by: Alex Lintzenich, US Ring There are many factors that come into play when determining the right ring mechanism to use for each job. It is important to know what the mechanism will be used for, as well as the look and style of the binder. In order to come up with the best selection, customers should first ask themselves the following questions: What is the overall metal … [Read more...] about Determining the Right Ring Mechanism for the Job
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Q&A: Radio Frequency Heat Sealing
by: Andy Oliner Radio frequency (RF) heat sealing is the most common approach for sealing vinyl products - especially for loose leaf binders. This article will discuss some of the basic principles of RF heat sealing; why buffers are important in the process; and the most common applications. Exactly what is heat sealing? When you are fabricating an item from two or more … [Read more...] about Q&A: Radio Frequency Heat Sealing
Vinyl Compatibility: What You Should Know and What You Can Do
by: Sheldon Cohen Products that require two different vinyls to be welded to each other are at risk of distorting, usually in the form of wrinkles or bubbles. Understanding the causes of the distortion can be helpful in avoiding this problem. The three main factors that contribute to wrinkling are differences in plasticizers, differences in plasticizer levels and differences … [Read more...] about Vinyl Compatibility: What You Should Know and What You Can Do
Plastic Spiral Binding
by: Anna C. Massey Plastic spiral binding is the fastest growing segment of the mechanical binding industry. The durability of plastic spiral, the vast array of available colors to choose from, and advancements in the automation of the plastic spiral binding process have caught the attention of most binding consumers. Couple that with shortages in the steel industry and rising … [Read more...] about Plastic Spiral Binding
Smart Packaging: Turned-Edge Loose Leaf Binders
by: Joe Anderson The information packaging solutions available today are more creative and attractive than ever. New trends in packaging and decoration accommodate loose leaf and information materials like never before, yet incorporate the sturdy construction that has been used for centuries to manufacture books that last. Ring binders in particular often can combine colorful … [Read more...] about Smart Packaging: Turned-Edge Loose Leaf Binders