There are a lot of factors that go into the type of binding you use for a project including the function of the documents, the number of pages and your printing budget. At the best printing company at the Lake of the Ozarks, we offer several different types of binding. To help you decide which one would be best for your project, Smart Postal Centers gives you a quick rundown on the different types of binding available at our shop:
Spiral Bound
Spiral binding is a flexible binding that can hold anywhere from 16 – 275 pages. It utilizes smooth, round plastic coil to hold the pages together. The design allows your papers to lay flat when opened and can be turned all the way around to the back if desired. The coil is threaded through punched holes and the ends are crimped to prevent the binding from slipping off. Spiral bound is often used for projects that are going to be used often such as booklets or catalogs. Cookbooks and manuals are also items that generally use spiral binding.
Comb Bound
Comb binding can hold 2 – 250 pages. This is great for projects that need to lay flat when open. It uses rectangular holes punched through the document, and the plastic comb rings are then threaded through holes. The edges of the pages on the spine are covered by the plastic comb. The plastic binding can be opened to insert or remove document pages. The plastic spine can often be customized with either the company name or the document name. It is often used for customized scrapbooks and school projects.
Wire Bound
Wire binding can hold 16 – 275 pages. It is similar to spiral bound but instead of using plastic, it is bound with metal. It can also lay flat when opened and be turned all the way around if needed. Wire binding gives your project a much more professional look, so it is often used for formal presentations. Wire binding is often used for projects that need to be mailed as it is flexible and durable.
What is the difference between spiral and wire bound?
Wire and spiral bound are very similar binding methods. However, the difference between the two is the material used to bind the documents together. Spiral binding uses plastic coil while wire binding uses metal. A good method to determining if your project needs spiral or wire binding is to ask yourself if your project is for formal use or everyday use.
Let Smart Postal Centers Bind Your Next Project!
If you have a project that you need to bind, come to Lake of the Ozarks’ best printing company. The right binding is an important part of finishing your project. You worked hard on your project, so make sure it looks its best with the right binding. We can help you with all your project needs – we can print, copy and bind! Visit our website or stop by our store in Osage Beach to learn more about our printing and copying services.
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