. Insert the plastic pronged strip through the holes you have punched.
3. Insert the plastic hole strip onto the plastic prong strips, closing the book.
4. Place your book in the binding area of your machine. You will find pins to fit the grooves on the hole-side of the strip. Make sure they snap into place.
5. The next step is to fold over the strips to close document.