What are the Different Types of Binding Machines?
When choosing bookbinding machines, a few things must be considered: (1) How should the binding look? (2) How many books or documents will be bound at a time? (3) What will be done with the book or document? Different types of binding machines offer differing looks and durability. Comb binding machines punch round holes in the left edge of the pages and the comb opens when the loose pages are inserted. The combs then close over a row of precisely spaced plastic rings. This method is the least flexible style of bookbinding due to the plastic spine that forms the back of the binding. Employing unique locks to keep paper from falling out, this type of binding is ideal for small, thin books. Coil, or spiral coil binding machines, produce a binding that is less rigid and thus more durable than plastic comb binding. These types of machines will punch the holes and bind pages with a continuous spiraling plastic coil. PVC is now used in place of metal coils since it is less prone to bending ou
Comb binding is one of the most popular types of binding. This method utilises coiled plastic coiled ‘combs’. The comb binding machine will first punch the required holes in the paper, then stretch open the comb for the punched paper to be laid, the coil is then closed to finish the job. Combs are available in different diameters to suit different thickness documents, and in different colours too. A higher page capacity is achievable by this method, and powered electric binders are available for more heavy duty usage.
