Glossary
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0.2475 pitch coil or spiral
0.2475" pitch spiral is very similar to the 4:1 pitch plastic coil (difference of 0.0005" in per loop). This pitch was designed to slightly modify the 4:1 pitch punch pattern to perfectly centre 44 holes on an 11 in binding edge and still use the 4:1 pitch coil. This makes it easier to automate the coil insertion process. Coil is available in 6 mm to 30 mm in the 0.2475" pitch.
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6 mm pitch coil or spiral
6 mm simply means that there are four holes per inch on the edge of the document. The holes for this style are usually either round or oval shaped and depending on the size and spacing of the hole pattern. Supplies for binding documents with 6 mm pitch coil are available in sizes ranging from 6 mm up to 50 mm in diameter.
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Back cover
A back cover is usually a cardboard/polyprop cover with higher grammage and is used for a brochure or a calendar as last sheet in order to give strength or a corporate identity.
Binding / Loose-leaf binding
Binding is a procedure where loose leafs are put together to a book or a calendar by means of the corresponding binding method (e.g. wire comb binding, plastic comb binding or spiral binding).
Especially for wire comb binding the term "closing" is used, as the open wire comb where the loose leafs were put in before has to be closed by pressing.
In the field of spiral binding the word "spiralizing" is often used for the closing procedure.
Binding width
The binding width is measured in inches or millimetres and relates to the length of the element to be used for RENZ RINGWIRE®, plastic comb or spiral binding.
Block thickness
The block thickness indicates how thick the product (calendar or brochure) is. It is usually measured in millimetres.
Book binding style
Most common cover style. Separate front and back covers. Opens easily back to back.
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Calendar binding style
A wire bound calendar with or without a hanger.
Calendar binding style
A wire bound calendar with or without a hanger.
Calendar hanger
A calendar hanger is a preformed metal piece with a semi-circular middle and is bound into a calendar by two pieces of RING WIRE.
Calendar hangers
Loose hangers are available
in 5 profiles:
- Form 2, 3 & 4
- Euro hanger
- Straight (RENZ KAS system)
Calendar hangers on reels
Hangers on reels increase productivity avoiding the need to load individual calendar hangers into a dispenser.
Carrier
Carriers are usually white in colour and are similar in thickness to a file holder. A carrier holds the pouch as it is run through the laminator. This helps prevent the hot glue, some of which leaks from the sides of the pouches during the process, from gumming up the rollers. The carrier prevents the rollers from getting sticky, which helps to prevent the lamination pouch from wrapping around the rollers inside the laminator.
Cased in binding style
Standard wire glued into a hard case offering all the related advantages.
Cased in binding style
Standard wire glued into a hard case offering all the related advantages.
Closing bars
Sets are required for each individual wire diameter. The Renz closing bars guarantee a perfect round close every time.
Coil binding
PVC element is virtually indestructible, available in a range of pitches
Coil or spiral 0.2475 pitch
0.2475" pitch spiral is very similar to the 4:1 pitch plastic coil (difference of 0.0005 in per loop). This pitch was designed to slightly modify the 4:1 pitch punch pattern to perfectly centre 44 holes on an 11 in binding edge and still use the 4:1 pitch coil. This makes it easier to automate the coil insertion process. Coil is available in 6 mm to 30 mm in the 0.2475" pitch.
Coil or spiral 6 mm pitch
6 mm simply means that there are four holes per inch on the edge of the document. The holes for this style are usually either round or oval shaped and depending on the size and spacing of the hole pattern. Supplies for binding documents with 6 mm pitch coil are available in sizes ranging from 6 mm up to 50 mm in diameter.
Cold lamination
Cold roll laminators use a plastic film which is coated with an adhesive and glossy backing which does not adhere to the glue. When the glossy backing is removed, the adhesive is exposed, which then sticks directly onto the item which needs to be laminated. This method, apart from having the obvious benefit of not requiring expensive equipment, is also suitable for those items which would be damaged by heat. Cold laminators range from simple two roller, hand crank machines up to large and complex motor driven machines with high precision rollers, adjustable roller pressure and other advanced features.
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Depth Gauge
The depth gauge feature allows the operator to adjust the punched hole margin from 3 mm to 6 mm. This adds strength to the bound edge.
Diameter
The diameter is measured in inches or millimetres and relates to the size of the inner diameter of the closed binding element: RENZ RINGWIRE®, plastic comb or spiral binding. The binding element has to be at least 2-4 mm bigger than the thickness of the product to ensure correct turning of the pages.
Diameter symbol Ø
Ø is the shorthand symbol for diameter.
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Element
Used to describe: RENZ RING WIRE®, RING WIRE, plastic comb, coil or spiral in various formats
Endurance
Endurance of punching dies means the useful life until abrasion.
