SADDLE-STITCHING SYSTEM iCE STITCHLINER Mark IV

STITCHING

iCE STITCHLINERMark IV
Next Generation
Saddle-Stitching system

i = Intelligence, Integration, Interaction
C = Connection
E = Efficiency

All Connected...
Optimize the finishing process with automation and workflow.
The iCE series is a new product line-up which is designed to provide added value to our customers.
A new operator interface for a more intuitive operation, and advanced automation to provide increased efficiency
and productivity. In addition, connecting with an iCE LiNK workflow system provides an advanced and totallyconnected work environment.

THE STITCHLINER CONCEPT.
Combining the efficiency and ease of operation of flat sheet collatingwith the productivity, versatility and quality of a saddle-stitchingsystem.

BENEFITSFULLY-AUTOMATED SETTINGS
All necessary settings for a wide variety of booklet formats can be performed automatically according
to the booklet format and thickness. Advanced automation brings consistent high quality production
with efficiency and high productivity.
HIGH QUALITY
Professional quality production is achieved with our unique systems for sheet transport and jogging,scoring and folding, stitch and fold monitoring, and positive jog register at the trimmer.
VARIABLE THICKNESS PRODUCTION
True end to end automation for variable thickness production. Variable stitch length and balanceadjustment combined with variable thickness transport adjustment through the trimmer.
WIDE VARIETY OF BOOKLET FORMATS
The system can produce a wide range of applications, including A4 landscape booklets for large
format calendar production, and pocket booklets. Higher productivity is achieved on A4 portrait at
6,000 booklets per hour and A4 landscape at over 5,000 booklets per hour.
FLEXIBLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The iCE STITCHLINER Mark IV can be integrated with the VAC series collator and HOF-400 high-speed
sheet feeder. The feeding system and other optional devices can be configured depending on yourneeds including for offset or digital print output.
MANAGE YOUR BINDERY WITH HORIZON’S BINDERY CONTROL SYSTEM
The iCE Series can be enhanced with automated workflow from upstream to postpress with iCE LiNK,
which uses cloud technology, Horizon’s next generation bindery control system.

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DETAILED PROCESS.
Advanced features for high quality and efficient production.
ACF-50 Accumulator and Folder

ST-40 or BC-20 Bypass Stacker

Uniquely designed accumulating and folding section
achieves high quality and high speed production witha wider range of substrates and formats.

Serves as a bypass and error reject station for continuous booklet production.
Straight or offset stacking can be achieved across a wide range of substrates.

VAC-1000 / L1000 / 600H / L600H Collator
Conventional flat sheet collator which is used for collationof offset printed work.

SPF-50 Saddle-Stitcher
Sets are jogged, stitched and transported to the threeknife trimmer. Stitch length and balance are adjusted
automatically according to thickness information.

HIF-400 Hybrid Conveyor
The HIF-400 connects the HOF-400 (AC-400) highspeed sheet feeder with the collator to process
both digital and offset print in one system.

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BVS-400 Barcode Verification System
The BVS-400 verifies page order to prevent missing
pages or the wrong order in booklets. (*The CV-400

45conveyor is necessary to mount the barcode reader.)678AC-400 Accumulator
The AC-400 accumulates the sheets fromthe HOF-400 for higher productivity andauto-reject of errored sets.

HTS-50 Three-Knife Trimmer
All the settings are done automatically on the fly forvariable thickness production. Uniquely designed
four-side jogging achieves accurate trimming quality with 1-up or 2-up
production.

HOF-400 High-speed Sheet Feeder
The HOF-400 feeds digitally printed sheets. Capable of feeding variable sheet countwith standard mark reading. The CF-400 cover feeder is available as an option.
*The picture above shows an example of a configuration with the VAC series andHOF-400. The system can also be configured with only the VAC series or HOF-400.

1 TOUCH PANEL DISPLAY

3 SCORING SECTION

The 12.1 inch color touchscreen is icon-based foruser-friendly operation.
Each finishing station is
automatically set by simply
inputting the sheet size andbooklet size on the touchscreen. Up to 999 job settings canbe stored in job memory for quick and easy recall.

Scoring function to reduce
cracking on the spine andtighter folding quality.
Adjustable gap and scoringpressure to apply suitablescoring quality depending
on substrate.

