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Twin Loop
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Plastic Spiral
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| Also know as: | (Wire-O, Double Loop Wire) | (Spiral, Plastic Coil) |
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| Description: | Coated wire that looks to have two loops running through each hole. | Continuous single coil of plastic that passes through the holes. |
| Lies Flat & Opens to 360 Degrees for Easy One Handed Use? |
Yes | Yes |
| Does it “Step Up”? (Mis-aligned where crossover images occur.) |
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| Standard Colors To match your ink! |
White, silver, gray, bronze, red, green, blue, and black. | White, ruby red, navy blue, clear, black, royal blue. (PMS) |
| Special Order Colors | None | 16 additional colors available. |
| Resistant to Extreme Cold / Heat | Yes | No |
| Durable | Yes, very strong. | Yes, very lightweight. |
| Crush Resistant | No, if stepped on, the element is permanently damaged. | Yes, great for mailing, springs to shape after crushed. |
| Scratch Resistant (Fine furniture & children) |
Not as suitable. | “Child safe” no sharp edges, will not scratch furniture. |
| Image Projected by its Use | Classic, elegant, professional. | Contemporary, fun and colorful. |
| Especially Good Used for: | Financial Reports, Atlases, Cookbooks, Calendars, Manuals. | Music Books, Children’s Books, Cookbooks, Calendars, Manuals. |
| Printable Spine? (Preferred if book needs to be displayed on a shelf so title can be seen.) | Yes, when semi or fully concealed. | Possible, but not cost effective for large runs. |
| Economical for: | Faster turnaround/larger quantities. | |
| Thickness of Book | 1/4" to 1-1/4" | 1/4" to 1-1/4" |
| Size of Book | Bound Edge: up to 13" Unbound Edge: 3-1/2" to 12" |
Bound Edge: 4.25" to 14.5" Unbound Edge: 5" to 12" |
| Margin | Books 3/8" to 1/2" thick: 3/8" margin/spine needed. | At least 3/8" margin/spine |
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