LX Strips By Color

Choose LX strip color by the cover design, brand standards, department needs, and how the finished document will be used. Neutral colors such as black or white work well for general reports and recurring office documents. Brighter colors can help separate departments, editions, projects, or client-facing materials. If the front cover is clear or lightly printed, the spine color becomes more visible, so it should support the overall look rather than feel random. For repeat work, create a simple color rule, such as one color for proposals and another for training manuals. If your team uses LX strips often, review Fastback LX strips so color, width, and machine fit stay consistent.

Choose LX strip width by the compressed thickness of the document at the binding edge. Narrow strips are better for thinner books where a wider spine would look oversized. Medium strips are better for thicker reports that need more adhesive coverage and spine room. Current LX options include narrow and medium widths in multiple colors, so do not choose by color alone. Measure the full document stack with covers, inserts, and tabs included. If the book sits between sizes, test a sample before bulk ordering. A strip that is too narrow may not hold the stack well, while a strip that is too wide can make the spine look bulky. For thicker Fastback 9 jobs, compare medium LX strips.

Before buying LX strips in bulk, check the machine model, strip width, color standard, document thickness, and monthly binding volume. Bulk orders work best when the job is repeatable. If your team binds reports of several thicknesses, one LX width may not fit every book. If departments use different brand colors, buying only one color may create extra reorders later. Store strips in a clean, dry area and keep them separated by width and color. Also train users to measure the document stack before binding, not after a failed bind. For teams still choosing equipment, compare Fastback binding machines before standardizing supplies.

LX strips are a good fit when the document needs a durable, clean Fastback 9 binding and will be opened and closed often. They are commonly chosen for reports, presentations, manuals, booklets, and reference documents that need a polished spine without punching. The main buying decision is still compatibility. Use LX strips only with the Fastback 9, and do not mix them with Model 20 strip systems. Also choose the strip width based on the document thickness, because a good-looking color will not fix the wrong spine size. If the document must match a brand or department color, order a small test quantity first and compare it with the cover stock under normal office lighting.