2 JOG SECTION

4 FOLD SECTION

Uniquely designed transport
and jogging mechanism
achieves high speed andstable production with awider range of substrates
and formats.

Folding function for highquality fold for a wide
range of substrates andformats. Improved folding
mechanism for sharper andtighter folding quality withimproved accuracy.

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SHEET FLOW
Accumulation
Scoring
Folding

Errored sets are
rejected in this unit.

Collation

Book Block Separation
StitchingFore-edge Trim
Top and bottom Trim

Delivery
Batch separation by gap or kicker *1
Rejected bad booklets(Skew-folded or missing stitches)

Rejected bad booklets(Thickness error *2)*1 The optional PK-30 preset kicker is required.
*2 The optional HTS-TD40 thickness detector is required.

5 STITCHING SECTION

7 TOP AND BOTTOM TRIM SECTION

Booklets up to 10 mmthickness* can be stitched.
Stitch position, stitch length,
stitch balance, and stitch
detection sensor position are
all automated. Various stitching
options, including loop
stitching, four stitch heads and center stitch heads are available.
Optional wire drive device WDD-SPF50 automatically adjusts
stitch length according to the booklet thickness for variable
thickness production with higher accuracy.

The booklet is jogged onfour sides for accurate andconsistent trimming quality.
Uniquely designed air assisted
trim removal to drop the trim
waste efficiently. Optional
center-cut knives are available
for 2 up production.

*About 50 sheets of Normal Paper 81.4 gsm

6 INFEED SECTION / FORE-EDGE TRIM SECTION

8 DELIVERY SECTION

The servo-motor controlled
transport system provides
smooth booklet transport
at high speeds even withlighter substrates and thinner
booklets. The registration
guides and trim size areautomatically adjusted according to the sheet size and thickness.

Finished booklets are
consistently delivered to theexit conveyor. Automatedpositioning of delivery roller
and the expanded conveyor
are available as an option. The
optional PK-30 preset kicker
separates a batch of booklets at a predetermined count.
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FEEDING OPTIONS.
High Performance Feeding Options.

COLLATORS

VAC-1000 / VAC-600H / VAC-L1000 / VAC-L600H
High speed and stable collation for a wide variety of paper stocks.
Advanced programming functions for easy and efficient collating.
STABLE FEEDING
Unique rotary suction feeding system provides stablesheet feeding for a wide variety of paper stocks evenfolded signatures.
HIGH QUALITY
The block feed feature separates one book block into
several sections to enhance the folding quality forthick booklet production. Reducing the number ofsheets processed at one time in the fold section on the
Stitching system provides sharper and tighter folding
quality.
NON-STOP PRODUCTION
The double cycle feature can divide bins/towers into
two sections and switch between them automaticallyfor continuous operation with minimized downtime forsheet loading.
RELIABLE PRODUCTION
The reliable double feed detection insures the rejectof errored sets. Optional image checker (IC2-V600)
is available as an option to ensure page order andintegrity for higher quality control.

VAC-L1000 / VAC-L600H

TOWER SELECTION

VAC-1000 / VAC-L1000 for multiple page jobs
10 bins in a single tower. Up to 6 towers can be connected for a 60-bin system.

VAC-1000(20 bins)

VAC-L1000(30 bins)

VAC-600H / VAC-L600H for longer run production
6 bins in a single tower. Up to 6 towers can be connected for 36-bin system.
Each bin has 130 mm or 5.11” pile height capacity. The IC2-V600 image
checker is available as an option.

VAC-600H(12 bins)

VAC-L600H(12 bins)

Expanded paper size capacity to produce A4 landscape booklets efficiently.
*Additional features on the VAC-L1000/L600H

EXPANDED PAPER SIZE CAPACITY
Sheets up to 610 mm (24”)
in length can be loaded
for A4 landscape booklet
production. An optional extra
side blower can be equipped
for stable feeding of large
size or heavier weight substrates.

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IMPROVED FEEDING PERFORMANCE
Individual air supply at each bin provides independent
adjustment depending on paper stock and quality forstable and efficient feeding.
DIGITAL FEEDING
The D-VAC600 digital feed kit is provided as standard
equipment to allow the collator to run as a feeder for
digital prints. The system can be easily switched fromthe collator and feeder on the touch panel.

HIGH-SPEED SHEET FEEDER

HOF-400
Near-Line Solution for cut sheet digital printing.

