Horizon SPF-200L

The SPF-200 series bookletmaking system features high productivity, fully automated changeover and user-friendly operation.
Advanced Automation– All necessary settings for a wide variety of booklet formats, ranging from CD to A4 landscape (A4 landscape is available only with SPF-200L) can be performed automatically through the touchscreen display. Even the fold roller gap adjustment is automated. The quick fullyautomatic changeover is suited for effi cient small lot production and leads to a reduction of test sheets.
Color Touchscreen for Easy Operation– The 10.4 inch large color touchscreen features an intuitive, icon-based display for easy operation and quick troubleshooting.
Supporting both Digital and Offset Print– The SPF-200 series booklet-making system provides fl exible system confi gurations. The VAC-1000 can be connected for conventional offset print production and the HOF-400 offl ine feeder can be connected to handle digital output.
Cost Savings– The SPF-200 series booklet-making system processes the pre-cut 4-page sheets instead of folded signatures to eliminate the folding process.
High Speed Production– Maximum production speed is 4,500 books per hour with A5 booklets.

Uses of the Horizon VAC-1000

Booklet Production:

Ideal for collating sheets for booklet production, including brochures, catalogs, magazines, and other multi-page documents.
Suitable for both short and long print runs.

Publishing:

Utilized in the publishing industry for collating pages for books, manuals, journals, and educational materials.
Ensures consistent quality and accurate collation.

Corporate Documents:

Custom Printing Services:

Ideal for print shops offering custom collation services for clients.
Capable of handling diverse collation projects, including personalized and limited edition publications.

High-Quality Collation:

Produces accurately collated sets with high precision.
Ensures pages are correctly ordered and aligned, reducing errors and improving the final product quality.

Advanced Automation:

Features advanced automation for sheet feeding, collating, and stacking.
Reduces manual intervention, increasing efficiency and consistency, and allows operators to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Versatility:

Can handle a wide range of paper sizes and weights, from lightweight paper to heavy cardstock.
Adaptable to different collation needs, including mixed media and variable sheet counts.

High Productivity:

Capable of high-speed collation, significantly increasing overall productivity.
Designed for high-volume production environments, making it suitable for large-scale print jobs.

Cost-Effective:

Suitable for both short and long runs, making it economical for various production scales.
Minimizes waste with precise material handling and efficient processes, reducing overall production costs.

User-Friendly Operation:

Designed with an intuitive touchscreen interface for easy operation and setup.
Allows operators to quickly adjust settings and monitor the collation process, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.

Enhanced Quality Control:

Equipped with sensors and quality control systems to ensure consistent collation quality.
Allows for real-time monitoring and adjustments to maintain high standards, ensuring each set is accurately collated.

Automated Feeding and Collating: Ensures precise feeding and collation of sheets, reducing manual handling and improving speed and accuracy.
Touchscreen Control Panel: Provides an easy-to-use interface for quick setup, operation, and real-time adjustments.
Variable Sheet Sizes and Weights: Supports a wide range of paper sizes and weights, enhancing versatility and accommodating various types of print jobs.
Modular Design: Can be expanded with additional towers to increase capacity and throughput, offering scalability for growing production needs.
Inline Stacking and Finishing: Integrates with other finishing equipment, such as stitchers, binders, and trimmers, for a seamless production process, enabling complete finishing solutions.
Safety Features: Includes safety shields, interlock systems, and emergency stop functions to ensure safe operation and protect operators.

Improved Turnaround Times: The Horizon VAC-1000’s efficient collation process significantly reduces setup and production times, leading to faster delivery of finished products.
Enhanced Product Quality: Advanced automation and quality control systems ensure that each collated set meets high standards of quality and accuracy.
Operational Efficiency: The user-friendly interface and automated functions streamline the collation process, reducing the need for manual adjustments and allowing operators to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Versatility in Production: The ability to handle various sheet sizes, weights, and collation requirements makes the VAC-1000 suitable for a wide range of production applications, from small print runs to large-scale production.
Eco-Friendly Production: Efficient material handling and automation contribute to environmentally friendly production practices, reducing waste and energy consumption.