Buyer's Guide - Plastic Coil Spiral Binding
Spiral binding is where a continuous plastic coil spins through a series of closely spaced holes along the binding edge. Pages can turn 360° so books lay flat. This is a durable method of binding and maintains original shape even with excessive use. Several colors are available including custom color matches. Diameters range from 6mm (1/4") up to 50mm (2").
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Standard Plastic Coil Colors:
Special Order Plastic Coil Colors*:
Examples of Plastic Coil Projects:
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Standard Plastic Coil Colors:
 | White |
 | Black |
 | Forest Green |
 | Navy Blue |
 | Red |
 | Maroon |
 | Clear |
 | Blue |
Special Order Plastic Coil Colors*:
 | Teal |
 | Alpine Green |
 | Gold |
 | Transparent Green |
 | Pearl White |
 | Ruby Red |
 | College orange |
 | Lemon Yellow |
 | Silver |
 | Yellow |
 | Baby Blue |
 | JBI Blue |
 | Royal Blue |
 | Purple |
 | Gray/Charcoal |
 | Brown |
 | Chocolate Brown |
*Additional cost and lead time applicable.
Applications:
- Brochures, reports, manuals, calendars, cookbooks, children's books, marketing material, etc...
Advantages:
- Modern
- Durable
- Maintains original shape
- Clean
- Wide variety of color options
- Economical
Limitations:
- Subject to extreme temperatures
- Not optimal for projects requiring tight registration across spreads. Pages do not align perfectly from side to side because of angled rotation of the coils.
Hole Pattern (Pitch):
- 4:1 – 4 round holes per inch. Available in sizes 6mm (1/4") up to 50mm (2").
- 5:1 – 5 round holes per inch. Available in sizes 6mm (1/4") up to 20mm (3/4").
Binding Steps:
- Punch sheets using specific 4:1 or 5:1 pitch binding machines.
- Manually insert coil into the first few holes. Spin the remaining coil into the rest of the holes using an electric inserter or by hand.
- Cut and crimp the ends of the excess coil using cutter crimper pliers or by using an electric cutter crimper.
Diameter Guide:
- View Our Plastic Coil Binding Diameter Guide
Equipment Comparison Charts:
Examples of Plastic Coil Projects:
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