subject: How to Speed Up Spiral Binding [print this page] How to Speed Up Spiral Binding How to Speed Up Spiral Binding
Spiral Binding, also called Plastic Coil or Spiral Coil, is a flexible and durable binding method that is very popular in a variety of worlds. Spiral Binding is used for applications in homes, schools, small & large offices, bindery houses and more. The spiral coils are continuous pieces of plastic which resemble a spring. The spiral coil runs through closely spaced holes along the sides of your pages being bound. Once the spiral coil is inserted all the way through the holes, the ends are then cut and crimped, securing the bind. These are relatively simple steps, however spiral binding can be time consuming without the right tools. Because of the growing popularity of spiral binding, consumers are trying to figure out how to speed up this binding process making it more efficient.
There are three ways to speed up the spiral binding process. The first way is by using an electric binding machine. Electric binding machines have a higher punching capacity than the manual versions. Punching at a higher capacity means more sheets are being punched at the same time. Say you have a book that has 60 sheets. Using a manual machine it might take you 10 punches to get through all of the sheets while an electric machine might only take 3 punches.
The second way to save time when spiral binding is by using an electric roller inserter. Spiral coils are often inserted manually by spinning or twisting the coil into the punched holes. This method is pretty easy, but slow. And the thicker the books are, the slower the process gets; but electric inserters are fast! These time saving machines use two rollers made of rubber that are activated with a foot pedal or push button. For inserting using an electric inserter, you manually insert the spiral coil into the first 2 or 3 holes. After that you hold your binding edge up to the center of the rollers so that the spiral coil is lightly touching them. The rolling action quickly inserts the coil through the holes of your book. Although this system is great for books 1" and smaller, it is a bit difficult to use with thicker books.
One other way you can speed up the spiral binging process is by using an electric cutter-crimper. The final step to binding using spiral coils is to cut and crimp the ends of the coil. This ensures the coil will not unwind or unbind itself. Generally, the cutting and crimping process is done manually with specially designed hand pliers. This is a slow and tedious task that allows room for human error. Electric cutter crimpers make it fast and easy. You just place your book on a table under a blade and press a foot pedal. They come in single head and double head configurations. The single head machines cut and crimp one side at a time while double head machines actually do the cutting and crimping of both sides at once.
Using an electric punch, adding an electric roller inserter and finishing off with an electric cutter crimper will drastically decrease the time it takes to bind a spiral bound book. You will greatly increase your productivity and efficiency, saving you time and money.
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