If you have a Pro-Bind thermal binding machine, you’ve probably tried binding your own hardcover documents. Hardcover books look great and they’re easy to produce, but you need to remember to crimp the document’s spine after binding. Crimping the spine not only secures the binding, it gives a hardcover book a distinctive look. You can do this with the Pro-Bind Hardcover Crimper. Just follow these steps:

• Bind your document with your Pro-Bind machine. Make sure all of the pages are flush before binding so they will come into contact with the adhesive in the spine.
• After binding, immediately place your document in the Crimper. The spine needs to be facing down so it will be formed properly.
• Leave the document in the Crimper for a full minute. (You can also wait until the adhesive completely sets.) Then, remove it from the device and admire your work because you’re done!

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Binding your documents can take a lot of time, especially if your work is particularly long or if you need to crank out a lot of books quickly. Here are three ways you can save time when binding your work:

• Use pre-punched paper.  If you have a comb, coil, wire, or VeloBind machine, you’ve probably noticed that punching your paper is the most time-consuming part of the process. Using pre-punched paper is an excellent way to save time and there’s paper available for various binding methods.
• Let your thermal binding machine warm up beforehand.  Most of today’s thermal binding machines need a few minutes to warm up. It’s a good idea to turn your machine on ahead of time so it will be ready when you are.
• Work smarter, not harder.  When you’re working under a deadline, it can be tempting to rush through the binding process. However, doing so can be problematic. Your pages might not be punched or aligned properly, maybe the paper doesn’t touch the adhesive in your thermal binding case, and so on. If you slow down a bit and work smarter, you’ll get better results and need to spend time fixing your mistakes.

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In many offices, a binding machine is very handy to have. The Fellowes TB250 is perfect for small to mid-sized offices needing medium duty binding. This thermal binding machine completes multiple books in minutes. The features of the Fellowes TB250 thermal binding machine is shown here in this video.

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If you want people to take your work seriously, it’s always a good idea to bind your important documents. However, you might be under a tight deadline and wonder if there is any way you can do so in just a short amount of time. Luckily, there are some quick and easy binding methods available. Here are three to consider:

• Comb binding has been used for years because it’s easy to do and it’s also affordable. Plastic combs can be used to bind documents containing as many as 425 pages, so it’s great for both short and long books.
• Thermal binding is a great option if you want to make your documents look professionally bound. A document can be bound with a thermal binding machine in about 30 to 90 seconds. These devices work with hardcover binding cases so your documents will stand out.
• GBC ProClick spines can be used with pre-punched paper and they don’t require any special equipment. ProClick spines can be re-opened so you can edit your documents at a later date. These spines can bind work up to 125 pages long.

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Not too long ago, Fellowes developed the Helios line of thermal binding machines. They are easy to use and produce efficient results. This video takes a closer look at the smallest of this line, the Helios 30, and gives a demonstration as well as shows it features.

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