


Horizon Computer-Aided Binding System CABS6000
The advanced Standard Horizon CABS6000 perfect binding system is revolutionizing production bookbinding with its unparalleled automation capabilities. Consisting of the MG-600 Gatherer, SB-17 seventeen-clamp Perfect Binder, and HT-110 Three-Knife Trimmer, this in-line system can produce an impressive 6,000 books per hour. Each component boasts a 10.4" color touchscreen with user-friendly icons, allowing for effortless setup in just ten minutes and the ability to store 200 jobs for quick access. With the option to integrate up to six MG-600 Gatherers, providing a total of 36 stations, this system can handle a variety of signature sizes, ranging from 5.83" x 4.14" to 15.15" x 10.8".
Some additional features are available for the Horizon CABS6000, including an in-line stacker for standalone gathering. Additionally, advanced quality control features like CCD cameras, thickness detection, and weight checking make for a highly efficient and precise binding process. With the SB-17 Perfect Binder, users can easily switch between EVA and PUR adhesive thanks to interchangeable tanks, and bind books with thicknesses ranging from .08" to 2".
The SB-17 Perfect Binder boasts versatile capabilities, allowing for seamless transitions between EVA and PUR adhesive, with adaptable tanks and the ability to handle book thicknesses ranging from .08” to 2”. Other advanced features include CCD cameras on the cover feeder, on-the-fly cover loading, twin milling stations, automated in-line cover scoring, gauze feeding for hardcover books, a weight checking system, and a digital caliper for precise measurement and automated setup. Complementing this binder is the HT-110 Three-knife Trimmer, capable of producing trimmed books in sizes ranging from 5.71”x4.05” to 14.4”x11.81”.
The CABS 6000 is equipped with quick-change EVA and PUR glue tanks that slide out on rails to a wheeled trolley. Operators can easily changeover from one binding style to another in about 5 minutes.
This flexibility lets printers serve more market segments and meet varying customer application requirements.
CABS 6000 Product Details
- High productivity at 6,000 books/hour with in-line system from gathering to trimming.
- Covers from short run to long run production challenges thanks to intuitive easy operation through the touch panel and fast, highly accurate change overs.
- Equipped with interchangeable tank unit that allows both EVA and PUR hot melt to be used.
- Various book sizes can be bound in-line, from minimum size A6 to maximum size B4.
- Off-line signature gathering is possible using the ST-600 stacker. Also, by installing the RU-600 misfeed unit the gatherer can operate non-stop.
- Quality control image checking cameras, thickness detector, weight checker, book block length detector,and other optional quality control features.
- The Horizon JDF network system (pXnet) can also be added, for further increase in efficiency and effectiveness of the binding process.
- High Productivity at 6,000 Books/Hour
- Inline System from Gathering to Trimming
- Covers from Short-Run to Long-Run Production Challenges
- Touch Panel and Fast, Highly Accurate Changeovers
- Equipped with Interchangeable Tank Unit that Allows EVA or PUR Hot Melt
- Various Book Sizes Can be Bound In-Line, Min. Size AL to Max. Size B4
- Off-Line Signature Gathering is Possible Using ST-600 Stacker
- Quality Control Image Checking Cameras
- Thickness Detector
- Weight Checker
- Book Block Length Detector
Technical Specifications:
System Gatherer MG-600 | ||
Model | Description | Remarks |
EU-600 | Extra Connecting Unit | EU-600 is needed between MG-600 and SB-17 when the weight checker is installed. |
IC-MG60D | Image Checker | Image checking cameras check the image of each signature to prevent incorrect loading. |
