Coil binding is a popular document finishing method and it can be used to prepare documents that are up to 440 pages long. A lot of people choose to bind with coils because they come in a wide variety of colors ranging from basic black and white to florescent pink. However, coil binding can be a bit tricky, especially when you need to assemble thick documents. Luckily, you can make the process easier by using a binding sleeve. It's a piece of plastic that looks a bit like a three-ring binder minus the rings and it will keep your pages flush. Just follow these directions to use one of these items:
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Punch holes in your document using your coil binding machine.
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Select a binding sleeve that can accommodate your entire document. These sleeves vary in thickness, ranging from 0.25” to 2”.
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Place your document in the binding sleeve. Make sure that the holes in your document are visible, as in the photograph. You will notice that document's spine is concave.
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Insert a coil through the holes in your document either manually or with an electric coil inserter. You will notice that coil insertion is easier since the spine is curved.
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Crimp the ends of the coil with a pair of crimping pliers. Make sure the red dot on them is facing up when doing so. (This ensure you will crimp the coil instead of just cutting it.)
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Remove the document from the binding sleeve. Repeat the process if you need to bind more documents.
As you can tell by reading the above instructions, using a binding sleeve is a great way to make the coil binding process easier. One of these sleeves will keep the pages flush and curve the spine for easier coil insertion. Use a binding sleeve the next time you assemble your documents so you can make the process a snap.
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