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Horizon StitchLiner Mark IV

Horizon StitchLiner Mark IV

Item Number: MARKIV
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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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