Horizon VAC-L1000 Air-Suction Collator
Horizon VAC-L1000 air-suction collator: up to 60 bins, 4,000 sets/hr, suction-rotor feeding for coated & signature stock. In-line bookletmaking. MSL, Michigan Horizon dealer.
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Horizon VAC-L1000 Air-Suction Collator
The Horizon VAC-L1000 is a high-capacity, high-performance air-suction collator engineered to handle diverse paper stocks and enable seamless in-line bookletmaking. With up to 60 feed bins, speeds to 4,000 sets/hour, intelligent programming, and advanced suction rotor feeding, VAC-L1000 is built for environments demanding accuracy, scalability, and automation.
Key Features
🔷Suction rotor feeding - Consistent pickup for coated, uncoated, and signature stocks.
🔷Up to 60 bins - Scale from 10 to 60 bins across six towers for maximum throughput.
🔷Large sheet support - Up to 13.77″ × 24.01″ for A4 landscape booklet work.
🔷Double-feed detection - Infrared sensors and optional ultrasonic digital feed kit improve accuracy.
🔷Advanced job memory - Store 9 frequently used jobs for instant recall.
🔷Programmable modes - Dual Cover Feed, Block Feed, Preset Tabbing, Double Cycle, and more.
🔷Color touchscreen - Intuitive setup and graphical guidance; remote controller included.
🔷Workflow compatible - Inline with StitchLiner and SPF bookletmakers for end-to-end finishing.
🔷Energy efficient - Up to 22% lower power usage vs. earlier models.
🔷Stable airflow control - Bin-level blower adjustment for reliable separation.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Feeding System | Suction rotor |
| Sheet Size Range | Min 5.83″ × 5.83″ (4.73″ w/ guide) | Max 13.77″ × 24.01″ |
| Paper Weight Range | 52.3-207 gsm (normal) | 73.3-207 gsm (coated) |
| Max Bin Stack Height | 55 mm (2.16″), up to 11 kg (24.3 lb) per bin |
| Number of Bins | 10-60 (modular, towers of 10) |
| Production Speed | Up to 4,000 sets/hour (60 bins, A4 LEF) |
| Overlap Adjustment | 4-step overlap (front/rear delivery) |
| Touchscreen | Yes, color panel + remote controller |
| Voltage | 208-240 V, single-phase |
| Dimensions per Tower | W: 40.7″ (front) / 43.3″ (middle) / 43.8″ (rear) · D: 27.1″ · H: 77.3″ |
| Pitch Between Towers | 38.6″ (980 mm) |
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Benefits
Tower Configurations: A / M / C
Systems can be configured with up to six towers. Air-suction (suction rotor) feeding reliably picks coated, uncoated, glossy, and mixed stocks for accurate set assembly. VAC collating towers serve as feeding systems for other Horizon equipment such as the StitchLiner Mark IV, SPF-2000, FC-2000, and the ST-40 stacker. Contact us to configure the right tower combination for your workflow.
Why buy your Horizon VAC-L1000 from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Horizon print-finishing dealer serving Michigan and the Grand Rapids area. We do more than take an order: our team specs the right VAC-L1000 tower configuration for your run lengths and stocks, delivers and installs the line, and integrates it with your existing bindery so the collator feeds cleanly into your stitching, folding, or perfect-binding step. We train your operators on the touchscreen control tower and job memory, then stand behind the machine with ongoing parts and service support. Flexible financing and leasing are available so you can match the investment to your production schedule. When you buy a VAC-L1000 collating line from Mid-State Litho, you get a configured, installed, and supported system, not just a box on a dock.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Control, Middle, and Reverse VAC-L1000 towers?
The Control (A) tower is the "brain" of the line, with the touchscreen that runs the whole system, and every system needs at least one. The Middle (M) tower adds feeding capacity with no control of its own and is run by the A tower. The Reverse (C) tower feeds in reverse and is always the last tower, used only for reverse collating into a stacker.
How many towers can I run in one system?
A VAC-L1000 collating line can be configured with up to six towers, scaling the bin count as your set sizes grow.
What does air-suction feeding do?
Air-suction (suction rotor) feeding provides consistent, reliable pickup across coated, uncoated, glossy, and mixed paper stocks, which keeps collation accurate on demanding jobs.
What systems does the VAC-L1000 feed?
The VAC-L1000 collating towers serve as feeding systems for downstream Horizon finishing equipment, including the StitchLiner Mark IV, SPF-2000, FC-2000, and the ST-40 stacker.
How do I get pricing?
The VAC-L1000 is configured per line and offered as Quote Only. Request a quote and we will spec the right tower combination and pricing for your workflow.
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