subject: All About Plastic Comb Binding [print this page] Plastic comb binding is a traditional, economical, and simple binding method. Made of PVC Plastic, the combs consist of a spine of round rings that spread open for sheet inserting. The rings fit into rectangular holes along a binding edge. The standard length of a binding comb is 11" and it has 19 rings. Plastic Comb Binding is prefect for those who will need to edit their documents, as the bindings can be easily opened and closed. Additional and custom lengths are available. 16 different diameters are available ranging from 3/16" up to 2". Combs are round in sizes 3/16" up to 1". 1-1/4" and larger combs are oval shaped with 3 locks to hold rings together. The comb spines can be imprinted with titles, company names, logos, and more.
Plastic Comb Advantages
Widely available
Inexpensive
Imprinting of spine for customization
Can add or remove pages
Can reuse spine after removed from book
Can be cut in house to any length
Facing pages align
Wide range of diameters
Plastic Comb Limitations:
Fewer standard color choices
Pages cannot be turned all the way around (360)
Pages slightly step up when turned
Plastic Comb Applications:
Brochures
Reports
Manuals
Calendars
Notebooks
Marketing material
Photo albums
Scrapbooks
and More
What You Need to Bind with Plastic Comb
Plastic Comb Binding Machine with Comb Opener
Plastic Comb Binding Supplies
Presentation Covers
How to Bind with Plastic Comb
Position the paper guide on your binding machine based on your desired paper size. Gather your printed sheets and insert the allotted amount of paper into the opening. When the paper is fully inserted, slide the stack to the left until it makes contact with the paper guide. To make sure all of the edges of the sheets are flush, tap the sides of the stack. Activate the punching by using the pull handle, push button, or foot pedal on your binding machine.
Place the Plastic Comb in the Comb Opener with the wide portion of the spine facing away from you -- this should ensure that the Comb opens toward you. Pull the handle to open the Comb.
Place the holes of your stack over the Comb teeth and push the handle back into original position to close and secure the Comb to your stack of paper. Remove your finished book.
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