This article introduces another form of binding that we offer at bindingoutlet.uk.

Fastback binding by the American manufacturer Powis Parker has been around for over 20 years and is recognised as one of the most professional forms of binding. Traditionally producing perfectly bound documents has been very expensive and time-consuming. Still, with the Fastback 9 or the Fastback 20, you can easily create perfect/thermal-bound documents economically and quickly. Fastback uses a revolutionary thermal binding technology that produces a solid bind and professional appearance. Moreover, the Fastback machines are straightforward to use and require no expert training to use the machine. For those looking for a complete ‘dummy proof’ binding machine, the Fastback 9 and the Fastback 20 machines offer a great solution. It’s ideal for large, busy corporate offices where many people use the machine. We have seen many situations where the binding machine sits in the corner of a room or separate print room and rarely gets used as staff are afraid to use it. The Fastback 9 and Fastback 20 machines offer a genuine ‘green button’ machine where the user walks up to the machine and presses the green button. In 13-20 seconds, you have a professionally bound document of up to 350 sheets of 80gsm paper.

Firstly we look at the two Fastback machines to see how they match up. The Fastback 9 is the more economical of the two models coming in at a list price of £1,611. If you are looking for an entry-level perfect binding/ tape binding machine, the Fastback 9 is an excellent choice. Unlike other thermal binding machines, we love the fact that there is no warm-up time, unlike other thermal binding machines, and also, you don’t have to keep a range of different cover sizes in stock, which can be expensive while taking up lots of room. Simply choose between a narrow strip (10-120 sheets) or a medium strip (121- 230 sheets of 80gsm paper).

The Fastback 20, as in the picture below, is the next machine in the range from Powis Parker and is an excellent option for a range of copyshops, print rooms and a range of office or educational environments. Binding up to 350 sheets, we love the solid binding even when the document has been handled several times. The price of £3,499 represents excellent value for offices and institutions looking for a cost-effective and labour-saving binding machine.

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At the bindingoutlet, we love the different cover options available. The standard Fastback strips are available in various colours: Black, White, Maroon, Dark Blue and Red. You can even personalise your document with the Powis Parker Image Strip. The level of personalisation available is awe-inspiring. Customise the spine of your paper with any image or company logo. There are two options; either send us your artwork, and we will print for you, or you can customise and print on your own desktop inkjet printer. Simply peel the printed image strips straight from the printer and place them into the Fastback 20 machine. If you want to know more about these Image Strips available for your Fastback 9 or Fastback 20 machine or want to know whether it will be compatible with your printer, drop us a line at contact@bindingoutlet.uk