What is Comb Binding?
Bookbinding became a craft nearly 2,000 years ago. Since then, cultures have found ways to perfect this practice and today there are countless ways to accomplish book binding. Over time, books have been bound by hardcover binding, punch binding, thermally activated binding, stitched or sewn binding and even hand binding. Comb binding, a punch-binding method, is a relatively common binding practice currently in use. Other styles of punch binding include wire binding, VeloBind®, spiral or coil binding, GBC Proclick® and ZipBind®. Comb binding allows people to bind documents of varying size together by using a flexible, plastic spine. To comb bind a document, the pages must first be loaded into a machine that is similar to a three-hole punch, but has several more holes. For manual machines, holes are punched into the document by pulling a lever. Nineteen rectangular holes are punched into documents that are letter size, and 21 holes are punched into documents that are A4 size. Comb bindin
Comb binding is one of the most common formats of binding used today. Binding elements are cheap, very durable and can be re-used. Many people use comb-binding machines; from schools and churches, to government and print shops. Comb binding is used to create notebooks, journals, cookbooks, reports and more. Several popular manufacturers of comb binding machines are GBC, Tahsin, Renz, Akiles and Fellowes.
Uses plastic combs to secure the document pages A simple binding process that is very quick to learn Can bind documents up to 395 sheets (80gsm paper) Pages can easily be added or removed at a later stage Plastic combs are available in sizes from 6mm to 50mm Various covers are available, or you can always use your own Comb Binding Machines (all prices are exclusive of VAT) Machine specifications and colours correct at the time of typing, but may be subject to change by the manufacturers Fellowes Starlet Comb Binder Punches up to 7 sheets at once. Binds up to 90 sheets (80gsm). Uses combs up to 12mm. Vertical paper insertion. 505mm(w) x 305mm(d) x 135mm(h), 4.5kg Ideal for home or low office use. Our Price 39.99 (RRP 69.99) Rexel CB105 Comb Binder Punches up to 5 sheets at once. Binds up to 90 sheets (80gsm). Uses combs up to 12mm. Horizontal paper insertion. 445mm(w) x 163mm(d) x 130mm(h), 3kg Ideal for home or very light office use. Our Price 39.99 (RRP 63.85) Fellowes Star Comb Binde
