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Coil & GBC Binding
World Digital Imaging offers two styles of binding: GBC comb binding and plastic coil binding. We can bind books of as few as 10 pages, up to several hundred pages!
For an extra professional touch, we can add black vinyl or clear acetate covers to your bound book.
GBC (Comb) Binding
The General Binding Corporation manufactured the very popular "comb" binding system, which became known as GBC binding in the trade world. Manuals and books such as cookbooks, technical briefs, and reference guides are often bound with this type of system.
For GBC binding, books are punched with a rectangular, 19-hole pattern on the binding edge, and a comb is inserted into the holes and secured at the base.
GBC binding combs are resilient hard plastic, and come in black or white. Additional colors are available, but limited. Sizes are in English measurements: 3/8", ½", ¾", 1", etc. Length can be altered if needed, but the standard length is 11 inches.
One of the advantages of GBC binding is that combs can be removed and reinserted as needed. A disadvantage is that GBC bound books are bulkier and not as sturdy as plastic coil bound books.
Plastic Coil Binding
The new generation of binding is plastic coil. This system punches an oblong hole on the binding edge of the document and coil is inserted through the hole. Both the top and bottom of the coil are crimped.
Plastic coil binding comes in metric measurements, specifically millimeters, starting at 6mm. Our most commonly used sizes are between 6mm-20mm.
Plastic coil binding also comes in an array of colors that add to your options. We stock the standard colors (black, white, blue, red, yellow, and clear), but often have other fun choices on hand. For bigger projects, you may order special colors from our sample board of over 30 choices.
The creativity of plastic coil binding is endless. The length options are easy to accommodate and makes binding of any edge, in any size, EASY with a professional custom finish every time.
Advantages of plastic coil binding are that books lay completely flat when opened and can be folded back on themselves. Plastic coil binding also makes for a more professional and sturdy finish. A disadvantage of plastic coil binding is that the coil is difficult to be removed and reinserted by the customer.
GBC & Coil Binding Pricing
Pricing for binding is comprised of two components: the cost of the GBC comb or plastic coil (which varies by size) and the cost for punching the pages. Our pricing is as follows:*
GBC Comb Binding Pricing |
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| Comb Price | |
| 0–50 sheets (¼" - 3/8") |
$.40 plus per page punch cost |
| 51–100 sheets (½"–¾") |
$.50 plus per page punch cost |
| 101–250 sheets (1"–1¾") |
$.60 plus per page punch cost |
| 251+ sheets (2") |
$1.00 plus per page punch cost |
| Punch Price | |
| Add punch price to the above GBC comb price = $.01 per sheet | |
GBC Comb Binding Pricing Example:
50 page book = $.40 comb price + (50 pages x $.01 each punch price) = $.90 per book
All prices are Wholesale rates. Discounts are available for Non-Profit, Educational, and Print/Trade customers. See our Pricing page for details.
Please note there is a 25% surcharge on all binding jobs not printed by World Digital Imaging.
Plastic Coil Binding Pricing |
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| Plastic Coil Price | |
| 0–75 sheets |
$.40 plus per page punch cost |
| 76–150 sheets | $.45 plus per page punch cost |
| 151–225 sheets | $.50 plus per page punch cost |
| 225–300 sheets | $.65 plus per page punch cost |
| 301–400 sheets | $1.25 plus per page punch cost |
| 401+ sheets | $2.00 plus per page punch cost |
| Punch Price | |
| Add punch price to the above plastic coil price = $.01 per sheet | |
Plastic Coil Binding Pricing Example:
155 page book = $.50 comb price + (155 pages x $.01 each punch price) = $2.05 per book
All prices are Wholesale rates. Discounts are available for Non-Profit, Educational, and Print/Trade customers. See our Pricing page for details.
Please note there is a 25% surcharge on all binding jobs not printed by World Digital Imaging.
Presentation Covers Pricing
We offer clear presentation covers or black vinyl presentation covers to add a sophisticated touch to your coiled book! Please see our pricing books on the Pricing page for current prices on presentation covers.
Turn Around Time
Most coil binding jobs can be completed within 24 hours. For large jobs (over 100 books), please allow 2-3 days.
How to Order
To place an order for GBC binding or plastic coil binding, please email us your order and attach the design file to the email (if applicable).
Pre-printed materials to be bound can be brought to our factory or shipped to us at:
World Digital Imaging
1138 Richfield Center Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45430
Questions about our coil binding services? Email us or call us at: 937-431-1982.
See our pages about Standard Copies or High Volume Copies for information on having materials printed to be bound.
* All prices listed are subject to change at any time without notice.