Three ring binders are an awesome way to store
and display information in a way that is readily accessible.In fact,
they are ideal for binding training manuals, product information and
large reports. Many companies choose presentation binders for this type
of application. There are actually a number of different
things to consider when you are looking for a three ring presentation
binder. Here are five things
Three ring binders are an awesome way to store
and display information in a way that is readily accessible. In fact,
they are ideal for binding training manuals, product information and
large reports. Many companies choose presentation binders for this type
of application. Also known as clear view or clear overlay binders, each
binder has a clear vinyl overlay on the front, back and spine. These
clear vinyl overlays allow you to insert a title page, your company
information and the title of your report or document. This allows you
to customize your binder for your report and for your needs.
As simple as this sounds, there are actually a number of different
things to consider when you are looking for a three ring presentation
binder. Here are five things
Color:
Clear overlay binders are most commonly available in white. However, if
you look hard you will probably be able to find almost all of the
different binders in black as well. A limited number of clear overlay
binders are available in navy blue. Other colors would have to be
custom produced and would potentially be very expensive.
Ring Style: Clear view 3-ring binders are available in three standard
ring configurations. The two most common ring styles are round ring and
D-ring. However, binders can also be purchased with ez-load d-rings.
D-ring binders and ez-load binders tend to be a better fit for large
documents while round ring binders are most commonly used for smaller
presentations. Generally, round ring binders have the rings attached to
the spine of the binder while d-ring binders and ezload binders have
the rings attached to the back cover of the binder.
Thickness: Presentation binders are available with rings as small as
1/2 in diameter or as large as 4 in diameter. Generally, binders are
available in half inch increments. It is important to note that binders
over 3 are not available with round rings and that the size of the
binder rings does not reflect that actual size of the binder on the
shelf.
Size: Most clearview binders are designed for 8.5
x 11 letter size documents. However, if you are looking for binders
that will accomidate your half letter sized documents, legal documents
or 11 x 17 presentations there are some options available. These
options are much more difficult to find and often the options available
in these sizes is considerably limited vs. regular letter sized binders.
Quality: There are a number of factors to look for when considering the
quality of a clear view presentation binder. Clear view binders are
available with different grades of clear vinyl on the front, back and
spine. Higher quality binders will use vinyl that will not transfer
toner from your documents allowing you to reuse the binders. Higher
quality binders will also use heavier chipboard, have deeper pockets on
the inside and will often include sheet lifters. If you plan on reusing
your presentation binders for multiple reports or presentations, these
are all things that you should look for.
Using these five features you should be able to better choose the best
clear view presentation binder for your organization. While you make
your choice, keep in mind that many of the clear view presentation
binders available on the market are designed for one time use and are
not constructed with high quality materials. If you plan on reusing
your binders and dont want them to fall apart in the hands of your
clients you might want to consider purchasing higher quality binders.
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for MyBinding.com. He has written over 100 articles on binding machines, binding covers, three ring binders,binding supplies,laminators,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,binders,index tabs, and shredders.
