When deciding on a binding machine you want to take into consideration the type of combs it uses. Some combs are difficult to use and can be hard to find. This article will discuss the benefits of the different binding machine combs so you can make an informed decision on what type of binding machine to ultimately purchase.

Binding machine combs are available in plastic or wire. Each machine takes different sizes and brands of combs but essentially they are similar to each other but differ in material. There are some differences in styles of combs as well.

Comb binding generally is thought of as using plastic combs. The edges of the pages to be bound are punched with holes along the edge where the plastic comb will be inserted. One of the big advantages of plastic comb binding is the ability to remove the binding without harming the actual product.

Reports, manuals and other documents intended to lay flat are best served by using wire binding. Wire binding uses a “C” shaped wire that is threaded though the hole punched sheets to bind them together.

With spiral binding a plastic or metal coil is threaded though hole punched documents. The advantage of spiral binding is being able to open the book or publication back on itself without damaging the spine.

Some other binding styles have become popular in recent years for instance Proclick and Zipbinding. These techniques utilize a particular brand of combs manufactured exclusively by the General Binding Corporation.

Deciding on the binding technique to use is really dependent on what kind of document you want to end up with. For general reports and office manuals that don’t need updated frequently wire binding is a good choice. For atlases or documents that need to fold back on themselves spiral binding may be the best choice. Comb binding is a good choice for documents that may need to be edited or taken apart without damage.

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