April 2003: Mechanical Binding Production Options

When it comes to mechanical binding production, there are several ways to go from printed material to a fully-bound book. However, not all of them are efficient for all applications. The production method needs to match the complexity and quantity of the project. For example, manual and semi-automatic production methods require a good amount of handling, which limits production speed. This isn’t an issue with simple, short-run projects where quick set-up is valued over running speed. On the other hand, fully-automatic mechanical binding is ideal for very long runs, where the machine’s considerable production speed allows even the longest runs to be produced economically.

The Eckhart Advantage

At Eckhart & Company, we understand that mechanical binding projects come in all different shapes and sizes. In order to truly be a single source for all things mechanical binding, we must be equipped to handle any project that comes our way.

Our three fully-automatic Bielomatik binding lines are ideal for long-run Wire-O, plastic spiral and spiral wire binding production. The speed and flexibility of these machines allow us to routinely handle project runs in the hundreds of thousands. Jogging, punching and binding are all performed in-line. Their versatility allows for production options such as semi- and fully-concealed covers, split Wire-O binding and more.

On the other hand, our semi-automatic production capabilities offer a great deal of efficiency for runs of even 100 books. And, small quantities don’t necessarily mean simple designs. Index tabs, foldouts, concealed covers and other options can all be produced efficiently on your short-run mechanical binding applications.

Mechanical binding is our focus. Let Eckhart & Company help you design books for efficient mechanical binding production - no matter what shape or size it is.

Back Issues:

• April 2004  Turn Your Mechanically Bound Book Into a Display Piece

• March 2004  Large Diameter Spiral Wire Binding

• February 2004  Perfect Binding

• January 2004  Our Capabilities

• December 2003  Turned Edge Advantages

• November 2003  Semi-Concealed Wire-O

• October 2003  The Advantages of UV Coating

• September 2003  Mechanical Binding Inserts

• August 2003  The Advantages of Prototypes

• July 2003  Calendars

• June 2003  Index Tabbing

• May 2003  Plastic Comb Binding

• April 2003  Mechanical Binding Options

• March 2003  News From BookTech

• February 2003  Plastic Spiral Binding

• January 2003  Serving Our Customers

• December 2002  Wire-O Covers

• November, 2002 Spiral Wire Production

• October, 2002 Wire-O Binding

• September, 2002 Mechanical Binding Basics

• August, 2002 Cased-In Wire-O