General Information. Need some help cutting through the jargon? Not sure which product is right for your application? This page explains the different kinds of binding that we offer, the features of each one, and their most common uses.
smart, "high quality" appearance
contents cannot be altered (i.e. the binding cannot be opened & re-closed)
opens flat
can be used for between 2-250 sheets (80gsm paper); equivalent to 500 pages
wires available in several colours
ideal for; manuals, books of sheet music, cookery books etc.
cost effective for short to medium quantities
options available that increase durability and appearance; i.e. acetate front protector, printed card covers, embossed covers
smart, "high quality" appearance
contents cannot be altered (i.e. the binding cannot be opened & re-closed)
opens flat
can be used for between 2-250 sheets (80gsm paper); equivalent to 500 pages
coils are available in a 45 different colours, including metallic, neon colours and even glow in the dark (many colours must be specially ordered).
ideal for; manuals, books of sheet music, cookery books etc.
cost effective for short to medium quantities
options available that increase durability and appearance; i.e. acetate front protector, printed card covers, embossed covers
functional appearance
contents can be altered as necessary (i.e. the binding can be opened, pages inserted or removed & re-closed)
opens flat
can be used for between 2-380 sheets (80gsm paper); equivalent to 760 pages
combs available in several colours
ideal for; manuals, books of sheet music, cookery books etc.
cost effective for short to medium quantities
options available that increase durability and appearance; i.e. acetate front protector, printed card covers, embossed covers
Usually known as booklets and used commonly for brochures.
appearance varies according to the finish selected; standard self covered brochures are used by the millions for advertising and at the other end of the spectrum brochures with heavy laminated covers and quality inner paper are used for very high quality reports and product brochures.
contents cannot be altered (i.e. the binding cannot be opened & re-closed)
does not open flat
can be used for between 2-25 sheets (80gsm paper); equivalent to 100 pages.