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Black leather-grain report cover with side opening and twin-prong fastener

Smead

Smead 81152 Side Opening PressGuard Report Cover, educational supply

SKU CH-5G7F-R87G4 MPN 81152

Side-opening cover with prong fastener compresses letter-size documents tightly while resisting moisture and stains

  • Product typeArts & Crafts Supplies
  • Key featuresSide Opening, Holes 8 1/2 in c.
  • Side opening design lets you insert pages without removing the cover
  • 20 point PressGuard stock with leather-grain finish resists moisture and stains
  • Tyvek hinge and fastener bind reports tightly without damaging documents
  • Two-piece cover compresses material to reduce bulk on the shelf
  • High recycled content supports sustainable office practices

Side-opening report cover

This side-opening report cover uses a twin-prong fastener and Tyvek hinge to bind loose-leaf documents such as presentations, reports and manuscripts. The two-piece PressGuard stock compresses the contents tightly to reduce bulk while the fastener compressor secures pages without damage. Heavy-duty 20 point stock with an embossed leather-grain finish resists moisture and stains.

Who it suits and who should look elsewhere

It suits students, teachers and office workers who need a durable, professional-looking binder for letter-size documents with holes spaced 8 1/2 inches center-to-center. Buyers who need a different hole spacing, a ring mechanism or a larger capacity binder should look elsewhere.

Twin-prong fastener with compressor

The metal twin-prong fastener includes a built-in compressor that holds the report tightly together without damaging the document or the binder hinge. This mechanism decides whether the cover matches your binding requirements.

How it compares

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,255 comparable items (median $25.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSmead
Model name81152
Product typeArts & Crafts Supplies
Size & build
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size279 × 216 × 4 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install documents into the side-opening cover with the metal twin-prong fastener?

Align the punched holes at the 8 1/2 inch center-to-center spacing with the prongs, insert the pages, then press the compressor down to lock the material tightly without damaging the hinge.

What part of the Smead 81152 cover will need replacement after heavy use?

The metal twin-prong fastener and its compressor mechanism are the moving components most likely to wear; the Tyvek hinge is tear-resistant but can be replaced if the binder hinge loosens over time.

What limit appears first when the binder is filled to capacity and handled daily?

The 20 point PressGuard stock and coated finish resist moisture and stains, but the compressor's holding force is the practical limit — overstuffing prevents the fastener from locking the report tightly together.

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