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Binding Options at CPX
At CPX we have extensive bindery equipment which allows us to finish most multi-page publications in house. You can choose between the following forms of binding:

Padding

Glue is applied to one or several edges of the sheets, holding them together. Most suitable for notepads and other items where single sheets need to be torn off without affecting the sheets left. - Cost: low | Durability: low

Side-stapling:

Staples can be applied at the side or at the top corner of the sheets. As this can be done inline on our laser printers, this is a very cost effective and fast way of holding together items like handouts.
Cost: low | Durability: medium

Plastikoil binding

A spiral plastic cord is threaded through holes that were punched at the long or short edge of the sheets.
Cost: medium | Durability: high

Wiro Binding

A metal wire is clamped into holes that were punched at the long or short edge of the sheets.
Cost: medium | Durability: high

3-, 4-, or 5-Ring Binding

Ring binders are popular were sheets have to be able to be taken out or replaced from a publication. Most popular with training companies.
Cost: high | Durability: medium

Saddle Stitching

A fast way of binding booklets with up to approx. 80 pages, it is used in publications such as Time Magazine. Sheets are folded, collated and then stitched along the spine by 2 metal staples.
Cost: low | Durability: medium

Perfect Binding

Single Pages are collated into book blocks, hot melt glue is applied along the spine and a soft cover is drawn on, which is usually thicker than the text.
Cost: medium | Durability: medium

Burst Binding

Similar to perfect binding but more durable because sheets are folded into sections and punched along the spine before collating, to allow the glue to penetrate further into the book block.
Cost: medium | Durability: high

Section Sewing

Similar to Perfect & Burst binding; it is the most durable; folded sections are collated into book blocks then sewn together with thread before gluing and drawing on a soft cover.
Cost: high | Durability: high

Folding Terms
There is an almost unlimited number of ways paper can be folded. To communicate the way your brochure should be folded it is important to use accurate descriptions. Shown below are some of the most common folding methods.
Keep in mind that folding is a mechanical process that may vary slightly depending factors such as paper thickness.

Half Fold

Most common type of fold. Examples: A3 fold to A4 or A4 fold to A5.

Roll Fold

Panels fold in on each other. Each panel, from the outside in must be successively smaller to allow for the paper thickness.

Gate Fold

Two end panels fold inward, then folds again vertically down center of page.

Parallel Fold

This type of fold requires the finished piece to be folded in half, then in half again – final, folded size is one quarter the original width by the same height.

3 Panel Fold

A common layout is the three-panel, two fold brochure on A4 size paper that folds down to fit into an envelope. Example: A4 fold to DL.

Concertina or Z Fold

Panels fold on top of each other like an accordion. Called a Z fold when there are 3 panels. The resulting brochure can be unfolded and laid flat to be read from side to side.