Buyer's Guide: Plastic Comb Binding
Plastic comb binding is a traditional, economical, and simple binding method. Made of PVC, the combs consist of a spine of round rings that spread open for sheet inserting. The rings fit into rectangular holes along binding edge. The standard length of a binding comb is 11" and has 19 rings. Additional and custom lengths are available. 16 different diameters are available ranging from 3/16" up to 2". Combs are round in sizes 3/16" up to 1". 1-1/4" and larger combs are oval shaped with 3 locks to hold rings together. The comb spines can be imprinted with titles, company names, logos, etc...
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Standard Plastic Comb Colors:
 | Black |  | Blue |
 | Clear |  | Gray |
 | Hunter Green |  | Maroon |
 | Navy |  | Red |
 | White |
Applications:
Brochures, reports, manuals, cookbooks, documents, proposals, presentations, etc...Advantages:
- Widely available
- Inexpensive
- Imprinting of spine for customization
- Can add or remove pages
- Can reuse spine after removed from book
- Can be cut in house to any length
- Facing pages align
- Wide range of diameters
Limitations:
- Fewer standard color choices
- Pages cannot be turned all the way around (360°)
- Pages slightly step up when turned
Hole Pattern (Pitch):
- Rectangular plastic comb pitch. Available in sizes 3/16" up to 2"
Binding Steps:
- Punch holes using specific plastic comb binding machines
- Spread plastic comb element with comb spreader
- Insert open rings into the rectangular holes
- Close plastic comb element with comb spreader
Diameter Guide:
- View our Plastic Comb Binding Diameter Guide
Equipment Comparison Charts:
Example of Plastic Comb Binding:
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