Binding machines are machines that perform the binding process mechanically. In the past, binding was done traditionally by hand. But today, new devices have entered the market that perform this operation automatically and non-manually. Binding is done in a different way with each of these devices. These devices are available in manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic types, and each one is sold at a different price.
What process is called binding?
First of all, it is better to get familiar with the binding process. If we want to take a look at the history of binding in Iran, we will find that this practice has a very long history and reached its peak during the Safavid era. For this reason, binding is one of the very old arts that has been used to bind the pages of a book or magazine. Currently, there are different and new techniques for binding. New and modern devices and machines are used for binding all kinds of books, magazines, catalogs and pamphlets, and they perform the binding process very quickly. Of course, with the introduction of new binding methods, you can still feel the difference between manual and machine binding. The way of binding, the complexity of the work and the number of circulations have a great impact on the result of binding. For this reason, you should use the appropriate method and technique for binding to witness the high quality of the work.
How is binding done?
Binding refers to putting papers together and sometimes binding these papers. With the act of binding, you can put the leaves of a book, pamphlet or magazine together and connect them tightly. Many large companies, organizations, and organizations bind or bind their papers in order to make them coherent. This issue is more important for all collections, especially companies and organizations. Resumes and bound proposals should reach the audience with a beautiful shape and image to have a significant impact on them. That is why few people use manual binding these days and go for machine binding. The act of binding is done easily through existing devices and increases the quality of the work.
Checking the types of binding machines
1. Hot glue binding machine
The hot glue binding machine is one of the most powerful machines in the binding industry, which is divided into four types: manual, desktop electric, standing electric and industrial electric. In these devices, there is a tank for heating the glue and a special hose to keep the temperature of the glue constant. These adhesives are initially in solid form and milky grains, which are placed in the tank of the device and turn into liquid due to the application of heat. Heated glue binds the sheets together. This glue does not need to dry and cools down very quickly. Below we will review more hot glue binding machines.
Manual hot glue machine: This machine is cheaper than other machines and all the binding operations are done manually. The only process of heating the glue is done by the device element.
Desktop electric hot glue machine: This machine performs the binding process automatically and has an acceptable speed. Due to its small size, it can be placed on a variety of desks. Desktop hot glue machine is used for low to medium runs and is not suitable for high use.
Standing electric hot glue machine: This machine is designed for work with high circulation and more power. compared to the desktop type.
Industrial electric hot glue machine: Industrial machines have higher quality and more specialized performance than all other cases. Their speed is very high and they have facilities such as LCD control panel.
The staple binding machine is one of the simplest and most common binding machines that is used in many offices, organizations and even homes. The available staples for this work are made of copper and galvanized, in normal cases, two staples are used for binding and binding. With the increase in the thickness and the number of papers, the number of staples is increased and reaches the amount of three to four.
The staple binding machine is used to prepare all kinds of catalogs, magazines, manuals, price lists and such things. These items have light weight, suitable and attractive appearance and cheaper price. That is why these machines have become very popular binding machines and many people prefer them to other available machines. 3. Spring machine
The spring machine is another example of binding machines that has a lot of variety. The great variety in the models and brands of these devices has made it a little difficult to choose and buy from them. For this reason, it is better to go to reputable centers to buy a spring binding machine or a spring binding machine so that you can benefit from the advice and guidance of its sales experts. There are manual, semi-electric and fully electric spring devices available in the market and each one is sold at a different price.
4. Spiral spring device
Spiral spring devices are among the favorite binding devices of many users. The act of binding and springing in this machine starts with punching the pages and then the springer passes the spring through the punch holes with a rotating roller. After that, by removing the spring additions, the binding process ends. These devices have a release button and the ability to adjust the number of punch holes. The price of the spiral spring machine is different based on the punch capacity, the number of punch holes and other things.
Double spring machine
Double spring binding machine is one of the widely used machines in the binding industry, which is used in the binding of many books, notebooks and catalogs. The double spring is made of metal with plastic coating and is mostly available in black and white colors. In the double spring machine, like the spiral spring machine, the paper is first punched. In this device, in addition to the special place for double wiring, there is also a part for determining the size of the double spring, the amount of which depends on the size, thickness and size of the papers.
6. Wire binding machine
Wire binding machine is one of the other binding machines that can be purchased in different types according to the size and type of papers. To bind with this device, first, the papers must be arranged and punched in multiples (usually 15) and then a special wire should be passed through the holes created. With this, the binding and binding of the papers is done well and the book or pamphlet is ready to be delivered to the customer. Of course, wire binding devices have a relatively large weight and volume and cannot be used in all places. For this reason, some people consider the X-Office device to be a good alternative to it.
Summary
There are various types of binding machines available in the market, which we have discussed in detail in the text. These devices include hot glue binding machine, staple binding machine, spring machine, spiral spring machine, double spring machine, wire binding machine and hardcover binding machine. You can buy these devices based on their performance and capabilities and use them to bind the books and pamphlets you want.