Product Description
The Powis Fastback 9 binding machine is one of the most compact and affordable systems on the market. With a footprint of just 13'' x 19.5'', it's a perfect choice for even the smallest work desks, whether in a copy shop or at home. The Fastback 9 is suitable for both tape binding and hardcover book binding, and has a binding time of 35-45 seconds - 3.5 times faster than traditional punch-and-bind systems. For professional results, use the Fastback 9 machine with our Lx-Strip binding strips, Halfback covers, or the Powis covers, available at a great price here at MyBinding. Want to customize your presentations and report? The Foilfast printer will print up to 7 foil colors in just a few minutes!
Product Details
- Compatible Supplies: Super Strips
Composition Strips
LX Strips
Image Strips
Specifications
- Machine Dimensions: 19.5"W x 11"H x 13"D
- Maximum weight: 17 lbs (7.7 kg)
- Spine Lengths: 8.5", 11", A4, A5
- Spine Thickness: Narrow, Medium
- Page Sizes: 8.5" to 12" (21.6 cm to 30.5 cm)
- Optimal Paper Weight: 20 lb standard (80 gsm) to 32 lb (120 gsm)
- Edit Capability: Yes (<2 edit cycles, standard Lx strips only)
- Binding Time: 35-45 seconds
- Warm-up Time: None
- 115VAC, 60 Hz, 8.4 amps
- Regulatory Approvals: UL, CE, cUL, MITI, FCC Class B
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 12 Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Helpful TIps
Tips For Better Binding With the Fastback Model 9
Using the Fastback model 8x or model 9 binding machine is incredibly easy. You simply prepare your document, fold your strip, put the strip into the binding machine, put the document into the binding machine and press the bind button. It doesn’t get a whole lot easier than that. However, there are a few tips and tricks that might help you to get the best results possible out of your machine. Here are five tips for binding documents with the Fastback model 9.
1. Before binding, make sure that the pages of your document are jogged together and are aligned evenly. After placing the pages into the machine it is helpful to tap the pages several times to ensure that they are even. You should also check to make sure that the Lx-Strip edge and document edge line up perfectly.
2. The grain of the paper should run parallel to the binding edge of the document. All paper has a grain – it is a result of the fibers that make up the paper. If the grain runs parallel to the long side of the sheet, the paper is “grain long”. When the grain runs parallel to the short side of the paper, it is “grain short”. A sheet of paper will naturally flex more easily along the direction of its grain. Try it and see. (Hold a piece of paper the long way lightly in your fingertips and gently bow the paper, allowing it to flex. Now try it the other way. See the difference? Most copy papers are grain long, so you should not have any problems with the bind. Grain long paper will give you the best bind. Occasionally you may find papers that are grain short, so we recommend you test unfamiliar papers before binding large numbers of documents.
3. Coated papers, and papers with heavy ink or toner coverage may also experience problems with binding. If you have documents with heavy ink or toner coverage, always do a test bind first to ensure that your documents will bind properly. If you are having problems with your pages binding securely there are a few things that you can try including using sand paper to roughen the edge of the paper, using the Powis Parker Fastback edge splitter, moving the ink coverage away from the spine of the book or even placing flat cinch staples close to the edge of the book block.
4. After the binding cycle, be sure to place your document entirely upright, with the bound side down, against one of the two rear book support fences for five minutes. This will allow the glue to properly cool and will help to ensure that your binding is as secure as possible. Improper cooling of your document may result in a crooked spine. Bind strength increases over time, and is maximized after 24 hours. However, when placing multiple documents in the front cooling compartment, make sure it doesn’t get overloaded to where the front document hangs off the metal step.
5. If you use your Fastback model 9 binding machine on a regular basis you should exepct some minor glue buildup on the heaters. It is important that you remove this glue on a regular basis to ensure the best possible performance of the machine. When cleaning the heaters, turn the machine off and unplug it. Wait for the heaters to cool, and then wipe off any glue using a dry lint free cloth. Cleaning solution is not necessary.
These are just a few tips and tricks to help you get the best possible results when binding books and documents with your Fastback model 9 binding machine. Following these tips should help you achieve strong, straight and professional binds ever time using your machine.
If you are interested in more information about the Fastback Model 9 or are looking for Fastback Binding Machines or Fastback Binding Strips you should visit MyBinding.com. They are the largest online dealer for Powis Parker Fastback products in the United States. In fact, they carry the entire line of Powis Parker Fastback binding products.
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