Overview of Booklet Binding Methods

This video is ideal for someone new to binding or who may be looking to switch binding methods. Each method involves 3 basic steps - so let's dive right in with the most popular choice.


Plastic coil binding uses a continuous spring-like binding element and comes in the widest assortment of color choices.

First step, punch your inside pages and covers.

Second step, twist the coil into the first 5 or so hole, then finish by hand or with a coil inserter machine.

Last step: finish by crimping the coil ends. Using coil pliers make sure the red dot faces up toward the ceiling. Place them at the last ring passing through the book and squeeze the pliers tight -- then repeat for the other side to keep the coil from spinning out of the book and you're done.


Plastic comb is one of the few types that allows pages to be removed or inserted without destroying the binding element.

Step 1 -- punch the inside pages and the covers.

Step 2 -- place a comb in the comb spreader & pull the handle to open the teeth. Thread the pages, cover first onto the comb teeth.

Step 3 -- release the lever to allow the comb to close and remove your booklet.


Wire binding, sometimes called double loop or twin loop uses a color coated wire that is crimped closed.

First step -- punch the pages and covers -- are you noticing a pattern here?

2nd step -- use the machine's wire hanger to hold the wire in place, then thread -- back page 1st, followed by the front cover, and lastly the back cover flipped around. This allows the seam to be hidden.

Last step -- finish by crimping the open wire loops using a wire closer. This squeezes the wire into a closed, round configuration. Then flip the back cover over and you're done.


Wire comb or Spiral-O Wire is designed to offer some binding type flexibility when used with a plastic comb punch pattern. It uses the same rectangular holes and only requires a wire closer machine to get two binding methods in one.

Step 1 -- punch the inside pages and the covers.

Step 2 -- thread the narrow wire loop teeth into the holes, back page first, inside pages, front cover, then the back cover flipped over.

Step 3 -- crimp it closed in a wire closer - and then flip the back cover over.


Velo binding is often used on legal documents and uses two plastic strips sealed together with heat.

Step one? You guessed it - punch the pages and covers.

Step two -- locate the guide pin hole in the back velo strip and line it up in the machine's recessed channel. Jog & place your sheets on top. Then thread the front strip prongs all the way down.

Finish by placing the pressure bar on top of the book. It squeezes the binding strips together, then seals the prongs with a hot knife and release when it's done.


Tape binding uses a hot glue --coated fabric strip to hold the pages together without punching.

Step 1 -- insert the tape strip into the machine.

Step 2- jog your book and place it in the machine.

Step 3 -- press the start button to allow the glue to melt and seal the binding edge. The book should have some time to sit untouched to cool and harden the glue.


Binding screw posts are inserted into drilled or punched holes like a 3-ring binder type.

First step, insert the rear barrel post with the threads inside it into the back of one hole.

Second step- thread the cap screw portion from the top. Repeat for all remaining holes.

Last step -- Finish by securing the screws tight with a screw driver.

To learn more and explore some of the finer details you can download the Find-A-bind quick reference guide from our website http://www.cfsbinds.com

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