Horizon VAC-L1000 Air-Suction Collator

The Horizon VAC-L1000 is a high-capacity, high-performance air-suction collator designed to handle diverse paper stocks and enable seamless in-line bookletmaking. With up to 60 feed bins, the VAC-L1000 supports speeds up to 4,000 sets/hour, intelligent programming features, and advanced suction rotor feeding—making it ideal for print environments demanding accuracy, scalability, and automation.

Key Features

🔷 Suction Rotor Feeding System – Horizon’s unique design ensures consistent feeding of coated, uncoated, and signature paper stocks.
🔷 Up to 60 Bins – Modular design scales from 10 to 60 bins across six towers for maximum productivity.
🔷 Sheet Size up to 13.77” x 24.01” – Supports large sheets for A4 landscape booklet production.
🔷 Double-Feed Detection – Infrared sensors and ultrasonic digital feed kit ensure accuracy.
🔷 Advanced Job Memory – Stores up to 9 frequently used jobs for instant recall.
🔷 Programmable Modes – Includes Dual Cover Feed, Block Feed, Preset Tabbing, and Double Cycle for efficient custom jobs.
🔷 Color Touchscreen Interface – Intuitive setup and operation with graphical guidance.
🔷 Compatible with StitchLiner & SPF Bookletmakers – Create full in-line finishing workflows.
🔷 Energy Efficient – Up to 22% lower power usage compared to earlier models.
🔷 Stable Airflow Control – Adjustable blower levels by bin for reliable sheet separation.

Specifications

Applications

📚 Booklet Collation – Seamless feeding of sections for saddle-stitched or perfect bound books.
📄 Document Kitting – Pre-collated training materials, reports, or manuals.
🎨 Mixed Media Jobs – Combine coated, uncoated, folded, and tabbed sheets in complex workflows.
🧾 Variable Set Assembly – Insert cover sheets, tabs, or folded signatures in automated routines.

Available Options

📍 ST-60 / ST-40 Stackers – For offset or straight stacking with non-stop delivery.
📍 PJ-77 / PJ-77R Paper Joggers – Vibrates sheets into perfect alignment before finishing.
📍 LG-1000 Landscape Kit – Enables support for A4 landscape up to 610 mm long.
📍 ESB-L1000 Side Blower – Enhances feeding performance on larger sheets.
📍 IC2-V600 Image Checker – Optical quality control system for paging errors and color variations.
📍 CTK-100 Right Delivery Kit – Required for right-side operation with a-towers.
📍 BC-20 Bypass Conveyor & SA-40 Sub Accumulator – Add inline flexibility between collators and finishers.

Benefits

✅ Modular and scalable system adapts to growing production needs.
✅ Highly accurate sheet feeding with double-feed and skew detection.
✅ Supports long-sheet jobs for A4 landscape and folded signatures.
✅ Fully integrated with Horizon bookletmakers for end-to-end automation.
✅ User-friendly touch interface with wireless remote for operator convenience.
✅ Energy savings up to 22% over previous collator models.