Can I use wire with my comb binding machine?
Krish Technologies posted this on Jul 6, 2015
<Over the years, a number of customers have asked me whether they can use twin loop wire with their plastic comb binding machine. These customers often don’t want to have to buy a brand new machine but like the look and feel of twin loop wire binding. However, the answer to their question isn’t as simple as it seems. You see, they actually do make twin loop wire that is designed to work with the plastic comb binding hole pattern. With that said, if you want to use these wires you are going to need a way to close the wires.What is Spiral-O Wire?Let me explain a little bit more…There is a product that we carry called Spiral-O Wire. This wire has 19 loops and is designed to work with the hole pattern from a plastic comb binding machine. Spiral-O Wire is sometimes called Wire Combs or Ibico Wire and was originally designed for use with some of the older Ibico binding machines. A number of the older Ibico plastic comb binding machines also included a twin loop wire closer on the front of them to allow users to use both plastic combs and wire. This 19 loop wire was designed for this purpose.What Equipment is Needed?As the Ibico brand has been phased out by GBC and all of the older Ibico plastic binding machines have been replaced with new models, they no longer have the twin loop wire closer on the front of them. This presents a problem in trying to use these spiral-o wires since you can’t use the wires without a way to close them.One of the only options left is to purchase a Twin Loop wire closer. However, since twin loop wire closers are not incredibly cheap this option usually only appeals to users who have larger electric plastic comb binding machines.Otherwise, it is often advisable to simply buy a low end 3:1 pitch twin loop wire binding machine (the supplies are cheaper).This being said, if you have one of the older Ibico binding machines that has a wire closer included you are in luck. The Spiral-O binding supplies that we carry will work perfectly with your machine and you will be able to use both plastic combs and wire depending on your needs. These Spiral-O binding supplies are available in Black, Silver, White, Blue and Red and in sizes up to 1″ in diameter.If you aren’t sure what type of wire binding supplies that you need to work with your machine simply give us a call. Our trained sales representatives will be glad to help you find the correct supplies for use with your machine.(Read More)
FAQs
Probably the easiest alternative to punch and bind machines is a book ring! Also called loose leaf binding rings, they come in several sizes and styles including standard metal looseleaf rings (most popular), screw lock metal rings, plastic snap rings, oval plastic snap rings, and plastic overlap rings.
What is an alternative to a binding machine? ›
Probably the easiest alternative to punch and bind machines is a book ring! Also called loose leaf binding rings, they come in several sizes and styles including standard metal looseleaf rings (most popular), screw lock metal rings, plastic snap rings, oval plastic snap rings, and plastic overlap rings.
What is the easiest way to bind paper together? ›
Use a thermal binding machine. Of all the available binding methods, thermal binding is the easiest of them all. To use this method, simply place your document in a thermal binding cover, put the cover in the machine and wait for a minute to a minute and a half. Once you remove the document, let it cool off.
How do you bind legal documents? ›
Plastic Combs: The most common method for binding legal sized documents is with plastic combs. Combs are available as a standard item in black and can easily be ordered with a little bit of lead time in other colors.
How do I bind pages at home? ›
Open your pages and staple them together at the crease.
Use a long reach stapler if your regular stapler can't reach the middle crease. Staple your pages 3 time at even intervals. If you made signatures, staple each signature separately and then stack your stapled signatures. Leave the stack unstapled.
How do you bind without a machine? ›
Traditional methods for binding pages without a machine include three-ring binders (Or any ring binders, for that matter). Simply pair with your preferred 3-hole punch for the ideal method of binding loose-leaf sheets.
How do you join two pieces of paper together? ›
You could shoot the papers with a hollow-point round. You could make a hole in the papers and put a bolt through them with a nut on the other side. You could fold a corner over and make a small tear across the fold. You could use a stapler.
What is the cheapest way to bind paper? ›
The least expensive punch-and-bind document binding is going to be plastic comb binding. Also called GBC combs, these plastic binder spines are incredibly affordable as consumables, and very easy to bind with. With plastic comb binding, your continued cost to bind stays low.
What is the cheapest binding method? ›
Saddle Stitching is the most economical binding style and is used primarily for books with lower page counts. It is a relatively simple binding method, but produces books that are well-functioning and aesthetically appealing.
What is the best way to bind a large document? ›
Plastic comb binding. A lot of people like comb binding because it's relatively easy as well as affordable. This binding method is good for thicker documents since the largest combs are 2” in diameter and can bind work that's up to 425 pages long.
start with 2 or more folios gathered into 1 signature. next, thread the string through the bottom hole, skipping the center hole. thread the string back through the center hole and tighten up that stitch. tie the string around the string running along the spine, and cut off the excess.
What is the perfect binding process? ›
Perfect Binding is a widely used soft cover book binding method. With this binding method, the pages and cover are glued together at the spine with a strong yet flexible thermal glue. The other three sides of the book are then trimmed as needed to give them clean "perfect" edges.
What are safer alternatives to binders? ›
Compression sports bras can be a good alternative to binding, particularly if you are looking to do exercise. “I try not to bind when I'm at home. One thing that helps with that is wearing pyjamas a lot - for some reason I find it easier to not bind when I'm at home if I'm wearing a pyjama top than a t-shirt!”
What is a safe alternative to binding? ›
You might feel a rush to start binding or lack the resources to purchase a commercial binder, but it isn't worth putting your health at risk. Sports bras, layering shirts, or wearing athletic or neoprene compression gear, are the options associated with the least amounts of negative side effects (2).
What is an alternative to a binder for exercise? ›
Sports bra.
As an alternative to a dedicated binder, a good sports bra with high compression can serve as a binder. Sports bras won't provide as much compression as a binder but can be a stepping stone to binding later.
What is the cheapest way to bind a book? ›
Saddle Stitching is the most economical binding style and is used primarily for books with lower page counts. It is a relatively simple binding method, but produces books that are well-functioning and aesthetically appealing.
