subject: Five Great Things About Twin-loop Wire Binding [print this page] Binding your own documents can save you money and they also give your work a professional appearance that will really make a good impression. A very sophisticated-looking bookbinding method is twin-loop wire binding. Here are five great things about it.
1.) It looks great. One of the main reasons why people use twin-loop binding is because it looks fantastic. It's definitely a very stylish bookbinding method currently available and it can really make your document look very professional. If you want your work to be taken seriously, this method is the way to go.
2.) Two punching patterns. Twin-loop devices are classified by which pitch (punching pattern) they produce. The two that are available for this method are 3:1 and 2:1. The numbers refer to how many holes there are per inch of paper. Pitch will also somewhat designate how long your documents can be. For example, 2:1 pitch is ideal for longer books because 2:1 wires are available in thicknesses up to 1.25", and they can secure anywhere from 125 to 250 pages. Meanwhile, 3:1 wires are the best for shorter documents because they can bind between 20 and 110 pages.
3.) Lots of supplies are available. There are a lot of supplies available for twin-loop wire binding and since the selection is so vast, it will be easy for you to select items that will make your document look terrific. Wire spines are available in a variety of thicknesses (as mentioned above) and colors. (Some colors available are silver, black, blue, and green.) You can also buy pre-punched paper that can save you the time you would have spent punching the sheet yourself. Paper is available for both pitches and is sold in both reams and cases. Finally, document covers come in a rainbow of colors as well as many different finishes, such as Linen and Twill. With so many great supplies available, producing a great-looking document is a snap.
4.) First-rate machines. Some of the biggest names in the office machine world make twin-loop binders including Fellowes, James Burns, Akiles, Renz, and Rhin-O-Tuff. For small offices that need a machine for occasional use, a device such as the Fellowes Quasar 130 or the Akiles OffiWire are great options. For organizations that need a machine capable of operating on a heavy-duty basis, something like the Renz Eco C is ideal. Also, both manual and electric machines are available, so you can find one that fits your budget as well as your bookbinding needs.
5.) A wide variety of uses. Twin-loop wire binding is a pretty versatile document finishing method that can be used for a lot of different items. You can make your own calendars with this type of device, as well as journals and yearbooks. Professional documents really benefit from this type of binding and it can be used for brochures, reports, marketing materials, legal briefs, and more.
Twin-loop wire binding is the method you should choose when looks matter. When you use this this type of document finishing, you're taking the first step towards a more professional image, so get started today.