CF-400Cover Feeder (Option)

HIGH SPEED FEEDING
Digitally collated sheets are reliably fed into the saddlestitching system at a maximum speed of 25,000 sheets
per hour with A3 or 11” x 17” and 35,000 sheets perhour with A4 SEF or 8.5” x 11”. This high speed feeding iscapable of handling the output of multiple printers.
VARIABLE THICKNESS PRODUCTION
A standard mark sensor enables variable sheet countdocuments to be handled with integrity and verification.
The VAC series collator can be connected in-line, forprocessing of conventional offset printed work.
USER FRIENDLY OPERATION
Features 7” color touch screen display for easy andintuitive operation. The HOF-400 is equipped witha high quality feed detection system for reliable
processing. If mis-feeding occurs in the HOF-400, theerrored set is ejected before stitching.

AC-400
Accumulator (Option)

HOF-400
High Speed Oﬄine Feeder

A WIDE VARIETY OF OPTIONSThe HOF-400 is compatible with a wide variety
of system configurations such as cover feeding,
accumulating and barcode verification depending on
your needs.

SPECIFICATIONS.
VAC-1000

VAC-600H

Number of Bins

10 bins (Max. 6 towers, 60bins) 6 bins (Max. 6 towers, 36 bins)

Stack Capacity

Height: Max. 55 mm or 2.16"
Height: Max. 130 mm or 5.11”
Weight: Max. 11 kg or 24.3 lb Weight: Max. 26 kg or 57.3 lb
each bineach bin

Sheet Size
Width
LengthMachineDimensions

Width × LengthMax. 350 x 500 mm or 13.77” x 19.68”
Min. 120 (*1) x 148 mm or 5.83” (*1) x 5.83”*1 Use the side guide for small sheets when handling sheets smaller than
148 mm or 5.83” in width.
*2 Sheet size depends on the connected StitchLiner’s specifications.

W 862 (a) 930 (m) 945 (c) x D
652 (*1) x H 1,962 mm or
W 34.0” (a) 36.7” (m) 37.3”(c) x
D 25.7” (*1) x H 77.3”

W 862 (a) 930 (m) 945 (c) x D
652 (*1) x H 1,962 (*2) mm or
W 34.0”(a) 36.7”(m) 37.3”(c) x D
25.7” (*1) x H 77.3”

HOF-400
Sheet Size
Width
LengthSheet Weight
Range

Sheet Pile
Height on Feed
Tray

VAC-L1000

Production
Speed

VAC-L600H

Number of Bins

10 bins (Max. 6 towers, 60bins) 6 bins (Max. 6 towers, 36 bins)

Stack Capacity

Height: Max. 55 mm or 2.16"
Height: Max. 130 mm or 5.11”
Weight: Max. 11 kg or 24.3 lb Weight: Max. 26 kg or 57.3 lb
each bineach bin

Voltage/Frequency

Width × LengthMax. 350 × 610 mm or 13.77” × 24.01”
Min. 120 (*1) × 148 mm or 5.83” (*1) × 5.83”

MachineDimensions

Sheet Size
Width
LengthMachineDimensions*1 Use the side guide for small sheets when handling sheets smaller than
148 mm or 5.83” in width.
*2 Sheet size depends on the connected StitchLiner’s specifications.

W 1,034(a) 1,100(m) 1,113(c)x D 686 (*1) x H 1,962 mm or
W 40.7 (a) 43.3 (m) 43.8 (c) x D
27.1 x H 77.3”

Normal Paper: 52 to 157 gsm
Coated Paper: 73 to 157 gsm*When you use thin sheets, you need to decrease the speed dependingon the sheet size.
*The machine can feed thick sheets or 157 through 209 gsm, but the feed
speed will decrease.

Max. 620 mm or 24.4”
Max. 25,000 sheets per hour (A3)35,000 sheets per hour (A4 SEF)
45,000 sheets per hour (A4 LEF)

*1 Blower box excluded, 693 mm or 27.3” when including the projection*2 2,040 mm or 80.4” when including the IC2-V600

Pitch between towers: 810 mm or 31.9”
Blower box: W 665 x D 345 x H 320 mm or W 26.2” x D 13.6” x H 12.6”

Width x LengthMax. 356 x 610 mm or 14.0” x 24.0”
Min. 203 x 203 mm or 8.0” x 8.0”

*When the sheets are processed one by one.

