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A detailed explanation of some of our terms

  • Adjustable margin depth

    Larger comb documents need a bigger margin to accommodate the spine. Adjustable margin depth allows you to do this.

  • Auto Centering

    Enables the user to easily switch from A4 to A5 punching without having to disengage any punching pins

  • AutoUltima

    Fully automated laminator. Feeds, laminates and trims all at the touch of a single button.

  • Clippings Tray

    The clippings tray is designed to tidily collect the punched paper collected during the binding process to make it easy to dispose of with no mess.

  • Color Pouch

    Coloured pouches are a great way to highlight specific signs, areas etc. Available in black, red, silver, yellow, blue and green. Schools and education in general love these pouches.

  • Crimper

    A crimper is used to cut and close a plastic or metal coil spine.

  • De Selectable Pins

    De Selectable Pins enable the user to alter the punch pattern of a document - for example from A4 to A5. This is done by selecting or deselecting individual pins.

  • Disengageable pins

    Allow you to alter punch patterns. You simply remove the pins from the punching die so that specific paper sizes can be punched - for example A5.

  • Document Separator

    This unique device divides your pages into punchable quantities to speed up the punching process – no more guessing or counting sheets

  • Ez In Pouch Centring

    Ez In pouch centring aid is to allow the user to easily align the document in the pouch. It is a simple corner in the pouch where you place the corner of your document. This aids document centring and provides you with a nice consistent border.

  • Ez Load Roll Film

    Ez Load roll film has been developed to prevent loading roll film incorrectly. With standard roll film it is quite easy to load the film incorrectly which means that the glue on the roll film is transferred onto the rollers of the laminator. This will then stop working and a service call is needed. GBCs unique Ez Load roll film has beens designed to prevent this by utilising a "lock and key" type approach. With two different shades of blue end caps it is impossible to load incorrectly. Roll laminate with the peace of mind you cannot get it wrong with the roll film!

  • EZClick

    Is a unique binding machine which enables you to bind documents without punching paper first.

  • Flowline Pro Binding System

    Is a patented system which makes binding as quick and easy as it could possibly be and ensures perfect results every time.

  • GuideRight

    Is a paper alignment system which is designed to ensure accurate punching every time by guiding the paper into the punching slot correctly.

  • HighSpeed Laminator

    HighSpeed laminators have been designed with a faster throughput speed than standard laminators. This allows the user to maximise their lamination efficiency. Combine GBC HighSpeed laminators and GBC HighSpeed pouches for maximum lamination efficiency.

  • HighSpeed Pouches

    GBC HighSpeed Pouches are sealed along the long side of the pouch rather than the short side as with traditional A4 pouches. This allows you to laminate a HighSpeed A4 pouch in 30% less time than a standard A4 pouch.

    HighSpeed pouches can only be used on A3 or larger pouch laminators.

  • Interchangeable die sets

    Let you change punch patterns without changing machines. It's fast and easy. Dies are labelled for quick identification, slide easily in and out, and lock into place - no tools or levers required.

  • Lamination Pouch

    A lamination pouch is made of 2 flaps of laminate film, generally sealed along the short side of the pouch. You place your document into the pouch aligning as required. The pouch should always be placed into the laminator with the sealed edge first.

  • Matt Pouch

    Matt Pouches are designed with a smooth silky matt finish. These are perfect for use in situations where you wish to avoid glare such as restraunts, architects, maps etc

  • Multiple -pattern punches

    Enable you to leverage your investment by punching sheets for all your binding styles. Interchangeable die sets slide in place quickly without tools.You will need a closing unit to finish your document.

  • Organise Pouch

    Organise Pouches have been specifically designed with pre-punched hole orientations to allow you to laminate as normal and then immediately file in any folder.

  • Paper Edge Guide

    The paper edge guide will ensure accurately aligned and punched sheets of paper every time.

  • Peel n Stick Pouch

    Peel n Stick Pouches are designed specifically for signage use. Laminate as normal then peel the back away from the pouch to leave a sticky back. Then simple place on the wall as desired.

  • QuickRelease

    Patented QuickRelease technology is encorporated into the H420 & H320 QuickStart laminators to allow you to easily remove any misfed documents. No buttons or leavers to press.

    Simply pull the document back towards you out of the laminator. It will detect that you are pulling the pouch out and release the rollers allowing you to remove the document quickly and easily.

  • QuickStart

    QuickStart laminator contain a new technology which allows the laminator to warm up and be ready to use withing 1 min. This is 5 times faster than the competition. H420 & H320 laminators contain the QuickStart technology.

  • Roll Film

    Roll film is rolls of laminate film which are used on roll laminators. You can get roll film in a wide variety of lengths and widths dependant on your choice of laminator.

  • Selector Pins

    Selector pins enable the user to alter the punch pattern of a document - for example from A4 to A5. This is done by selecting or deselecting individual pins.

  • Single -pattern punches:

    Make it easy to turn out punched sheets for your preferred spine style. You will need a closing unit to finish your document.

  • SureFlow

    SureFlow on a lamintor will provide you with confidence that you will not get pouch jams in the machine. The SureFlow laminators have been specifically designed to dramatically reduce the possibility of pouch jams.

    Stress free lamination with SureFlow anti jam performance.

  • UV Safe Pouch

    UV Safe Pouches have been designed with UV absorbers to reduce yellowing in the sunlight. Perfect for estate agents or shops where sales are advertised in the window.

  • Zipper

    A zipper is a ClickBind accessory used to open and close quickly a ClickBind spine.

 
 
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