If you're thinking of buying a binding machine for your home or business

If you're thinking of buying a binding
machine for your home or business, perhaps you're wondering what kind
of machine would best fit your needs. There are a few factors to
consider when making your decision, from identifying the type of
documents you'll be binding to knowing what styles of binding are
available. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a binding
machine.

1. The types of projects you'll be doing. In other
   words, what are you going to be binding? Self-published novels?
   Financial reports? Your child's school projects? And how long will your
   documents be? The type of documents you'll be binding is the most
   important factor when choosing a binding machine. If you're only going
   to be binding personal projects, then a less expensive, low-capacity
   binding machine will probably suffice. If you're part of a larger
   business that routinely binds lots of thick documents, a bigger,
   pricier machine is probably what you'll need.


2. What's your biggest priority?
   While you may need several different features in a binding machine,
   it's important to boil down your needs to the absolute essentials. For
   example, is price the most important factor? Size? Brand name? Punching
   capacity? The look of the binding? Figuring out what's vital to your
   binding needs will help ensure you'll choose the right machine for your
   home or office.


3. What binding style should you use? There are four major binding styles and each style is good for different needs.
   • Plastic comb binding
     is a popular option with many organizations. It's an easy and
     economical way to bind documents, and because the combs can be
     reopened, it's possible to revise documents even after they've been
     bound.
   • Wire-O binding lets the pages of your booklet
     lay flat, while allowing for 360-degree rotation. This is typically a
     permanent style of binding, although some machines allow you to reopen
     and revise the document.
   • Thermal binding is ideal to
     use when you won't need to revise your booklet. This style of binding
     offers a clean, seamless look and permanently bound pages. Unibind,
     Therm-a-bind and Powis Parker Fastback are all examples of thermal
     binding.
   • VeloBinding locks pages into place with a
     spine, giving your project a sturdy, book-like finish. As with thermal
     binding, this style is permanent, meaning you won't be able to revise
     your document.
4. Finally, what's the best machine to get?
   Now that you know about the different styles of binding and have
   determined what features you want in a machine, you can now figure out
   what machine to get. Be sure to do your research on this (the Internet
   is a great resource) so that you can get the best machine for your
   money.

As with any other major purchase, the key to knowing what binding
machine to purchase is knowing what your needs are and then choosing
the correct binding style. Whether you need something easy to use (such
as a comb binding machine) or are looking for the polished,
professional look VeloBinding can offer, knowing what's important will
help you easily and confidently purchase a binding machine that's
perfect for you and your office.