There are many types of binding that can be used to create professional looking bound documents. You should consider the variety of options before choosing the one that best suits you. Your options include bookletmakers, coil and spiral machines, comb binding machines, glue binding machines, perfect binding, padding press, and more. I have provided a brief explanation of each below.
Bookletmakers. Stacks of paper are stapled in the center and folded over to create a spine. Sheet capacities range from 10 to 30 sheets at once. Friction feed bookletmakers automatically straighten, staple, and fold the paper. Manual feed models require the user to feed paper and fold it after stapling. Use collators and trimmers to sort and trim paper for bookletmaking.
Coil and Spiral binding machines. These binders punch and bind paper with one continuous coil or spiral. Machines are available that automatically punch and bind, or bind and coils must be inserted manually. Documents bound with these machines can fold and lay completely flat.
Comb Binding Machines. Comb binding machines punch holes in paper and open the the combs while paper is inserted by the user. The combs are closed in the holes and the document is then bound. The accessories needed to use these machines are relatively inexpensive and easy to come by.
Glue Binding Machines. Perfect binding machines and padding presses are both types of glue binding machines. Perfect binding is used primarily in professional, soft cover, paperback binding. Padding presses can be used to make notepads by holding paper in place while glue is applied to one side of the pad.
These are just a few of your options when it comes to binding documents in your office. Check out binding machines and accessories at MachineRunner. For more information or questions on the subject, leave a comment below!
