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5.5 Glossary of Terms
These terms are common to the punch and bindery industry.
Cerlox
The trade name GBC uses for its Plastic Binding
Color coil
A plastic coil that looks like a spring which is threaded through
round holes punched in the document then the ends are cut off
and crimped. The holes are either 4:1 or 5:1 (4 holes per inch
or 5 holes per inch). This type of bind lays flat and even folds
around for easy handling of the document.
Flush-cut covers
Cover stock that is the same size as the paper contents and
has round corners.
Plastic binding
The name used to describe GBC's most common binding
method. The 19 and 21 rectangular hole, Plastic Comb type.
ProClick
A plastic element that snaps together. This style requires holes
that appear to be the same as Twin Loop but are actually
slightly larger. The larger holes enable correct operation of the
ProClick Pronto finishing device.
Tabbing
(hanging chad)
Tabbing or hanging chad is when a hole is not punched cleanly
through the material leaving a piece of paper hanging from the
edge. This condition occurs when a die set is worn and will
usually result in misfeeds.
Twin loop
Looped wire element that is fed into square or round holes in
the document in a similar fashion to Plastic Binding. The holes
are either 2:1 or 3:1 (2 holes per inch or 3 holes per inch). It is
then squeezed together or crimped to create an attractive bind
that lays flat.
Velobind
A heat seal plastic bind that is best known for its security and
its attractive look. It is most often used in the Legal market for
its security feature.
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