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by Jeff Mcritchie, Jef

Unfortunately, Proclick binding spines are only available in four colors (black, white, navy and frost) and three sizes (5/16", 1/2" and 5/8"). This presents a unique challenge when companies want to bind reports or documents with a unique color or in a specific size that doesn't fit well with the offerings of the Proclick book binding systems.

Fortunately, there is a simple solution for companies who wish to use their existing GBC ProClick (or twin loop wire binding) equipment to bind documents using color coil binding spines in many sizes. With a small investment of approximately $30 in a pair of coil crimping pliers and a box of 3:1 pitch color coil, you can now use color coil binding with your Proclick or Wire Binding machine.

You simply punch your document using your ProClick punch and then manually spin the coil binding through the holes onto the book. Use the coil crimpers to crimp the ends of the coil binding and your presentation or proposal is done. Suddenly, you have over 60 colors and 25 sizes of color coil binding that are available to use with your Proclick Binding Machine.

This also provides a new option for individuals looking for a cheap Color Coil binding machine. At less than $70, the Proclick P50 book binding machine is over $100 cheaper than the least expensive coil binding machine on the market. Now using 3:1 pitch coil a new low cost coil binding option is available to individuals who want to do coil binding.

Just remember, that you can't use standard 4:1 pitch color coil binding with the Proclick binding systems. Standard 4:1 pitch coil is designed for use with documents that have 43 or 44 holes and the Proclick binding machines punch 32 holes. Simply order 3:1 pitch coil binding and you are ready to go.

It is important to note that the holes used by the Proclick P50 book binding machine are slightly larger than the holes used by standard coil binding machines. This is not a big deal. However, when crimping 3:1 coil it is important to ensure that as much of the coil is crimped or bent over as possible so that the coil does not spin back off the book. To accomplish this it can sometimes be helpful to give the spiral coil hand pliers an extra squeeze and a twist with your wrist during the crimping process.

Spiral coil binding is one of the most simple, effective and useful of all the binding methods. A spiral-coil bound document opens flat, which is very handy for use in the copy machine, and the pages flip all the way around, for easy reading and handling. Many colors of coil are available, increasing the diversity of this popular binding style. Here is a guide to get you started with the world of spiral binding.

1. First of all, it's important to select the proper size of coil binding for the thickness of your document. If you choose an element that is too small the pages will not turn freely. If you choose an element that is too large, the binding may look sloppy or awkward. You want to choose your supplies so that there is approximately 1/8" - 1/4" of room in the element for the pages to turn.

2. Start the spiral coil binding. Most spiral coil machines have a channel in which you can put the spine to get the coil started. You will need to get the coil started in the holes by hand, before you let the machine take over. You will want to hand-spin the element into the holes at least an inch. After the machine has gotten started, you will want to hold the binding by the rollers, and apply a gentle pressure against the roller as it goes through.

3. Once the wire has spun through the length of the document you will want to crimp the edges so there will not be any slippage. To do this, you will want to use cut-and-crimp pliers. For your safety, and in order for the pliers to work correctly, it is important that you always use the pliers with your right hand, making sure that the red dot faces the ceiling. Align the pliers and squeeze. This will both cut the plastic coil and crimp it, preventing the wire from uncoiling. It is important to make sure that you crimp the coil close to the last hole. However, crimping it too close can make it difficult to turn the pages. You may need to try a few documents out before you get the hang of things.

If you want to save some time, you may want to set up your auto-crimpers in either a single or double configuration. The setup can be a little tedious, but you may find that the process runs a little more efficiently, especially for longer production runs. Here are a few other quick tips to help you get started with coil binding.

* It is not recommended to use the spiral coil method on documents that are over an inch and a quarter thick. The reason is that the binding simply does not function as well as it is supposed to at those thicknesses. If you do need to bind larger documents with coil you may want to consider an oval hole pattern.

* Some spiral coil inserters come in a wheel configuration. While more difficult to learn, it can be faster once the user has gained the proper experience. Typically smaller-volume users will have a better time with roller-type coil inserters. These wheel type coil inserters are typically used with 36 inch coil lengths.

* Because it is sold by the inch, spiral binding is a very popular choice for those who need to bind documents of irregular sizes on a regular basis. You can get coil in virtually any length up to 36". This makes it a great choice for 17 inch documents, legal sized documents and even half letter sized training materials.

* Spiral binding comes in over sixty colors, making it a great choice for design houses or advertising agencies looking to match a favored client's logo colors.

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