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Spiral Binding Plastic Coils (Price per Box)

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Overview

Spiral binding spines are the most popular form of document binding because of their flexibility, their affordability, and the huge variety of colors and sizes to choose from. We offer every kind of plastic spiral coil binding you can think of, including both 12" and 36" lengths, both 4:1 and 5:1 pitches (hole patterns), sizes from 6mm up to 50mm, and colors including the most popular black, white, clear, blue, red, and more. Need help choosing your size? Check out our plastic binding coil capacity chart. We even offer special order colored coil bindings for more unique needs. Pair your plastic coil binding with your spiral binding machine for a simple and fast book binding solution.

12" long, 4:1 pitch coil bindings are standard for letter size 8 ½" x 11" paper and most spiral binding punch machines. It allows a 1/2" on each edge of your page, the perfect amount to allow for cutting and crimping in the ends. The 36" length is great for those making larger or different size books, and the 5:1 pitch is specially made for print shops and other customers with more unique punch equipment.

Make a selection to see the quantity packaged per box. Most options are 100 per box, but some select larger coils are packaged with 50 bindings.

Spiral Binding Plastic Coils (Price per Box)

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Item #	SPIRALBINDING-CFG
Manufacturer	Buy101
Manufacturer Part Number	SPIRALBINDING-CFG
Quantity	Varies Depending on Size Make a Selection for Details
Sheet Capacity	Varies Depending on Size View the Chart in the Product Description for Details
Recommended Book Thickness	Varies Depending on Size View the Chart in the Product Description for Details
Binding Style	Spiral Binding / Plastic Coil
Length	Choose from 12" or 36" Long

Description

Spiral binding plastic coils are one of the most popular traditional binding methods available. They consist of a continuous spiraled coil that is made of a durable and flexible plastic. To bind, these spiral coil binding spines are spun through several closely spaced holes, and then crimped in on the edges. They allow your book pages to flip all the way around from front to back, and are extremely flexible and durable, so will bounce-back to their original shape, even after heavy use and bending. This makes them the best binding solution for schools, travelling sales people, product manuals, and so much more. If you're ready for one of the most durable binding spines available, then buy standard spiral binding plastic coils online at Binding101 today.

Spiral binding coils offer a more modern and durable way to bind books over the traditional comb spines, while still being affordable and simple to use. A benefit of spiral binding coils over many other binding methods it that, coil bound books have the ability to flip pages completely around a full 360° without damaging the contents, so they can lay flat and stay flat. The variety of colors available is vast, with colors including black, white, clear, red, blue, maroon, green, and more! Special-order colors, like yellow and pink, are also available by request - call (866)537-2244 for a quote on custom colored coils. Sizes range from 6mm (1/4") up to 50mm (2") allowing for books as thick as about 440 sheets of 20 lb. bond to be bound.

What Kind of Coils Do I Need to Buy?

We offer a huge selection of spiral binding coils for you to choose from, most stocked in all of our nation-wide USA warehouses for fast shipment and delivery. There are 4 different categories of coil to choose from, including length of the coil, the pitch, the diameter or coil size, and the color. Here is how to choose the binding coils you need to buy...

Choose a Coil Length

First, choose your coil length. 12" coils are made for letter size pages, and are the most popular choice. 36" length are a bit more specialty, primarily used by print shops are those wanting to make multiple books from 1 coil.

Choose a Coil Pitch

Once you have chosen the length of your coil bind spine, choose your pitch. What is a binding pitch? Pitch refers to the holes per inch, or the hole spacing. They are reflected in a ratio that includes the number of holes:inch...for example, 4:1 means there are 4 holes per inch and 5:1 means there are 5 holes per inch. 4:1 pitch binding coils are by far the most popular, as it is the standard spacing for coils in the US. About 98% of our customers order 4:1 pitch spiral bindings. The 5:1 is a specialty spacing that is manufactured primarily for print shops who have specialty equipment for punching the pattern. You will want to check your spiral binding machine for compatibility.

Choose a Coil Size / Diameter

Now choose your coil diameter for your page capacity. You can use the capacity chart here to help choose the best size based on your stack thickness or an estimate of your sheet capacity. Finding how to choose the best coil size is easier than you may think with our capacity chart. There is also a general rule with 3 simple steps to get the proper fit for any kind of binding that works as well: ① Take the book being bound and lay it flat on a table. ② Don't compress the paper and measure the thickness of the binding edge. ③ Take the measurement and add 1/8" - that will be the size of the binding element recommended for your document thickness.

