What is Wire-O-Bind and Double Loop Wire Binding?
Wire-O-Bind, also known as double loop wire binding or twin-loop binding, is one of the most professional-looking binding methods available today. It uses metal wires shaped into loops to hold together punched paper, allowing books, manuals, and presentations to lay flat and flip a full 360 degrees.
Unlike coil or comb binding, wire binding offers a sleek, high-end finish that’s popular in corporate documents, planners, notebooks, and high-value marketing presentations.
Benefits of Wire-O-Bind Binding
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Professional Appearance – Gives reports, proposals, and manuals a clean, polished look.
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Lay-Flat Design – Pages open flat for easy reading and writing, making it ideal for training manuals, cookbooks, and planners.
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360° Page Turn – Double loop wires allow full rotation of pages without damaging the spine.
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Durability – Strong metal wires keep pages securely bound and resist bending compared to plastic binding options.
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Variety of Sizes & Colors – Available in multiple diameters and finishes to match your document style and thickness.
Wire Sizes and Capacity
Choosing the right wire size ensures your documents turn smoothly without gaps or bulges. Wire-O-Bind wires are available in sizes ranging from 3/16” (binding up to 20 pages) to 1-1/2” (binding up to 250 pages). Common diameters include:
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Small documents (20–80 sheets): 1/4” to 5/16” wire
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Medium documents (80–150 sheets): 7/16” to 9/16” wire
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Large documents (150–250 sheets): 5/8” to 1-1/2” wire
Wire Binding vs. Coil Binding vs. Comb Binding
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Wire Binding – Best for professional, upscale documents that need a sharp appearance.
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Coil Binding – Flexible, durable, great for frequently handled materials.
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Comb Binding – Budget-friendly and editable, but less professional-looking.
Wire-O-Bind is the go-to choice when first impressions matter—perfect for client proposals, corporate reports, planners, and premium books.
Applications for Double Loop Wire Binding
Wire-O-Bind is commonly used in:
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Corporate presentations and proposals
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Training and instruction manuals
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Planners, calendars, and journals
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Marketing brochures and lookbooks
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Educational workbooks
Whether you’re a print shop, school, or office, wire binding provides the professional edge your documents need.
Wire-O-Bind Supplies at Lloyd’s of Indiana
At Lloyd’s of Indiana, we carry a wide range of Wire-O-Bind supplies and double loop wire spines in multiple sizes and colors. Our wires are compatible with leading binding machines, including models from Akiles, Tamerica, Rhin-O-Tuff, and more.
Why Choose Us?
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Competitive pricing on bulk wire spines
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Full range of binding diameters and colors
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Expert customer support for machine and supply compatibility
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Fast shipping to keep your projects on schedule
Shop Wire-O-Bind and Double Loop Wire Binding Today
Upgrade your document finishing with Wire-O-Bind and Double Loop Wire binding supplies. Whether you need professional reports, durable manuals, or elegant planners, Lloyd’s of Indiana has the right wires and binding equipment to get the job done.