Components

Question 1

Components

What are binding methods?

Answer 1

Binding is a process used to fasten or hold together a number of printed sheets. Many products are bound, such as magazines, books, reports and brochures. Binding can range from the simplest forms, for example stapling or ring binding, to fully automated processes. There’s are various methods of binding to choose from depending upon the specific application. For example, aesthetic considerations, the quantity of paper to be bound and the cost are determining factors as to which process is used.

Question 2

Components
Binding methods
Saddle-wire
Applications

Answer 2

Brochures, weekly magazines, comics.

Question 3

Components
Binding methods
Saddle-wire stitching
Advantages

Answer 3

• ideal for signature feed processes (folded pages)
• printed materials can be load flat to read
• relatively inexpensive when produced commercially

Question 4

Components
Binding methods
Saddle-wire stitching
Disadvantages

Answer 4

• lower-quality visual appearance

* not durable as centre pages can easily fall apart

Question 5

Components
Binding methods
Saddle-wire stitching

Answer 5

The simplest method of binding, by stapling the pages through the fold

Question 6

Components
Binding methods
Side-wire stitching

Answer 6

Staples are passed through the side of the document close to the spine

Question 7

Components
Binding methods
Side-wire stitching
Applications

Answer 7

Many modern photocopiers can collate and staple documents, e.g. Information booklets, revision materials etc

Question 8

Components
Binding methods
Side-wire stitching
Advantages

Answer 8

• used when the document is too thick for saddle-wire stitching
• relatively inexpensive when produced commercially
• ideal for binding multiples of single sheets of paper without folds

Question 9

Components
Binding methods
Side-wire stitching
Disadvantages

Answer 9

• cannot lay printed materials flat to read as it causes damage to spine
• lower-quality visual appearance

Question 10

Components
Binding methods
Spiral and comb binding

Answer 10

Pages are punched through with a series of holes along the spine. A spiralling steel or plastic band is inserted through the holes to hold the sheets together

Question 11

Components
Binding methods
Spiral and comb binding
Applications

Answer 11

Business reports/documents

Question 12

Components
Binding methods
Spiral and comb binding
Advantages

Answer 12

• relatively inexpensive when produced commercially
• ideal for binding multiples of single sheets of paper without folds
• fairly good-quality visual appearance
• printed materials can be laid flat to read

Question 13

Components
Binding methods
Spiral and comb binding
Disadvantages

Answer 13

• not durable as document can easily fall apart or tear down perforations

Question 14

Components
Binding methods
Perfect binding

Answer 14

Pages are held together and fixed by the cover by means of a flexible adhesive

Question 15

Components
Binding methods
Perfect binding
Applications

Answer 15

Paperback books, glossy monthly magazines, catalogues

Question 16

Components
Binding methods
Perfect binding
Advantages

Answer 16

• better presentation and visual appeal with printable spine rather than staples
• better quality - puts all the pages or signatures together, roughens and flattens the edge, then a flexible adhesive attaches the paper cover to the spine
• glued spine provides longevity for a monthly magazine

Question 17

Components
Binding methods
Perfect binding
Disadvantages

Answer 17

• expensive commercial processes

Question 18

Components
Binding methods
Hard-bound or case-bound

Answer 18

Usually combines sewing and gluing to create the most durable method of commercial binding

Question 19

Components
Binding methods
Hard-bound or case-bound
Applications

Answer 19

Hardback books, quality presentations, e.g. School yearbooks

Question 20

Components
Binding methods
Hard-bound or case-bound
Advantages

Answer 20

• stiff board is used on the cover to protect the pages
• high quality, professional binding method
• extremely durable

Question 21

Components
Binding methods
Hard-bound or case-bound
Disadvantages

Answer 21

• very expensive commercial process