If you have ever tried to use a clear cover with a Unibind SteelBack binding spine you probably discovered the hard way that they don’t work well together. Unfortunately the heat from the Unibind machine will warp or sometimes even melt the clear cover. Obviously this doesn’t leave you with the beautiful finished presentation that you want. This article is designed to help you understand what types of covers you can and cannot use with your Unibind SteelBack spines.
Unibind binding machines are some of the easiest binding machines to use. Plus, they offer one of the most sophisticated binding styles available, thanks to Unibind binding spines. But did you know there are actually several different types of binding supplies you can use with your Unibind system? This article will take a look at what supplies you can use with your Unibind machine. Let’s take a look.
I will often have customers call me to ask whether you can run thermabind covers in a Unibind machine. Unfortunately, thermal machines simply do not get hot enough to properly activate the glue in a Unibind cover. However, it is possible to use your machine along with thermal covers or with covers that you have created yourself with thermal glue strips. Here is how:
Fastback from Powis Parker, UniBind and the various other thermal binding systems (such as the P2000 from ProBind) are similar in many respects, but have some major differences. When deciding which system is best suited for your needs, it is important to understand what you hope to get from your binding system as well as what the various machines are designed to do.
Unibind machines are some of the best thermal binding devices you can use. If you have one of these products, whether it’s the small XU138 or the XU638 which has an astounding six heaters, chances are you’re looking for space in which to store both your supplies and your machine. Something that can help you solve both those problems is the Unibind X-Tower, a modular product that can serve as a storage cabinet for your Unibind supplies and provide you with a work surface if you place several of these items together. Here are the strengths and weaknesses of this product.
