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Horizon HT-300 Book Trimmer

Streamline book trimming with the Horizon HT300. Fully automated, single-knife trimmer for precise, efficient, and high-speed print finishing.

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Details & specifications

The Horizon HT-300 is a next-generation three-side trimmer designed to optimize productivity and efficiency in book trimming. With fully automated setup and precision automation, it is perfect for high-volume book production. Offering flexibility for both inline and offline production, the HT-300 ensures consistent and high-quality trimming results.

Key Features:

  • High Speed: Processes up to 300 cycles per hour with fully automated setup, boosting productivity.
  • High Quality: Precision automation ensures accurate and clean cuts with features like auto book thickness measurement and table angle adjustment.
  • Labor Saving: Inline connectivity with Horizon perfect binders reduces labor costs while enhancing productivity.
  • Configuration Flexibility: Multiple feeder and delivery options allow for adaptable configurations for inline or offline production.
  • Application Flexibility: Includes flap cover and corner trimming as standard features, enabling value-added products.
  • Status Recognition: LED lights indicate operational status and serve as working lights when the cover is open.
  • User-Friendly Control Panel: The 12.1-inch color touchscreen offers icon-based operation and stores up to 999 job settings for easy repeatability.

Specifications:

Specification Details
Untrimmed Book Size Standard Tables:
Table A (Portrait): Max: 350 × 235 mm (13.775" × 9.250"), Min: 277 × 206 mm (10.910" x 8.115")
Table B (Portrait): Max: 350 × 235 mm (13.775" × 9.250"), Min: 204 × 136 mm (8.035" x 5.355")
Table C (Landscape): Max: 320 × 350 mm (12.595" × 13.775"), Min: 211 × 275 mm (8.310" x 10.830")
Table K (A6): Max: 320 × 219 mm (12.595" × 8.620"), Min: 152 × 107 mm (5.985" x 4.215")
Trim Width Max: 99.9 mm (3.930"), Min: 2 mm (0.080")
Trim Height Max: 51 mm (2.005"), Min: 1 mm (0.040")
Production Speed Up to 300 books per hour
Finished Book Size Configuration dependent
Voltage/Frequency 3-Phase 200 to 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Machine Dimensions 895 mm (W) x 540 mm (D) x 835 mm (H) (35.3" x 21.3" x 32.9")

 

Benefits:

  • Efficiency: High-speed operation and automated setup minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
  • Versatility: Adapts to various book sizes and trimming requirements, making it ideal for diverse applications.
  • Ease of Use: Intuitive touchscreen controls simplify operation and allow for quick adjustments.
  • Precision: Automated setups and precision engineering deliver professional, consistent trimming results.

Applications:

  • Book Trimming: Excellent for high-volume trimming tasks in commercial print shops and publishing houses.
  • Document Finishing: Provides precise trimming for various documents, ensuring professional results.

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Every machine, fully supported

We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.

This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

Install & train

On-site setup and operator training included.

Same / next-day service

Fast response across the Great Lakes.

Precision machining

Replacement parts fabricated in-house.

Financing

Lease and purchase options available.