Thermal Binding Machines -- What They Do: Thermal binding machines bind pages directly to the spine of thermal covers in a desktop version of "perfect binding". The covers' spine is heated so that adhesive on the spine becomes thin enough to slightly wick into the pages. When cool, the glue becomes part of the page, ensuring a strong bond. There's no hole punching, or difficulty lining up coils or combs. Most heating times are 45 to 120 seconds. Machines can do several art once. How to Pick the Right Thermal Binding Machine: Thermal binding machines work at as low as 225F for Unibind machines, and up to 375F for Coverbind and Pro-Bind. Fellowes machines run cooler but would still melt Unibind's coverings. To get the best machine you'll first need to settle on who's thermal binding products you plan to use. Then you can determine which models,
features and pricing makes sense.
How ThermoBind Can help: We stock thermal binding machines from Pro-Bind, the Pro-Bind 1000 and Pro-Bind 2000, and from Fellowes, the Helios 30 and Helios 60. We also stock the Unibind Xu138, Xu238, and Xu338, and offer up to the ten-heater ST1025. Our tb500 thermal binders work with covers from all manufacturers. What is the ThermoBind Advantage? Thermal binding is the only type of binding we offer, so we have to be knowledgeable in our field. All the companies we represent have unique products or manufacturing capabilities not found in their competitors' thermal binding supplies. Based upon tests of thermal machines and covers from all parts of the globe, ThermoBind has developed techniques, adapters, and accessories, so our customers can get great results from the widest range of thermal binding supplies. After the Sale: We're there to provide the ongoing guidance necessary for your succcess. All of our thermal binding machines are available by themselves or with generous supply packages. We'll even put together a custom package to suit your particular needs. More Than You Might Expect: ThermoBind offers a free extra year beyond the manufacturer's warranty on all thermal binding machines purchased from us. Pay only for shipping to have the machine repaired or replaced. Ask about lifetime warranty, on selected models.
The Unibind XU238 SteelBinding System has 2 binding elements, allowing the binding of up to 16 documents simultaneously or 2 single documents with up to 340 pages.
The Unibind XU338 SteelBinding System is our most popular binding system and has 3 binding elements, allowing the binding of up to 24 documents simultaneously or 3 single documents with up to 340 pages.