Everything
you could possibly want to know about binding, without the jargon!
Comb Binding
- This is the
most popular type and uses a plastic coil to
secure your papers.
- Combs come
in different lengths, thicknesses and colours
- Combs are
measured in mm diameter (6mm being the smallest
and 51mm the largest).
- Comb binding
is suitable for up to 450 pages.
Coil Binding
- Secures your
documents using a plastic coated coil
- Coils come
in a variety of lengths, thicknesses and
colours
- Suitable for
documents up to 140 pages
Wire Binding
- Secures your
documents with a wire that holds your papers
in place.
- The wires
come in different lengths, thicknesses and
colours
- Wires are
measured in mm diameter (5mm being the smallest
at 14mm the largest). The higher the diameter the more pages it will
hold.
- Wire binding
is suitable for up to 125 pages.
Thermabinding
- Secures
pages using glue that is hidden in the binding
cover and melts when you put your documents into the machine.
- Suitable for
up to 240 pages.
Click Binding
- Secures
documents using a a re-usable plastic mechanism
that clicks around your document.
- Can be
easily removed if you want to add/remove papers.
- Suitable for
documents up to 145 pages.
Manual Comb Binder
- Has a handle
that will secure the comb in place when you
pull it.
Electric Comb Binder
- Put your
documents into the correct position and press a
button and the machine will automatically secure your documents
Binding Covers
- Come in a
variety of designs and give a professional cover
to add to your documents.
- Can be clear
or coloured and made from a variety of
materials including polypropylene (plastic), card and even leather.
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