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What is saddle stitch binding?
Saddle stitch binding is one of the most popular
book binding methods available today. It is
mainly suitable for books or magazines with not
many pages. Or booklets, brochures, etc. Because
once the pages are too large and thick, the nail
may not be penetrated and deformed.
In saddle stitching, folded sheets of paper are
nested one within another and attached by staples
through the fold. These stacks are placed over a
holding apparatus, with each side hanging over
like legs on a saddle. Then, long wire staples
are threaded, or stitched through the paper,
giving the method its peculiar name.
What is the scope of use of saddle stitching?
Scope of saddle stitch binding the number of
printed pages should be a multiple of 4,
including front and back covers. Otherwise
the last single page will not be bound. Take 157g
coated paper as an example, the binding thickness
should not exceed 48 pages, and the printed
product thickness should be less than 4mm.
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What are the advantages of saddle stitching?
Nowadays, saddle stitch binding is still the most
cost effective book binding method. It is fast
and convenient, and the book opening degree can
reach 180 degrees. It is often used by the book
printing industries.Especially in cases of large
quantities being shipped long distances, saddle
stitching adds a minimal amount of excess
bulk and weight, leaving shipping costs
relatively low. While saddle
stitching is generally best for lower page count
projects,
the
method is extremely versatile and can be used for
both long and short runs, as well as projects
ranging in size from pocket pamphlet to road map.
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