Abstract: An apparatus for introducing a coiled binding wire directly into a row of holes in a pack of sheets comprises a pneumatic motor connected directly to a winding spindle which coils the binding wire and introduces the coil into the row of holes, the motor driving the spindle intermittently. A valve for controlling the air supply to the motor is arranged fast therewith.

Abstract: The present specification describes and claims a device for applying binding strips to the backs of stacks of paper layers such as books, pads or the like. The device comprises an application station by means of which a binding strip supplied by a feed device, can be applied to the stacks of paper. A cutting device for cutting the binding strip is arranged to be effective directly behind the trailing edge of each stack of paper. Further, a controllable pressing device is located so as to be able to move the stacks of paper and the application station towards one another in a controlled manner, and to press one against the other.