Collection: Comb Binding Equipment

What Is a Comb Binding Machine?

Unsure about outsourcing your documents for binding?  Leading Edge offers portable, and easy-to-use comb-binding equipment to relieve you of this stress. Your catalogs, reports, or booklets appear professional and remain confidential when produced using our machines. You will also be able to save time and money. Our equipment is perfect for use in offices, academic institutions, print shops, and even personal use.  You can choose between manual or electric comb... Read More

What Is a Comb Binding Machine?

Unsure about outsourcing your documents for binding?  Leading Edge offers portable, and easy-to-use comb-binding equipment to relieve you of this stress. Your catalogs, reports, or booklets appear professional and remain confidential when produced using our machines. You will also be able to save time and money. Our equipment is perfect for use in offices, academic institutions, print shops, and even personal use.  You can choose between manual or electric comb binders, depending on your needs. 

How to use a comb binding machine?

1. Before use, carefully position the comb binding machine in a safe position. 
2. Before using the binder, make the necessary adjustments, such as adjusting the comb opener's size and disengaging the punching die pins that are not needed.
3. Gather all of the needed sheets, including the front and back covers.  Put in around 80% of the maximum amount the machine can produce. 
4. Pull the handle to punch the holes in the sheets.  
5. Put the comb in the comb opener.
6. Push the lever on the comb's handle to open the comb.  
7. Pass the open spines of the combs through the holes in the binding edge of your sheets.  
8. To close the comb, simply depress the release button on the comb opening and the comb will close automatically. And, you are done! 

What Sizes Do Comb Binder Spines Come in?

The size of the binding comb you need to use will depend on the thickness of the book you are making.  You can choose the needed size by using the chart below.  The smallest size is ¼” and the largest spine’s measurement is 2” thick, the most commonly used ones are:

Comb Binding Supplies