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If you are looking for a coil inserter to use in your office or print shop and don’t know where to start, don’t worry. This article is designed to help you better understand the different coil inserters that are available on the market so that you can better make your decision. A good coil inserter can help you dramatically increase your productivity when binding documents with spiral coil. It can also help to reduce operator fatigue and lessen the risks for repetitive motion injuries. Here is a quick overview of a few things to look for when choosing a spiral coil inserter.

  1. Number of Rollers: Coil inserters come with either one or two moving rollers. Generally speaking, coil spinners that have two rollers are easier to use than inserters with just one roller. However, not all dual roller are the same. Some dual roller coil inserters have on stationary roller and one moving roller. The best dual roller spiral coil inserters have dual spinning rollers.
  2. Roller Spacing: A few of the best coil inserters on the market include the ability to adjust and gap the rollers. This makes it possible to use these Rollers with larger diameter coils. The GBC C2700 and the Rhin-O-Tuff HD4170 both include adjustable rollers making it easier to use these machines with larger diameter coils. However, it is important to note that none of the coil inserters available on the market are proficient at inserting coil on documents greater than 30mm. Most professional binderies end up inserting coils larger than 30mm by hand. This is a process that can be made much easier through the use of a spine former.
  3. Spine Former: Many spiral coil inserters have a cupped area on the top of them for you to curve the spine of your book so that it matches the curve of the coil that you are inserting. This is extremely helpful when inserting larger diameter coils. However, for extremely large books you may still want to consider getting a stand alone book former to help you hold the book in place when inserting large Spiral Coil Spines.
  4. Foot Pedal Control: All of the best spiral coil inserters on the market offer foot pedal control. This allows the operator to hold the book with two hands while inserting the coil. Being able to hold the book with both hands makes it much easier to ensure that the coil spins smoothly across the entire book without problems.

These are some basic guidelines to consider when looking for a spiral-coil inserter to go along with your coil binding machine. Compare the different models for yourself and you should be able to find one that meets your needs.