Ring Types
Round rings are circular and the most common ring used.
D rings are shaped like a backward "D". The flat edge holds the binder
contents. The D ring allows the sheets to lie flat in the binder along the straight edge.
The Angle D ring is the same as a D ring except the straight edge is angled so
the ring is wider at the bottom of the ring than at the top. This ring is especially good
for larger capacity binders.
Ring Size (for ring sizes and
types please click on title).
The ring size of a binder is determined by the capacity of the ring, not the width of the
binder spine. To determine the ring size of a round ring, measure the inside diameter. For
a D ring and Angle D ring, measure the length of the straight or angled edge.
Camera-Ready Art
Camera-ready art is black and white mechanical art with size and positioning indicated. If
more than one color is required, the art needs to be color separated. For silk-screening, all lines
and graphics must be at least 1 point in thickness. Artwork for silk-screening should be
based on a 65 line screen. Silk-screened halftones should not be more than 70% in value or
less than 30%. For offset printing, film should have a 133 line screen and halftones
should not be more than 90% in value or less than 10%.
PMS Ink Color Match
A match to a PMS ink will be an additional charge of $45.00. Simply supply a PMS number.
Note: Silk-screening inks are not opaque. Light colors screened on dark vinyl or poly can
make color matching difficult. Colors will match as closely as possible but may not be
exact.
Silk-Screening vs. Foil Stamping
Silk-screening is the process of applying ink to a screen which has the non-printing areas
blocked by a stencil. Printing is done by applying ink to the screen, spreading and
forcing it through the fine mesh openings.
Hot or foil stamping is the process of applying heat and pressure to a metal die to
transfer foil onto the printing surface. Gold and silver foil stamping is the most common,
but colored foils are available. The maximum stamping area is 24" for one position
Insertables and Entrapments
To ensure optimum fit, sheets to be inserted will be trimmed to the appropriate size at no
additional cost.
Stamping and Embossing Dies
Special metal dies are necessary for foil stamping logos, selected copy, etc. We need
camera-ready artwork to produce each die. Foil stamping dies are $35.00 net for the first
square inch and $1.00 net for each additional square inch. Embossing dies are $60.00 net
for the first square inch and $2.00 net for each additional square inch.
Binder Accessories
 Horizontal or vertical 5"
pockets can be added to the inside front or back
cover of vinyl binders.
 A clear pocket for a business card
can be sealed on 2 or 3 sides.
 Use a pair of 2" or 3"
curved sheet lifters for 1" capacity
binders. A single 5" flat lifter is used for
D ring binders. 11" x 8 1/2" sheet
lifters are also available.
 Add a label holder to the spine.
 The rivets that hold the ring can be
concealed on the spine for a smooth finish.
 Foam padding under the vinyl can be
added to the front, spine or back.
 Slip inserts into clear vinyl
overlay pockets which can be placed on the front,
spine or back cover.
 Individual mailing cartons for
binders and contents.
 Snap Back Easel,
reconstruct the bottom half of the cover bends
back from the metal ring. This displays the
binder contents at a good reading angle for the
user.
Polyethlene Binder
Accessories
Poly Ring Binders are economical,
lightweight, and extremely durable. These binders
are perfect for reference or training guides that
will be frequently handled, for example, manuals
in a workshop area.
 A clear pocket for a business card
sealed on 3 sides can be added.
 Add a label holder to the spine.
 Use a pair of 2" or 3"
curved sheet lifters for 1" or larger round
ring capacity binders.
A single 5" flat lifter is used for D ring
binders. 11" x 8 1/2" sheet lifters are
also available.
 Individual shipping cartons for
binders and contents.
 Poly gauges - from left to right
.023, .035, .055, .075
Layout Specifications
Binders
Standard Sheet Size
Dimension A: Width of the spine,
not including either hinge.
Dimension B: Width of the front and back covers
from the outside edge up to (but not including)
the hinge.
Dimension C: The hinge, which is the narrow
sealed area between the front and back covers and
the spine.
Dimension D: The overall height of the binder.
Overall Width = B + C + A + C + B
Bleed-off Prints:
When creating art for bleed-off prints, extend
the art 3/16" past the top and bottom and/or
3/8" past the left and right edges of the
binder. For bleeds that stop in the hinge, extend
the art into the hinge one-half of the C
Dimension.
Spine Copy:
Create non-bleed spine copy so that no copy is closer than 3/16" to the left and
right edges of the spine (Dimension A). If the binder is to have exposed rivets on the
spine, the maximum height for copy on the spine is 8-3/4" centered up and down
between the rivets for the 11" binding edge, and 6-1/4" centered up and down
between the rivets for an 8-1/2" binding edge.
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