How to Bind Your Komtrak Inspiral Book
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Jeff McRitchie
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Published on 03/10/2010
There are precious few real innovations in the binding world these days, so it's always nice to see one come along Combining the convenience of plastic comb punching with the functionality and feel of spiral coil binding - but with an elegant look that is all its own - Komtrak Inspiral binding produces one of the most rugged, editable, versatile and easy to use documents available today
There are precious few real innovations in the binding world these days, so it's always nice to see one come along. Combining the convenience of plastic comb punching with the functionality and feel of spiral coil binding - but with an elegant look that is all its own - Komtrak Inspiral binding produces one of the most rugged, editable, versatile and easy to use documents available today. The fact that this style of binding uses the standard 19-hole punch pattern of GBC comb binding means that you or your copy shop can use equipment that is already on hand (and will not have to purchase a new kind of hole punch), and the thick and sturdy plastic spirals are inherently easier to insert than standard spiral coil wire. Here, then, are the steps involved with binding your Komtrak Inspiral book.
Step 1: Using a standard 9/16" c to c rectangular hole plastic comb punch die (such as that available on your existing plastic comb binding punch or that of your local print or copy shop), punch holes into the edge of the pages of your book. Straighten the pages in order to align the holes. If you are going to insert by hand, place the book that you are binding on a table or desk, making sure that the edges that contain the holes extends past the edge.
Step 2: Insert the spine's first ring through the top of the books first hole, and use both hands to turn the Inspiral spine through the remaining holes. It is very important that you use both hands, as it will make the process much easier. It is important to note as well that if you happen to have an electric spiral coil inserter on hand, you can usually use it to gain higher productivity and speed if you have a large amount of books to bind. This is just one of the reasons that binding with Komtrak Inspiral is so great - no new equipment to buy, and even if you do decide to purchase a spiral coil inserter, you will be able to use it on spiral coil books as well, increasing your creativity and versatility.
Step 3: This step is slightly different for Inspiral and Inspiral II books. For Inspiral spines, once you have the coil in place and completely wound through the holes, simply insert the special pin on the clasp through the hole at the end of the Inspiral spine, then firmly snap the bottom end of the clasp down so that it is hooked onto the next ring down. The clasp will rotate with the spine, giving you full 360 opening functionality, while ensuring that the coil will stay in place and not spin off the book.
For Inspiral II spines, with a pair of small needle nose pliers, make a sharp (roughly 90 degree) bend on each end of the coil. Bend the ends to a degree that is appropriate for the diameter of the coil you are using. In order to prevent snags (and for safety's sake) make sure that the bent tips face inward, toward the edge of the book.
Step 1: Using a standard 9/16" c to c rectangular hole plastic comb punch die (such as that available on your existing plastic comb binding punch or that of your local print or copy shop), punch holes into the edge of the pages of your book. Straighten the pages in order to align the holes. If you are going to insert by hand, place the book that you are binding on a table or desk, making sure that the edges that contain the holes extends past the edge.
Step 2: Insert the spine's first ring through the top of the books first hole, and use both hands to turn the Inspiral spine through the remaining holes. It is very important that you use both hands, as it will make the process much easier. It is important to note as well that if you happen to have an electric spiral coil inserter on hand, you can usually use it to gain higher productivity and speed if you have a large amount of books to bind. This is just one of the reasons that binding with Komtrak Inspiral is so great - no new equipment to buy, and even if you do decide to purchase a spiral coil inserter, you will be able to use it on spiral coil books as well, increasing your creativity and versatility.
Step 3: This step is slightly different for Inspiral and Inspiral II books. For Inspiral spines, once you have the coil in place and completely wound through the holes, simply insert the special pin on the clasp through the hole at the end of the Inspiral spine, then firmly snap the bottom end of the clasp down so that it is hooked onto the next ring down. The clasp will rotate with the spine, giving you full 360 opening functionality, while ensuring that the coil will stay in place and not spin off the book.
For Inspiral II spines, with a pair of small needle nose pliers, make a sharp (roughly 90 degree) bend on each end of the coil. Bend the ends to a degree that is appropriate for the diameter of the coil you are using. In order to prevent snags (and for safety's sake) make sure that the bent tips face inward, toward the edge of the book.