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See the Unibind XU138 Thermal Binding Machine in Action!

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Have you ever wanted to see a thermal binding machine in action? If so, you've come to the right place because we have a video showcasing the Unibind XU138. This is one of the most popular thermal binding machines on the market thanks to its unique, user-friendly features. Here's a quick rundown of the these features:

• The XU138 can bind books that are up to 340 pages long so it's perfect for different types of documents. Everything from photo albums to financial reports to short story collections can be processed with this machine.

• If you have a number of thin documents to bind, you can bind up to 8 of them at once to save time. This is one of the features that has made the XU138 so popular.

• The XU138 is compatible with many of Unibind's terrific binding covers and spines. These supplies can give your documents a professional look as well as an incredibly strong bond.

• This machine is incredibly easy to use and it requires no maintenance or warm-up time. You can just turn the device on and start binding right away. When your documents have been bound, you can move them to the built-in cooling rack.

• The XU138 has a unique appearance and only measures 15" x 9" x 9.5" so it can fit just about anywhere. It's perfect for small workspaces and can be even be used at home. No matter where you use it, you'll be able to get a lot of use out of it. And don't worry if something goes wrong with it – the machine comes with a 1-year warranty.

As you can see, the Unibind XU138 is easy to operate, provides fast results, and will give your documents the strong bond they need. Be sure to check out MyBinding.com if the XU138 is the right thermal binding machine for you. Happy binding!

Thermal Binding: A Beginner's Guide

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There are a lot of different document finishing methods available. Everyone's heard of plastic comb binding and wire binding is a pretty popular method especially with high-class companies. Then there's thermal binding which is the method you want to use when your documents need to look as professional as possible. Here's a beginner's guide to this binding method so you can determine if it's right for you.

• One reason you should consider thermal binding is that it takes very little time to do. Many of the machines on the market for it will warm up and be ready for use in just a few minutes. These devices are often capable of process one or more documents in about one minute soy you'll be able to get your work done in record time.

• When you use a thermal binding machine, you'll be able to use both paperback and hardback covers. This gives you a lot of flexibility and it ensures that your work will look very professional once it's done. Some of the covers available can even make your documents look like bookstore-quality books so you can really impress people. Each cover has adhesive in the spine. When the documents are in your device, the adhesive melts which ends up securing the pages. Depending on the machine you have, your documents can be up to 2 inches thick so this is a great method to use with both long and short works.

• Thermal binding is one of the easier document finishing methods around. Once your document had been edited and printed out all you need to do is just drop your pages into a cover and stick it in the machine. Your book(s) will be ready in seconds.

• If you want to create your own photo albums with your device, there are a lot of supplies you can choose from. Some of these are hardcover spines with high-quality covers so you can create a keepsake that can be passed down for generations. Unibind, a company based in Europe, makes some terrific supplies for this application, so be sure to check them out.

• Something that's really great about thermal binding is that you can create your own covers if you're feeling adventurous. All you need is a thermal glue strip, paper for your covers, and a scoring device. This is a great thing to do for those special proposals and reports as well as creative works such as anthologies.

• Thermal binding machines are made by some great manufacturers. Fellowes, Pro-Bind, and Tamerica all make devices that can help you create impressive-looking documents. So be sure to look for those names. You can often get a device for not a lot of money so you don't need to worry about this method costing you an arm and a leg.

That's a pretty good overview of thermal binding and how it can help you out. This document finishing method is pretty quick and easy, plus it will help you create impressive books. Check out this method for yourself today.

How to Bind Documents With Unibind Binding

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If you are looking for a binding style to produce high quality documents, presentations, reports, proposals and photobooks you might be considering Unibind. Binding documents with Unibind is easier than many other binding styles since Unibind does not require any punching. However, if you have never used a Unibind binding machine it can be a little bit difficult to figure out. This article is designed to provide a simple, step by step guide to binding documents using a Unibind system. Here are five simple steps to binding documents with Unibind.

