When it comes to three ring binders most
people think the choices are pretty straight forward. You go to the
office supply store and there are cheap ones and there are expensive
ones.This article is designed
to identify the major things to look for when choosing a ring binder.
Here they are...
When it comes to three ring binders most
people think the choices are pretty straight forward. You go to the
office supply store and there are cheap ones and there are expensive
ones. However, there is a lot more to choosing a three ring binder than
just the price. In fact, it is important to understand a number of
different factors when choosing a ring binder. This article is designed
to identify the major things to look for when choosing a ring binder.
Here they are...
Ring style: There are two primary ring
styles used with three ring binders. The most common style is round
ring. For smaller documents and smaller binders these are ideal.
However, for larger documents companies often prefer to use D-ring
binders. The rings on these binders are shaped like the letter D and
they are designed to make it easier to open and reference pages in
thicker documents. In addition to these two styles there are a number
of variations on these styles. EZload binders are a type of d-ring and
some manufacturers claim to have easy open features that make it simple
to add and remove pages. However, these two ring shapes are the most
common and are used in most 3-ring binders.
Thickness:
Binders are available in sizes as small as 1/2" and can be found as
large as four inches in thickness. Generally thinner binders use round
ring mechanisms and thicker binders use D ring binders. However, sizes
between 1" and 3" are usually available in both of the different ring
styles.
Covers: Some three ring binders come with a plain
vinyl wrap on the front, back and spine. Others have a clear vinyl
overlay that allows for printed sheets to be added for customization.
These are sometimes called clear overlay or clearview binders. Both of
these types of binders have a piece of chipboard inside the front back
and spine. However, not all binders utilize chipboard. Some have a
front, back and spine made of a poly or plastic material that is
flexible.
Size: Most ring binders are designed for
binding letter sized documents. However, some specialty binders are
available for binding half letter sized sheets (sometimes called baby
books), legal sized paper, 11" x 17 sheets and landscape documents.
These ring-binders can be more difficult to find and are usually
available with less options than standard letter ring-binders.
Color: The most common colors for ring-binders are black and white.
However, depending on the style that you are looking for it is possible
to find other colors.
These are just five things that distinguish different types of binders.
These are the most common features to look for. Compare the features
for yourself and choose the binder that best fits your needs.
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.
