Horizon VAC-1000 Air-Suction Collator
The Horizon VAC-1000 air-suction collator offers up to 60 bins, suction rotor feeding, 9,900 sets/hr speed, and integration with Horizon bookletmaking systems.
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Horizon VAC-1000 air-suction collator. 10-bin air-suction collator expandable to multiple towers for commercial set assembly.
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Overview
The VAC-1000 is Horizon's 10-bin tower collator with rotary-pulse vacuum feeding, expandable up to six towers (60 bins). Standard Finishing rates up to about 9,900 sets/hour on 10-bin configurations, with lower rates as towers are added. Inline options include stackers, joggers, feeders, stitchers, and bookletmakers.
The Horizon VAC-1000 is a modular air-suction collator for commercial printing, bookletmaking, and bindery work.
Its suction rotor feeding system handles offset and digital stock without marking, the tower system scales to 60 bins, and it connects inline to Horizon bookletmaking systems such as the StitchLiner and SPF series.
Built by Horizon International in Japan. North American distribution through Standard Finishing Systems. Sold, installed, and serviced in Michigan and the Great Lakes by Mid-State Litho.
Key features
- 10 bins per tower; up to 6 towers
- Air-suction feeding for mixed stocks
- Up to about 9,900 sets/hour (10-bin class)
- Inline with Horizon stitch and booklet systems
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Max sheet size | 13.77" x 19.68" (350 x 500 mm) |
| Min sheet size | 5.83" x 5.83" (148 x 148 mm)* |
| Sheet weight range | Normal: 52.3 - 207 gsm; Coated: 73.3 - 207 gsm; 8-page signature: up to 104.7 gsm |
| Max bin stack height | 55 mm (2.16") / 11 kg (24.3 lbs) |
| Feeding system | Suction rotor |
| Max bins per system | 60 (6 towers of 10 bins each) |
| Production speed | Up to 9,900 sets/hr (10-bin config); up to 4,000 sets/hr (60-bin config) |
| Power requirements | Single phase, 208-240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (per tower) | 34.0"-37.3" W x 25.7" D x 77.3" H |
Ranges can vary by configuration. Confirm against the factory sheet for the options on your quote.
Why buy Horizon equipment from Mid-State Litho
Horizon International designs and manufactures this machine in Japan. Standard Finishing Systems (SDMC) is the exclusive North American distributor. Mid-State Litho is the authorized Michigan and Great Lakes dealer: quote, install, train, finance, parts, and factory-trained service.
We work with Horizon and Standard Finishing as allies. We still want the buyer searching for a Horizon dealer to find Mid-State Litho first: local trucks, multi-brand honesty when another brand fits better, and a number that reaches people who install the line. Call 1-800-343-4231 or request a quote. Full line: Horizon print finishing equipment.
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Related: VAC-L600H · QC-S30 · collators · bookletmakers.
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