Binding With Unibind in Four Easy Steps

Unibind is one of the best binding methods available. Their machines can help you create beautiful documents, especially when you use Unibind supplies such as the Steelback spine and SteelCrystal cover. Binding with these machines is pretty easy to do, even if you have never worked with a binding machine before. Nonetheless, it is always helpful to receive some guidance when working with a new machine. This article will walk you through the Unibind binding process in four easy steps. So continue reading and get ready to get the most out of your Unibind machine!

1. First, you will need to get your document ready, whether that means you spell-check it for the tenth time, do a last-minute rewrite, or finally print your document. Make sure your document is all ready to go. (Hint: you can bind paper of almost any weight with Unibind, from 20 lb. and up. You can even use photo-quality paper.)
2. Next, you will need to select the right spine for your booklet. Unibind spines and covers are available in several different sizes, with the largest measuring 36 millimeters or 1.5 inches. (With this spine, you can bind a document containing 340 pages.) To find out which size spine you should use, you can measure your document with a ruler. (If you do this, make sure you measure the thickness in millimeters since all Unibind spines are measured in this unit.) If you'd rather not use a ruler, Unibind has a spine measurer that can help you accurately determine which size spine to use. This tool isn't included with Unibind machines or supplies, but you can pick one up for $5.00. Just be sure to round up when measuring your document because it is impossible to bind your pages with a too-small spine.
3. Now you get to choose which cover/spine to use. One of the great things about Unibind is that they offer an incredible selection of binding covers and spines. If you want to create a hardcover book, Steelbook covers are ideal and they look very professional. Creating your own cover with your own paper is a breeze with Steelback spines, allowing for total customization, while Photobooks help you create gorgeous photo albums and memory books. There are also SteelMatte and SteelCrystal covers that are perfect for presentations and marketing supplies.
4. After measuring your document and choosing your binding materials, you will be ready to bind. Insert your pages into the spine you have chosen and make sure that they are flush. Then, place the spine onto your machine's heating element. The machine will automatically turn itself on because it can detect the steel in the spine. After the document has been bound (which takes about thirty seconds), a light will come on, indicating that you can move your booklet to the cooling rack and bind more documents if you need to. You can even bind more than one document at a time, if you want. How many you can bind at once depends on your machine. The low-end Unibind model, the XU138, can bind up to eight items at once, while a higher-end unit like the ST1025 can bind up to 50.

Can you see how easy it is to bind a document with Unibind? Very few binding methods provide such an easy binding experience, while offering a gorgeous end result. So now that you know how to bind with Unibind, get your documents ready and get started!