Binding Machines Buying Guide

Whether you are creating a presentation or organizing your documents, binding can be a valuable resource. There are several different types of binding and it is important you find the style that meets your needs. Types of major binding include Plastic Comb Binding, Wire Binding, Coil Binding, Velo Binding and Thermal Binding.

1. Plastic Comb Binding offers a popular, traditional finish. It is a quick, affordable method that can accommodate up to 500 pages. It opens fully for chart-style presentations and easy photocopying. Plastic comb binding provides flexibility for easy page removals or additions. It is probably one of the most widely used and economical options available! The equipment punches 19 rectangular holes on the binding edge, allowing for the manual insertion of flexible plastic combs. The main advantage of comb binding is that it is more economical than wire, easier to learn and the document can be unbound if it becomes necessary to add, remove or change pages, but is not as robust or classy as wire binding.
2. Wire Binding offers a stylish metal finish, secure permanent pages that cannot be modified and fully opens for flip chart-style presentations and photocopying. It is a traditional book binding choice that creates permanent lie-flat documents. Available in two styles: Double Loop Wire and Spiral-O. Double Loop Wire, also known as Double O, double loop binding, or Twin Loop, is used with equipment that punches a square or round hole pattern and has a wire closer. Spiral-O is used with equipment that punches a rectangular plastic comb pattern and has a wire closer.
3. Coil Binding has a contemporary finish, opens fully for flip chart-style presentations and easy photocopying. It is a durable binding method, even with excessive use. Elastic plastic coils are long wearing and keep their shape over years of use. This binding method uses punching and inserting equipment that is specifically made to accommodate the plastic coils.
4. Velo Binding is the most secure binding style available. It creates stylish books that lay flat for a variety of uses. It can securely bind books up to 3″ thick. Velo binding uses a hard plastic strip to lock each page of the document in place. It is a strip binding system that uses a manual or electric punch and a hard plastic strip to permanently lock every page of your document in place. This binding method is economical and popular among government entities and the legal community.
5. Thermal Binding gives a book-style finish to your documents. It is fast and easy to use, and allows several documents to be bound simultaneously. Thermal binding gives a flat profile for easy distribution or mailing. Make your presentation into a stylish perfect bound book by using special made covers and a thermal binding machine. The covers are manufactured with an adhesive applied onto the spine of a soft or hardcover. The thermal binding machine uses heat to melt the adhesive and bind the pages to the spine of the book.