Horizon HOF-400 High-Speed Offline Feeder
Authorized Horizon dealer. The HOF-400 high-speed offline sheet feeder loads finishing lines at high volume. Quote-only, freight-delivered by MSL.
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Details & specifications
The Horizon HOF-400 is a high-speed offline sheet feeder that loads printed sheets into downstream finishing at production volume. As a standalone (offline) feeder it front-ends collating, booklet-making and other Horizon digital-finishing lines where you need fast, reliable sheet feeding independent of the press. Mid-State Litho is an authorized Horizon dealer (through Standard Finishing) and specs, freight-delivers, installs and supports the HOF-400 for your workflow.
High-Speed Offline Feeder
The HOF-400 is Horizon’s high-speed offline feeder engineered to streamline digital and offset booklet production. It offers exceptional feeding up to 45,000 sheets per hour, mark/barcode verification for variable jobs, and modular compatibility with Horizon’s StitchLiner and SPF series systems. With a 24.4″ feed tray and vacuum belt feeding, it reliably processes short-run and high-volume work with superior accuracy.
Key Features
🔷High-speed feeding — Up to 45,000 sheets/hour.
🔷Variable page count control — Mark sensor drives accurate set integrity for VDP jobs.
🔷24.4″ feed tray — Tall pile height reduces reload downtime.
🔷Ultrasonic detection — Identifies double feeds and jams for error-free production.
🔷System compatibility — Works with StitchLiner Mark IV and SPF-2000.
🔷Modular add-ons — Barcode reading, cover feeding, creasing, and more.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max Sheet Size | 14.0″ × 24.0″ (356 × 610 mm) |
| Min Sheet Size | 8.0″ × 8.0″ (203 × 203 mm) |
| Sheet Weight Range | 52–157 gsm (normal) | 73–157 gsm (coated) |
| Feed Tray Height | 24.4″ (620 mm) |
| Production Speed | Up to 45,000 sheets/hr (A4 LEF) • 35,000/hr (A4 SEF) • 25,000/hr (A3) |
| Detection System | Ultrasonic + mark sensors |
| Voltage | 3-Phase 200–220 V or 380–415 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 37.8″ × 29.2″ × 36.9″ (960 × 740 × 936 mm) |
| Compatible Systems | SPF-2000 • StitchLiner series • VAC collators |
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Benefits
Horizon Feeding & Sheet-Handling - Where the HOF-400 Fits
- HOF-400 (this page) - high-speed offline sheet feeder.
- Horizon HSF-50 High-Speed Sheet Feeder - compact high-speed sheet feeder.
- MG-600 Signature Gatherer - gathering and feeding for book production.
The HOF-400 front-ends Horizon collators and bookletmakers across the bindery & finishing lane.
Why Buy the HOF-400 from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Horizon dealer (via Standard Finishing) and handles the whole path in-house: delivery, installation and operator training, freight logistics, and ongoing parts and service support. We help integrate the HOF-400 into an existing Horizon finishing line so it runs reliably from day one. Request a quote and we will scope the right configuration for your shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Horizon HOF-400?
It is a high-speed offline sheet feeder for production finishing lines.
What does ‘offline’ mean here?
It feeds sheets into finishing independently of the printing press.
How much does the HOF-400 cost?
It is sold quote-only; Mid-State Litho specs and prices it to your line.
What does it pair with?
Horizon collators, bookletmakers and other digital-finishing equipment.
Does MSL deliver and install it?
Yes - it is freight-delivered with installation and operator training.
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