Binding Equipment and Supplies Pricing and Costs

Get prices for bindery equipment

Binding equipment and supplies pricing and costs include the binding machine as well as accessories. There are several types of binding equipment and pricing varies among them. Plastic comb or coil binding is easy to use and relatively inexpensive. Wire binding is more durable and gives a professional finish. Thermal, glue or tape binding produces the finished look of a bound book.

Within each category, prices can vary by type of machine. Desktop units are lowest in price and geared toward infrequent use. Prices increase based on the volume of pages the machine can punch or bind at once, the durability of the machine and added features like whether the machine is electric or manual. To choose bindery supplies and equipment:

1. Compare prices among wire and plastic bindery equipment;

2. Check out the features and costs of thermal, glue and tape binding;

3. Locate a supplier of accessories and supplies and compare their prices to other providers.

 

Get plastic and wire bindery equipment costs

Plastic and wire binders punch holes in documents, then use a plastic comb or coil or a wire coil to hold the pages in place. These machines are relative inexpensive and allow bound documents greater flexibility when they're opened.
Try: Plastic comb binders are available from office supply companies like Factory Express. They range from less than $100 for machines that bind 10 sheets or fewer at a time, to more than $300 for machines that punch up to 20 sheets at a time. Wire binding machines from Office Zone and other suppliers are around the same price as plastic comb binders. Small volume electric wire binding machines cost around $500, while high volume electric wire binders range from $2,500 to $5,000. Combination machines that perform either wire or plastic binding are available from General Graphic for around the same price as a standard plastic or wire binding machine.

Check prices for glue, tape and thermal binding equipment

Glue, tape and thermal binding machines use glue or tape to bind documents and books. This type of binding doesn't require hole or coils, and gives a professional finish. Machines that perform this type of binding are significantly more expensive, but it's a good choice for large documents and the binding is easier to repair.
Try: Find thermal binding machines from companies like My Binding in the range of $200 to $800. Prices are lower for desktop units; professional machines are the most expensive. ABC Office and Lynde-Ordway offer glue binding machines. Prices start at around $6,000.

Price bindery supplies

Supplies for binding machines include the plastic or wire combs that are used for holding pages in place. Other necessary supplies are covers used for documents. Machines often come with some supplies.
Try: Get wire loops for around $10 from Professional Binding Products. Quantity discounts are available. CDW carries plastic combs for less than $15, higher priced specialty combs with locks for more than $50, and covers in the range of $6 to $20.

 

• Compare prices of bindery equipment and supplies among several vendors before making a purchase. Some may offer additional price advantages like quantity discounts and free shipping.

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