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An Overview of Gbc Ibico Desktop Binding Systems
GBC (General Binding Corporation) is the world leader in desktop binding systems as well as the customization of the customers' end product.
This overview is intended to enable you the see the scope of products you have at your disposal with which to meet all your binding needs. GBC's current offering of five lines of binding systems, with numerous models in each group, provides solutions to the ever-growing need to package documents. Some of these options are very different from each other and others have small subtle differences.
They are:
* Wire Binding - Twin Loop wire binds document up to 250 sheets of 20# bond
* Plastic Coil Binding - Color Coil binds documents up to 265 sheets of 20# bond
* Plastic Comb Binding - GBC plastic binding binds up to 425 sheets of 20# bond
* Strip Binding - GBC SureBind / GBC Velobind binds documents up to 750 sheets of 20# bond
* Thermal Binding - Therm-A-Bind binds documents up to 520 sheets of 20# bond
The following is a brief description of each product:
1. Wire Binding:
GBC Twin Loop wire provides one of the newest methods of binding for those requiring open-flat/lay-flat capabilities and security of bind, PLUS a high-tech image. The finished Twin Loop document uses flush-cut covers (the covers are the same size as the paper - usually 11"; x 8-1/2";) to present a neat, attractive and professional means of finishing written communications. The Twin Loop metal loops encircle the document completely and crimp together to hold securely. Even though wire binding has been used by trade binderies for years, there previously was no easy way to move this technique into the office. The equipment previously available was expensive and cumbersome. GBC presents an affordable, easy-to-use desktop system for in-house document finishing
2. Plastic Coil Binding:
GBC colorcoil coil binding also provides open-flat / lay flat capabilities and security of bind, with it's bright, trendy image. The plastic coils continuously spin through the punched document, adding zip to the appearance. Color Coil documents use flush-cut covers to present a neat, attractive and professional finished document.
Both wire and coil binding are recommended by many advertising agencies and graphic designers when the customer is looking for a unique binding style as well as a method that allows the document to open flat, lay flat and wrap around. An added benefit is that these two products hold up well when documents are sent through the mail.
3. Plastic Comb Binding
GBC is the innovator of desktop binding systems, starting with the introduction of GBC Plastic Comb binding in 1947. Plastic Comb binding (trademarked by GBC as Cerlox and Sure-Lox) is a versatile and easy method of securing written communications, providing open-flat / lay-flat capabilities with the added benefit of the ability to frequently, easily edit the document. The plastic comb binding element can be opened and closed over and over again. The covers usually used for Plastic Comb binding are usually slightly oversized, 11-1/4"; x 8-3/4", to prevent dog-earing of the contents.
In addition, comb binding spines can be customized by printing on the backbone of the binding elements. This type of customization allows for easy recognition of documents while on the reader's shelf. This customization provides an economical form of advertising, making plastic comb bindings unique from all other elements available.
4. Strip Binding:
GBC's Strip Binding systems, marketed under the names SureBind and Velobind, create documents of distinction. The tamper resistant hot knife process seals and rivets the binding comb and receiving strip together, increasing the security of confidential documents so no unauthorized additions or deletions can be made. Strip Binding is also bound with flush-cut covers for a professional-looking document.
In addition to the image and security benefits of Strip Binding, only three different sized elements cover documents ranging from 2 to 750 sheets of 20# bond paper, reducing the amount of inventory needed, FYI, 750 sheets equates to 3 inches of paper!
5. Thermal Binding:
The GBC Therm-A-Bind system creates impressive, professional, perfect-bound documents, with no visible, mechanical fasteners. Bind from 2 sheets to approximately 520 sheets of 20# bond paper in just seconds.
The wrap-around Therm-A-Bind cover incorporates GBC's excusive u channel, pre-applied, heat-activated adhesive; which insures a secure, tamper-resistant bind every time. Because the cover totally wraps around the document, the backbone is ideal for customization / identification so the document is recognizable. When image calls, Therm-A-Bind has the answer.
About the Author
Jeff McRitchie is the director of marketing for MyBinding.com. He writes extensively on topics related to Binding Machines, Binding Covers,Binding Supplies, Binders, Index Tabs, Laminators, Laminating Supplies and more.
