Do you have a cookbook, a report or perhaps a book that you need to bind? Many people think that binding a document is long, lengthy and complicated process. Others assume that binding has to be done by a publisher, regardless of the volume. This is not the case. Binding is easy, simple and can be done by anyone.
All you need is a printer and a binding machine. There are several "do-it-yourself" binding machines available, with the three most popular binding formats being comb, wire and coil binding. These machines allow you to print your recipe book or novel using a printer. Once printed, the document can be punched and binding elements inserted. The entire process typically takes less than a few minutes.
Speed is an issue for some people, especially if you need to bind hundreds of books per day. Manufacturers have taken this into consideration. Many binding machines are now available in a manual and electric version. The manual version of a binding machine is used for lower-volume binding and requires the individual to pull a handle to punch and binding.
Electric binding machines typically use a motor to punch the holes and often help assist with applying the binding element as well. Electric binding machines make it possible to bind several hundred books a day. You can often double or triple output simply by using an electric motor enabled binding machine.
As mentioned previously, there are three popular forms of binding; being comb, wire and coil (sometimes referred to as spiral). These three binding formats require paper to be punched and elements to be inserted. All three formats are available in manual and electric designs.
Comb binding machines use a plastic element. In the United States, 8 ˝ x 11-inch paper is most commonly used. A comb-binding machine will punch a total of 19 holes with this size of paper. The holes are rectangular in shape. One the holes are punched, the comb binding element is opened and inserted through the punched holes. The machine then releases the comb and the binding process is completed. A nice thing about comb binding is that the supplies can be re-used and pages can be removed or added.
Wire binding machines use a wire binding element. There are three hole formats available, being Spiral-O, 2:1 pitch and 3:1 pitch. These hole formats sound complicated, but are easy to use. Again, using 8 ˝ x 11-inch paper, a Spiral-O will punch 19 total holes, using a similar hole patter to the comb binding. The 2:1 pitch punches two holes per inch and the 3:1 pitch punches three holes per inch.
The more holes there are per inch the tighter the look of the bound book, however the more holes the fewer the sheets that can be bound. Holes are available in rectangle, square and round, depending on the machine. Different hole patters are not interchangeable with different pitches of binding supplies. It is critical to buy the correct wire binding supplies that match your binding machine. Wire binding machines, similar to comb binding, punch the paper. The wire-binding element is then inserted through the holes and the wire is actually closed shut. Once closed, the wire cannot be re-opened.
Coil binding, commonly referred to as spiral binding, uses a spring-like binding supply. The appearance is much like the spiral notebooks used in elementary school, except that the supplies are made from PVC plastic instead of metal. The plastic coils are available in various colors and diameters.
Coil binding machines punch holes in paper. The supplies are then spun through the holes either manually or by use of an electric coil inserter. Coil binding is available in 5:1 pitch (five holes per inch) and 4:1 (four holes per inch) pitch supplies. Much like wire binding, the different pitches are not interchangeable.
These are just a few of the binding machines (http://www.officezone.com/bind2.htm) available for binding booklets. There is no need to feel intimidated or disappointed at the thought of binding your book. Simply purchase or use a binding machine and bind it yourself! For more information on office equipment, visit Office Zone (http://www.officezone.com) .
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