Which Binding Machine Do You Need? – Sewing Machines Los Angeles

Yet, with so many different types of binding machines, how do you choose between comb, coil or wire? And what about manual, automatic or thermal binding methods? Answering the following questions will help determine the best solution for you.

1. What is the purpose of your printed materials?

For presentations, proposals, reports, sales brochures or business documents, plastic comb binding offers a variety of colors to complement any corporate palette. This is ideal if you’re looking to reinforce brand identity with a professional, color-coordinating binding method that ties in with your company’s logo.

2. How often will your materials be referenced? Will you need to add or remove pages from time to time?

A book or document that lies flat when opened makes easy to reference and even easier for situations where note-taking is involved such as a seminar or classroom. Wire binding machines work great for this. What about documents such as instruction manuals, sales proposals and materials with a continuing need for updates? When you need the convenience of a finished product that will lie flat and allow for edits, plastic comb or loose leaf binding methods may good options for you. For plastic combs, an affordable comb opener is affordable, simple and easy to use when you need to add or remove pages. The same goes for loose leaf pages in ring binders. For this, all you’ll need is a professional desktop punch allowing for the volume punching capacity you need.

3. What is the average number of pages and frequency of your distribution?

An electronic binding machine that will perforate your pages and also insert coils is indispensable for large volume commercial workloads. Even for small to medium workloads, this method increases productivity and reduces operator fatigue. In the long run, an electronic binding method not only saves time, it can also reduce the chances of finding a page out of order. But for low volume binding projects, a manual binding machine is very versatile and inexpensive.

4. How important are security and durability?

Both plastic coil and double loop wire binding methods are ideal for sensitive documents. Using this method, the binding machine has a mechanism that will close any open ends of a plastic coil or wire together for a finished look that’s durable and tamper-proof.

NSC has the appropriate binding system for any need. Any of our professional binding consultants will be happy to evaluate your specific application and recommend the perfect solution!