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Pro-Bind Thermal Binding: The Easiest way to Bind Hard and Soft Cover Books

Pro-Bind Thermal Binding: The Easiest way to Bind Hard and Soft Cover Books

Pro-Bind Thermal Binding is an innovative and easy way to bind documents together using either a soft wrap-around cover, or a hard wrap-around cover. The new line of Pro-Bind binding machines are sure to exceed your expectations for desktop perfect-binding systems. They use a thermal adhesive in the spine that adheres to the paper in your book. Unlike many competitors' products, Pro-Bind covers come pre-folded with the thermal adhesive pre-applied for easy binding. No punching or clean up is required. Simply place your loose pages into a thermal binding cover, place in the binding machine, and press the start button. Seconds later your bind is complete. Both soft and hard Pro-Bind covers are available providing a polished and finished look to all bound documents. Pro-Bind is popular for a variety of applications, including Children's Books, Year Books, Marketing Material, and More!

Below we will discuss the two different Pro-Bind Binding Machines available, their main differences, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Below that there are instructions for use, as well as popular Pro-Bind applications, advantages, limitations, and even an example of the customizing options available.

All About the Pro-Bind 1000

The Pro-Bind 1000 Thermal Binding Machine will exceed your expectations for a desk-top perfect-binding machine. The ProBind 1000 will bind Hard Covers & Soft Covers up to 3/4" thick. The simple one-touch operation, convenient built-in cooling rack, and energy saving mode, all make the Pro-Bind 1000 Binding Machine extremely convenient and easy to use. It has never been easier to make a book! In just one minute you have a completed perfect bound book ready to use!

Two cycles are required when binding Pro-Bind Hard Covers in the Pro-Bind 1000 Binding Machine. If this is not completes, the bind will not be secure and pages may fall out. The Pro-Bind 1000 is a low volume binding machine that was built to handle about 80 books / month (1,000 / year). Another great thing about it is that it requires no maintenance! Just shut the machine off when not in use... there is no clean up.

How to Bind using the Pro-Bind 1000:

• Jog and align your stack of sheets so that all edges are flush. Place your jogged stack inside your Pro-Bind Cover and jog again to ensure that all of the pages are aligned.
• Place the Pro-Bind Cover into your Pro-Bind 1000 and press the start button. This starts the heating process.
• Leave your book in the Binding Machine for 60 seconds. If using a soft cover, you are done! If you are using a hard cover, start the cycle again by repeating step two. Then, immediately remove your book and place it into the Hard Cover Crimper. Pull the handle of your Crimper and leave in the Crimper to allow the adhesive to completely cool, securing your pages in place. In just minutes you can remove your finished book.

Pro-Bind 1000 Specifications:

• Model: Pro-Bind 1000
• Manufacture: Pro-Bind
• Binding Style: Thermal Perfect Bind
• Maximum Binding Capacity (20# Paper): 150 Sheets
• Document Size: 12"
• Throat Size: 12" x 1-1/4"
• Maximum Binding Spine: 3/4"
• Warm-Up Time: No warm up time – It is ready as soon as you plug it in!
• Operation: Push Button
• Binding Speed: Soft Cover: 60 seconds // Hard Cover: 120 seconds
• Dimensions: 15-1/2" W x 9" H x 4-1/4" D
• Shipping Weight: 5 lbs. (Light weight for easy portability)
• Manufacture's Warranty: 1 Year Limited

All About the Pro-Bind 2000

The new Pro-Bind 2000 Thermal Binding Machine is sure to exceed all of your expectations for a desk-top perfect-binding machine. The desk-top 18 gauge steel perfect binding machine weighs approximately 10 pounds and is built to last. It is able to bind from 1/16" up to a 2" spine capacity with the push of a button. The cycle time is just 30 seconds for Soft Cover Thermal Binders and 60 seconds for Hard Cover Thermal Binders. Capable of binding multiple documents at one time, the production can exceed 420 soft cover books per hour. With the Pro-Bind 2000, a flawless perfect-bound document is just seconds away!

The Pro-Bind 2000 has an audible tone alerting you that the binding cycle is completed, and it will shut off automatically. The Pro-Bind 2000 is a medium volume binding machine that was built to handle about 120 books / month (1,440 / year). Another great thing about it is that it requires no maintenance! Just shut the machine off when not in use... there is no clean up.

How to Bind using the Pro-Bind 2000:

• Jog and align your stack of sheets so that all edges are flush. Place your jogged stack inside your Pro-Bind Cover and jog again to ensure that all of the pages are aligned.
• Place the Pro-Bind Cover into your Pro-Bind 2000 and press the button labeled "Soft Cover" or "Hard Cover", depending on which you are using. This starts the heating process.
• Leave your book in the Binding Machine until the audible tone sounds. If using a soft cover, you are done! If you are using a hard cover, immediately remove your book and place it into the Hard Cover Crimper. Pull the handle of your Crimper and leave the book in the Crimper to allow the adhesive to completely cool, securing your pages in place. In just minutes you can remove your finished book.

Pro-Bind 2000 Specifications:

• Model: Pro-Bind 2000
• Manufacture: Pro-Bind
• Binding Style: Thermal Perfect Bind
• Maximum Binding Capacity (20# Paper): 400 Sheets
• Document Size: 14.75"
• Throat Size: 12-3/8" x 2"
• Maximum Binding Spine: 1-3/4"
• Warm-Up Time: No warm up time – It is ready as soon as you plug it in!
• Operation: Push Button
• Binding Speed: Soft Cover: 30 seconds // Hard Cover: 60 seconds
• Dimensions: 18" W x 7-5/8" H x 11-3/4" D
• Shipping Weight: 13 lbs. (Light weight for easy portability)
• Manufacture's Warranty: 1 Year Limited

Pro-Bind Binding Advantages:

• Versatile
• Visual appeal
• Printable Spine
• Longevity
• Ability to creatively interleaf pages
• Custom printing available

Pro-Bind Binding Limitations:

• Doesn't lay flat
• Min. thickness of 1/16" & max. thickness of 1-3/4"

If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing a Pro-Bind Machine, visit Tim the Tutor at Binding101.com. They have great pricing on a full line of Pro-Bind Thermal Binding and they charge only $9 for shipping UPS Ground. Shop online now!

About the Author

Meet Tim the Tutor!  With over 11 years experience in the document finishing industry, Tim is a qualified Product Specialist for BUY101.com, Binding101.com and OfficeSupplies101.com.  His helpful product tips offer an insider's honest opinions on products, giving you the information you need to make educated purchases.  Tim the Tutor lives up to Buy101's motto, "We do the homework for you" by doing the research that answers your most common questions.  Tim is trained and skilled in the areas of binding, laminating, paper cutting, shrink-wrapping, drilling, folding, booklet making and much more.

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