Are you a regular at your office supply store having your office documents or presentations bounded? Plastic comb binding machines have become drastically cheaper as time has gone on. Like most people, I'm sure you enjoy the way a binded document stays and lasts for a much longer time. It's the best way to show the company how serious you are and taking your presentation to the next step, not to mention how easy it is to use and operate a binding machine. There are many things to consider when purchasing a plastic comb binding machine.
There are 2 main types of binding machines. Each type of binder will offer different type of usability, so be sure to choose wisely as to what exactly you are using it for. Electric models provide a higher capacity puncher, a faster approach towards binding, and a better consistency. Overall the electric versions will require a much larger expense up front and a dedicated power supply. If you don't plan on doing a lot of binding or only require a small report that is bound then I'd suggest purchasing the manual variation. With enough searching you can find used manual plastic binders that are about half as expensive as the electric counterparts
One of the most overlooked things when people purchase binders is the actual punching capacity. Single handed the most important decision when buying your binding machine. Be sure to think about the size of the documents and reports you want to bind as well as the thickness of the coversheet and all the similar bindings. Begin thinking about the different combs available as they range from 1/2 inch all the way up to 3 inches thick, that way you don't end up with a binder that doesn't work for you and your needs. Also and most importantly consider the punching capacity. Most machines are created to take a small capacity, which means that your average document or report could take hours to make. Which means if your capacity is larger you could produce twice as many documents in the same amount of time. Electric comb binding machines were created with the notion of speed and efficiency letting you create documents in a much shorter time frame.
The type and size of paper that binding machines vary but all are suitable for your standard document size, as that is the most common sized document. If you are looking at creating specialized sizes then you will need to find a binder that supports such. Each machine will vary in its abilities to handle various sized documents. Therefore be sure to verify exactly what standards the binders will create to make sure you don't buy one that is incompatible.
Once you have decided whether to buy an electric or manual, and the punching ability you will have to look at which company you want to buy from. Considering how expensive a binding machine can be you will want to consider these things prior to your purchase. Double check that the binder machine you are about to purchase isn't plastic. You won't want to use a plastic machine as they will break down with the force and repetitive nature of the tasks. Metal devices typically outlast the plastic counterparts by years of use. You'll want to double check the replacement policy as well as the warranty. You'll want to buy from a company that offers a replacement opportunity in case of a manufacturers defect.
Finally you will want to determine the right brand for you. Be sure to buy from a reputable company in the industry. We highly suggest purchasing from Tamerica, RhinoTuff or GBC.
