Binding

Thermal binding, also known as glue binding, is a method that uses pre-made booklet covers to bind documents. There are a few brand names in the Industry like Unibind and Coverbind, but the generic term is Thermal Bindings. There are three main machines for Thermal Binding that will work well in a small to medium office setting:

Have you ever gotten confused between Tape and Perfect Binding? This article will help you determine which of these two binding methods is the right choice for your application.

 

First developed in the 1920s, perfect binding is just about the most popular binding method for softcover books, including paperbacks, some magazines (like National Geographic), owner manuals, catalogues and photobooks. They’re also popular for binding hardcover books and making custom tear-off writing pads too.

A standard piece of equipment in most professional print and bindery shops, today’s perfect binding machines make it possible for in-house and on-demand printers to take advantage of the benefits of perfect binding too. These include its relatively low-cost, ease of operation, high-capacity and uncomplicated binding process that minimizes problems.

Southwest Business Products offers a full range of perfect binding machines suitable for businesses who want the convenience and versatility of perfect binding at their finger tips, and professional print shops who need to offer their customers state-of-the-art features, capacity and speed.

Without further ado, here’s a quick look at the perfect binding machines you can find at Southwest Business.

The Basics of Fastback Binding There are many binding choices on the market today, and all of them have their strengths depending upon your needs. Fastback is one of the more unique products available today and has some definite advantages over traditional punch and bind methods such as plastic combs, coils, wire and so on. Here are five of the greatest advantages...

  For many small businesses that are just starting out, every expense is a major one, and if you can find a way to get things done more cheaply, you would be more than happy to do it yourself. Having your own binding machine can help you brand yourself and create documents that are every bit as impressive as those...

When it comes to three ring binders most people think the choices are straight forward. However, there is a lot more to choosing a three-ring binder than just thinking about price. In fact, it is important to understand several different factors when choosing a ring binder. This article is designed to identify the major things to look for when choosing a ring...

Not every coil binding machine is the same, but this should help you with the basic steps and go over some common features found in coil binding machines. Plastic Coil Binding Machines are available with and without an electric inserter. Having an inserter speeds up the binding process by quite a bit, though coil is great because it can be bound by...

Thermal binding is one of the fastest and easiest binding styles. Thermal Binding goes by many names; Unibind, Coverbind, Glue Binding and the general term Thermal Bind. You can bind both soft and hard cover books with Thermal Bindings. Below we have some general guidelines to keep in mind to get the most out of your Thermal Binding Machine.   First...

Plastic comb binding is a classic punch and binding style. It is a relatively easy process and is basically the same for most manual comb binding machines. Electric comb binding machines are very similar, but simply have push button controls rather than a lever for punching. Below are the basics of Plastic Comb Binding:   Select the proper size of comb binding spine A comb binding that is too small...

Here we are looking at the types of pitches of binding supplies - wire binding and coil binding for example. “Pitch” means: Holes Per Inch. For example: if you have a 2:1 pitch, that means there are two holes along the spine of your project for every inch. One of the main things to look for when comparing pitches is to look at...