Powis Photobook Binding

StitchFree™ Binding TECHNOLOGY

Powis Parker introduces StitchFree™ Binding — A unique, advanced technology that provides exceptional bind strength and durability for the high-gloss, coated papers typically used in photobook printing. Traditional binding using side sewing or metal stitching creates strong binds, but these methods eliminate a portion of the page at the binding edge. The alternative, perfect binding, uses notching or milling to help improve the bind, but it cannot match stitching for bind strength. Powis Parker's StitchFree™ method improves on both systems by opening the interior fibers of the paper, creating channels for the adhesive to penetrate the paper. This firmly attaches the binding strip to the individual sheets and ensures that every sheet is bound regardless of coating or toner. StitchFree binding does not damage the paper or reduce the printable area of the page, so full spread photographs are aligned and maintained across the pages.

FASTBACK® Splitter™

The Fastback Splitter™ quickly and easily prepares photobook paper. Micro-blades actually open the interior of the paper, creating channels that allow the adhesive to attach to the raw paper fibers instead of the exterior coating. High gloss papers that will not bind well with other systems can be bound using the Fastback Splitter™. The printable area of the page is not damaged or lost.

Works with all types of coated and glossy papers

Automatically adjusts to varying book thicknesses

Enables a strong and durable bind to preserve photobook memories for a lifetime

Allows borderless printed pages

Simple tabletop operation with no mess

FASTBACK® PHOTOBOOK BINDER

The Fastback® Model 25 Photobook Binder is a production ready, tabletop binding machine specifically developed for the demands of the photobook market. In conjunction with the Splitter, the Model 25 binds photobooks easily and economically, creating a StitchFree™ elegant bind. The Model 25 adjusts to different book thicknesses automatically, resulting in a bind that is professionally finished, yet flexible. n A single production cell can easily support a high-volume digital press. n Allows for full-bleed printing and borderless images

Automatically adjusts to varying book thicknesses

Strong, durable bind with coated paper

Simple and economical to operate

Compact tabletop workspace

FASTBACK® HARDCOVER GUIDE™

The Fastback® Hardcover Guide™ lets anyone make a professional-quality hard cover photobook in just seconds. With Fastback Photobook Hardcovers™, assembly is simple. The Fastback Photobook Hardcovers are designed with the adhesive built in, eliminating messy glue pots.

Simple and fast photobook assembly, less than 20 seconds

Ensures consistent registration of the book block with the Fastback Photobook Hardcover