EUROP-pitch
EUROP-pitch you can bind book block thickness from 3 to 48 mm. 24 rings based on an A4 binding edge.
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Face to Face packing
This term describes a space saving packing method used since August 2010 for WIREPACK® Ring Wire elements.
Filing strips
Can be used so that brochures and papers can be filed in ring binders without having to punch holes in the originals. Made from polyester with holes that will not tear or fray.
Front cover
A front cover is usually a PVC/cardboard/polyprop cover with higher grammage and is used for a brochure or a calendar as first sheet in order to give strength or a corporate identity.
Full Canadian binding style
The partially hidden wire is exposed on the front and back cover. The flat spine allows/makes the book easy to identify.
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Glued back binding style
A wire bound insert is pasted inside one piece, flat spine cover. The binding is concealed and the spine can be printed on.
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Half Canadian binding style
The partially hidden wire is exposed on the back cover. The flat spine allows/makes the book easy to identify.
Heavy-duty punching dies
A heavy-duty punching die is a die designed for RENZ® professional punches. Heavy-duty pouching dies consist of high-quality components the pins can be re-sharpened.
Hot lamination
Uses heated rollers to melt glue extruded onto lamination film/pouches. This film/pouch is in turn applied to a substrate such as paper or card using pressure rollers. The primary purpose of laminating with such a machine is to embellish or protect printed documents or images. Heated roll/pouch laminators can vary in size from office based pouch laminators to industrial sized roll machines. Such industrial machines are primarily used for high quantity/quality output by printers or print finishers.
How to calculate the required number of loops
The number of the punched holes results to the required number of loops.
Calculation of the recommended number of loops for the 3:1-pitch:
Binding width in mm / 8,48 mm = number -> to be rounded down to integral number = recommended number of loops.
Calculation of the recommended number of loops for the 2:1-pitch:
Binding width in mm / 12,7 mm = number -> to be rounded down to integral number = recommended number of loops.
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Inch
Inch is the measuring unit for diameter of wire comb binding.
Short symbol for inch: "
1" = 2,54 cm
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KA Calendar hanger dispenser
Calendar hanger dispenser for loose hangers from 80 - 290 mm.
KAS calendar hanger system
KAS calendar hanger system is unique in that it takes straight wire and pre-forms the hanger into a standard or euro hanger profile. This patented technology removes the need to feed pre-formed calendar hangers into the machine.
Kaschieren
In German, the word "Kaschieren" is used as a synonym for lamination or laminating.
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Laminating pouches
Pouches can be bought with different thicknesses in microns referred to as mic. Standard home or office machines normally use 80–250 mic pouches.
Lamination
Lamination is a process of protecting documents through applying film of plastic on documents. It is a good way of protecting documents from damage and also from wear and tear. Laminated documents are waterproof and tear proof.
Loop(s)
Name of the single parts of the wire comb binding.
The required number of loops for a binding is determined by the binding width and the pitch.
For DIN formats international approved standard lengths are normally used.
Loops
The number of loops required for the binding width based on the type of binding element or pitch.
Loose leaf binding
A binding made up of single sheets of paper or other material, with holes punched into the paper and held together by RING WIRE, plastic combs, spirals or coils.
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Margin
The margin is the distance from the punched hole to the edge of the sheet usually measured in millimetres. The greater the margin the stronger the binding edge, this is dependent on the size of the binding element being used.
Maximum punching thickness
Punching thickness is usually measured in millimetres. Informs you how much you can punch in 1 cycle in the machine.
Maximum punching width
Punching width is the maximum punched width that the machine will punch.
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Office Line
Office Line is one of three product groups of RENZ®.
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Pitch
Pitch gives information about the distance from punching hole centre to next punching hole centre usually measured in millimetres.
Plastic comb binding
Binding element that is perfect If the document is continually being added to or changed plastic comb can be opened up and pages can be changed without damage to document or loss of comb.
Plister / Trays
Plister is a plastic medium where wire comb elements are put inside before being packed into outer packing.
Plister are only used for bigger diameters and if necessary for special lengths.
For all other diameters of wire comb binding elements RENZ® use the self-developed, patented technique Wirepack®.
Synonymous for plister the expression "tray" is used sometimes.
Pocket binding style
The wire bound insert is designed to slip into the cover sleeve.
Pouch laminator
Pouch laminators are designed for moderate use in the office or home. These inexpensive machines are quite effective. However, for continuous, large-volume lamination projects, a roll laminator performs more efficiently.
Professional Line
Professional Line is one of three product groups of RENZ®.
Publisher binding style
One-piece cover style that opens in reverse, creating a flat spine for easy identification.
Punching die
Punching die is a part of the punching machine. RENZ® punching dies are high quality German engineered punching dies. Bespoke dies for any punch pattern are available on request dependent on machine type.
