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    3 TO 1 WIRE-0 1/4″ TO 9/16″ Price ORDER
    3 TO 1 WIRE UP TO 9/16″

    $14.90 PER 100 1/4″ 
    1/4" BLACK WIRE O 32 LOOP
    $22.90 PER 100 5/16″ 
    5/16" BLACK WIRE O 32 LOOP
    $24.90 PER 100 3/8″ 
    3/8" BLACK WIRE O 32 LOOP
    $26.80 PER 100 7/16
    7/16" BLACK WIRE O 32 LOOP
    $28.90 PER 100 1/2″
    1/2" BLACK WIRE O 32 LOOP
    $34.50 PER 100 9/16
    9/16" WIRE O 32 LOOP

    Wire-O Binding Capacity Chart:

    How to choose a wire binding size:

    1. Take the entire book being bound and lay it flat on a table, including the covers
    2. Don’t press the stack down, and measure the thickness of the binding edge
    3. Take the measurement and add 1/8″ – that will be the size of the binding spine recommended
    Wire Diameter Pitch (Holes per Inch)** Sheet Capacity* Book Thickness* Quantity / Box
    1/4″ 3:1 or 2:1 11-25 Sheets 1/8″ 100 Wires / Box
    5/16″ 3:1 or 2:1 26-45 Sheets 3/16″ 100 Wires / Box
    3/8″ 3:1 or 2:1 46-65 Sheets 1/4″ 100 Wires / Box
    7/16″ 3:1 or 2:1 66-80 Sheets 5/16″ 100 Wires / Box
    1/2″ 3:1 or 2:1 81-100 Sheets 3/8″ 100 Wires / Box
    9/16″ 3:1 or 2:1 101-120 Sheets 7/16″ 100 Wires / Box
    5/8″ 2:1 121-145 Sheets 1/2″ 100 Wires / Box
    3/4″ 2:1 146-165 Sheets 5/8″ 100 Wires / Box
    7/8″ 2:1 166-185 Sheets 3/4″ 100 Wires / Box
    1″ 2:1 186-210 Sheets 7/8″ 100 Wires / Box
    1 ⅛” 2:1 211-235 Sheets 1″ 100 Wires / Box
    1 ¼” 2:1 236-260 Sheets 1 ⅛” 100 Wires / Box

    * Note: Sheet capacities are approximations, determined using standard 20 lb. bond copy paper; the actual sheet capacity will vary depending on the materials being bound.
    ** Note: The smaller 2:1 pitch wires from 1/4″ up to 9/16″ are a special-made wire, and are not available in all colors.