1. The first step to binding documents with Unibind is to prepare the pages for your document. Using a laser printer, inkjet printer or photocopier you can print the pages to insert into your document. With Unibind, you can use most different weights to print your document (20lb, 24lb, 28lb, 32lb and even photo paper).
2. After you have assembled your document, you need to select the correct size of spine. The easiest way to do this is to simply take a ruler and measure the thickness of the assembled book. Unibind spines are measured in millimeters so you will need a ruler that has both imperial and metric units on it. Unlike most of the punch and bind types of binding when you measure your book for Unibind you don't need to add additional room to the spine. However, you always want to make sure that you round up and not down when choosing Unibind spines since it will be impossible to fit your pages into a spine that is too small.
3. The third step in binding documents using a Unbind Binding Machine is to choose the right type of Unibind binding cover. There are a number of different types of Unibind covers enabling you to give your documents a different look and feel. SteelCrystal covers have a clear front and back cover with a steel spine. SteelMat covers have a frosted front and back cover with a steel spine. Steelbooks provide the ability to bind high end presentations and proposals using in a hard cover format. Unibind Photobooks provide an option for binding high end landscape hard cover documents with windows. Finally, Unibind Steelback spines allow you to use your own high quality printed covers to provide fully customized reports with the look of a perfect bound book.
4. After you printed your book, measured the size and chosen your cover you are finally ready to finish the binding process. Simply take the pages of your document and square them up so that they are flush. Insert the pages into the steel spine of the Unibind cover that you have chosen and ensure that all of the pages are firmly seated in the spine. Finally set the spine of the book onto the heating unit of your Unibind binding machine. You will notice that the Unibind machine does not have an on or off switch. Instead, the binding machine will recognize the steel from the spine of the document and turn itself on. When the document is finished binding, the green light on your Unibind machine will come on. You can simply move the bound document onto the cooling rack and begin binding the next document.

In all, the whole process of binding a document with Unibind should take less than 2 minutes and you can even bind multiple documents at one time. Documents bound with Unibind provide an excellent and strong bind with one of the most professional looking binds available on the market.

An Overview of Unibind Binding Equipment

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It is almost effortless to create professional looking reports in seconds using a Unibind Machine and a Cover or Spine. In fact, all you have to do is place the Cover on the machine and then take it off and let it cool when it is done. However, binding documents using Uni Bind supplies can only be accomplished with a Unibind Machine (most Thermal Machines get too hot). This article is designed to help you understand the difference between the different machines that are available on the market. Here is a quick overview

1. The XU138 is a single heater binding machine with a cooling compartment. It can bind up to eight documents at once and is compatible with all types of supplies including: Steelback Spines, SteelCrystal Covers, SteelMat Covers, SteelBook Hard Cases and Photobooks. The 138 is the ideal machine for a small to medium office that needs to bind a few books at a time.
2. The Unibind XU238 works just like the 138 but has two heating compartments and two cooling compartments. This means that this machine is capable of binding up to 16 books at one time. Like the 138 the 238 is compatible with all of the types of Unibind supplies. The XU238 is ideal for larger offices who need to bind large volumes of books in a short period of time or for offices who bind larger documents.
3. The Unibind XU338 works just like the Unibind 138 and 238 but has three heating compartments and three cooling compartments. The increased binding capacity of the XU 338 makes it ideal for large offices who bind lots of presentations or proposals at one time. With the XU-338 it is possible to bind up to 24 documents at one time.
4. The Unibind XU638 is similar to the smaller units we have already discussed. However, the XU-638 has six heating compartments and no cooling compartments. Externally, the XU 638 looks just like the 338 however the 638 is designed for high volume users in combination with Uni-Bind Book Stands and X-Towers. Using the XU638 along with bookstands and Xtowers provides an extremely high volume system capable of meeting the needs of some of the largest users in the marketplace.
5. If none of the other Unibind Binding Machines seem big enough the Unibind ST1025 should do the trick. Designed with 10 heating compartments, 9 cooling compartments and 8 storage drawers the ST1025 acts as both a binding workstation and a binding machine. Weighing in at a hefty 225lbs the ST1025 is designed for the largest Unibind Users and can be found in some insurance companies, government agencies and large print shops.

As you can see, there is a binding machine for almost any volume of binding. Whether you are a small office looking for a machine to do a small number of documents or a high volume user looking to bind thousands of documents per day, there is a Uni-Bind system to meet your needs.

Choosing A Binding System - Six Reasons To Consider Unibind

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Tired of staples and paper clips? If you are looking for a more professional way to present your documents, reports, presentations and proposals chances are you are going to need a binding system. However, choosing a system isn't as easy as you might think. There are dozens of choices available on the market all with different strengths and they are all worth taking a look at. However, one of the most professional and easy to use binding systems on the market is Unibind. This article will provide six great reasons why you should consider using Unibind in your office. Here they are...

