
Inline Sheet Inserter
Horizon IM-30 Paper Inserter
Inline and stand-alone sheet insertion system designed to add single sheets, postcards, or folded inserts into booklets during production.
Overview
The Horizon IM-30 expands booklet production by automatically inserting up to three sheets beneath the top sheet or into the center of a booklet. A vacuum rotary suction feeding system supports a wide range of insert materials, and the unit can operate inline with compatible Horizon bookletmaking systems or in manual feed mode.
Production Speed
Up to 4,000 booklets/hr
Inline with StitchLiner 5500
Production Speed
Up to 3,600 booklets/hr
Stand-alone or SPF-200A / FC-200A
Key Features
- Automated insertion beneath the top sheet or into the center of a booklet
- Supports up to three inserted sheets per booklet
- Vacuum rotary suction feed handles postcards, folded sheets, hole-punched inserts, and single sheets
- Automatic synchronization when running inline with compatible systems
- Manual feed mode for controlled, operator-paced insertion
- Error detection for feed errors, separation errors, and booklet jams
Applications
Reply cardsPostcard insertsFolded sheet insertsPersonalized single sheetsHole-punched add-insValue-added booklets
Available Options
- Preset Kicker (PK-30)
- Error Insert Detector (IM-SD)
- StitchLiner IM-30 Conveyor (IM-BC)
- SPF-200A IM-30 Conveyor (IM-CC) (required for SPF-200A connection)
Benefits
- Reduces manual insertion labor and improves productivity
- Expands booklet offerings by adding inserts inline during production
- Improves accuracy and consistency through automated feeding
- Flexible operation for inline or stand-alone workflows
Specifications
| Booklet size range | Max. 312 × 230 mm; Min. 257 × 182 mm |
|---|---|
| Insert position | Middle of booklet, or beneath top sheet |
| Insert sheet size range | Max. 297 × 220 mm; Min. 148 × 100 mm (A6) |
| Number of sheets inserted | Up to 3 sheets |
| Booklet stock | Normal: 64–210 gsm; Coated: 80–210 gsm |
| Insert stock | Normal: 64–210 gsm; Coated: 74–210 gsm |
| Bin capacity | 125 mm stack height per bin |
| Error detection | Feed section error, separation error, booklet jam |
| Production speed | Up to 4,000 booklets/hr (StitchLiner 5500); Up to 3,600 booklets/hr (stand-alone or SPF-200A/FC-200A) |
| Power | 3-Phase 200/220 V 50/60 Hz; Single Phase 230 V 50 Hz |
| Power consumption | Approx. 1.0–1.1 kW |
| Machine dimensions | 2330(W) × 1900(D) × 1800(H) mm |
| Machine weight | Main body: 430 kg; Delivery conveyor: 35 kg; IM-BC option: 15 kg |
| Compatible connections | StitchLiner 5500; SPF-200A / FC-200A |
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