Horizon iCE Binder BQ-300

The Perfect Binder BQ-300 is designed to revolutionize on-demand book production with next-level automation, user-friendliness, and productivity. This compact binder allows anyone to efficiently produce professional-quality books. A comprehensive binding solution that does feeding, milling, glue application, nipping, and cover feeding. 

Key Features:

• High Quality: Enhanced automation and new features enable even non-skilled operators to produce high-quality books. The new template feature automates various binder adjustments, ensuring efficient book-of-one production.
• Easy Operation & Maintenance: The 15” control panel (Horizon XUI) and increased mechanical automation improve productivity by shortening setup time and eliminating touchpoints. The pullout delivery stacker and easy-access front covers simplify maintenance and cleaning.
• High Productivity: Achieves up to 500 cycles per hour with job changeover times up to 50% shorter than previous models. Enhanced variable thickness automation ensures efficient production for short-run jobs.
• System Extension Capabilities: Can be configured inline with a trimmer or robotic arm. Enhanced with iCE LiNK, Horizon’s cloud-based postpress management system, for real-time production monitoring and workflow automation.

Detailed Process Features:

1. Control Panel Display: Newly equipped operation console "Horizon XUI" helps operators for easy setup. The 15" monitor with easily recognized icon enables intuitive operation during the setup. Almost all settings, including fine adjustments, can be set through the touchscreen. 
2. Book Thickness Caliper: 
3. Feeding Section: 
4. Cover Feed Table: 
5. Cover Registration: 
6. Milling Section: 
7. Glue Tank: 
8. Nipping Section: 
9. Delivery Section: 

Specifications:

• Binding Type: Binding with milling, binding without milling, and pad binding.
• Number of Carriage Clamps: 1
• Book Block Size: Max. 320 × 320 mm (12.59” × 12.59”), Min. 135 × 105 mm (5.32” × 4.14”)
• Book Block Thickness: 1 to 51 mm (0.04" to 2.00”)
• Cover Size: Max. 320 × 660 mm (12.59” × 25.98”), Min. 135 x 225 mm (5.32" x 8.86")
• Cover Weight Range: Normal Paper 81.4 to 302.4 gsm, Coated Paper 104.7 to 348.9 gsm
• Cover Stack Height: Max. 70 mm (2.75”)
• Glue Temperature: 120 to 190 degrees Celsius (248 to 374 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Milling Depth: Max. 4 mm (0.157"), adjustable in increments of 0.5 mm (0.02")
• Cycle Speed: Max. 500 cycles per hour
• Voltage / Frequency: 3-phase 200 to 220 V, 50 or 60 Hz; 3-phase 208 V, 50 or 60 Hz
• Machine Dimensions: 2,330 mm (W) x 910 mm (D) x 1,530 mm (H) (91.74” x 35.83” x 60.24”)
• Machine Weight: 970 kg (2,138.49 lb)

Optional Accessories:

• DV-270 Delivery Conveyor: Lifts books to a convenient height for easy unloading.
• VS-280 Fume Extractor: Provides constant fume extraction for a comfortable operating environment.
• T-BQ300 Weekly Timer: Automatically switches power on for quick make-ready.
• BC-BQ300-1D/2D Matching System: Verifies cover and book block match by scanning codes.
• Robot Arm Book Production System: Addresses labor shortages and rising costs with automated workflows.