Addition and Deletion of Pages in Thermal Bound Documents

When preparing a proposal, one of the worst things that can happen is for you to notice an error just after binding. If this has ever happened to you, you know how important it is to be able to add or remove pages should the need arise. The good news is that if you used a thermal binding machine to bind the document, you can most likely insert or delete a page to make a quick change to the project.

While this won't replace careful editing, it is a valuable tool to have at your fingertips. A few sheets can easily be switched out a few times. However, this ability to add or delete pages is not the same as the loose-leaf flexibility seen in other binding styles, namely strip binding or comb binding. Thermal binding users still need to complete their documents as accurately as possible and not rely and post-binding edits.

The following are a few easy instructions for inserting and removing pages from thermal bound documents. These guidelines should work with your GBC, Fellowes, ProBind, or UniBind thermal binding machine.

Deletion:

• Place the document spine-down into your warmed and ready binding machine. Find the page(s) you want to remove. Use one hand to separate the selection to be removed from the rest of the materials.
• With one hand, use your fingers to grasp the sheet(s) for removal while also holding onto the selections of the document on either side. When the binding cycle is finished, use the opposite hand to hold the corner of the sheet to be removed and test it's readiness by sliding it gently.
• If the sheet moves easily, lift up on the corner and ease it out of the document. Keep your hold on the rest of the pages to ensure they don't move around in the loose adhesive. If your page doesn't slide easily, let the spine heat up longer and try again.
• Once the pages are completely removed, firmly tap any wayward sheets back into place and let your document cool so the glue can re-set.

Addition:

This process is even simpler than deletion.

• First, slide the sheet to be inserted into the right place.
• Next, set your project into your thermal binding machine and allow a full binding cycle to run.
• Finally, once the glue is fully warmed up, manually press the sheet into the document to make it straight with the other pages. You may need to slide the page(s) back and forth to lodge them firmly centered in the adhesive and ensure all the pages are even.

The processes of inserting and removing pages into thermal bound documents will take some practice. But after editing a few documents, you'll get the hang of it.

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