Book Binding Start Project Contact Us Coil Binding What it is: Also known as Spiral Binding. A single plastic coil wound through holes punched into the pages. It allows the book to open flat with 360-degree rotation. Best for: Specifications, manuals, cookbooks, journals/notebooks. Page count: 425 page maximum. GBC Comb Binding What it is: A method of securing pages using a piece of plastic (the spine) with “teeth” (the comb) that fit into rectangular holes in the paper, the book lies flat, but does not open 360-degrees. Best for: Specifications, reports, and manuals. Page count: 425 sheets maximum. Twin Loop Binding What it is: Also known as Wire-O Binding. A metal C shaped spine is inserted into punched holes and then squeezed together until the spine is round. This type of binding allows the book to open flat and offers a 360-degree rotation. Best for: Journals, manuals, presentation books. Page count: 80 sheets maximum. Saddle Stitch Binding What it is: Multiple sheets of paper with two staples applied at the fold. One sheet represents four pages in the book. Exterior spine of book can be a rounded or square edge finish. Best for: Booklets, comics, magazines, etc. Page count: 8 page min (2 sheets), 60 page max (15 sheets). Screw Post Binding What it is: Also known as Chicago Screw. Holes are drilled through pages and book is bolted together. For drawing sets, a plastic strip is placed on each side of set. Best for: Technical documents, art & photo books. Page count: Unlimited, but will become heavy and unmanageable if too large. Paper Edge Binding What it is: Also known as Peep Squirrel. Folded paper is applied to the binding edge of drawing sets with staples. Best for: Technical drawing sets. Page count: 200 sheets maximum. Perfect Binding What it is: Multiple sheets of paper with a cover made from heavier stock, glued together at the spine. Once glue has cured for 24 hours, the books are then trimmed for a clean finish. Best for: Books, catalogs, & magazines. Page count: 350 sheets maximum. Start Project Contact Us
