Binding Machine Combs Which is the Right One?

When choosing a binding machine you will want to consider what kind of binding machine combs it will need. Some combs are hard to come by and some are just plain hard to use. This article will discuss the benefits of the different binding machine combs so you can make an informed decision on what type of binding machine to ultimately purchase.

There are really two different types of binding machine combs to choose from, plastic or wire. Different binding machines use different types of combs, they are all similar in some ways but differ in the way they bind things together. There are some differences in styles of combs as well.

Comb binding usually refers to the use of plastic combs. Holes are punched in the along the edge of the pages which allows the plastic comb to be inserted. One of the big advantages of plastic comb binding is the ability to remove the binding without harming the actual product.

Reports, manuals and other documents intended to lay flat are best served by using wire binding. With wire binding a “C” shaped wire “comb” is threaded through the sheets to bind them together.

With spiral binding a plastic or metal coil is threaded though hole punched documents. Spiral bound documents can be folded back on themselves without damage.

Some other binding styles have become popular in recent years for instance Proclick and Zipbinding.  These techniques utilize a particular brand of combs manufactured exclusively by the Ceneral Binding Corporation.  

Determining which binding technique to use really depends on what type of document you want to produce. For general reports and office manuals that don’t need updated frequently wire binding is a good choice. For atlases or documents that need to fold back on themselves spiral binding may be the best choice. Comb binding is a good choice for  documents that may need to be edited or taken apart without damage.