Ring Binder Mechanisms

How a Ring Binder Mechanism works

Easy to use

The Ring Binder Mechanism is opened using its rings. Pull them apart to open the Mechanism. This is where the term ‘tear-off mechanism’ comes from. Documents can be easily removed or added at any point. The exceptions to this are the special versions known as ‘Trigger Mechanisms’ and ‘ledger mechanisms’. These are opened using two push-buttons at the ends of the mechanism.

Many possible applications

Different ring spacings and capacity heights allow for numerous applications. Mechanisms with low capacity for menus, medium heights for school folders and large capacities for sample books. Trigger Mechanisms are used in daily planners and family record book mechanisms in family record books.
Have you seen our magnetic Ring Binder Mechanisms yet? These can be easily attached magnetically to an iron surface, such as machines or shelves.

Choice of ring shape

Ring Binder Mechanisms are available with different ring shapes. We would like to introduce these to you below and briefly outline their respective advantages.

Round ring mechanism, R-shape

The most common Ring Binder Mechanism – whether in A5 or A4 format – is the round ring mechanism. Here, the shape of the clips resembles a round ring. With this clip shape, the filed sheets can be turned particularly easily from one side of the mechanism to the other. This ring shape is suitable, for example, for school folders.

Square-shaped mechanism, Q-shape

Here, the rings are square in shape. As the sides of the rings run vertically and straight, the filed papers lie flush with the folder. This ensures a neat appearance and also saves space. This ring shape is suitable, for example, for large sample books.

Combination mechanism, D-shape

With the combination mechanism, the bar is square on the inside of the ring binder (as with the bar mechanism) and round on the other side (as with the round ring mechanism). This ring shape therefore allows the sheets to be stored with aligned edges and makes it easy to turn the pages back. This shape is particularly well suited for presentation folders or magnetic Ring Binder Mechanisms.

Fitting Ring Binder Mechanisms

Fastening with rivets

When producing ring binders, you usually attach the Ring Binder Mechanisms to the designated rivet holes using metal rivets. Suitable rivets are also available
in our shop.

Fastening with screws

For items with greater material thickness – such as wooden menus or as part of a POS display – Ring Binder Mechanisms can also be fastened with screws.

Attaching Ring Binder Mechanisms with Binding Screws

You can use the long screw heads of Binding Screws to secure the ring binder mechanism. The substrate material must not be too thick, as only the
screw head can be threaded through the rivet hole. The shaft of the book screw, however, does not fit through the rivet hole of the Ring Binder Mechanism.

Fastening using a spine rail

Some Trigger Mechanisms and Ledger-book mechanisms are secured using a so-called spine rail. Here, the mechanism does not need to be riveted, but is inserted into the
spine rail and secured by fold-over edges. The spine rail itself is incorporated into the spine of the book.

The best place to buy Ring Binder Mechanisms is at moog & langenscheidt

The ring binder mechanism is the heart of a ring binder. We always deliver quickly, reliably and with consistently high quality. That is why you can rely on our high-quality
mechanisms, which open and close reliably every time. We have all standard sizes in stock for you. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of accessories for your
ring binder production, such as fasteners, hold-downs and edge protectors.