White LX Strips

Strip width should match the finished document thickness rather than the number of sheets alone. Paper weight, covers, divider tabs, coated inserts, and folded materials all add thickness at the binding edge. Jog the complete document into a square stack and measure it before choosing a narrow or medium strip. Fastback LX strip options are intended for different thickness ranges, and an undersized strip may not wrap and bond correctly. A strip that is much wider than needed can create an oversized spine and a less controlled finish. Keep a completed sample for recurring jobs so the same paper, cover, and strip width can be reordered without estimating from sheet count each time.

Choose strip length from the binding edge of the finished document. Standard letter documents normally use an 11 inch strip, while other formats require a length made for that edge or an approved trimming method. Do not assume that a longer strip can always be cut without affecting alignment, adhesive coverage, or the machine process. The wider range of Fastback strips includes different lengths and strip families, so length and machine compatibility must be confirmed together. Before running a repeated job, place the strip against the squared document edge and make sure the ends align as intended. This simple setup step prevents exposed adhesive, uneven end spacing, and a spine that looks off-center after binding.

LX strips are useful when a Fastback 9 document may need limited editing after the initial bind. The document must be handled according to the machine instructions so the existing strip and adhesive are not damaged during the edit cycle. Editing is not the same as treating the spine like a ring binder that can be opened repeatedly without wear. Plan the document structure before binding and use the editing function for occasional corrections, replacement sheets, or final updates. Keep the paper edges clean and square when the document is reassembled because uneven sheets can weaken the finished edge. For materials that change often, a fully reusable binding format may be more practical than relying on repeated thermal rebinding.

Another Fastback strip type is needed when the machine model or finished document requirement falls outside the LX system. Super Strips are used with Fastback 20, 15xs, and 11 workflows, while Composition and CP strips serve other supported machines and material needs. The categories within Fastback binding supplies separate these strip families so the supply can follow the equipment and document type. Do not select a strip by color alone, since white is available across more than one Fastback family. Confirm the machine, strip type, document thickness, binding-edge length, and final use in that order. This prevents a visually suitable strip from being ordered for a machine that cannot process it correctly.