How to Pick the Right Binding Machine
Posted on - 10th January 2019
Are you thinking of adding a new binding machine to your office or business? Or is this your first time looking into these wonderful machines? There are several options to consider, so you want to make sure you get the right binder for you.
There are multiple styles of a binding machine to consider
• Comb or Coil - one of the most common forms of binding
• Wire - Similar to comb, but uses metal wires rather than plastic - for a more professional look
• Thermal - Uses heat to bind pages
• Perfect binding - Uses hot glue to bind and is one of the newest and most innovative forms of binding
• Legal
• Hardback
Each form of a binding machine has their own unique qualities and properties which makes them more suitable than others. The right binder all depends on your needs.
What Type of Binding Machine are you Looking for?
The first thing to consider when deciding which binding machine is best for you! As we have outlined at the start of this piece. There are different types of binders that are better suited in certain scenarios. For example, Comb or Coil binders are well suited to schools or colleges for mass-produced student handouts or workbooks. Whereas wire binders are best utilised in business or meetings due to their professional appearance.
How Much will you use your Binding Machine?
Another key question to ask yourself is how much binding you are intending to do. For example, binding one or documents a day or week, then a compact comb binder that can be taken out and put away with ease might be best. However, if your binding on a daily basis and in high quantities then a comprehensive or heavy-duty machine is right for you.
Electric or Manual Binding Machines
This is a similar question to the one before however, this can apply to more than just comb binders (the example we used previously). Like comb binders, wire binders are available in both manual or automatic formats. The choice of these functions will also be answered by how much binding you’re looking to do. Electric binders are not only better for large quantities but also a thick collection of documents.
Take a Look at our Range of Binding Machines
If you’re looking to learn more about these amazing machines, we’re more than happy to provide product demonstrations of a machine or machines you’re looking at.
