Rings lamination is a method of binding pages together in a book format. These accessories give your report or booklet a more professional look. Binding equipment is needed for rings lamination. A variety of products are made for this purpose. Learn a little about the various methods to determine which best suits your needs.
Methods Used in Ring Lamination
The most common method of ring lamination is plastic comb binding. These machines use two different methods to punch holes, either manual or electric. Manual machines are sufficient for smaller volume. If you will be doing a lot of binding on an ongoing basis, an electric punch is worth the extra investment. Once the holes are punched, the comb is attached. Combs are available in sizes from three sixteenths of an inch to two inches, depending on the number of pages to be bound.
Spiral binding is compatible with comb binding machines. the finished product resembles a spiral notebook. The process is similar. First the holes are punched in the pages, and then the spiral material is placed in the machine and secures the paper. This method results in secure binding and is often used in printing shops. The material is available in both single and double loop.
Coil binding is plastic and is available in colors or translucent. This material is flexible allows the book to be opened and folded over, while still laying flat. You need to cut the ends and crimp them to keep the binding in place. Coils are available in a variety of sizes to hold between twenty and two hundred pages. These machines are available in both manual and electric punch models to accommodate either large or small volume binding.
Two separate machines are often used, one for lamination and the other for binding. Ibico makes a combination machine that will accomplish both tasks in one machine. This is a great money and space saving option if you don’t own a laminating machine. If you already own a good quality laminator, such as Royal Sovereign, you could purchase a separate binding machine for rings lamination.
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