Horizon VAC-1000

Horizon’s unique rotary suction feeding system operates effectively on a wide range of paper stocks. The VAC-1000 towers can also be placed in-line with Horizon bookletmaking systems.
User-friendly operation by color touchscreen and wireless remote control–A large color touchscreen is icon-based for user-friendly operation. The graphical screen guides the user through all set-up procedures with ease. Frequently operated buttons are arranged on a wireless remote control, which is included as standard. The remote provides for collating speed adjustment and start/stop/jog operation, and lets you monitor the feeding or delivering condition.
Reliable sensing capability– High-power double feed detect sensor
High-intensity infrared LED’s are employed at each bin for double feed detection. These long-lasting LED’s save the time and cost of replacing individual lamps.

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.