saddle stitching
The process of securing the leaves of a section,
e.g., a periodical issue or pamphlet, through the
center fold by means of wire staples. The term
"saddle" derives from the SADDLE of the
machine. The machine cuts the wire, forms the
staple, drives it through the paper and clinches
it from the other side. The section is stitched in
two or more places depending on the height of the
publication. The number of leaves that can be
satisfactorily stitched in this manner depends to
a great degree on the thickness of the paper.
Saddle stitching, which is fast and, therefore,
more economical than SADDLE SEWING ,
enjoys the same advantage of that method, namely,
full openability to the gutter of the binding
margin. The staples used in saddle stitching are
usually formed from round wire and are generally
made of copper, galvanized iron, or aluminized
iron. Also called "wire stabbing." See also: SIDE STITCHING . (179 , 234 )
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