Filing
Index Divider
Index dividers and subject dividers in polypropylene and board, printed and blank, punched to fit standard ring binders. Five catalogue items.
Problems This Range Solves
- A thick binder is unusable without a reliable index.
- Paper tabs tear off within weeks of daily use.
- Tabs printed in the wrong language make a binder useless in an export market.
- Dividers that are out of punch pitch drag on the ring mechanism.
What You Get
- Polypropylene tabs stand up to daily handling far better than a paper tab.
- Printed, numbered, alphabetic and blank versions from the same tooling.
- Tab headings printed in your language and your order.
- Punch pattern matched to the binder the divider has to fit.
Who Buys This Range
- Stationery importers and wholesalers building an own brand filing range.
- Office supply retail chains and e-commerce sellers needing consistent repeat supply.
- Contract stationers supplying corporate and government tenders.
- Promotional and premium gift suppliers who need a printed carrier for a campaign.
Application Scenarios
- Ring binder document sets
- Training manuals
- Quality and audit files
- School subject files
- Retail binder accessory ranges
Materials We Use
- Polypropylene sheet, the standard material across the filing range. Flexible, tear resistant, writes clean and takes a matt or glossy finish.
- PVC sheet where a heavier, higher gloss cover or a welded pocket is required.
- Paper board and grey board for lever arch files, box files and hard cover notebooks.
- Metal fittings: rings, lever arch mechanisms, rivets, clips and eyelets.
Customisation Options
- Size, from stock A4 and F/C formats to a size drawn to your specification.
- Colour matching to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch you send us.
- Surface finish, matt, glossy, frosted, embossed or printed film.
- Printing, screen print, offset print or hot stamping of your logo.
- Pocket count, gusset depth, ring size and fitting type.
- Retail packaging, header cards, barcodes, polybags and colour cartons.
- Export carton marking and pallet configuration.
Manufacturing Process
- Sheet selection and colour matching against the approved sample.
- Cutting and die cutting of covers, pockets and gussets.
- High frequency welding or heat sealing of pockets, gussets and seams.
- Punching, riveting and fitting of rings, clips, elastic or press studs.
- Screen printing, offset printing or hot stamping of logos and artwork.
- Assembly, cleaning, polybag and carton packing to the agreed export pack.
Quality Control
- Incoming check on sheet thickness, colour and print film before cutting.
- First article approval against the signed golden sample before mass production runs.
- In line checks on weld strength, rivet seating and mechanism action during production.
- Colour comparison against the approved swatch under a consistent light source.
- Sampling inspection to AQL standard on the finished lot.
- Carton drop and pack check before the container is loaded.
Our quality control system follows AQL standard. Customers are welcome to arrange their own staff to inspect the goods before the balance is paid.
How To Specify Index Divider
A short buying guide for the points that decide price, lead time and whether the reorder repeats correctly.
- Fix the number of tabs against the sections the binder needs.
- Choose the tab material, polypropylene for durability or board for a lower unit price.
- Decide between printed headings, numbers, letters or blank write on tabs.
- Confirm the punch pattern against the binder.
- Check the tab position so the printed heading is readable when the binder is closed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Index Divider
How many tabs can a set have?
Tab counts are set by the order. Send the number of sections and the set is made to it.
Can tabs be printed in our language?
Yes. Headings are printed to your artwork in your language and your order.
Are blank write on dividers available?
Yes, blank tabs are produced alongside printed and numbered sets.
Do you accept OEM and ODM orders?
Yes. We work as the production department for importers and brand owners. You can send us an existing sample, a drawing or a specification and we will quote against it. Own brand printing and retail packaging are part of the normal service.
How do samples work?
Samples already held in stock are free of charge. If a new mould has to be opened or new material sourced there is a charge for it. Stock samples usually take three to five days to prepare, and a new tool or new material extends that. You comment on the sample and we remake it until it is approved.