Size	Stack Capacity	Sheet Capacity*
6mm	5/32" Thick Stack	5-35 Sheets
7mm	3/16" Thick Stack	36-47 Sheets
8mm	1/4" Thick Stack	48-60 Sheets
9mm	9/32" Thick Stack	61-70 Sheets
10mm	5/16" Thick Stack	71-80 Sheets
11mm	3/8" Thick Stack	81-90 Sheets
12mm	13/32" Thick Stack	91-100 Sheets
13mm	7/16" Thick Stack	101-110 Sheets
14mm	15/32" Thick Stack	111-120 Sheets
15mm	1/2" Thick Stack	121-130 Sheets
16mm	9/16" Thick Stack	131-140 Sheets
18mm	5/8" Thick Stack	151-160 Sheets
20mm	11/16" Thick Stack	161-170 Sheets
22mm	3/4" Thick Stack	181-200 Sheets
25mm	13/16" Thick Stack	211-230 Sheets
28mm	7/8" Thick Stack	231-250 Sheets
30mm	1" Thick Book	251-270 Sheets
32mm	1 ¹⁄₁₆" Thick Stack	271-290 Sheets
35mm	1 ¼" Thick Stack	291-320 Sheets
38mm	1 ⅜" Thick Stack	300-320 Sheets
40mm	1 ½" Thick Stack	321-350 Sheets
45mm	1 ⁹⁄₁₆" Thick Stack	351-390 Sheets
50mm	1 ¾" Thick Stack	391-440 Sheets

Choose a Coil Color

Lastly, choose your coil binding comb color. Stocked colors for 12" long 4:1 pitch plastic binding coils include black, white, clear, royal blue, navy blue, red, maroon, and forest green. The colors are solid, not coated, so even with heavy use and scratching, they will remain. Black coils are the most popular choice, while white and clear are close behind. Maroon, navy blue, and forest green are popular choices for professional institutions, as they often match corporate branding. Red and royal blue are brighter and more vibrant than the others, so are more common for schools and other organizations where a brighter colored coil bindings are needed. 36" length and 5:1 pitch plastic binding coil is stocked in white and black for most sizes, and some select sizes might also be available in other colors, but not all colors come in these more specialty sizes.

If you have any questions, or are still not sure what kind of coil to buy, please call us at (866)537-2244 (866)537-2244 for help.

* You will also see that we offer a "sheet capacity" rating above. Using this method of size selection may be less accurate, as it was calculated using all 20 lb. bond paper, with no covers and no other paper stocks. The actual sheet capacity will vary depending on what paper stock and covers you are using. For this reason, we recommend you use the stack capacity for a more accurate fit. All of these capacities are approximations.

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Overview of Spiral Coil Binding Supplies

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Plastic coil binding, also called Spiral Binding, is an incredibly durable and flexible way to bind books, making it one of the most popular document binding solutions on the market today.

A binding coil looks like a phone cord, with a continuous plastic spine that spins around into many loops. The coils are spun into several closely spaced holes that are either round or oval shaped, punched along the edge of a book.

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Spiral Coil Binding FAQs

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Hey everyone, it’s Mallory from Binding101 and today I am going to answer your FAQs about spiral coil binding. Let’s get started…

1. What does “pitch” mean?
In simple terms, “pitch” refers to the hole spacing. 4:1 pitch is the standard for spiral binding coils, which means that there are 4 holes for every inch of binding. So an 11” binding edge would have either 43 or 44 holes, depending on the margi... Read More

5 Reasons why People Prefer Spiral Binding Coils

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Welcome to Binding101! Today we are going to share 5 reasons why our customers feel Spiral Binding Coils are the best way to bind documents.

#1 - They are durable!
Binding coils are made of a flexible plastic that bounces back. You can bend them any which way, helicopter them, or use them as cat toys and they will still bounce-back to their original shape.

Reason #2 - They come in a ton of colors!
You can choo... Read More

The Good & Bad of Coil Binding

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Spiral binding is one of the most popular ways to document bind. In fact, these binding coils are our top selling binding strip overall.

But that doesn’t mean they are perfect for every user. So let’s discuss the good and the bad of plastic coil binding in the form of a compliment sandwich.

1. Good: The incredible durability. Binding coils can be bent and twisted every which way, and will still bounce back to ... Read More

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Expert Reviews

Spiral Coil Bindings Expert Review by Mallory Morsa
About Our Expert • Mallory Morsa has worked in several different departments in her 10+ years at Binding101. Beginning in customer service and sales, she honed in her skills to provide the customer with professional, fast, and accurate information. Shortly after, she was promoted to sales supervisor and product expert, gaining hands-on and in-depth product research as well as training the team on new products. She now holds the position of content specialist, taking her extensive knowledge of our products and putting it on the web for you to access at any time. In her expert reviews, she outlines the good and the bad of products that she has handled herself, and uses her experience to identify the ideal users. If you have any questions or need more information about this product, please call our trained customer care team at (866)537-2244. Thank you for stopping by!