TD-600 | Bookblock Thickness Detector | TD-600 detects the thickness of gathered signatures installed on HF-600 |
St-600 | On/Off-Line Stacker | MG-600 is possible as stand alone |
RU-600 | Bookblock Rejecting Unit | Incorrect signatures are rejected for non-stop operation |
HF-600 | Hand Feed Unit for MG-600H | HF-600 allows an operator to hand feed additional signatures or sheets |
DC-600 | Docking Conveyor Unit | DC-600 is connecting unit between MG-600 and SB-17 |
CU-600 | Connecting Unit | CU-600 is needed when using MG-600 with RU-600 as off-line, but posiible to expand to SB-17 on-line |
CST-600 | Docking Conveyor Unit | CST-600 is docking unit for MG-600 and ST-600 off-line |
System Binder SB-17 | ||
Model | Description | Remarks |
R-17 | Connecting Belt Unit | Connectiong unit between MG-600 and SB-17 |
AP-15 | Air Pump for Insert Section | An air pump for book block insertion section SB-17 |
PM-70 | Pre-melt Tank | Pre-melt automatic feeding tank for EVA (70 liters) |
TM-17 | Side Glue Supply Unit | Automatic side glue supply unit |
SI-17 | Book/Cover Sheet Size Input Interface | SI-17 measures the book block and cover sizes, and sends the data to SB-17 |
RU-17 | Book Rejecting Unit | RU-17 rejects a faulty book detected on WD-17 |
WD-17 | Weight Checking Unit | WD-17 checks weight of each book |
TC-17 | By-Pass Conveyor | When not using WD-17, TC-17 is needed for by-passing |
SC-17 | Stack Conveyor | When not using HT-110, SC-17 is needed as delivery unit |
RC-15 | Delivery Roller Conveyor Unit | Delivery roller conveyor unit for SC-17 |
VS-17 | Smoke Extractor Unit | Smoke extractor for SB-17 |
MU-17EVA | Melt Tank Unit for PUR glue (Open Drum) (Drum Rollers Application) | MU-17 EVA is used for EVA glue application |
MU-17PUR | PUR Melt Tank Unit (Nozzle Application Style) | MU-17PUR is used for PUR glue application (open drum) |
NU-17PUR | PUR Melt Tank Unit (Nozzle Application Style) | NU-17PUR is used for Nozzle style PUR glue application |
GF-17 | Gauze Feeder Unit | GF-17 is the unit which cuts the gauze to the appropriate length |
PH-17 | Pre-Tank Heater | PH-17 is used to heat up the EVA unit MU-17EVA for short-make-ready of glue tank change |
Connecting Delivery Section | ||
Model | Description | Remarks |
SS-110 | Stack Stream Unit | Bound books are transported into the stream stack orienter (SS-110) to accumulate a predetermined number of books (up to 100 mm) for trimming in HT-110 |
KB-09 | Bridge | Bridge over delivery section |
KB-17 | Bridge | Bridge over delivery section. This is needed when MG-600, SB-17, and HT-110 are connected |
/ | Cooling Conveyor | Various configurations are arranged depending on space requirements |
CCG-100 | Guide for Curve Conveyor | The guide for adjusting psoition of delivered book on the cooling conveyor |
Three-Knife Trimmer HT-110 | ||
Model | Description | Remarks |
HC-110 | Hand Feed Conveyor | HC-110 is needed to feed books when HT-110 is used as stand alone. HC-110 is 1.3 m length conveyor and its speed can be adjusted in three phases |
HCG-100 | Hand Feed Guide Set | Guide set for delivered books, installed at the entrance section of HT-110 on the cooling coveyor |
/ | Cutting Table & Clamper Plate | Cutting table and clamper plate for each size |
CV-101 | Delivery Roller Conveyor | CV-101 is 1 m length of Roller conveyor for delivery section HT-110 |
CVA-100 | Delivery Extension Conveyor | CVA-100 extension conveyor which can be extended from 1.5 m to 3.8 m |
SSP-101 | Automatic Silicon Spraying System | SSP-101 sprays Silicon to Top-Bottom knives to inhibit glue from sticking to the knives while trimming |
TB-100 | Trimming Waste Extractor Unit | TB-100 uses air blowering for the trimming waste |
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