March 2004: Large Diameter Spiral Wire Binding

When planning a thick book application, it's important to find a binding solution that fits the needs of the application. Thick book applications such as teacher's manuals, instruction books and directories require a binding style that's durable and easy to use. While Wire-O and perfect binding are commonly considered for these types of projects, spiral wire binding is often left out of the discussion. That's because large-diameter spiral wire binding is typically performed as a semi-automatic process, making it a costly and time-consuming option.

At Eckhart and Company, we're able to perform large-diameter spiral wire binding (coils of up to 2") automatically. That allows us to offer you fast turnarounds and competitive pricing on your thick book applications. Here are a few more helpful tips regarding large-diameter spiral wire binding at Eckhart and Co.:

The Process
The first step in Eckhart and Company's large-diameter spiral wire binding process is to form the coils from spooled wire. We then insert the wire through holes punched in the book block and crimp both ends of the wire - automatically. The result is a production solution that's both efficient and economical, making large-diameter spiral wire binding an attractive option for both medium and long runs.

At Eckhart and Company, we can perform automatic spiral wire binding with coil diameters up to 2", which is sufficient for books bulking up to 1-3/4".

Design Considerations
- Large-diameter spiral wire binding applications require holes to be placed a little further in from the binding edge than thinner books. We also use a thicker-gauge wire on large-diameter projects for added strength and durability. For those reasons, be sure to leave at least a 3/8" margin between your copy and the trimmed binding edge.

The Eckhart Advantage
At Eckhart and Company, we're capable of handling all of your thick book applications. Our high-speed spiral wire, plastic spiral, Wire-O and perfect binding capabilities are ideal for both thin and thick book projects of all run lengths. We also have a complete range of ancillary capabilities in-house, including index tabbing, folding, trimming, scoring and shrink wrapping. Give us a call; we'll be more than happy to help you plan a successful large-diameter spiral wire binding project.

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