Wire-O, also called Double-O, is a mechanical binding method using two small circular wires connected by an O-shaped clasp to join together stacks of paper. These wires are threaded through holes punched along the spine of each page before being crimped closed – making this type of binding ideal for notebooks, journals, and books that must lie flat when opened.
Wire-O binding offers many advantages over other forms of bookbinding, including being easier for writing or drawing on flat surfaces and being very strong and durable; adding pages is relatively straightforward, making updating easier when necessary.
Wire-o binding requires several considerations before choosing it as your binding option for your next project. First and foremost is using a hole punch specifically designed for wire-o binding; regular hole punches won’t produce holes of sufficient size and shape for wire binding. Second, wire binding machines must be used to close wires; closing them by hand won’t do the trick! Thirdly, it may cost more than other methods, so make sure this cost is factored into your budget plan.
Wire O binding (also called double loop wire binding) is a mechanical binding that uses two loops of wire to secure documents together at their spines. Often seen on documents that will be seen from both sides, such as manuals, catalogs, and photo books, wire O binding also stands up well when handled regularly compared to other methods.
