What is Fastback Binding and how it is useful?

There are many different kinds of binding machines available in the market. The Fastback binding is one among the various types available in the market. Fastback Binding is a thermal binding device, which heats the spine of a book or document, using a heater and by applying ready-glued strips to create a powerful, constant binding.

Fastback strips are available for various papers’ thickness and in variety of colours as well as accessible in three widths. The strips wrap around the spine and look like a “spine-tape”, but with a much harder bond. Fastback strips are often used with a range of covers or hardback. The fastback strips are available based on the size of the paper. For example for an A4 size paper, the Fastback A4 Super-strips (wide, narrow, medium) are generally used. As mentioned, these super-strips come in the sizes of wide, narrow as well as medium. A different type of imitation strip was common in the past but now it don’t work with recent Fastback equipments. The authentic glue strips to prevent issues will most probably serve your purpose.

Fastback binding machines range from fundamental machines to fully automatic ones. If you have an older model, look for the strips that will fit the machine. Talk to your vendor, if you would like to inquire about a fresh Fastback machine. There are many vendors and dealers who deal with the Fastback Binding Supplies.

Thus, we have seen the key details allied to the Fastback binding machines and its related accessories. You should do a good research about the functioning of this type of binding machine, before buying one. Different binding machines suit different requirements and you should try to find a binding machine type, which best suits your needs and requirements. Also, try to inquire about the prices of various options available.

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