What is Spring Binding?
Also known as wire binding, the spring bind method of book binding is a popular option for a number of simply bound printed materials. Essentially, the method utilizes a section of spiral wire to serve as the means of binding pages and a cover together. While a relatively inexpensive and versatile option, spring binding is also a time intensive method that is not ideal for all applications. The basic process for spring binding involves the creation of a series of punched holes along the left edge of the pages. A wire spine configured in the general shape of the letter “C” makes it possible to insert wire through each hole and then use a wire closer to seal the wire into a permanent circle. Because of the configuration of the wire, it is possible to lay the open book flat, or even to rotate the pages a complete 360 degrees if desired. There are two levels of machines that can be used for spring binding. A manual binding machine works well when the need is for a relatively small amount o
