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all you need to know about binding

This is where the sections are gathered around each other then stitched with wire (what some people call a staple, but we call a stitch). This style is best suited to booklets and brochures.

saddle stitching:

Coated:

100gsm115gsm130gsm150gsm170gsm

Uncoated:

90-100gsm120gsm140gsm170gsm

128pp112pp96pp88pp80pp

112pp80pp72pp48pp

perfect binding:

This is where the sections are gathered on top of each other then glued with a square spine. This style is best suited to books, booklets and brochures not intended for long term circulation as the glue will lose its strength with usage. Recommended maximum text weight is 170gsm.

390mm x 290mm (portrait)115mm x 75mm (portrait)63mm3mm

Max SizeMin Size Max Spine Min Spine

See table below for approximate number of pages to suit the minimum spine:

420mm x 297mm (A3 portrait)120mm x 76mm (portrait)

Max sizeMin Size

See table below for approximate number of pages self cover to suit paper weight:

Coated:

115gsm130gsm150gsm170gsm

Uncoated:


52pp44pp36pp28pp

44pp40pp32pp24pp

burst binding:

This is where the spine of each section is notched to allow the glue to penetrate. This is a slightly stronger bind than plain perfect binding. The spine is not as square as perfect binding, plus the notches are visible if the book is pushed down and spread open. Recommended maximum text weight is 170gsm.

pur binding:

This is where the sections are gathered on top of each other then glued with a square spine. This style is best suited to books, booklets and brochures that will be in use daily, as the glue is more flexible and lasts longer than perfect binding.


Max SizeMin SizeMax SpineMin Spine





Coated:


Uncoated:


52pp44pp36pp28pp

44pp40pp32pp24pp

Coated:


Uncoated:


52pp44pp36pp28pp

44pp40pp32pp24pp

This is where the sections are gathered on top of each other then thread sewn and glued with a square spine. This style is best suited to high quality books and brochures that need longevity and high strength.

thread sewn/section sewn:


390mm x 290mm115mm x 75mm63mm3mm

case bound:

This is where the sections are gathered on top of each other then thread sewn and glued with a square spine and a hard back cover. This style is best suited to high quality books and brochures that need longevity and high strength.

Max SizeMin SizeMax Text ThicknessMin Text Thickness

380mm x 297mm115mm x 85mm63mm (which makes approx 68mm including the case)3mm (which makes approx 8mm including the case)



Coated:


Uncoated:


52pp44pp36pp28pp

44pp40pp32pp24pp

Coated:


Uncoated:


60pp52pp44pp36pp

48pp44pp36pp28pp

wire-o binding:

With this binding method punched pages are inserted onto a “C” shaped spine and then the wire is closed to squeeze the spine until it is round. Documents that are bound with wire binding will open completely flat on a desk and allow for 360 degree rotation of bound pages. This binding style is best suited to reference publications, manuals or pads. A wide range of wire colours are available.

Max Spine LengthMin Spine LengthMax Spine ThicknessMin Spine Thickness

600mm40mm32mm1 sheet

book binding

Most common cover style. Separate front and back covers.Opens easily back to back.

Here are some other binding styles...

half canadian

The partially hidden wire is exposed on the back cover. Flat spine allows easy identification.

reverse binding

The binding is hidden and the spine is flat. Back flap can be glued down or left free.

pocket binding

The wire bound insert is designed to slip into the cover sleeve.

full canadian

Partially hidden wire is exposed on the front and back cover. Flat spine allows for easy identification.

cased in

Standard wire, glued into a hard case with all the opening advantages.

semi exposed

One piece wrap around cover with a permanent look. Binding appears on the spine of the book.

glued back

Wire bound insert is pasted inside a one piece flat spine cover. Binding is concealed and spine can be printed.

publisher

One piece spine cover that opens in reverse, creating a flat spine for identification.

calendar and tent card

Wire bound calendar with hanger or free standing as a tent card. Pages flip over.

comb binding:

This is where round plastic spines with rings are inserted into holes in the pages made by a rectangular hole puncher. The rings on the spine open and insert into the holes in the page, then rest against the body of the spine, resulting in a closure that can be opened again for making changes to the book. This style is best suited to presentation or low budget applications.

D ring binder:

These are binders in which drilled pages (2 or 4 holes) are held by means of D-shaped retainers running through the holes in the paper. Binders come in many standard colours and many sizes in respect to the capacity and the overall size of binder.