| If you have ever tried to use a clear cover with a | | | | 3. Poly Binding Covers: Nearly all poly binding covers |
| Unibind SteelBack binding spine you probably | | | | should be fully compatible with your Unibind system. |
| discovered the hard way that they don't work well | | | | However, if you have a particular style of poly cover |
| together. Unfortunately the heat from the Unibind | | | | that you are thinking about using it is always a good |
| machine will warp or sometimes even melt the clear | | | | idea to try a sample in your Unibind machine to make |
| cover. Obviously this doesn't leave you with the | | | | sure that it won't melt or warp. Generally speaking, the |
| beautiful finished presentation that you want. This | | | | heavier the cover the better chance that it will work |
| article is designed to help you understand what types | | | | properly in the machine. |
| of covers you can and cannot use with your Unibind | | | | 4. Regency Leatherette Covers: All regency |
| SteelBack spines. | | | | composition leatherette binding covers are fully |
| 1. Clear Binding Covers: Most 5mil, 7mil or 10mil | | | | compatible with the heat from your Unibind system. |
| standard clear covers are not compatible with your | | | | These covers are available in approximately ten |
| Unibind binding machine. The heat from the binding | | | | different colors and give your documents an elegant |
| machine will ruin the cover and your document. | | | | look and feel with a leatherette finish. |
| However, special heat resistant clear binding covers | | | | 5. Paper Covers: Generally speaking paper covers are |
| are available for use with Unibind and Fastback binding | | | | fully compatible with the Unibind System. Many users |
| systems. These heat resistant clear binding covers are | | | | like to use linen weave binding covers along with |
| made from a different material that can withstand | | | | steelback spines or you might try using a metallics |
| higher temperatures. | | | | cover to co-ordinate with your aluminum SteelBack |
| 2. Vinyl Binding Covers: True vinyl binding covers such | | | | spine. |
| as imperial vinyl covers are NOT compatible with your | | | | This covers most of the different categories of |
| Unibind system. The heat from the system will melt | | | | covers that are available on the market. However, if |
| these covers. This is only true for covers made from | | | | you have a question about a particular type of binding |
| actual "vinyl". Some individuals call poly covers which | | | | cover it never hurts to try a sample in your machine to |
| are actually plastic vinyl covers. As you can see below | | | | see how it reacts. |
| poly covers are compatible with Unibind spines. | | | | |