Flexibility at Your Fingertips
Editability
The plastic comb can be reopened, allowing you to insert new pages or replace old ones without starting over.
Budget Friendly
One of the most cost-effective binding solutions for large volumes of documents.
Durable & Safe
Rounded plastic edges make it safe for heavy handling in classrooms or workshops.
Wide Capacity
Available in multiple sizes to accommodate everything from a few sheets to large handbooks.
Plastic Comb Binding FAQ
The In-Depth Guide to Plastic Comb Binding Services
Recognized instantly by its tubular plastic spine with interlocking rings, Comb Binding (often referred to as Cerlox binding or surelox binding) is the most widely adopted binding method globally for corporate and educational use. At OnlinePrintout.com, we specialize in high-efficiency comb binding production, delivering affordable, organized, and professional documents to students and businesses across India.
How Plastic Comb Binding Works
The mechanics of comb binding are unique compared to other methods. The binding spine itself is made of rigid PVC plastic. It consists of a solid vertical backbone to which several curved "teeth" or rings are attached.
During production, an industrial punch machines 19 to 21 rectangular holes along the binding edge of your printed pages. Using a comb spreader machine, the plastic teeth of the comb spine are pried open under tension. The punched document (along with high-grade protective covers) is then lowered directly onto these open teeth. When the tension lever is released, the teeth snap shut, curling back under the solid backbone and securely locking the pages into place.
The Unrivaled Feature: Editability
While hardcover binding, soft binding, and wiro binding are strictly permanent, comb binding is 100% editable. The plastic comb can be reopened using the same comb spreader machine countless times. This allows you to effortlessly insert updated financial reports, remove outdated training curriculum, or replace a damaged page without needing to reprint the entire document or consume a new spine.
For growing organizations, accounting firms, and educators printing dynamic bulk study materials, this editability represents a massive cost-saving measure over time. Additionally, because the solid backbone of the comb rests against the outside edge of the book when closed, thicker comb bound books allow for adhesive spine labels to be placed directly on the plastic, enabling easy identification when stacked vertically on library or desk shelves.
Comb Binding vs. Spiral Binding
The most common debate is between comb binding and plastic spiral binding. The key difference is interaction. Comb bound books will lay perfectly flat when opened on a desk, making them excellent for workbooks and manuals. However, they cannot be folded 360 degrees back onto themselves. If you try to force a comb bound book to fold entirely backwards, the plastic rings will pop out of the punch holes, spilling the pages.
If you are a student intending to read on crowded desks or while commuting, spiral binding is generally superior. If you are a teacher creating a syllabus that requires pages to be added later in the semester, comb binding is the undisputed winner. Upload your PDF configuration to OnlinePrintout today, and we'll apply robust, durable comb bindings that protect your documents during transit anywhere in India.