Here’s a helpful review of the most common types of binding machines. Each style of binding has its benefits and drawbacks. Take a closer look below to decide what binding machine is best for you and your next document binding project.
Comb binding machines use a plastic comb binding strip that is durable and easy to use. Comb binding elements are not only inexpensive, but come in
different colors and diameters. Plastic combs may be re-used multiple times. Pages in a comb-bound document can be easily removed simply by peeling away the plastic comb from the spine. The binding strip can then be re-inserted with the aid of the comb binding machine. If functionality is a priority and not style, then comb binding may be the best choice for you.
Wire binding machines, or double-loop wire binding machines, give bound 
documents a professional look and an added touch of class. Wire binding machines punch paper and insert the wire binding element through punched paper. The machine can then close the wire for a secure bind. Wire-bound documents look professional and last a long time. The only drawback to this binding method is the possibility of the wire getting bent or smashed. Wire binding elements come in a wide array of colors and diameters.
Coil binding machines, commonly referred to as spiral binding, use a 
plastic coil inserted through punched holes in a document. The ends of the coil are cut and crimped to prevent the binding element from slipping out of the document. Cutting and crimping spiral coils takes time and practice to get it just right. These binding coils are made from PVC plastic and they are highly durable. Coil-bound documents have pages that are easy to turn because the book lies flat when open. Coil/spiral binding materials are available in various colors, diameters, and lengths.
Documents bound with a Velobind® style machine look great and are very 
secure. The Velobind® binding method was developed several years ago by a company called GBC. Velobound® documents very secure. This style of binding is commonly used by law firms, government offices, and other organizations that need a tamper-evident document. Once you bind your document, you cannot reinsert or remove pages without ruining the binding element.
A Velobind® machine uses a long plastic binding strip with prongs that are inserted through punched paper. The binding element is fixed to a flat back strip. These durable, plastic strips are available in different colors, sizes and formats, depending on the model of Velobind® machine.
Perfect/Thermal Binding Machines
Perfect binding machines typically bind notepads and softbound books 
with glue. Perfect binding machines include models that require pre-made report covers with glue embedded in the spine of the cover. Paper is inserted into the cover, the glue is warmed up by the machine and the pages then adhere to the paper. We recommend using this binding method for smaller documents only. Binding covers with embedded glue typically do not hold larger amounts of pages together. However, the end result looks professional and the cost is relatively affordable.
Related posts:
- Binding Your Own Books Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated
- What is a Coil Binding Machine?
- Comb Binding Machines: A Thing Of The Past?
- Looking for a Wire or Coil Binding Machine
- Why use a Wire Binding Machine?
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