Lever Arch File
PVC Lever Arch File
PVC lever arch files, PVC ring binders, PVC box files and PVC clip files built on board with a PVC covering and a metal mechanism. Five catalogue items in A4 and letter formats.
Problems This Range Solves
- Paper covered files mark and scuff in a busy office.
- A lever mechanism that is poorly riveted works loose and stops closing square.
- Files stored in a humid warehouse swell and lose their shape.
- Buyers need a wipe clean file that still takes a printed spine.
What You Get
- PVC covering wipes clean and resists marking better than a paper covered file.
- Ring sizes from one inch to three inches, in D shape and O shape, in two and three ring formats.
- Board and mechanism specified separately so weight and price can be tuned.
- Spine label pockets and printed spines both produced in house.
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
- Corporate and government filing
- Accounts and audit archives
- Presentation and tender binders
- School and university records
- Retail binder ranges
Materials We Use
- High quality PVC covering film in matt, glossy or embossed finish.
- Grey board and cardboard cores selected by thickness.
- Steel lever arch mechanisms, D shape and O shape ring mechanisms, rivets and edge protectors.
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
- Board and paper selection, grain direction check and colour matching.
- Printing of covers and inner sheets.
- Lamination, board cutting and cover wrapping or PP covering.
- Ring, wire or lever mechanism fitting and riveting.
- Collating, binding and trimming of the inner block.
- Inspection, 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 PVC Lever Arch File
A short buying guide for the points that decide price, lead time and whether the reorder repeats correctly.
- Fix the paper format first, A4 or letter.
- Choose the ring type and size, D shape for a flat stack, O shape for a lower price.
- Set the board thickness against how heavy the file will be when full.
- Decide between a spine label pocket and a printed spine.
- Approve a sample and test the mechanism action before the run.
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Knowledge Center guide.
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Knowledge Center guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About PVC Lever Arch File
Which ring sizes are available?
Ring sizes run from one inch to three inches, in D shape and O shape, in two ring and three ring formats.
Which paper formats do you cover?
A4 and letter are the standard formats for the PVC binder range.
Can the spine be printed?
Yes. A printed spine or a clear spine label pocket are both produced.
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.