
Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV
Fully automated saddle-stitching and bookletmaking with flat-sheet feeding, scoring, folding, stitching, and 3-knife trimming in one line.
The StitchLiner Mark IV is built for speed, accuracy, and rapid changeovers across digital and offset. It handles variable-thickness, variable-page jobs and supports loop/center stitching, then trims inline for tight, consistent alignment. Integrates with VAC collators and the HOF-400 digital sheet feeder, with job memory (up to 999 jobs) and iCE LiNK connectivity.
Key Features
- Up to 6,000 booklets/hour (A4 portrait) | 5,300/hour (A4 landscape)
- 12.1″ touchscreen automation for size, thickness, and stitch settings
- Variable-thickness handling adjusts stitch length, fold, and trim on the fly
- Supports 2/3/4 stitch heads, plus loop and center stitching
- Inline 3-knife trimming with four-direction jogging
- Integrates with VAC collators and HOF-400 sheet feeder
- Barcode/mark reading for variable page-count jobs; iCE LiNK connectivity
Benefits
- Short-run, VDP, and book-of-one friendly with rapid job recall.
- Consistent, square booklets via jog-before-trim and precise stitch control.
- Reduced touchpoints through full-line automation from feed to trim.
- Grows with your workflow (VAC/HOF, extra heads, loop stitching, center-cut).
- Production visibility and uptime via iCE LiNK monitoring.
Applications
- Magazines, catalogs, manuals, and booklets
- Short-run and variable-data publications
- Book-of-one and on-demand workflows
- Calendars and larger booklets (A4 landscape)
Available Options
- HTS-TD40 Thickness Detector — reject out-of-spec booklets
- PK-30 Preset Kicker — automatic batch separation
- WDD-SPF50 Wire Drive Device — auto stitch length to thickness
- CC40 Center-Cut Unit — enables 2-up production with gutter trim
- Loop Stitching Kit — for calendar/wire-loop applications
- IM-30 Inserter — insert up to 3 sheets per booklet
- ST-40 / BC-20 Stackers — bypass stacking and batching
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | iCE StitchLiner Mark IV |
| Finishing Type | Saddle stitch, fold & 3-knife trim |
| Max Speed (A4 Portrait) | 6,000 booklets/hour |
| Max Speed (A4 Landscape) | 5,300 booklets/hour |
| Finished Size Range | 4.72″ × 3.35″ to 13.85″ × 11.92″ |
| Max Booklet Thickness (Trimmed) | 0.39″ (10 mm) ≈ 50 sheets of 81.4 gsm |
| Paper Weight (Uncoated) | 52.3 – 350 gsm |
| Paper Weight (Coated) | 73.3 – 350 gsm |
| Stitch Options | 2, 3, or 4 heads; loop, center, thick wire |
| Trim Range (All Edges) | 2 – 25.4 mm |
| Center Cut | Optional (2-up production) |
| Feeder Integration | VAC series collators / HOF-400 digital feeder |
| Job Memory | 999 jobs (12.1″ touchscreen) |
| Voltage / Phase / Frequency | 3-phase 200–230 V or 380–415 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Machine Dimensions (W × D × H) | 141.8″ × 160.0″ × 53.2″ |
Specifications are subject to change. Ranges depend on configuration, paper type, and options.
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