Mid-State Litho stocks commercial binding supplies for the equipment used in print shops and binderies. The current collection covers book-binding adhesive, Powis Parker thermal binding strips, and stitcher wire. These are recurring production items, not a general office-supply catalog.
Choose supplies by machine and process. A perfect binder needs an adhesive approved for its glue system and tank. A Fastback machine needs the correct strip series and width. A stitcher needs wire that matches the head and job. If the part number is unclear, send the machine model and a photo of the current package before ordering.
Book-binding adhesive
The live adhesive lineup includes:
- Horizon HM-225 hot-melt glue chips
- IFS UH2004-5V PUR adhesive
- IFS side glue
- Planatol Planamelt Pro hybrid adhesive
- Planatol Planamelt R
- Planatol Planamelt S
EVA, PUR, and hybrid adhesives do not interchange automatically. Confirm the binder, glue tank, application temperature, stock, and cleanup procedure before changing products. See book binding glue for perfect binders for the full adhesive collection and compatibility guidance.
Powis Parker thermal binding strips
Powis Parker Fastback strips bind books without punching holes. This collection currently includes NA110 narrow composition strips and Royal Blue Parker Fastback Super Strips.
Confirm the Fastback machine, strip series, strip width, document thickness, and color. Similar-looking strips can serve different machines and book thickness ranges.
Stitcher wire
The current collection includes a standard 2 kg wire spool for stitching equipment. Before ordering, confirm wire gauge, finish, spool size, stitcher model, and the work being produced.
For equipment, see binding machines, wire binding machines, and booklet-making equipment.
How to order the right binding supply
Send five details:
- Machine manufacturer and model
- Serial number when available
- Current supply or part number
- Punch pattern, glue system, or wire specification
- A photo of the existing label or part
MSL sells and services the equipment these supplies feed. Our team can check the request against the machine before the order ships.
Why buy binding supplies from MSL
Mid-State Litho is a Michigan print-finishing dealer serving the Great Lakes region since 1984. We support commercial binding equipment, parts, and supplies from the same business. That matters when a package label is incomplete or a machine has changed hands.
For a machine-specific request, call 1-800-343-4231 or contact MSL. Include the model and part number so the request can be checked before quoting.
Frequently asked questions
What binding supplies does MSL currently sell online?
The current collection includes book-binding adhesive, Powis Parker thermal binding strips, and stitcher wire. Product availability can change, so use the live product grid as the final list.
Can I use PUR glue in an EVA perfect binder?
Do not assume so. PUR requires compatible application and cleanup equipment. Confirm the binder and glue tank before changing adhesive.
Which Fastback strip fits my machine?
The strip series and width depend on the Fastback machine and book thickness. Send the model and the strip package number for a cross-check.
How do I choose stitcher wire?
Match the stitcher model, wire gauge, finish, spool size, and job. If the old spool label is available, send a photo with the request.
Does MSL carry plastic combs, spiral coils, and binding covers?
Those products are not represented in this collection's current live grid. Contact MSL with the size, color, pitch, length, and quantity needed, and the team will confirm current sourcing before quoting.