0
0
In office, printing, school and even graphic stores, plastic binding combs are a common file binding consumables. They are widely favored by users because of their easy operation, low cost, beautiful and practical appearance. Especially in the binding of various training materials, tender documents, and product manuals, it has almost become a standard. However, many users often have such questions when choosing: "Is the plastic binding comb durable?" "How long is its service life?" "How to extend its service life?" This article will focus on these issues and deeply explore the durability and maintenance suggestions of plastic binding combs to help you use this office consumable more reasonably.
1. What is a plastic binding comb?
A plastic binding comb is a ring binding tool made of plastic materials such as PVC or PP. It is usually used with a punch binding machine to fix documents neatly together. After binding, the document pages can be flipped through flexibly like turning a book, and it is convenient to disassemble and change the page number. It is particularly suitable for file management with irregular modification or replacement of content.
Depending on the size, plastic binding combs can bind documents ranging from 10 pages to 500 pages, with rich color options, including black, white, blue, red, etc. In appearance, the plastic comb teeth are evenly arranged, which is convenient for close combination with punched documents to form a solid binding structure.
2. Durability analysis of plastic binding combs
So, is the plastic binding comb durable? This mainly depends on three aspects: the quality of raw materials, the way it is used, and the storage environment.
Material determines basic durability
Most plastic binding combs on the market use polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polypropylene (PP) materials. These two materials have good toughness and pressure resistance, among which PP material is lighter, more environmentally friendly, and has higher tear resistance. High-quality PVC or PP materials are not easy to break or crack in normal use, and can withstand a certain degree of bending and stretching.
However, if a binding comb made of inferior recycled plastic is used, its toughness and strength will be greatly reduced, and it is easy to have problems such as broken teeth and bending deformation during binding or disassembly. Therefore, choosing qualified products is a prerequisite for ensuring durability.
Usage habits affect the lifespan
Binding combs are relatively durable under normal use, but they are also easily damaged if they are not used properly. For example, forcibly binding documents that exceed the number of pages it can carry can easily cause the tooth ring to crack; repeated disassembly and reassembly can also aggravate plastic fatigue and loss of elasticity.
In addition, using an unmatched punch binder or comb inserter may also cause the tooth ring to deform or fail to accurately match the hole position of the document, affecting the binding effect and shortening the service life.
Storage environment affects the service life
Plastics are sensitive to the environment. If the binding comb is exposed to high temperature, direct sunlight or humid environment for a long time, its aging speed will be accelerated. For example, at high temperature, plastic is easy to soften and deform; in a humid environment, mold may grow, affecting the appearance and even causing material deterioration.
Therefore, a reasonable storage environment also plays a vital role in extending the life of the binding comb.
3. Service life evaluation of plastic binding combs
Under normal circumstances, plastic binding combs are disposable consumables and are generally used for binding documents and are not replaced after they are completed. However, in actual use, many users will repeatedly use the same binding comb to bind different documents. So how many times can it be used?
Under the premise of normal use and good preservation, high-quality plastic binding combs can be used repeatedly 5 to 10 times or even more times. The specific number depends on the following factors:
Whether the number of document pages is within the carrying range of the binding comb
Whether each disassembly and binding operation is standardized
Whether professional tools are used during use to avoid violent operations
Whether it is stored away from light and dry to prevent the plastic from aging and becoming brittle
Once the binding comb is found to have broken tooth rings, deformed tooth pitches, and poor insertion, it should be replaced immediately to avoid affecting the beauty and firmness of the document binding.
4. Maintenance suggestions for plastic binding combs
Although the plastic binding comb itself is a low-value consumable, reasonable use and scientific maintenance can extend its service life to a certain extent, reduce the frequency of replacement, and save office costs. The following are some practical maintenance suggestions:
Reasonable selection, do not overload
Each plastic binding comb has a clear range of applicable pages. For example, a 6mm comb is suitable for less than 20 pages, and a 32mm comb can bind more than 250 pages. When using, the corresponding specifications should be selected according to the thickness of the document to avoid excessive squeezing of the bearing capacity and prevent damage to the gear ring due to excessive squeezing.
Use a professional comb inserter to reduce human damage
When disassembling or rebinding documents, it is recommended to use a binding comb inserter as an auxiliary tool. It can ensure that the binding gear ring is opened more evenly and smoothly, and prevent the gear ring from tearing or the bayonet from deforming due to manual pulling.
The document must be punched accurately to avoid misaligned force
Before binding, the document must be bound using a standard punching and binding machine to ensure that the hole spacing matches the size of the binding comb. If the hole position deviation is large, it will cause the comb to be inserted unsmoothly, the gear ring will be unevenly stressed, and it will be easy to deform or even damaged.
The storage environment should be ventilated and dry, away from light and heat
Plastic products should be stored in a cool, dry and ventilated environment. In particular, it is best to use sealed plastic bags to package the unused binding combs in batches and put them in drawers or cabinets to avoid direct sunlight, sudden temperature changes or moisture and mildew.
Clean regularly to prevent stains
Sometimes, the binding comb will be attached with dust or oil stains due to external pollution. Before using it again, wipe it gently with a clean soft cloth to avoid contaminating the documents or causing poor insertion.
Whether the plastic binding comb is durable depends on the quality of the raw materials, the way it is used, and the storage environment. In actual applications, if qualified products are selected and operated in accordance with the specifications, they can maintain good performance even after repeated use. On the contrary, if it is used improperly or in a bad storage environment, it will be damaged quickly, affecting the binding effect.
For users who focus on office efficiency and cost control, mastering some basic maintenance and use skills can not only extend the service life of the plastic binding comb, but also improve the overall professionalism of document processing. Next time when you choose plastic binding combs again, you may wish to pay attention to key factors such as product material, specification adaptation, brand reputation, etc., to ensure its use experience and durability from the source.
www.mingyangindustrial.com
Hangzhou Fuyang Mingyang Industrial Co., Ltd.
