Wire binding is an extremely cost efficient way of providing a professional and durable method of binding. The double loop system eliminates the twisting that affect some spiral type binding systems. At APE Image Consultants we have the capacity to deal with large quantities of books for binding. Likewise, no quantity is too small. Telephone, fax or e.mail for an immediate quotation .

One of the big advantages of wire binding is the ability to open the book completely flat and even fold the book back upon itself. This provides ease of reading (especially technical manuals) where ‘lay flat’ characteristics are essential. Likewise music manuscripts etc. benefit from this feature. Photocopying (where copyright allows) becomes simple.

At APE we carry large stocks of binding wire in many sizes. We can bind upto 270 leaves of 80 g.s.m. paper.No quantity is too large or small for us to handle. Just send in your loose paper collated into book blocks and we will turn these loose sheets into professionally bound documents. Using the latest high speed wire binding equipment our turnaround is extremely fast. 

We can also offer a duplication facility. Send one copy of your book on disc or hard copy and we will arrange for the duplication of as many copies as you wish (subject to written assurance that there is no infringement of copyright). We will then wire bind your books and for a small charge have them despatched to you with lightning speed. If time is of the essence just email your book as an attachment to take full advantage of this express service.

FAQ (WIRE BINDING)

Q. I am miles away from you. How do I get my loose pages to you to be wire bound?
A. If you cannot deliver the loose pages to our factory we can collect them from any U.K. mainland location at cost. This is currently £7.00 plus £0.30p per kilo plus VAT.

Q. That is a little on the pricey side for my needs. If I just send one original for you to duplicate will that save me money?
A. Quite possibly. You can send us a hard copy of your original book or send a disc, C.D. or even email us the original. Provided we receive a written assurance that there is no copyright infringement we can then duplicate and wire bind your books. This service can only be offered in black print.

Q. Can you put on a clear front cover and white gloss back for me?
A. Yes. We carry extensive stocks of this product.

Q. How do I get my finished books back?
A. If you are unable to collect from our factory we can deliver the finished books to any U.K. mainland location at cost. This is currently £7.00 plus £0.30p per kilo plus VAT

Q. Can you wire bind calendars with the thumbcut and hanger?
A. Yes. Wire binding lends itself very well to the production of calendars. We can wire bind A4 and A3 on the long and short edge and A2 on the short edge.

Q. Can you wire bind in any colour wire I choose?
A. Black and white are the most popular colours followed by: silver, red and blue. We can also bind in gold and green wire.

Q. Can you make me up some wire bound blank note pads?
A. Yes. We are frequently asked to produce personalised art pads etc.

Q. Can you provide me with a sample if required?
A. Yes. We always welcome people seeing the quality of our work before purchase.

Q. Why are there no prices for wire binding on your site?
A. Because of the nature of binding, the permutations that customers require are almost endless. That is why we respond to specific enquiries with individual quotations. But as a rough guide: 200 A4 books supplied in book blocks (i.e. front and back covers in place and the insides fully collated) up to 27 leaves of 80 gsm paper plus front and back covers of 200 gsm - No indices, pockets or throw-outs (in other words just plain exact A4 size paper and covers) £0.36p ea. plus VAT at the current rate ex-works.

Q. Can I add pages to my wire bound books?
A. No. Wire binding is a very secure method of book binding. The binding element cannot be opened without destruction. If you need to add pages to a bound document please see our page on plastic comb binding.

Q. I am just fishing at present. Do you object to providing me with a quotation even though you may not get an order?
A. Not in the slightest. We are always pleased to receive enquiries from anyone.