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Standard Horizon BQ-160 PUR Perfect Binder

Standard Horizon BQ-160 PUR Perfect Binder

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Horizon BQ-160 PUR Perfect Binder Product Overview


The Standard Horizon BQ-160 PUR Perfect Binder satisfies the fast-growing demand for short-run digital photo books and prepared book blocks for case binding. The binder is also capable of padding and tape binding. A dynamic color touchscreen allows the operator to easily adjust a range of settings including cover alignment with the spine, nipping pressure, clamping pressure and much more.

The BQ-160 has energy-save and auto-off functions, the ability to notch in one or both directions, and an optional carbon air filtration system to reduce adhesive odors. The BQ-160 can produce extremely strong, high quality perfect bound books up to 1.6” thick at speeds up to 180 cycles per hour. The BQ-160 can handle light to moderate production needs in almost any environment.

The BQ-160 Binder can be put in-line with the CRB-160 Cover Creaser, which is setup through the color touchscreen on the BQ-160. The scoring position is set automatically according to the book thickness input into the BQ-160. The CRB-160 scores up to 150 lb. laminated covers, and a wide variety of scoring patterns can be selected from the touchscreen. A stand alone model is also available with an integrated color touchscreen, and it is ideal for creasing covers, restaurant menus, greeting cards and other digital print applications.

Horizon BQ-160 PUR Perfect Binder Features

  • Suitable to produce personalized photo book production such as wedding albums and travel albums
  • Perfect binding, tape binding and lining binding (for case binding) can be performed
  • Up to 40 mm / 1.57" thickness of book can be produced
  • Optional CRB-160 impact creaser can be on-line to prepare creased (up to 8 line) cover
  • Optional VS-160 fume extractor is available for clean operation

Horizon BQ-160 PUR Perfect Binder Specifications

Maximum Book Size 350 x 300 mm (13.77″ x 11.81″)
Minimum Book Size 70 x 128 mm (2.76 x 5.04″)
Book Thickness 1 to 40 mm (0.04″ to 1.57″)
Cover Size Minimum 70 x 256 mm (2.76″ x 10.08″)
Cover Size Maximum 350 x 640 mm (17.77″ x 25.19″)
Cover Weight Range 82 to 302 gsm (22 to 80 lb)
Production Speed Max 180 cycles/hr