Perfect Binding Systems

The Horizon range of perfect binding systems is designed for all hot-melt adhesive softback book production applications from desktop through to quick-response high volume integrated commercial systems. At every level JDF-ready automated models are available for professional results in the hands of non-specialist staff. The Horizon BQ-270jdf is the world's leading atomated single clamp binder - with more than 100 users in the UK alone.

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BQ-150
stand alone single clamp off-line perfect binder

High quality professional perfect binding system for non-specialist operation. Broad finished book specification range, spine milling preparation and automated self-setting nipping clamp make this the ideal entry-level machine.

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GMS-7
stand alone dedicated off-line spine taper

Dedicated spine-taping machine with bottom-feed, sensor-controlled spine length gauging and simple and quick make-ready.

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BQ-270jdf
JDF-ready automated single clamp perfect binding system

The BQ-270jdf is a feature-rich fully-automated perfect binder featuring ease-of use and high quality book production. The BQ-270 is designed for single-person operation at up to 500 cycles per hour, featuring an icon-based intelligent touchscreen control console.

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BQ-470jdf
JDF-ready automated 4-clamp perfect binding system *PUR option

The BQ-470jdf provides simple operation through automated set-up and superior quality from the first book to the last. The 10.4 inch color touchscreen maximises ease of operation. The BQ-470 features an interchangeable glue tank, for both EVA and PUR adhesives.

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SB-07
semi-automated 7-clamp perfect binding system

The SB-07 semi-automated 7-clamp system binder produces exceptionally high quality books with firm square spines. With simple set-up and easy operation this is the perfect solution for varying run lengths.

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SB-09jdf
JDF-ready automated 9-clamp perfect binding system

The SB-09jdf is a compact 9-clamp binder with automatic set-up and simple touch-screen operation. The SB-09jdf can also be configured with the MG-60H and HT-101jdf 3-knife trimmer to create the CABS 4000jdf with production speeds of up to 4,000 books per hour.

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SB-15jdf
JDF-ready automated 15-clamp perfect binding system

The SB-15jdf is an automated 15-clamp binder with simple icon-based touch-screen operation. The SB-15jdf can also be configured with the MG-60H and HT-101jdf 3-knife trimmer to create the CABS 5000jdf with production speeds of up to 5,000 books per hour and integrates with the Horizon i2i NetWorkFlow bindery management system.

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CABS 4000 / 5000
computer-aided binding system - integrated binding lines

The Horizon CABS Computer Aided Binding Systems integrate either the SB-09jdf or SB-15jdf with the MG-60H 6-hopper gatherers (up to a maximum of 36 stations) and HT-101jdf 3-knife trimmer to create JDF-ready systems capable of 4,000 and 5,200 bph production.

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