Proclick

Proclick is a relatively new binding style developed by the General Binding Corporation (a division of ACCO Brands). This binding style was developed for use by organizations that owned a 3:1 pitch twin loop wire binding machine and wanted a different look and feel for their documents. Proclick spines were developed to be easily edited by end users using a special zipper tool that can easily fit in your pocket. The ability to edit documents in the field has made the Proclick binding style very popular for sales organizations and companies that have outside sales representatives.

Proclick Binding Machines:

Although the Proclick binding machine was originally designed for use with a 3:1 pitch wire binding machine, GBC has released several binding machines that are specifically designed for use with this binding style. All of these machines punch a 32 hole pattern that is similar to the pattern used for binding documents with wire-o spines. However, the hole pattern used by these machines is usually slightly oversized to allow the spines to move more freely.

Smaller desktop binding units are available for smaller organizations and for home office use. However, for larger organizations and printers, GBC makes the Proclick Pronto automated binding systems. These machines offer automated inserting of the GBC Proclick spines onto documents for increased speed and productivity. The Proclick Pronto is available in two different models including the P3000 which includes a punching mechanism and the P2000 which does not include a punching mechanism. It is important to note that both of these machines require the use of a special oversized square 3:1 pitch hole pattern which is unique to the Proclick Pronto system.

Proclick Binding Spines

GBC proclick spines are made of plastic with 32 small rings. These rings are joined with a thin piece of plastic down the center and are designed to be snapped together. Users can click the spines in place using their hands, the special Proclick zipper tool or with the Proclick Pronto system. These spines are designed to be editable and provide users the ability to open and close them without the need for a binding machine. They also allow for documents to lay flat and for full 360 degree rotation of the pages. Many users will use the back cover of their document to hide the center joint of the spine for the document in order to achieve a more professional look.

When it was originally released, Proclick was only available in two sizes and two colors. However, with the release of the Pronto binding systems two new colors and one new size was offered. Proclick binding spines are currently available in three sizes including small (5/16"), medium (1/2") and large (5/8"). They are also available in four colors including: black, navy blue, white and frost. Currently Proclick spines are only available in 11" lengths for letter sized documents and A4 lengths overseas.

References

[http://www.mybinding.com/.sc/ms/ch/An-Introduction-to-GBC-Proclick-Binding.html An Introduction To GBC Proclick]

[http://www.mybinding.com/.sc/ms/ch/Six-Things-You-Should-Know-Before-You-Buy-a-Proclick-Binding-Machine.html Six Things You Should Know Before You Buy A Proclick Binding Machine]