1. Ease of Use: No system is easier to use than Unibind. In fact, binding documents is as easy as 1-2-3. First you put your documents into the Cover or Spine. Second you set the cover or spine onto the binding machine. Third, you take the finished document out of the machine and let it cool. It really doesn't get much easier than that. There are no combs to open, wires to close, spirals to spin or pins to bend over.
2. Speed: Unbind is one of the fastest binding systems available on the market. Not only is binding documents extremely simple, it is also very fast. Each binding cycle takes just over a minute which doesn't seem that fast. However, it is possible to bind multiple documents at a time with your machine. In fact, you can bind as many documents as you can fit on your machine. With a multiple heater unit you can literally bind documents as fast or faster than you can prepare them.
3. Versatility: If you are looking for a binding system capable of binding a number of different types of documents then Unibind is great. With this type of system you can bind documents with a clear front and back cover, with a frost front and back cover, with your own custom printed covers and with hard cover cases. In fact, you can even bind your own photobooks. No other system provides all of these options.
4. Strength: The high quality polymer glue combined with the strength of the steel binding spines gives books bound with Unibind unparalleled binding strength. Using this type of machine you will be capable of binding documents with heavy papers and coated stocks that will not work in other systems.
5. Editability: Documents bound with Unibind are extremely strong and it is virtually impossible to pull out pages from the bind. However, using your machine is possible to reheat your book and add or remove pages. All you need to do is place your document back onto your machine and let the book heat up. Then you can insert new pages or remove old ones.
6. Professional Appearance: Unibind offers one of the most professional looks available on the market. Documents have the look and feel of a perfect bound book and there are no holes in the pages of the documents. Additionally, documents bound with Steelbook hard covers and Photobooks provide extremely high quality hard bound documents with an ultra professional appearance.

If you are looking for a binding system, Unibind should definitely be on your list of binding machines to consider. The speed, ease of use, strength versatility, easy editing and professional appearance of this binding style really set it apart from other binding styles. Consider trying this system for yourself today.

Unibind Essentials

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If you have ever wondered how the Unibind binding system is different from other binding systems or you have simply wanted to learn more about this method of binding documents, this article will answer many of your questions.

 

The Unibind binding machine works in conjunction with a steel spine and special glue. To bind documents, you insert your pages into the Unibind spine cover and put the entire cover on the machine. The machine is designed to respond to the presence of the document and will begin to heat up and bind the document permanently. You can bind more than one document at a time up to the width of your heating element.

 

Unibind offers a variety of spines and covers to allow users to customize their reports, manuals, presentations, and more. Some of the options include:

• Steelback spines come with paper covers to ensure easy handling while you bind. These steelback spines are colored and allow you to use your own covers for the front and back of your document.
• Steelcrystal covers use an integrated steel spine and a clear cover. This format allows you to use protect your documents while using your own text and illustrations on the front and back of your printed pages.
• Steelmat covers use an integrated steel spine and frosted cover. As with the steelcrystal covers, you can customize the text and illustrations on your first and last pages. These covers give an air of elegance to your documents.
• Steelbook hard covers create attractive, high-quality documents quickly and easily. The hard covers have an integrated steel spine embedded in them. These are available with solid colored covers or a variety of window options.
• Unibind photobooks are like Unibind steelbooks, but are available in landscape orientation with windows and alternate finishes. These are ideal for premium real estate marketing materials, portfolios, and the like. Unibind photobooks come in landscape letter size (8 ½" x 11"), 8"x8", 5"x7", 4"x6", 8"x10"x, and 12"x12".

The Unibind system works well for documents ranging from only a handful of pages to those up to about an inch and a half thick. However, it is essential to choose the correct size of spine for your project. If you must guess, it is better to err on the side of a spine that is slightly too big than one that is too small.

Because the supplies for this system come in an array of different colors, you can customize your manuals, portfolios, and presentations to precisely match the logos of your company or those of your clients' companies. Some of the color options available include dark blue, dark green, graphite, aluminum, bordeaux, and, of course, black and white.

One of the biggest advantages of this type of bookbinding system is how quickly it works since it allows you to bind more than one document at a time. The XU138 model allows users to bind eight documents at a time. Other models can bind significantly more at one time. Surprisingly, binding one document takes the same amount of time as binding eight or more.

Exploring The Different Styles of Unibind Covers and Supplies

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To get the most out of your Unibind Binding System it is important to understand the different types of supplies that are available from Unibind. Here is a quick overview of the types of Unibind Binding Supplies that you can use with your machine:

• Perhaps the most unique product offered by Unibind is the Steelback Spine. Steelback spines are designed to give your presentation and reports a professional look while still allowing you to use your own covers. They include a colored spine with a removable paper liner. Once your document is bound, the paper liner can be torn off. The end result is a custom bound document, with your own cover set. This means that unlike thermal binding you are not required to buy a single piece cover for your reports and presentations.

