There are many types of binding available today, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. While most are fairly simple to operate, the one that seems to hold that “mystery” or “confusing” effect is the Velobind machine. You’ve seen them here and there, and you’ve always wondered what they do, but you haven’t actually seen what they can do. This article will explain the benefits that come with this style of binding, as well as a tutorial on how they work.
How They Work
Like most other binding machines, the first thing you need to do is punch the holes. Simply insert the paper into the allotted punch location and the hard part is over. Most Velobinders operate the punch with either a foot pedal operation or a simple touch of a button, and the Velobind System III can do both.
Most machines will be able to punch up to 15-25 sheets of paper. Once your punch is made, you will need to manually insert your binding strip into each hole. After that, snag the back portion of the binding strip and place it into the posts. Many Velobind machines come with a pin that shows you exactly where to place your binding element for the next phase. Simply line it up with that pin and lay your paper flat on the machine. When you’ve completed that part, lift the heating bar and lower it onto your paper. At this point the machine will do the rest. It will heat up and melt the posts off and cut off any excess.
Here is a short, yet effective, video that will show these steps in action: VeloBind Machine Video Demo
Velobind Strengths
- - Durable and solid bind. Velobinding is very popular for law offices and construction companies for this reason. It would be most unfortunate to have any vital information for your client or an important building schematic lost because of the binding not holding properly. That problem is eliminated with the Velobind machines.
- - Large capacity. Velobind soars when it comes to being able to bind large documents. With the ability to bind up to 3″ thick of material, these machines are on a level all their own. Comb and Coil binding only bind up to a little over 2″ thick.
Velobind weaknesses
- - Laying the document flat. Unlike your Coil binding, the Velobind machines cannot lay 100% flat on the desk. This isn’t a huge issue, however, unless you like to have your hands free when going through your documents or reports. Turning the pages is still easy, however.
- - Debinding. Most of the lower end Velobind machines cannot be undone, making your project permanent. So, if you ever need to add or take away pages from your report, you may be out of luck. The Velobind System III, however, does have a built-in debind function that is completely automatic.
Overall, these machines are great for the price, especially due to their durability and longevity. We have a model that’s been in our showroom for over 10 years now and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down whatsoever. The models we carry are from GBC and can be found here:
While GBC is typically not my favorite manufacturer, they have done a great job with these machines.
Officezone also carries all the supplies needed for Velobinding, such as the strips (in multiple colors and sizes), as well as a wide assortment of covers. If you have questions, need to make an order, or would like an official quote, make sure to contact us by phone (800-543-5454) or by e-mail regarding all your binding needs.
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