Plastic Comb Binding Machine ­ Comb Sizes

Here is a handy list to know the right comb size when you want to bind a stack of paper with a comb binding machine. I found it pretty hard to find exact numbers; these do work quite well. Please note, sizes are in mm, the number of sheets is a maximal value (you can use less sheets with a bigger spiral, though it my prove troublesome handling the document; using too many sheets will cause trouble when turning the pages), and often the "combs" are also called rings or spirals.

Comb diameter Maximum number of sheets
Round combs
5mm 20
6mm 30 (25*)
8mm 50 (45*)
10mm 70 (65*)
12mm 90 (95*)
14mm 110 (125*)
16mm 130 (145*)
18mm 150
20mm 170
22mm 190
25mm 220
28mm 250
Oval combs
25mm 220
28mm 280
32mm 280
38mm 340
45mm 410
52mm 480

*: Ibico recommendation


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