How to Bind using 4:1 Plastic Binding Coils

These instructions are designed to provide step-by-step instructions for binding one or many books using 4:1 plastic binding coils.  Note:  Only a coil binding machine can be used with 4:1 plastic binding coils.  Combs and machines must be the same.
 
Individual book assembly:

1. Start by gathering your pages and selecting binding covers and dividers (if necessary).  Select the appropriate number of covers (2 per book) and the necessary number of dividers if used. Note: Pre-punched paper is also available to streamline process.  
2. Determine which size binding coil is required for the number of pages to be bound for each book.  Make sure to count the covers and any dividers in the total page count.  
3. Disengage any dies that are not needed (if available).
4. Punch covers, dividers and papers (if not already printed on pre-punched paper) and collate in sequential order.
   
5. Manually feed coil into first hole and twirl coil into the first 4-5 holes.
   
6. Turn on machine’s coil roller.  Holding pages tightly, place coil against roller causing the coil to spin into each subsequent hole. 
   
7. Use coil crimpers to crimp each end of coil and prevent pages from coming off coil.  
   
8. Repeat for each subsequent book.
   

PLASTIC BINDING COILS
Rugged 12" plastic binding coil has a 4:1 pitch (4 round holes per inch) and glides easily through documents giving the elegant look of a spiral notebook. Pages turn a full 360 degrees allowing the pages to be opened back to back while remaining completely flat.  Plus with the multi-hole format, bound documents are extra strong. Crimp the ends of the binding coil for a semi-tamperproof document.
 
Use with CoilMac-ECI, CoilMac-EPI, CoilMac-M, Duracoil Combo , or other plastic coil binding machines.  Plastic coils are available in your choice of colors red, navy, black, white or clear.

1. Start by gathering your pages and selecting binding covers and dividers (if necessary).  Note: Pre-punched paper is also available to streamline process.  Select the appropriate number of covers (2 per book) and the necessary number of dividers if used.
2. Determine which size binding coil is required for the number of pages to be bound for each book.  Make sure to count the covers and any dividers in the total page count.  
3. Disengage any dies that are not needed (if available).
4. Punch all covers and set aside.
5. Punch all dividers and set aside.
6. Punch all papers (if not already printed on pre-punched paper) and set aside.
7. Layout covers, papers, dividers in order on work surface.
8. Assemble each book until all are collated.
9. Manually feed coil into first hole and twirl coil into the first 4-5 holes. Repeat for each subsequent book and put aside.
   
10. Turn on machine’s coil roller.  Holding pages tightly, place coil against roller causing the coil to spin into each subsequent hole.  Repeat for each subsequent book and put aside.
    
11. Use coil crimpers to crimp each end of coil and prevent pages from coming off coil. Repeat for each subsequent book to finish product.
    
    

• Covers come in a variety of sizes. Be sure to align punched holes accordingly for the cover size being used.  If paper guide is not marked for oversize covers, make sure to mark it for the size used to allow for consistent punching.
• When punching plastic covers, use a backer and punch one cover at a time to prevent ripping and twisting of cover.  Continuous punching of plastic covers may require the backer be placed on top of the plastic cover.
• It is recommended to disengage dies on the right side of the binder or one on each side of the binder.
• Smaller books can be accommodated by disengaging the dies in groups of seven (7), a full die set, or by locating the center die and moving from the center to left or right.

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