Different Types of Binding Machines and their Purpose
Over the past few years I have had many people ask the question, “Why use a binding machine?” This is usually from friends and acquaintances that know I am in the office equipment business. Having been around binding machines for years, the question initially struck me as odd, but looking at it from the perspective of a person unfamiliar with the equipment, I can understand why.
Seriously. Why would you want to use or buy a binding machine? I’ll tell you why. Using a binding machine is a very effective way to present material. Bound paper simply looks good. There are several binding formats available, ranging from comb and wire to coil and VeloBind Binding machines can be used to create home-printed novels, cookbooks and calendars. In a professional setting, binding machines are great for binding financial reports and presentations. Binding a report, rather than simply stapling it, is classy. It is like wearing a collared shirt and tie versus a t-shirt to a formal business meeting. Simply put, it makes a great impression. Binding machines are also popular with businesses, legal offices and other organizations for organizing financial reports, invoices and other data. Some VeloBind machines can securely bind up to three-inches of paper! Many advertising agencies like to use binding machines for proposals. In a school environment, a binding machine can be used to help a child bind a wide variety of literature and schoolwork. Comb binding machines are especially popular with elementary schools due to their durability and inexpensive cost.
Comb binding machines are relatively simple to set up and operate. Most models let you punch a set number of sheets and then join, or bind, them together with a binding element — in this case a plastic binding comb. The biggest advantage of using a comb binding machine is cost savings. Comb binding machines are easy on your budget and so are the binding supplies. The punching and binding process with comb binding machines is quick and simple, when compared to other binding methods.Coil Binding: Coil binders are a great and inexpensive way of binding documents. A coil binding system is often referred to as spiral binding. These machines use metal or PVC coils to bind documents and provides a more durable bind for larger documents.
Coil binding machines enhance the overall appearance of your document. Do you remember those old spiral wire notebooks from your school days? Well, coil binding looks very similar, except the coil itself is now made of plastic. Plastic is much more durable than metal. It’s nearly impossible to crush and it keeps its shape almost indefinitely. Another factor to keep in mind with coil binding is time. It does take more time to punch and then bind your documents with a coil binding machine. However, the end result is well worth it. And, with a little experience you will be able to punch and bind most documents in a short amount of time.
Wire Binding: This type of binding often referred to as twinloop, wire-o, or double loop wire binding. These machines use metal wires that are bent together. The metal wires usually come in a curved semi-circle shape and the machine uses a special wire closer to squeeze the spine until the wires are round and secured. Some machines punch documents and do the binding ; however, other wire binding machines only bind pre-punched documents. Wire binding produces professional results and is often used by professional agencies or businesses that need to bind larger-sized documents.
Thermal Binding: Thermal binding machines are one of the easiest ways to produce bound documents. Simply put your pages into a thermal cover and into the machine. The machine will melt adhesive on the spine of the materials fusing the document together. It will take a few minutes for the machine to cool, but it will produce great results in nearly no time.
Velobinding: This method is often referred to as strip binding. It uses 2 plastic strips on the front and back of the document. She strips pass through a hot knife that binds the two pieces together. The strips are riveted into place using a hot knife system that permanently binds the document together. Velobinding is popular in high security offices and businesses.
ProClick Binding: This is a method unique to GBC ProClick binding machines. These machines are designed to use a 32 hold punch pattern. GGC ProClick binding machines use custom GBC spines that click together and provide for 360 degree rotation which is vary useful when it comes to photocopying and scanning. GBC ProClicks are easy to use and produce very professional results.
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