Ring binder ESSELTE 47686 for A4/A5 documents, cardboard, 40 mm spine, green

ESSELTE 47686 is a ring binder sized for A4 and A5 documents, made from rigid cardboard with a green finish. The binder has a 40 mm spine that accommodates moderate volumes of paperwork and measures 231 mm in height and 201 mm in depth. It is suitable for storing loose-leaf sheets, punched documents and pre-punched inserts common in offices, schools and home workspaces.

Advantages

The cardboard construction offers a balance of lightweight handling and structural support for stacked files. The 40 mm spine provides clear volume capacity while keeping the binder compact enough for standard shelving and file cabinets. The green finish gives a uniform, easily identifiable appearance for colour-coded filing systems. The binder's simple ring mechanism enables straightforward insertion and removal of punched pages.

Suitable for

• Organising reports, invoices and contracts
• Storing study materials, handouts and lecture notes
• Keeping project documentation and meeting papers
• Home office filing and archival of important documents

Key specifications

• Format compatibility: A4 and A5 documents
• Spine width: 40 mm
• Material: cardboard cover
• Finish: green exterior
• Height: 231 mm
• Depth (from front to back): 201 mm
• Closure type: ring mechanism for punched sheets

How to use

Place punched A4 or A5 pages onto the ring mechanism and close the rings to secure the contents. For mixed-size documents, align A5 pages with A4 hole positions or use separators and adapters as needed. Store the binder upright on a shelf or flat in a drawer; avoid overfilling beyond the 40 mm spine capacity to prevent stress on the rings and covers. Clean the exterior with a dry or slightly damp cloth to remove dust.

Usage recommendations

For organised filing, label the spine clearly and use colour-coding to separate subjects or departments. Regularly archive older documents into storage boxes when the binder approaches capacity to preserve the cardboard cover and ring mechanism.