Standard Horizon BQ-500 Four-Clamp Perfect Binder
The BQ-500 perfect binder is designed for increased book-of-one productivity, increased automation, and increased quality control over a wider range of substrates regardless of run length.
The BQ-500 is the first perfect binder to come equipped with iCE LINK, Horizon’s new cloud-based JDF workflow and job-management tool.
The system features an improved and easy-to-use 12.1” touchscreen for quick setup, an ergonomic design for efficient, operator-friendly operation, and an enhanced delivery system for thin books.
The BQ-500 features interchangeable EVA and PUR glue tanks with a new and improved tank removal process for cleaner and easier tank changeover.
Advanced Automation
The BQ-500 features 21 automated sections in total, reducing setup and changeover time even when making fine variable thickness adjustments – all while ensuring higher quality books.
Improved visual monitoring
A new, larger production monitoring screen and new, customizable LED lighting serve as a quick-look indicator of system readiness and status. Indicator lights can even be seen from across the production floor with the BQ-500’s light tower.
Variable production
The BQ-500 is the most productive binder for book-of-one production in its class. In a variable range of +/-5mm, the BQ-500 can reach production speeds of up to 800 books per hour, almost double the productivity of other binders in this range.
Clean spine preparation
Improved milling waste removal, a newly designed air flow, and an improved glue application system help ensure high-quality production.
EVA and PUR
The BQ-500 features interchangeable EVA and PUR glue tanks with a new and improved tank removal process for cleaner and easier tank changeover.
Gentle delivery
To prevent damage to more delicate books, the BQ-500 has reduced the book drop from 150mm to only 5mm. Books are then gently lowered to the delivery belt.
iCE LINK
The BQ-500 is the first perfect binder to come equipped with iCE LINK, a cloud-based platform that can provide device monitoring, KPI analysis, PM schedule/alerts, JDF/JMF Workflow, scheduling, job creation, editing and more.
Specifications
Number of Carriage Clamps: 4 / Book Size Maximum: 12.59″ Spine Length x 12.59″ / Book Size Minimum: 5.70" Spine Length x 4.13″ / Book Thickness: 0.04″ to 2.55″ / Cover Size Maximum: 12.59″ x 26.37″ / Cover Size Minimum: 5.32″ x 8.86″ / Cover Weight Range: 82 to 348 gsm / Cover Stack Height: 5.9" / Production Speed: up to 800 books per hour
Dimensions
Due to the variety of configurations available, click on the brochure link near the top of this page.
Electrical
200-208 VAC 3-phase 60 Hz