Binding Basics
Add a professional finish to your next big project with our wide selection of binding equipment and supplies.
Whether you're creating handouts for a meeting or organizing your personal documents, GBC's binding machines will help you create documents that will leave a lasting impression. Choose from our selection of binding punches, binding inserters and all-in-one machines.
Color Coil |
CombBind | ProClick |
Wire Bind |
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Document Lay Flat (photocopying) |
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360 Degree Page Turning |
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Add/Remove Pages (editable) |
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Best for Mailing |
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Most Secure |
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Ease of use |
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Coil binding provides a quick continuous loop that stretches the length of the document. Unlike other forms of binding, this one allows 360-degree page turning. Add class and color with GBC’s& ColorCoil—a quick and efficient way to take your document to the next level.
Often called “plastic binding” or “spiral comb binding,” comb binding is the most recognizable choice in binding. First, documents are punched. Then they’re bound together using a spine with tabs that roll into the spine itself. In schools and large businesses alike, comb binders are great for when numerous booklets need to be created for a class, meeting or training session.
GBC’s unique, patented ProClick Binding works much like comb binding, with one big exception. Rather than individual tabs that curl into the spine, the bind ‘clicks’ together, securing papers in place. Beyond its upscale look, ProClick lets you add and remove pages in a snap.
Wire binding take a C-shaped binding spine and closes around your punched papers. This style is similar in concept to the wire bound notebook or notepads that are essential on college campuses. Wires are measured by pitch 3:1 (3 holes per inch on the paper edge) and 2:1 (2 holes per inch on the paper edge).
VeloBind – also known as “strip binding” – is the professional way to bind large volumes of documents up to 750 sheets. VeloBind strips secure documents fast and are cut and welded to the element on the underside of your book, creating a tamper-proof seal. Beyond its professional look, VeloBind provides the highest security of all binding styles, preventing the removal or insertion of pages.
Note: Documents using VeloBind do not photocopy easily.
Now that you know what binding style(s) you’re going to be using, you can choose your equipment to punch and finish your documents.
On the following tabs, we’ve broken out our equipment options based on their compatibility with binding style. If you’ve got low or high volume, use one binding style or multiple, we’ve got the machine for you.
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The below automated finishing equipment is not orderable on the site and needs to be quoted by one of our sales represenatives.
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