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Gbc Binding Machines - an Overview of Desktop Binding Systems
General Binding Corporation (GBC) is the leading desktop binding system manufacturer in the world. They have produce more document finishing systems than any other company and have been doing so for decades. This article is designed to help you understand the different types of systems produced by GBC for binding your reports, presentations, proposals, manuals and documents.
GBC binding machines can be organized into five major systems. Each system provides a different look and feel for your documents, has different capabilities and is marked by its own strengths and weaknesses.
These five main binding systems include:
1. Twin Loop Wire - This system is also known as wire-o, double wire, double-o or double loop wire.
2.Color Coil - This system is also known as spiral coil, Colorcoil, spiral binding, and ez-coil.
3.Plastic Combs - This system is also known as Cerlox, Surelox, 19 ring binding and is sometimes called GBC binding and Ibico Binding.
4.Strips - This includes Velobind and Surebind hot knife systems as well as reclosable Velobind strips.
5.Therm-A-Bind - This system is also referred to as thermal binding or therm-o-bind.
Here is the description of each of the different systems with a few details about each...
Wire Binding
GBC Twin Loop Wire binding is an innovative and relatively new method for binding documents. It offers the ability to have your documents 'open-flat' and 'wrap-around'. It also offers both security and a high-tech image.
This type of system uses flush-cut covers which means that the size of the covers is equal to the size of the paper. This provides an attractive and professional look for your documents and written communications.
Plastic Coil Binding
GBC's Colorcoil spiral Binding also offers open-flat and wrap-around capabilities with binding security. Plus it provides a bright new trendy image for your documents. With colorcoil you spin a preformed plastic spiral through the holes on the edge of your document. In order to properly insert the coil you need to use flush-cut covers with this type of binding system.
Colorcoil is ideal for graphic designers and advertising agencies who are looking for a modern look, flexible bind and a plethora of colors to match with almost any color scheme. This type of system is also ideal for binding presentations and reports that are going to be sent through the mail.
Plastic Comb Binding
In 1947, GBC developed a new and innovative method for binding documents. Plastic comb binding was originally marketed under the brand names Cerlox and Surelox (names that have now somewhat disappeared from the market). Comb-binding is one of the most versatile and easiest document finishing systems available on the market. It offers a lay flat finished product and makes editing of documents incredibly simple. In fact, a document that has been bound with combs can easily be opened and closed time and time again.
For a highly professional look that better represents the image of your company it is possible to customize the comb binding spines by printing on the backbone of the binding elements. Such customization facilitates easy recognition of documents from a distance, even from the reader's shelf. This can help to turn your reports and presentations into a unique form of advertising and will help to reduce the number of reports that get thrown in the garbage by prospective clients.
Strip Binding
SureBind and VeloBind are two extremely popular strip Binding Systems offered by GBC. Documents bound with these systems represent your organization with distinction. These machines operate by sealing and riveting the binding strip in place using a tamper proof hot knife process. This helps to enhance the security of the documents in order to avoid any addition or deletion of pages from your sensitive reports and presentations.
Other than its image and security, Strip Binding also makes it possible to bind documents in various thicknesses ranging from 2 to 750 sheets of 20# bond paper. In fact you only need three sizes of spines to any document up to three inches thick (assuming you have a machine that can handle documents this thick). This helps to reduce the need for supply inventory and the space that is needed to store your binding supplies.
Thermal Binding
Therm-A-Bind is a GBC trademarked name for their thermal binding systems. This type of system is designed to produce impressive, professional documents that look like they have been perfect bound. It needs no mechanical fasteners or holes and the spine of the documents are completely covered with a wrap around cover. Therm-A-Bind is capable of handling documents that are between two sheets and 520 sheets. Plus it only takes a few seconds to complete the binding process.
This type of system uses a unique wrap around cover with a pre-applied heat activated adhesive in the spine. Activation of this special adhesive helps to ensure a secure, tamper resistant bind every time. The one piece wrap-around covers used in your thermal binding machine can be fully customized using foil stamping, offset printing or silk screening. You can even print your title or name on the spine to ensure that your documents are recognizable. This is one of the most professional binding systems available but requires the purchase of customized full-wrap covers to maximize its effectiveness.
About the Author
Jeff McRitchie is the director of marketing for MyBinding.com. He writes extensively on topics related to Binding Machines, Binding Supplies, Laminators, Binders, Index Tabs, Report Covers, Laminating Supplies, and more.