Binding Machines Articles

1). What is the Difference Between Velobind and Surebind? By : Jeff McRitchie
This article goes over the differences between the velobind and surebind systems and provides a slight background of the velobind and surebind systems in order to fully explain the differences between the two.
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2). Comparing Binding Machine Punches Based on Punching Capacity By : Jeff McRitchie
This article provides some key points to remember when buying a punch machine based on punch capacity, such as taking into account the amount of manual effort that will need to be put into the machine or the negative affects of over punching.
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3). Using A Hard Cover Crimper for Binding Hard Cover Books By : Jeff McRitchie
When binding hard back books with a thermal binding machine the final step is to place the cover into the hard cover crimper and tighten it down. Although this step is unnecessary when using standard thermal binding covers, it is very important when binding hard cover books. The hard cover crimper accomplishes several important tasks that are essential in providing a high quality finished book.
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4). Introducing Five Styles of Presentation Binding By : Jeff McRitchie
This article describes five different types of binding ststems available on the market. These five systems include: Twin Loop Wire Binding, Plastic Spiral Coil Binding, Plastic Comb Binding, Strip Binding and Thermal Binding.
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5). Tips and Tricks for Binding Thick Documents With Color Coil Binding By : Jeff McRitchie
This article provides some tips and tricks to make binding large documents with color coil binding an easier and less time consuming, providing hints such as matching the spine to the curve of the coil binding and to consider using an oversized oval hole pattern.
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6). Using a 2:1 Pitch Wire Binding Machine To Bind Small Sized Books By : Jeff McRitchie
This article describes the ways in which you can use a 2:1 Wire binding machine to bind a variety of different sized books, as opposed to only being able to bind books between the sizes of 5/8" to 1-1/4" thick.
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7). Binding Documents Longer than 11" Using Plastic Comb Binding By : Jeff McRitchie
This article provides a quick review of the three things a person would need to bind oversized documents (specifically 11 inch documents) with plastic comb binding.
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8). Using Your SureBind System With Your Plastic Comb Binding Punch By : Jeff McRitchie
SureBind was designed to be compatible with GBC Plastic Comb Binding systems. This means paper and covers can be punched on any GBC Plastic Comb Binding punch, and bound using the SureBind System; which increases production by gaining higher punching capabilities, and allowing two operators to work at the same time.
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