Standard Horizon BQ-160 Perfect Binder and Padder

Standard Horizon's BQ-160 single-clamp perfect binder has been specifically designed for cut sheet applications and can produce three types of binding: perfect binding, tape binding, and pad binding. It is equipped with an graphical icon-based colour touchscreen for easy set-up and simple operation so that any operator can easily produce professional quality books, with minimal training. Other features include an electric book clamp, double-pass notching system, an efficient paper dust vacuum system, and nipper height and tilt adjustment from the touchscreen. The SF-16 Smoke Extractor can be added as an option; its strong blower provides constant fume extractions for a comfortable operating environment. The BQ-160 perfect binder binds books in four easy steps, at speeds up to 180 cycles per hour with books up to 1.6" thick. This single operator binder is the perfect finishing solution for any print shop offering on-demand production.

• Single clamp perfect binder
• Book block size maximum 13.7" x 11.8" (350 x 300mm); minimum 2.8" x 5.1" (70 x 128mm)
• Cover size maximum 13.6" x 25.1" (350 x 640mm); minimum 2.8" x 10.1" (70 x 256mm)
• Bind up to 1.6" (40mm) book thickness
• Production speed up to 120 books per hour padding; 180 books per hour perfect binding
• Glue temperature 266ºF to 392ºF (130º to 200ºC)
• Warm-up time 20 minutes
• Offers binding with cover sheet, padding and binding without tape
• Options: smoke extractor
• 53.9" x 21.2" x 50.4" size (1370 x 540 x 1280mm)
• 449.8 lbs weight (204kg)
• 115 V, 60 Hz
• 1 year warranty on mechanical parts and motors
• Made in Japan

 

• bq-160_brochure.pdf