Coverbind is world-renowned for their high quality machinery, their huge variety of supplies (including on-demand covers you can print in-house), and a strength-of-bind that can't be found in any other thermal binding. They are also the only manufacturer that makes automated thermal binding machines, bringing speed and efficiency to tabletop machinery that has never been there before. They truly offer the best thermal binding machines on the market!
Coverbind offers four premium binding systems for various workloads: the Accel Flex, the Accel Cube, the Accel Ultra, and the Accel Ultra Plus. To help you choose between the four, check out the chart below, which compares some of the most important specs and features, as well as shows you the recommended machine for specific customers application volumes.
Coverbind® Equipment Comparison
Specs/Features
Accel Flex
Accel Cube
Accel Ultra
Accel Ultra Plus
Recommended Volume
Less than 2,000 Documents / Year
2,000 - 5,000 Documents / Year
10,000+ Documents / Year
10,000+ Documents / Year
Binding Speed*
15 Documents / Minute
45 Documents / Minute
120 Documents / Minute
120 Documents / Minute
Automated / Continuous Loading
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compatible Spine Sizes
Up to 2"
Up to 5/8"
Up to 5/8" (2" with included bonus Flex machine)
Up to 1 ½" (2" with included bonus Flex machine)
Coverbind also offers the largest variety of thermal binding covers and supplies over any other thermal manufacturer. They have several cover options for both soft/flexible, as well as hard covers. They even have customization covers that you can print in-house, eliminating the need to outsource those premium personalized hard covers and soft covers, which are comparable with perfect binding covers.
Coverbind® Supply Comparison
Supply Type
Hard or Soft Cover
Colors Available
Sizes Available*
Customizable
Clear Linen
Soft
White, Black, Gray, Graphite, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Red Burgundy, Green
1/16" to 2" (Bind up to 500 Sheets)
Yes Clear Front Cover (Customizable by 1st Page)
Linen with Window
Soft
Navy Blue
1/16" to 2" (Bind up to 500 Sheets)
Yes Window on Front Cover (Customizable by 1st Page)
Hardcover
Hard
Black
1/8" to 1" (Bind up to 240 Sheets)
Yes With Your Specialty Equipment or We can Customize
Hardcover with Window
Hard
Black, Navy Blue
1/8" to 1" (Bind up to 240 Sheets)
Yes Window on Front Cover (Customizable by 1st Page)
Hardcover On-Demand
Hard
Black
1/8" to 1" (Bind up to 240 Sheets)
Yes Includes Printable Labels (No Special Equipment Needed)
Print On-Demand
Soft
White
1/16" to 1" (Bind up to 240 Sheets)
Yes Front & Back Printable (No Special Equipment Needed)
Design On-Demand
Soft
White
1/8" to 1/2" (Bind up to 120 Sheets)
Yes Printable Front Cover (Or Use Your Own Cover)
FlexiGlue
Glue Only (No Cover)
N/A
1/8" to 2" Pre-Cut Uncut Sheets Available
Yes Can be Cut To-Size
Agility (Not a thermal cover, only a stapler needed)
Soft
White, Black, Navy Blue
10 Sheet Capacity
Yes Clear Front Cover (Customizable by 1st Page)
*May vary depending on paper stock, machine being used, operator ability, and other factors.