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Horizon APC-450 programmable paper cutter – compact guillotine cutter with digital controls for precise trimming in print and bindery operations.
Horizon APC-450 paper cutter backgauge and clamp system – durable table mechanism for precise stock alignment and clean cuts.
Horizon APC-450 paper cutter control panel – digital keypad interface with memory settings for programmable cutting precision.
Horizon APC-450 cutter blade positioned above paper stack – precision guillotine blade for clean, accurate trimming in bindery operations.
Close-up of Horizon APC-450 cutter blade trimming paper – high-precision guillotine action for clean, professional cuts in print finishing.
Front view of Horizon APC-450 cutter table with blade over stacked paper – precision alignment and durable work surface for professional trimming.
APC-45 Paper Cutter Video Demonstration
Standard Horizon

Standard Horizon APC-450

Authorized Standard Horizon dealer. The APC-450 is an automatic programmable guillotine paper cutter with a 17.7-inch cut width and job recall

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We will quote equipment price, freight to your ZIP, and any install or service needs.

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Details & specifications

Horizon APC-450 paper cutter. Horizon programmable paper cutter for plants that want Horizon-line cutting with the rest of a Horizon finishing cell.

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Overview

The APC-450 is a Horizon programmable cutter for commercial cutting environments. Some plants prefer one service family from cut through bind; others mix Challenge cutters for USA-built hydraulic depth. Mid-State Litho sells and services both and will say which fits sheet size and volume.

Standard Horizon APC-450 Programmable Electric Paper Cutter The Standard Horizon APC-450 is an automatic programmable guillotine paper cutter with a 17.7" (450 mm) cutting width , built for bleed trim work and basic cutting of digitally imp

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Standard Horizon dealer, and the APC-450 is the cutter we most often recommend to print shops and in-plant centers that need accurate, repeatable trimming of digital output without stepping up to a full prod

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

  • Horizon programmable cutter platform
  • Commercial sheet cutting
  • Fits Horizon-centric finishing plants
  • Michigan dealer service

Specifications

Cutting Width Max. 450 mm / 17.7”
Cutting Height Max. 60 mm / 2.36”
Cutting Depth

Max. 450 mm / 17.7”, Min. 40 mm / 1.58”
Clamp System & Pressure Auto 10 kN (1,000 kgf)
Job Memroy 30 Jobs, 99 Steps, Total 300 Steps
Push-out Length 50 mm / 1.96”
Cutting Speed 9 seconds per cycle (50 Hz) 8 seconds per cycle (60 Hz)
Voltage Frequency Single Phase 100 V, 50 / 60 Hz Single Phase 110 V, 50 / 60 Hz Single Phase 115 V, 50 / 60 Hz Single Phase 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Rated Current Single Phase 110 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 13 A Single Phase 115 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 13 A Single Phase 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 13 A
Machine Dimensions W840 x D905 x H1,400 mm / W33.1"x D35.7" x H55.2"
Machine Weight 321 kg / 707.1 lb

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.

Related: APC-610 · Challenge cutters · hydraulic cutters.

Call 1-800-343-4231 to size this for your stock and volume.

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This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

Install & train

On-site setup and operator training included.

Same / next-day service

Fast response across the Great Lakes.

Precision machining

Replacement parts fabricated in-house.

Financing

Lease and purchase options available.