Super Strips By Length

Match the width to the number of pages and the thickness of the paper stack. Narrow, medium, and wide Super Strips are made for different capacity ranges, with wide strips used for the thickest books. Some product context shows Super Strips covering small reports through large documents up to 350 pages, but paper weight affects the real fit. A stack of coated sheets will be thicker than the same number of 20 lb sheets. Do not choose wide strips only because they seem safer; a strip that is too wide may look bulky on smaller reports. Fastback strips can help compare other strip types if Super Strips are not the right fit.

No. Super Strips are not interchangeable with every Fastback strip type. MyBinding guidance identifies Super Strips as designed for Fastback 20 and compatible machines, with compatibility also noted for Fastback 15xs and 11. They include a barcode that communicates with the machine to set binding temperature and timing automatically. That barcode feature is one reason they should not be treated like plain adhesive strips. If your machine is a Fastback 9, LX strips are a separate strip type and should not be swapped with Super Strips. Buyers who are confirming machine fit should also look at Fastback binding machines before ordering strips.

Yes, when your machine supports them and the document calls for a clean, permanent Fastback bind. Super Strips are designed for strong, polished binding and are available in multiple colors, lengths, and widths. They work well for reports, manuals, presentations, books, and office production where a neat spine matters. They are also useful when you need a repeatable production process because the barcode helps compatible machines set the correct timing and temperature. The main limitation is editability. Super Strips are not the best choice when the document will need later page changes. For editable Fastback work, another strip type may be more suitable.

Confirm four things before buying case quantities: machine compatibility, strip length, strip width, and color. Machine compatibility matters first because Super Strips are made for specific Fastback systems. Length matters because 8.5" and 11" strips serve different binding edges. Width matters because narrow, medium, and wide strips fit different stack thicknesses. Color matters for branding, department standards, or client presentation. Bulk packs can be cost-effective, but only when the strip matches your normal jobs. If your work varies between short reports and thick manuals, it may be safer to stock more than one width instead of forcing every job into one strip size.