January 2004: Ring Binder Solutions

As information continues to be packaged and presented in new ways, organizing that information becomes an increasingly complex task. One solution that can handle it with ease is a customized ring binder.

Plenty of Uses
While ring binders are commonly thought of for holding loose-leaf paper, they can be designed to organize, protect and present items such as CDs, DVDs, videocassettes, material swatches, product sample kits, and much more. This is often accomplished by affixing pockets or plastic media trays to the inside covers.

Construction
Polyethylene, vinyl and turned edge are three main construction styles for ring binders, and each has specific strengths:

Polyethylene - Polyethylene is a semi-rigid, extremely durable plastic that's ideal for binder construction. It is available in thicknesses ranging from .016" to .110" to handle just about any project. These binders are ideal for the harsh environments of workshops and industrial jobsites.

Vinyl - Also called a heat-sealed binder, a vinyl binder is formed by sealing the outer edges of the vinyl around a piece of cardboard. A wide range of custom components - such as pockets and label holders - can be easily added to improve versatility.

Turned edge - This process involves gluing a cover material to a board, and then turning the material over the edges of the board to create a wrap. A lining is applied to the inside, and ring metal is then attached to the spine. Popular turned edge cover materials include laminated paper and book cloth, although many other materials, such as imitation leather, can be used to form the wrap.

Decoration
At Eckhart and Company, we offer a wide range of binder decoration choices. Foil stamping, embossing, offset and screen printed covers, and die cutting allow you to completely customize the look and style of your binder to match your material and audience.

The Eckhart Advantage
Regardless of what you need your binder to accomplish, Eckhart & Company can help you design and produce one that meets your needs. With several construction and decoration options, we can offer you a nearly limitless range of customization solutions.

Back Issues

• April 2004 Turn Your Binder into a Display Piece
• March 2004 Material Options
• February 2004 Ring Binder Solutions
• January 2004 Our Capabilties for 2004
• December 2003 Versatile Pocket Styles
• November 2003 Create Attractive Dust Jackets
• October 2003 Point-of-Purchase Displays
• September 2003 Make Products User Friendly with Index Tabs
• August 2003  The Advantages of Prototypes
• July 2003  Creating the Perfect Package
• June 2003  Mechanical Binding Cover Styles
• May 2003  Custom Ring Binders
• April 2003  Mechanical Binding Options
• March, 2003  Award Holders
• February, 2003  Slipcases, Slantcases & Boxed Sets
• January, 2003 Serving Our Customers
• December, 2002 Media Packaging Options
• November, 2002 Ring Metal Options
• October, 2002 Customized Binder Options
• September, 2002 Turned Edge Possibilities