Horizon BQ-480 Perfect Binder
Horizon BQ-480 four-clamp perfect binder with interchangeable EVA and PUR glue tanks. Up to 1,350 books/hr with book-of-one automation.
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Horizon BQ-480 perfect binder. Production perfect binder for higher-volume commercial book work with automated setup and Horizon workflow options.
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Overview
The BQ-480 sits in Horizon's production binder range for shops that have outgrown single-clamp short-run machines and need more throughput and automation. Automated setup and quality-related features support mixed run lengths when equipped.
Adhesive path (EVA and/or PUR depending on configuration) should match stock. See our EVA vs PUR guide and Planamelt Pro when evaluating glue strategy.
Key features
- Production-class Horizon perfect binder
- Automated setup for faster job changeover on equipped systems
- Designed for commercial softcover book production volumes
- Integrates with Horizon finishing lines when specified
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Binding Method | EVA hotmelt and PUR reactive (interchangeable tanks) |
| Max Speed (EVA) | 1,350 cycles/hr |
| Max Speed (PUR) | 1,000 cycles/hr |
| Book-of-One Speed | 800 cycles/hr |
| Clamps | 4 |
| Max Book Size | 320 x 320 mm |
| Spine Thickness Range | 1-65 mm |
| Cover Stock (Max) | 348.9 gsm coated |
| Controls | Color touchscreen |
| Elevator Drop | 5 mm (PUR-safe gentle delivery) |
Specs can vary by configuration and options. Confirm against the factory sheet for the serial and options you order.
Why buy from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Standard Horizon dealer based in Grand Blanc, Michigan. We sell, install, train operators, and service Horizon finishing equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes. You get multi-brand advice, written quotes, financing and leasing, trade-ins, and factory-trained technicians. Call 1-800-343-4231 or request a quote.
Related equipment and supplies
Related: BQ-500 · BQ-300 · perfect binders · book trimmers.
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