Product Description
The Pro-Bind 2000 is a heavy duty professional thermal binding system that is designed for organizations that are looking for machine that is both dependable and easy to use. The Probind 2000 offers the ability to bind documents up to two inches thick, or you can use it to bind multiple documents at at time for a total binding thickness of up to two inches. Unlike many of the other thermal binding machines on the market, this machine is built out of metal which makes it incredibly durable. This makes the Probind2000 an ideal solution for organizations that do moderate to high volumes of binding and don't want to have to replace their machine after a couple of years. The Pro-Bind 2000 is designed for binding both soft covered and hard covered documents. It can be used with traditional thermal binding soft covers including goofless utility covers and GBC therm-a-bind covers. However, it can also be used to bind thermal binding hard cover cases and thermal photobooks when combined with the Probind Hard Cover Crimper. Check it out for yourself.
Product Details
- All Metal Construction
- Auto Shut Off
- 14.75'' Binding Length
- Binds Multiple Documents At One Time
- Circuit Board Mounted on frame away from heating unit
- Cycle Time 30 seconds Soft Cover & 60 seconds for Hard Cover
- 15 Degree Angle on Heating Plate - Allows for less spreading of sheets in binding process
- Factory Set Heat - Fully electronically programmable for changes in paper material or content substraights - 300 to 350 degrees
- No Warm Up Required
- One Button Operation
- 1/16'' to 2'' Binding Capacity
- Manufacturer: Pro-Bind
- Weight: 10 lbs
- Part Number: PROBIND2000
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Staff Review
Pro-Bind 2000 Professional Thermal Binding Machine Review
Thermal binding is fast, easy, and produces documents that look absolutely great. You can also create a whole lot of books in a short time if you use a thermal binder such at the Pro-Bind 2000. It's a professional-grade thermal binding machine that can bind hundreds of books in just one hour. Here's what's good and not so good about the Pro-Bind 2000.
What's good:
- The 2000 is perfect if you need to bind lengthy documents. This machine can bind documents ranging thickness from 1/16" to 2". A document that's two inches thick can contain up to 400 pages. You documents can also be up to 14.75" long
- Operating this device couldn't be easier. If you're producing a hardcover document, hit the "Hardcover" button. If you're making a softcover book, press the "Softcover" button instead.
- This machine binds incredibly fast due to it being a thermal device. A softcover book can be bound in 30 seconds while a hardcover will take a minute. When the book has been bound, the machine will beep and turn itself off, thus saving power.
- You can bind more than one document at once with the 2000. Depending on the thickness of your documents, it's feasible to bind up to eight of them at a time. Since it only takes 60 seconds to bind a hardcover book, it's completely possible to bind up to 480 of them in a single hour. That makes this machine perfect for high-volume output.
- The heating plate is on a 15-degree angle. While this may not seem like a big deal, it helps keep the paper together better so your documents are bound more securely.
- The 2000 has high-quality, all-metal construction so you can use it for a long time. The circuit board is located away from the heating unit thus reducing the risk of electrical problems and fire.
- You can use store-bought thermal covers with the 2000 (such as GBC Therm-a-Bind covers), as well as your own custom-made ones.
- Selecting the right cover is easy because there's a cover selector guide located on the back of the machine.
- Finally, this product comes with a one-year warranty.
What's not so good:
- To finish off your hardcover books, you'll need to crimp the spine. Doing this requires access to the Pro-Bind Hardback Cover Crimper, which is sold separately.
- This isn't the most attractive binding machine in the world. If looks are important to you, a device such as the stylish Fellowes Helios 30 or 60 thermal binder would be a better choice.
Despite its rather bland appearance and the fact that you'll need to purchase additional equipment if working with hardcovers, the Pro-Bind 2000 is a great choice if you need a thermal binder that works quickly. It can bind an unbelievable number of books in a short period of time and it's very easy to use. If you need professional-looking books in a hurry, the 2000 is what you need.
