Wire-O and Spiral Binding

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Overview: Stacked Hole Punched Pages That are Wire/Spiral Bound

What is Wire-O and Spiral Binding?

Wire-O binding is a technique that uses circular double-wire strip through pre-punched square holes along the binding edge, allowing the pages to be turned 360 degrees without damaging the binding. As such, Wire-O bound books can lie flat when open, making them a great choice for presenting information in a more formal, organized, and professional way, making them ideal for manuals, notebooks calendars, and more.

Spiral binding uses a spiral or plastic coil using a PVC coil that is spun through punched paper and then cut and crimped to prevent the coil from spinning back out. Coil binding is ideal for any publication you may use as a daily reference to read or write in. Thanks to the durability of the plastic coil, you can flip through pages thousands of times before seeing wear and tear. Spiral binding is usually used for reports, calendars, and manuals.

At Phillips Graphic, you can customize the color and size of the wire or spiral coil to better fit your printing needs.

Torn Between Wire-O or Spiral Binding Options?

If you plan to use your publication in a work setting, we’d recommend the wire-o binding for its malleability and professional look and feel. But if you plan to refer to the publication daily, we’d recommend the spiral binding for the durability of the plastic PVC coil, while also having the ability to turn more pages without tearing the sides of the paper.

Page Number Requirements

We have a variety of different size wires/spirals that can accommodate small to large print jobs. That said, Spiral binding allows for a higher page count than Wire-O binding.

Benefits of Wire-O and Spiral Binding

  • The publication can lay completely flat

  • The pages flip 360 degrees

  • The binding can be placed on the left or top

Wire-O and Spiral Binding Capabilities

  • Wire-O – 1” thick & 13” spine

  • Plastic coil - 1” thick, 12” spine

 
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Project Samples

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Listerine Oral Health Flip Book
Listerine Oral Health Flip Book

This Listerine Oral Health Wire-O Bound Flip Book is used for product promotional purposes in the waiting rooms of dentists' offices. Three die cuts were created for the outer cover, inner tabs, and back cover. It was collated, glued, folded, and punched to get the finished look.

Exservan Oral Film Flip Book
Exservan Oral Film Flip Book

This Exservan Oral Film Wire-O Bound Flip Book serves as an informational piece to ALS patients where swallowing medications is difficult. It promotes the film form instead of the pill form. This piece is great for those who would use it for a presentation or in sales.

Expo Guide
Expo Guide

This 1/2 inch thick, collated Wire-O bound Expo-Guide includes a 3:1 punching for the bind. The sheet in the middle of the book folds out to better illustrate the convention layout, while still maintaining the guide's width parameters. It’s a great interactive piece for any business marketing.

QWO Promotional Monthly Calendar
QWO Promotional Monthly Calendar

This QWO Wire-O Spiral Bound Flip Calendar is used as a promotional piece in the reception area of waiting rooms in doctor's offices to help patients look at the dates while also promoting the product. This calendar stand was created on a heavy board stock for added sturdiness. It also folds up into a triangle so it can stand up.