September 2003:
Adhesive Binding Options Galore!
Adhesive binding is an attractive, versatile and practical binding method for a wide array of book projects. Designers love it because they can include foldouts, detached covers, pockets, registered die cuts and more. It’s also one of the more economical binding methods available - with proper planning, of course. Here are some popular adhesive binding methods; let us help you select the one that best fits your application:
PUR Binding
- The strongest, most durable binding adhesive available.
- Flexible enough to lay virtually flat.
- Impervious to temperature extremes
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Layflat Binding
- Perfect for applications that need the look of perfect binding with the functionality of layflat mechanical binding.
- Utilizes a detached spine that allows books to lay flatter than standard perfect binding.
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Euro Binding
- A modern, sleek-looking binding style that’s gaining popularity.
- Utilizes a cloth “crash” lining that allows the cover to lay completely flat.
- A great solution for products that benefit from a distinctive appearance.
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Perfect Binding
- The most common adhesive binding solution
- Great for instruction manuals and annual reports (an E&M specialty).
- Economical for 1,000 to more than 1,000,000 books
- Wide range of spine widths, from 1/16” to 1-3/4” thick.
- Production speeds of up to 12,000 books per hour at E&M Bindery.
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The E&M Advantage
At E&M Bindery, we give you plenty of design and production options, all under one roof. Feel free to decorate your projects with multi-panel foldouts, die cuts, pocket covers and more. With two state-of-the-art binding machines and a team of experienced personnel, E&M Bindery can turn even your wildest designs into attractive, functional adhesive-bound books.
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