Punching die, two-part
The split two-part dies with thumb cut allow block book punching as well as calendar punching without the need to invest in a second die.
Punching pins, disengageable
If the several pins of a punching die are disengageable you can simply pull the pressure pieces and the die is deactivated in this area so that there is no hole punched.
This is especially interesting if lots of different formats need to be processed.
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QSA
QSA (Quick Size Adjustment) technology means that punching pins can be cancelled and paper formats can be changed quickly and easily.
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RENZ RING WIRE®
RENZ RING WIRE® is the protected brand name of the wire comb binding manufactured by RENZ®.
Reverse binding style
The binding is hidden and the spine is flat. The back flap can be glued down or left free.
RING WIRE
RING WIRE is the abbreviation of brand name RENZ RING WIRE®
RING WIRE 2:1 Pitch
The 2:1 pitch punch pattern, 2 holes per inch is most commonly used for binding larger sized documents with RENZ RINGWIRE® wire. The punched hole type used for 2:1 pitch wire binding is either square, round or oblong.
RING WIRE 3:1 Pitch
The 3:1 pitch punch pattern, 3 holes per inch is most commonly used for binding small sized documents with RENZ RINGWIRE® wire. The punched hole type used for 3:1 pitch wire binding is either square or round.
RING WIRE spools
High-quality RENZ RING WIRE® spools are available in all diameters, colours and pitches for high speed production.
Roll Film
Roll laminators typically use two rolls to complete the lamination process, with one roll being on top and the other roll on the bottom. These rolls slide onto metal bars, known as mandrels, which are then placed in the machine and feed through it.
Roll film thickness
Laminating roll films come in thicknesses ranging from 40 mic to 250 mic. The roll laminator will specify the film thickness compatible for the product.
Roll laminators
A heated roll laminator uses heated rollers to melt glue extruded onto lamination film. This film is in turn applied to a substrate such as paper or card using pressure rollers. The primary purpose of laminating with such a machine is to embellish or protect printed documents or images. Heated roll laminators can vary in size from office based to industrial sized machines. Such industrial machines are primarily used for high quantity/quality output by printers or print finishers.
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Semi-exposed binding style
One piece wrap-around cover with a permanent look. Binding appears on the spine of the book.
Semi-exposed binding style
One piece wrap-around cover with a permanent look. Binding appears on the spine of the book.
Semi-Professional Line
Semi-Professional Line is one of three product groups of RENZ® catalogue.
Special lengths
Special lengths mean all RENZ RING WIRE® lengths that are none standard sizesA4 or A5 on the long paper bound edge. RENZ® is one of the few suppliers who offers individually manufactured special lengths.
Spiral binding
Metal spiral element, available in a range of pitches
Spiral pitch
Spiral pitch says for spiral binding which distance the windings of the spiral have and therefore which distance the punching holes have.
Standard lengths
RENZ RING WIRE® lengths that are standard sizes A4 or A5 on the long paper bound edge. RENZ® is one of the few suppliers who offers individually manufactured special lengths if requested.
Standard punching dies
Standard punching dies are constructed for smaller to middle volumes, they cannot be re-sharpened.
Straight hangers
Straight hangers are used only in the RENZ® KAS calendar systems.
Straight wire pieces
A straight wire piece is a metal piece without implementation that is bent in several automatic binding machines to form calendar hangers.
Advantage of this method: straight wire pieces are stocked accurately in the dispenser unit of the wire comb binding machine without the risk of getting stuck.
This method that is developed by RENZ® allows a very high reliability of calendar production process.
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Tent card binding style
A free-standing triangular cover. Pages flip over. Opens easily back to back.
Thumb cut
The thumb cut is the semi circular punched hole that allows a calendar hanger to be inserted into a calendar whilst still letting the pages turn.
Transport pouch
The transport pouch is mostly coated and is required for certain models of pouch laminators.
The laminating film and the paper to be laminated is inserted into the transport pouch before lamination. The transport pouch is to protect the paper to be laminated during the laminating process.
The RENZ® pouch laminators do not require a transport pouch!
Sometimes, the designation "carrier" is used to describe this transport pouch.
Trays
See plister
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US-pitch
US-pitch you can bind book block thickness from 3 to 48 mm. 21 rings based on an A4 binding edge.
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Wire closing
A term used to describe the closing (collapsing) of a wire around the document or calendar
Wire comb binding
Recognised as a smart, secure, up-market presentation favoured by professionals or for use with calendar binding. Gives 360 degree page turn allowing the document to be opened completely flat or folded back on itself. The pages remain in perfect registration when turned. Suitable for binding documents up to 34 mm (1 1/8”) thick
Wirepack®
Unique non-tangle wirepack reduces wire wastage, minimising wire loss and cost.
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XL Spools
Increase productivity with the ability to have longer runs with less spool changeovers.
