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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Start from Manual: Book Binding Development History


When it comes to book binding several different styles are available, each with their own unique look. If you are considering buying a book binding machine for office or home use, question now is what kind of binding machine would you want to purchase? And what is the most critical valuation factor?

The punching method you use will depend on a lot of factors. A few of these are more obvious than others. Before I go into why you may want one over another, I would like to explain exactly what is meant by manual and electric punch.

Manual comb binding machines use a lever to punch through paper. This lever is usually long and is designed to make paper punching as easy as possible. Not all manual punches are the same. Quality and results will vary from brand to brand. There are three different types of punching handles

The U-shaped handle punching machine is one that connects on both sides of the machine. This is especially popular for lefties and you can punch from the left or right side of the machine. Most manual punching machines are designed for right-handed people. These handles are easy to grab and make punching very easy. The only downside is that the U design can obstruct the top of the machine and isn’t as “open” as a machine with the handle only on the right side.
Foot Pedal Foot Pedal allows for hands-free use of the machine. Many machines with a foot pedal also include a button for punching paper. The foot pedal is usually either electric or pneumatic.

Lever Style Lever is one of the most common punching handles found in comb, wire and coil binding machines.  The lever-style handle consists of a a long lever that comes out from the right-side of the machine. This lever can be straight or angled, depending on the design. There is nothing glorious or special about this design. It is fairly simple and straight forward.  Simply put your paper in and pull down on the lever to punch the paper. This can be used to punch 10 to 20 sheets of paper depending on the machine.

The lever with handle design is a very comfortable binding design. Instead of a straight lever that comes off the side of the machine, the lever includes a handle that comes off the side of the lever for added convenience. This design is much more ergonomically comfortable for the operator.

Electric – These machines use a powerful motor to punch through paper. It is ultimately designed for people who need speed or need to decrease manual effort for long binding runs. There are two primary methods used for punching paper with an electric punch:
Button – This is pretty straightforward. These types of electric punch machines have a button located on the front of the machine that is pressed to activate the motor.

If you still have questions about binding machines, please feel free to visit our site: http://www.ecvv.com for more binding information. We have been working with binding machines manufacturers for decades and can provide you with valuable answers and information.

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