Horizon iCE Stitcher SPF-2000 | Authorized Dealer
Authorized Standard Horizon dealer: the SPF-2000 iCE Stitcher saddle-stitches up to 4,700 booklets/hour. Michigan sales, service, and support.
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Automated Stitching and Folding System
SPF-2000: next-generation, fully automated bookletmaking for fast, consistent output across digital and offset workflows.
Key Features
- Up to 4,700 booklets/hour (A5 portrait)
- Center, side, and optional corner stitching modes
- Handles A4 landscape booklets in a compact footprint
- 15" touchscreen with 999 job memory and live adjustments
- Automatic fold, jog, trim, and stitch detection for superior finish
- Compatible with VAC collators, HOF feeders, and iCE LiNK
Benefits
- Reduced setup time via full automation and job recall.
- Consistent stitch, fold, and trim quality at high speeds.
- Modular design scales with feeders, trimmers, and verification.
- Supports A4 landscape booklet production in limited space.
- Cloud-based visibility and tracking with iCE LiNK.
Applications
- đź“„ Digital and offset booklet production
- đź“š A4 landscape or portrait booklets
- 📦 On-demand manuals, catalogs, instruction booklets
- 🛍 Saddle-stitched retail or promotional materials
Available Options
- FC-2000 fore-edge trimmer
- HP-2000 hole punch unit
- FST-2000 four-stitching kit
- Loop stitch kit, barcode reader, preset kicker
- HOF-400 feeder, VAC collators, delivery conveyors
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Functions | Bookletmaking, side stitch, fold only, optional corner stitch |
| Max Sheet Size | 14" Ă— 24" (356 Ă— 610Â mm) |
| Min Sheet Size | 4.725" Ă— 7.09" (120 Ă— 180Â mm) |
| Max Booklet Size (Trimmed) | 14" Ă— 11.925" (356 Ă— 303Â mm) |
| Min Booklet Size (Trimmed) | 4.65" Ă— 3.35" (118 Ă— 85Â mm) |
| Sheet Weight Range | 64-157Â gsm (normal), 84.9-157Â gsm (coated) |
| Max Stitch Thickness | 4Â mm (0.155") |
| Max Fold Thickness | 2Â mm (0.078") |
| Stitching Options | 2, 3, or 4 stitches; center or side; loop stitching optional |
| Production Speed | Up to 4,700 booklets/hour (A5), 3,700/hour (A4 landscape) |
| Power | Single phase 200-240Â V, 50/60Â Hz |
| Dimensions (Main Unit) | 65.2" W Ă— 30.3" D Ă— 49.7" H (1,656 Ă— 770 Ă— 1,262Â mm) |
| Weight (Main Unit) | 987.7Â lb (448Â kg) |
Specifications subject to change. Ranges depend on configuration, paper, and options.
Standard Horizon Bookletmaking at Mid-State Litho
As an authorized Standard Horizon dealer, Mid-State Litho carries the company's in-line saddle-stitch lineup. The SPF-2000 iCE Stitcher is the automated sheet-fed saddle-stitch system: it gathers, stitches, folds, and trims booklets in one pass for shops running steady digital and offset booklet work. For high-volume roll-fed work, the Horizon StitchLiner Mark IV is the in-line roll-to-booklet saddle-stitcher and the natural step-up. Both run on the same Horizon finishing platform we sell, install, and service.
How to Choose a Bookletmaker
The right bookletmaker depends on your run lengths, sheet sizes, and how much operator automation you need. Mid-State Litho carries a full ladder of saddle-stitch and bookletmaking equipment, so you can match throughput to volume instead of overbuying:
- Entry and mid tabletop stitchers (MBM iBooklet, SF2, Sprint 3000, StitchMaster) for short runs and occasional booklet work.
- Automated saddle-stitch systems like the Horizon SPF-2000 for shops with steady booklet volume that need in-line feed, stitch, fold, and trim with minimal operator setup.
- Production booklet systems (Plockmatic BM4000 and BM5000, PowerSquare 224 and 160) for high-volume, square-spine, and heavier finishing.
- Roll-fed in-line systems like the Horizon StitchLiner Mark IV for continuous roll-to-booklet production.
Weigh these decision points: booklets per hour, maximum sheet size (the SPF-2000 supports A4 landscape), loop versus flat stitch, in-line trim, and how much of the job you want automated. Not sure where you land? Our team will size the right machine with you, see the full bookletmakers and saddle-stitching selection or request a quote.
Why Buy From Mid-State Litho
- Authorized Standard Horizon dealer serving Michigan and the Great Lakes region since 1984.
- Factory-trained technicians who install the SPF-2000 and train your operators.
- In-house service depth and parts support, not just a one-time sale.
- Quoted pricing matched to your configuration, infeed, and freight.
- A full bindery and finishing lineup, so we can build the line around your shop.
Ready to spec a system? Contact Mid-State Litho for a quote on the SPF-2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the Horizon SPF-2000?
The SPF-2000 saddle-stitches up to 4,700 booklets per hour (A5), and 3,700 per hour in A4 landscape.
What sheet sizes does it support?
It handles A4 landscape along with standard saddle-stitch sheet sizes, accepting sheets up to 14" x 24".
Does it do loop stitching?
Yes. With the optional loop stitch kit the SPF-2000 produces loop-stitched booklets for wall-hung calendars and catalogs.
Is the SPF-2000 priced online or by quote?
It is sold by quote. Configuration and freight vary by plant, so request a quote for pricing matched to your setup.
Does Mid-State Litho install and service it?
Yes. As an authorized Standard Horizon dealer with factory-trained technicians, we install, train, and service the SPF-2000 across Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
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