Perfect binding is a binding method which produces a book with a spine. It involves grinding off a small portion of the pages, then gluing a cover onto the spine. An example of this type of binding would be a phone book.

The edge of the book which has the glue is always specified as the second dimension.                         For example, 8 ½" x 11" is glued on the 11" side.

Perfect bound books can be produced ranging in size from a minimum of 3 1/4" x 5" to a maximum of       12" x 12". Sinclair has the capability of binding books with a spine size from a minimum of 3/32" to a maximum of 2 3/8" The minimum and maximum number of pages depends on the thickness of the paper. Contact us for our guidance and suggestions.

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The most economical size to select depends on quantity. For smaller quantities, below 7,500, these are our best sizes:

	4" x 6"
	5" x 7"
	5¼ " x 8 ⅜"
	5 ⅞" x 9"
	7" x 10"
	8 ⅜" x 10⅞"
	8 ½" x 11"
	9" x 12"

For quantities over 7,500 on coated paper, these are our best sizes:

	5 ⅜" x 8 ⅜"
	8" x 8"
	8" x 9"
	8 ⅜" x 10⅞"

For quantities over 7,500 on uncoated paper, these are our best sizes:

	5 1/4" x 8 3/8"
	7" x 10"
	7" x 10 7/8"
	8 3/8" x 10 7/8"

Saddle Stitch Books 

Saddle stitching is the most economical binding method. It involves putting stitches through the middle of the piece. An example of this would be "Newsweek" or "Time" magazine.

The edge of the book which has the stitches is always specified as the second dimension. For example, 8 ½" x 11" is stitched on the 11" side. It opens up to a size of 17" x 11", but is specified by the closed size.

Books can be produced ranging in size from a minimum of 3" x 6" to a maximum of 12" x 18". The maximum number of pages depends on the thickness of the paper. Contact us for our guidance and suggestions.

Click HERE to download our equipment list in PDF format.

The most economical size to select depends on quantity. For smaller quantities, below 7,500, these are our best sizes:

	4" x 6"
	5" x 7"
	5 ½" x 8 ½"
	6" x 9"
	7" x 10"
	8 ½" x 11"
	9" x 12"

For quantities over 7,500 on coated paper, these are our best sizes:

	5 ½" x 8 ½"
	8" x 8"
	8" x 9"
	8 ½" x 11"

For quantities over 7,500 on uncoated paper, these are our best sizes:

	5 3/8" x 8 3/8"
	7" x 10"
	7" x 10 7/8"
	8 3/8" x 10 7/8"

Click HERE to download our equipment list in PDF format.