Super Strips By Color

Super Strips are compatible with Fastback 20, Fastback 15xs, and Fastback 11 tape binding machines, so buyers should confirm the exact machine model before ordering. Do not shorten “15xs” to “Model 15,” because that can create confusion with older Fastback equipment. If you are replacing supplies, check the strip box, machine manual, length, and width before choosing by color. Super Strips come in different lengths and widths, so the machine fit is only one part of the decision. The strip also needs to match the document size and thickness. If your machine uses a different Fastback strip family, do not assume the same supply will work.

Choose width by document thickness, not by color preference. Narrow strips are better for thinner reports, booklets, and packets where a wide spine would look oversized. Medium strips fit many everyday reports and office documents. Wide strips are better for thicker books or documents that need more glue coverage along the spine. If the document is near the upper or lower limit between two widths, check the machine guidance and test with the same paper, covers, and inserts used in the final job. A strip that is too narrow may not hold enough spine area. A strip that is too wide can look bulky and may not finish cleanly.

Length matters when the bound edge is shorter or longer than standard letter binding. Most buyers use 11 inch Super Strips for letter-size documents along the long edge. Shorter 8.5" strips are used when the binding edge is the shorter side, such as landscape-style documents or some booklet formats. Before buying by color, check the document orientation and finished binding edge. The Super Strips by length options help separate this decision from color and width. Length is easy to overlook because many buyers focus first on color. A correct color in the wrong length will still stop production or require trimming, which can create uneven finished edges.

Super Strips create a clean thermal tape-bound finish, so they are best for documents that are close to final before binding. They can be used for reports, manuals, proposals, and presentation books where a neat spine matters. If pages may need frequent changes, comb binding may be easier because pages can be added or removed with less rework. Fastback-style binding can look more polished, but the editing process is less simple than opening a comb spine. For documents that need only occasional corrections, confirm the machine’s editing process and strip type before ordering. For documents that change weekly, choose a binding style built around easy revisions.