How The Fastback 20 Can Improve Your Government Office Operations

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Discover how to elevate your government office operations with the Fastback 20, a revolutionary tape binding machine offering unmatched versatility, efficiency, and durability. In this article, we will explore its features, benefits, and complimentary supplies that help you enjoy a more streamlined and professional binding experience.

Presentations, reports, collated documents— government environments have many projects that require a professional touch. However, traditional binding methods can be time-consuming and often do not deliver the desired presentation quality. Tape binding machines are an excellent solution to this challenge, and the Fastback 20 stands out among the crowd for its efficiency, quality, and aesthetics. Keep reading to learn how this wonderful machine can improve government office operations.

The Fastback 20 Machine

The Fastback 20 from Powis Parker is a revolutionary binding machine designed to transform loose pages into professionally bound documents within seconds. Ideal for diverse environments— from copy shops and financial institutions to government office settings and educational institutions— this machine elevates presentations, yearbooks, and important documents without breaking the bank.

The FB20 is designed with the user in mind, with a virtually maintenance-free operation and user-friendly, one-touch LCD display that allows even the most novice users to achieve expert binding results. Its versatility is evident in its ability to handle both tape binding and hardcover book binding, with the added advantage of automatically detecting the type of binding strips you use.

Powis Parker’s commitment to sustainability shines through in the Fastback’s greener manufacturing methods and materials. The composition material and papers are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified with 30% recycled and/or post-consumer waste content, and papers, magazines, and paperback books bound by it are fully recyclable.

MyBinding offers an informative DVD with every purchase of the Fastback 20, providing a comprehensive guide on the system, its functions, and how to use it to get the most out of your experience.

Why This Machine Improves Government Office Efficiency

The Fastback 20 has many features that deliver quality results with speed and precision, ensuring your document, report, or presentation reflects the utmost professionalism and dedication.

Easy-to-Use System

The Fastback 20’s super easy one-touch button operation eliminates the steep learning curve often associated with new equipment. It also binds documents in less than 15 seconds- a staggering 3.5 times faster than traditional punch and bind systems! The machine’s intuitive software even eliminates guesswork by indicating the appropriate spine size for every document.

Automatic, One-Touch Binding

Gone are the days of wrestling with paper chad waste, bent spines, or jammed machines. The Fastback 20 optimizes office efficiency by guiding you through the binding process and executing it flawlessly. Once you place your pages inside, the machine tells you the correct spine size. With just the touch of a button, it binds your document to perfection.

Low Storage Space Required

Wire binding spines come in 13 sizes. Combs in 16 sizes. Coil in a whopping 28 sizes. Fastback strips, however, come in just 3 simple sizes that cover the full range of book binding thicknesses from just a few sheets to up to 1.5” thick (about 700 pages [350 sheets]). Not only does this simplify the binding process as a whole, it also leaves more room on the shelf as you only need 3 boxes of supplies for all document sizes.

Plus, since there is no punching required, the machine is compact with the entire process happening within the 23.5” Width x 14.5” Height x 23” Depth. 

Aesthetics, Style, and Presentation

The Fastback 20 provides attractive, professional, long-lasting results every time. The strong binding can handle up to 50 pounds of pressure and lays flat, enhancing your document’s overall aesthetic appeal. Its strength and durability also mean that documents last longer, reducing the need for frequent replacements. This longevity translates to cost savings in the long run, keeping your GSA office supplies budget on track. With the Fastback 20, you can strike the perfect balance between style, durability, and cost-efficiency.

Fastback Supplies to Complement Your Machine

To truly harness your Fastback 20’s potential and get the best results every time, you need to pair it with the right supplies. Consider some Fastback supplies that complement your machine and elevate the binding experience.

Fastback Strips

The strips you use can significantly influence your document’s final appearance and durability. The Fastback 20 is compatible with a range of strips that cater to every need, including:

• Super strips: Available in narrow, medium, and wide sizes, 17 vibrant colors, and a sophisticated linen-like texture, these strips bind documents swiftly and make your work stand out.
• Perfectback strips: Tailor-made for creating short-run perfect bound documents, these strips are available in three sizes (temperature activated, lay flat, and pressure sensitive) to cater to diverse binding requirements.
• CP strips: Perfect for those tricky-to-bind papers when using the Fastback 15xs binding machine, CP strips provide aggression that can even bind split sheets and coated paper.
• Image strips: These strips allow you to print your own binding strips using an inkjet printer and add logos, titles, and other essential information directly to the document’s spine.

Clear Covers

Clear covers are designed with a higher melting temperature that keeps them from wrinkling or deforming when exposed to heat from the Fastback binding process. They are ultra-clear, making them perfect for presentations, and have a sheet of

tissues separating the covers to prevent scratching. Plus, you can choose between 5mil, 7mil, and 10mil thicknesses and five different sizes.

Endleaves

Endleaves are designed to fit seamlessly inside the front and back of your Fastback hardcovers. They come in sets and are bound with the contents of your book, and you can use the hardcover guide to adhere the leaf to the front and back of your case. The result? A professionally finished hardbound book.

Improve Efficiency Today

Office efficiency and professionalism are non-negotiable in government office operations. The Fastback 20 provides both in spades, offering unparalleled binding speed, versatility, and quality. Paired with its wide range of complementary supplies, it streamlines your binding process and elevates every project’s presentation.

If you are ready to revolutionize your office’s binding experience, shop for the Fastback 20 at MyBinding. We combine over 30 years in the binding industry and a two-decade-long partnership with government agencies to provide the best solutions for your unique needs.