Plastic comb binding is probably the most popular document finishing method in the world because it’s inexpensive and can be easily done. This bookbinding method – which is sometimes referred to as Ibico binding – can be used for all sorts of documents from school reports to business proposals. If you’re interested in this binding method, there are a few things you need to know about it before you get started. Here’s a short introduction to plastic comb binding including a few points on what to look for in a comb binding machine.

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Binding your own documents is pretty easy to do, but it can be tricky if you need to put together lengthy books. This is because the binding machines on the market all have a certain binding capacity. In other words, each device can only handle a certain number of pages per cycle. However, there are several ways you can bind thick documents – you just need to know what they are and then make sure you have the right device and supplies. Let’s take a look at how to bind thick documents.

1.) Screw posts. Screw posts are pretty much what they sound like: they’re metal implements that look like screws or nails. These supplies are sometimes referred to as Chicago screws and they’re usually made out of durable aluminum or elegant brass. They come in several different lengths and can be used to bind documents that are up to 4” long. There are also extenders to use if your work is thicker than that. The only special equipment you need to use screw posts is a hole punch or paper drill. Just punch a few holes in your documents and insert the screws. It’s easy and it doesn’t take long at all. (Here’s a quick tip: the punching part will take less time if you use a paper drill to process large stack of paper. These machines can literally drill through hundreds of sheets at a time.)

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Laminators are essential machines that can come in handy in a variety of work environments especially offices and schools. There are essentially two types of laminators (pouch and roll) and they’re both made by some first-rate manufacturers. These companies range from well-known ones (Fellowes, GBC) to ones that aren’t too familiar to people outside the document finish industry (Drytac, Tamerica). If you’re looking for a laminator, there are some names you should for. Here are seven of them. Check them out so you can learn which names are the best in one area of the document finishing industry.

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If you run a business, you’re probably aware of the many different types of office equipment that are available including photocopiers, laser and ink-jet printers, and so on. There’s also a category of items which are known in the office machine industry as paper handling equipment. You might be wondering what those items are. They include a variety of devices ranging from booklet makers to paper cutters, letter openers to paper drills. Here’s a look at 5 different kinds of paper handling equipment. Check it out….

Cutting tools. Cutting tools are very common paper handling items and they include items such as rotary trimmers and guillotine cutters. Here are some of the devices that are available: Read the rest of this entry »

This post was originally written for MyBindingBlog.com and can be found at on that blog by following this link …Paper Shredder Manufacturers You Should Check Out. Please feel free to check out this post along with many other helpful reviews, demos, how to videos and more on the official blog of MyBinding.com.

One of the most important things to think about when selecting a paper shredder is which brand name to go with. There are a lot of paper shredder manufacturers out there, so how do you know which ones are good? This Hub will help you out because it contains information about the best shredder manufacturers. Check them out.

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