Spiral Binding Coil Supplies 5-Star Expert Review

I RECOMMEND THIS FOR:
Spiral coil binding is the ideal choice for anyone who needs a durable and flexible binding spine. For users such as those who may travel with their bound documents on sales calls, or go to conferences across the country, coil bindings are a great choice because they are durable enough to withstand handling and packaging without being damaged (but be sure to protect your pages properly with report covers). They might not be the best choice for high-end presentations, though, because some users feel that the plastic is not very professional; but if durability, longevity, and ease-of-use are important to you, then plastic coil binding might just be the best bet.

HOW COIL COMPARES TO OTHER BINDINGS:
When talking about punch-and-bind solutions, coil binding is often what people first picture in their minds. In fact, spiral coils are the most popular way to bind presentations and books within a business across the board. But with that in mind, let’s compare some of the functions and features of coils with other popular punch-and-bind options, so you can more accurately gauge which one will be the best choice for your individual needs.

Binding Type	Spiral Coils	Wires	Combs
Largest Book You Can Bind*	1 ¾" Thick Stack About 440 Sheets (With a 50mm Coil)	1 ⅛" Thick Stack About 260 Sheets (With a 1 ¼" Wire)	1 ⅞" Thick Stack About 425 Sheets** (With a 2” Comb)
Largest Book You Can Bind*	Part of the reason why coil bindings can hold more capacity, even compared to larger alternatives, is because they are a continuous loop of plastic. Wires are metal (which doesn’t have the same bounce-back) with loops that protrude into the holes, and combs have prongs or teeth that tuck under the spine. The continuous coil is stronger and can hold more pages, without worry about them falling out.
Damage when Bent	No	Yes	Yes
Color Choices	White, Black, Maroon, Red, Clear, Blue, Navy, Forest Green + many special-order colors, including (not limited to) purple, pink, yellow, orange, baby blue, teal, leaf green, gold, charcoal, brown, pearl white, & more	White, Black, Silver, Pewter, Blue, Navy, Gray, Gold, Green, Red	White, Black, Clear, Gray, Blue, Navy, Maroon, Red, Green, Brown*, Matte Black*

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT SPIRALS:
As mentioned above, the most notable feature of coils is their durability. But if you’re asking me for my personal favorite thing about them...well, I would have to say it is that they make fun cat toys. Check out my cat, Shadow in this coil video at 0:14 in her moment of fame (supervised play only, IMO). In more seriousness, though, coil bindings are truly a staple in the industry. Preferred by the majority of businesses, they are simple, they look nice, and they’re tough.

I also love the huge variety of colors and the fact that, even the more unique special order colors, can be produced quickly, making them more accessible for any company, even those on a more strict deadline. The many colored coil options make it easy to brand-match them to your logo, your client’s business, or the theme of your specific presentation.

THINGS TO CONSIDER:
The reason for choosing options other than binding coils is nearly always the “cheap look” of the plastic. But that refers simple to the fact that the material is plastic, not to the thickness or make of the plastic. In fact, the plastic filament used to make coil bindings is quite thick, and this falls more to a color choice. For example, the black and clear are my favorite stocked colors precisely because of the fact that they look professional (and the pearl white special order; so gorgeous!). Something else we sometimes hear is that the bind process takes too long; customers who need something fast should consider some document binding solutions that don’t require punching at all, such as thermal binding or tape binding. And lastly, some users feel that it is too difficult to roll in the extra long coils through the many holes on a binding edge (usually 43 or 44 holes); those users would benefit from adding an electric coil inserter (preferably one with adjustable rollers) to drastically increase the speed and efficiency, virtually eliminating any stress. And even with all of these “negatives” or reasons why someone might choose a different binding over coil, our spiral binding still have an all 5-star rating, and remain our best selling binding supply.

THE BOTTOM LINE:
Spiral binding is awesome. That’s the bottom line!

* Approximations. Sheet capacity based on 20# bond copy paper. | ** Although the comb is larger, you will notice the sheet capacity is less. That is because of the weight of the paper sheets; too many pages will be too heavy for the comb prongs to hold. | *** Clearance colors, available in select sizes, while supplies last.

FAQs

Spiral Coil Binding FAQs:

Q: Do you sell assorted color and size packs?
At this time we only sell full boxes of spiral binding coils, which have a single color and a single size.

Q: Can I get a bulk discount?
Yes, we offer bulk pricing for coil binding supplies, usually starting at 10 boxes or more. Call us at (866)537-2244 (866)537-2244 with your size, color, and quantity needed for a discounted quote.

Q: What gauge is the coil?
The coil gauge varies slightly depending on the diameter. 6-8mm are 63 gauge, 9-12mm are 69 gauge, 13-16mm are 79 gauge, 18-22mm are 82 gauge, 25-35mm are 93 gauge, 38-45mm are 94 gauge, 50mm are 103 gauge.

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