BENEFITS: The Velobind plastic strip method is very secure and very attractive binding method. The method requires a relatively low inventory, with three strip sizes available that can hold up to 750 sheets. Easy to use - anyone can get good results. A hardcover version is also available.

• Pages can be removed and inserted without damage.
• Document thicknesses up to 3"
• Professional, book-like finish.

APPLICATIONS: Reports, legal briefs, technical documents, financial documents, audit reports, manuals, etc.

SYSTEMS & FEATURES: Strip binding systems are available in small office/home versions for as little as $79.00 however, the larger office-friendly systems start at a retail price of $1,395.00 and can range up to $4,395.00 for an all electric, all in one unit. Other punching systems with higher capacity can be purchased with strip binding dies, but the binding/closing mechanism is still needed.

COST: Binding strips range from $.40 for 1", $.67 for 2", $.93 for 3".

HOW IT WORKS: Punching machines punch 4 to 1 small holes in the paper. The paper is laid over a female strip and a male strip is inserted through the paper and receptor strip. On the hot knife machines the excess strip is cut off and the book is sealed. Other strips just fold over and are less secure.

PRODUCTION SPEED: Depending on the document thickness and the equipment type, you can bind up to 250 small documents per hour.

DOCUMENT THICKNESS: Velobind has the best thickness range of the popular binding methods. Three strip sizes bind 1", 2", or 3" thick.