• Unibind also offers a huge selection of hard covers which they call Steelbooks. Steelbook Hard Covers are a one piece hard-cover-case with thermally activated steel spine. You simply insert your pages into the spine of the hard cover book, drop it into your Unibind system and in approximately a minute you have a finished hard cover book. Steelbook Hard Covers are available in letter size, half letter size and there is a new line of photobooks that are bound on the 8.5" side.
• Unibind SteelCrystal covers have a clear PVC front and back cover with an attractive colored steel spine. Steel Crystal covers are a one piece cover, meaning that your cover and binding spine are integrated into on piece. This makes these supplies exceptionally easy to use, simply place your document into a cover and place one or more covers in the UniBind system and the rest is automatic!
• SteelMat covers are similar to the SteelCrystal line of covers but have a frosted front and back cover (as opposed to the clear front cover on Steel Crystal covers). Steel Mat covers are a unique thermal binding cover that has a Matte (frost) front and back cover with an attractive colored steel spine. The "frosted" front cover is transparent so your image will show through, and offers a scratch resistant finish for longer life. They have a thermally activated adhesive in the spine that securely binds most paper stocks securely.
• Finally, Unibind offers a really unique line of Portfolios and DuoBinders that are incredibly unique. The portfolios offer a Velcro secured front flap in front of a box that is 15mm, 30mm or 45mm thick. DuoBinders are an adaptation of the portfolio in that they have the same box type storage with a ring binder mechanism in front. DuoBinders are perfect for packaging demo materials, samples, catalogs and more...

This is a quick summary of the different types of Unibind supplies that are available on the market. Of course, there are numerous sizes and colors available to suit almost any presentation that you want to bind. Check it out for yourself and see just how great your reports and presentations can look.

An Introduction To Unibind - Five Things You Should Know About Unibind

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Do you Unibind? The catchy slogan for the Unibind line of Binding Machines and Binding Supplies causes you to stop and think. However, when posed with this question, most people tend to ask me "What is Unibind?" This article is designed to provide a brief introduction to Unibind Binding and give you an idea of the things that make it unique. Here are five things you should know...

1. Unibind binding uses a Binding Machine along with a steel channel that has a special glue inside of it to bind documents, reports, presentations and proposals. In order to bind a book with this type of system you simply place your pages into the spine of the Unibind Cover and place the document on the machine. The machine recognizes the steel spine when you place it on the heating plate and automatically activates. It uses heat to provide a high quality, professional and permanent bind.
   
   
2. Unibind makes a number of different binding supplies for their machines. Here is a quick overview of the different supplies available.
   • Steelback spines include just a colored steel spine which allows you to use your own front and back binding covers (these spines are shipped with tear off paper covers attached to them to make them easier to use).
   • Steelcrystal covers include a Steel Spine with a clear cover attached to the front and the back of the spine. These clear covers provide protection for your document while allowing you to see the graphics or printing on your first and last pages of your document.
   • Steelmat covers include a Steel Spine with frost cover attached to front and back of the spine. Like steel crystal covers these covers also allow you to see the first and last pages of your report but provide an elegant frosted look to your reports and presentations.
   • Steelbook hard covers allow you to quickly produce high quality hard cover presentations and proposals in just seconds. These hard covers have the patented Steel Spine hidden in the spine of the hard cover and are available with solid fronts or with a number of different window options.
   • Unibind Photobooks are similar to Steelbook hard covers but provide hard cover binding options that are landscape with special windows and in special finishes. These photobooks are specifically designed for use in binding photobooks but are also ideal for high quality real estate presentations, artistic portfolios and more. Unibind photobooks are available in letter size (landscape) with a window, 8" x 8", 5" x 7", 4" x 6", 8" x 10" and 12" x 12".
     
     
3. Unibind covers are available for presentations that are as small as just a few pages or as large as 1-1/2" thick. When choosing the Unibind spine for your project it is important that you select the correct size. If you are too large then there will be excess room in the spine and if you are too small all of your pages won't fit. A convenient sizing guide is available to help you select the correct size of spine for your document. However, if you are going to guess it is always best to guess larger than smaller since having a bit more room is better than having to leave some pages out of your documents.
   
   
4. Unibind Binding Supplies are available in a number of different colors to help you match the spine of your report to your organizations colors or to help provide you with the look and feel that you desire for your company's image. Some of the great colors that are offered by Unibind include Black, White, Aluminum, Bordeaux (Burgundy / Maroon), Dark Blue, Dark Green and Graphite.
   
   
5. Unibind binding is one of the fastest binding styles on the market since it allows you bind multiple documents at a time. An XU138 binding machine allows you to bind up to 8 documents at a time and some of the larger Unibind units are designed to accommodate huge numbers of documents. Amazingly, it doesn't take any longer to bind 8 documents than it does to bind just one.