What size binding coil do I need?

What size of Coil Binds do I need?

COIL SIZE Diameter in inches/millimeters Max # of Pages Sheets of 20# Paper
14mm (9/16”) Coil Binding Supplies 120
15mm (19/32”) Coil Binding Supplies 130
16mm (5/8”) Coil Binding Supplies 140
17mm (43/64”) Coil Binding Supplies 150

How are binding coils measured?

Learn the right size for wire binding coils If it is an odd size, measure from one loop to the next, approximately 8mm for 3:1 wire or 12mm for 2:1 wire. However if it is the standard 285mm length you can count the loops (34 for 3:1 and 23 for 2:1). This will tell you the pitch of the wire.

How big is spiral binding?

These binding coils have a 4:1 pitch (4-holes per inch, 48 loops per 12″ coil) and are fully compatible with all 4:1 pitch coil binding machines on the market. Holes punched in sheets can be round or oval. Choosing desired coil size: Measure the thickness of your stack of pages and add 1/8-inch (3mm).

How thick can you spiral bind?

2 ¾” thick
Unlike our other binding types that have 8-92 (Saddle Stitch) and 28+ (Perfect Bound) page count requirements, spiral bound books can be as few as 8 pages and up to 2 ¾” thick. So, whether you have a small book you need to print or a large book, spiral binding can accommodate both.

What is the smallest binding comb?

The smallest size of combs available is three sixteenths of an inch. These are ideal for documents that are just a few pages long. The largest size of combs is two inches and can handle documents with as many as 400 sheets of paper. Combs that are 1.25″ or larger are oval in shape while smaller combs are round.

What is the size of binding wire?

Binding wire is available in different diameters ranging from 0.61 mm to 1.22 mm.

What is a spiral coil?

Spiral binding plastic coils are one of the most popular traditional binding methods available. They consist of a continuous spiraled coil that is made of a durable and flexible plastic. To bind, these spiral coil binding spines are spun through several closely spaced holes, and then crimped in on the edges.

Can you bind 500 pages?

Thermal Binding Another effective binding method to consider is Thermal Binding; it offers a professional finish to the documents, which can be very beneficial when you want to impress your clients with your reports. Also, thermal binding supplies are capable of binding up to 500 pages.

How do I bind a large document?

Here are several ways you can bind thick documents:

  1. Plastic comb binding. Plastic comb binding is perfect for long documents.
  2. Color coil binding.
  3. Wire binding.
  4. Thermal binding.
  5. Unibind.
  6. GBC Velobind and SureBind.
  7. Screw posts.