iCE StitchLiner Mark V

Saddle-Stitching System

The iCE StitchLiner Mark V is Horizon’s most advanced in-line saddle-stitching system, built for high-speed, fully automated booklet production from either roll-fed or cut-sheet inputs. Designed for today’s diverse finishing workflows, it supports book-of-one production, variable thickness, and complex configurations including inserted covers, scoring, folding, stitching, and trimming—all controlled via an intuitive touchscreen and Horizon iCE LiNK workflow integration.

Key Features

🔷 6,000 Booklets/Hour Output – Delivers high-speed, automated saddle-stitching from flat sheets.
🔷 Variable Thickness Binding – Adjusts stitch length, pressure, and trim on the fly per booklet.
🔷 Flexible Feeding Modes – Compatible with roll-fed inputs or HSF-50 cut-sheet feeder.
🔷 Full Job Automation – Touchscreen-based setup with job memory for 999 saved jobs.
🔷 Inline 3-Knife Trimming – Fully automated trimmer with center cut and 4-side joggers.
🔷 Multi-Position Sheet Insertion – Add up to three inserted sheets with intelligent cover matching.
🔷 Precise Scoring & Folding – Built-in scoring ensures clean spines on covers and sheets.
🔷 Tracking & Verification System – Supports barcode reading and sheet verification with optional modules.
🔷 Loop Stitching, Center Stitching, 3 or 4 Stitching Available – Highly configurable for a range of booklet formats.
🔷 iCE LiNK Connectivity – Real-time machine monitoring, analytics, and workflow automation via Horizon's cloud platform.

Specifications

Applications

📕 Saddle-Stitched Catalogs – Inline folding, stitching, and trimming for professional booklets.
📦 Variable Data Booklets – Book-of-one and barcode-controlled on-demand production.
📘 Instruction Manuals – Supports multi-language sets and cover insertion with verification.
📅 Calendars & Large Format Booklets – Ideal for landscape A4 and long sheet production.

Available Options

📍 CF-50D Cover Feeder – Offline/inline dual-table sheet feeder with scoring and matching.
📍 HSF-50 High-Speed Sheet Feeder – Up to 45,000 sheets/hour for digital cut-sheet jobs.
📍 Center-Cut Unit (CC40) – Enables 2-up production with gutter trimming.
📍 Loop Stitching Kit – Adds loop binding functionality.
📍 HTS-TD40 Thickness Detector – Rejects incorrectly collated or misloaded booklets.
📍 PK-30 Preset Kicker – Separates booklets by batches for finishing line control.
📍 Barcode & Code Readers – Track job IDs, prevent page errors, and ensure cover-block matching.
📍 Hole Punch Units – For 2-hole or center-hole punched booklets.
📍 Extended Conveyor (HTS-ECV40) – Expands delivery capacity for long production runs.

Benefits

✅ Automates the entire saddle-stitch workflow, reducing labor and setup time.
✅ Supports mixed media, variable thickness, and full personalization.
✅ Integrates seamlessly with digital or offset workflows.
✅ Reduces waste with built-in error detection, barcode tracking, and precision finishing.
✅ Scalable for complex, high-volume booklet production environments.