4,000 booklets per hour (Without Creasing, 16-page, A4 size booklet)
3,200 booklets per hour (With Creasing, 16-page, A4 size booklet)
5,000 booklets per hour (Without Creasing, 16-page, A5 size booklet)
4,000 booklets per hour (With Creasing, 16-page, A5 size booklet)*The production speed is limited depending on the stitcher.

3-phase 200 to 220 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
3-phase 380 / 400 / 415 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
W 960 x D 740 (*) x H 936 mm or W 37.8” x D 29.2” (*) x H 36.9”*D 1,050 mm or 41.4” when including the blower box

Blower Box:
W 553 x D 305 x H 350 mm or W 21.8” x D 12.0” x H 13.8”

W 1,034 (a) 1,100 (m) 1,113 (c)x D 686 (*1) x H 1,962 mm or
W 40.7 (a) 43.3 (m) 43.8 (c) x D
27.1 x H 77.3”*1 Blower box excluded, 726 mm or 28.6” when including the projection*2 2,040 mm or 80.4” when including the IC2-V600

Pitch between towers: 980 mm or 38.6”
Blower box: W 665 x D 345 x H 320 mm or W 26.2” x D 13.6” x H 12.6”

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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS.
Options for the VAC Series Collator.

BC-20 BYPASS CONVEYOR / ST-40 BYPASS STACKER
BC-20
Bypass Conveyor

FOR BOOKLET PRODUCTION■ The BC-20 or ST-40 transports collated sets from the VAC series to the saddlestitching system.
■ Errored sets are delivered to the built-in reject tray for non-stop operation.
■ Hand feeding function is equipped for efficient small-lot production.
■ The BC-20 or ST-40 easily switches over from bookletmaking to stacking.
(*The BC-20 requires the SW-20 receiving tray for stacking.)■ Sheet jam detection is provided for both bypass units. The LED lights show thelocation of jams on the BC-20 and the error code is shown on the control panelof the ST-40 for quick and easy recovery.
SW-20
Criss-cross Receiving Tray

FOR COLLATING OPERATION

SW-20 CRISS-CROSS RECEIVING TRAY *Connected to the BC-20

ST-40
Bypass Stacker■ Offset stacking mode to shift each collated set by 90 degrees in the tray.
■ Stack capacity: Max. 170 mm / 6.7" (A5-A4)

ST-40 BYPASS STACKER■ Collated sets are jogged and stacked on the pallet.
■ Offset stacking feature shifts each collated set laterally.
■ Stack capacity: Max. 360 mm or 14.1"■ Counter feature enables stopping at the preset number of stacks automatically.

SPECIFICATIONS.
BC-20
Sheet Size

Width x LengthMax. 350 x 500 mm or 13.78” x 19.69”
Min. 120 x 148 mm or 4.73” x 5.83”

Width

ST-40
Sheet Size
Width

LengthSheet Weight Range

Depends on the connected collator specifications.

Production Speed

Speed is set in three steps to match the driving speed ofcollator.

Stack Capacity

Max. 30 mm or 1.2”

Voltage/Frequency

Single Phase 200 to 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

LengthSheet Weight Range

52 to 208 gsm

Stack Capacity

360 mm or 14.1”

Production Speed

8,000 sets per hour (A4 or 8.5”x11”, 10 sheets/straightstacked)5,000 sets per hour (A4 or 8.5”x11”, 10 sheets/offset
stacked)Voltage/Frequency

Single Phase 200 to 240 V, 50 or 60 Hz

Machine Dimensions

W 1,353 x D 652 x H 1,027 mm or
W 53.3”x D 25.7” x H 40.5” (including feed error tray)

Machine Dimensions W 1,255 x D 686 x H 910 mm or W 49.4” x D 27.0” x H 35.9”

SW-20
Sheet Size

Width x LengthMax. 320 x 470 mm or 12.60” x 18.51”
Min. 148x 210 mm or 5.83” x 8.27”

Width
LengthStack Pile Height

Small Sheet Receiving Plate (A5-A4) 170 mm or 6.7”
Large Sheet Receiving Plate (A4-A3) 100 mm or 4.0”

Sheet Weight Range

Depends on the connected collator specifications

Machine Dimensions W 645 x D 560 x H 480 mm or W 25.4” x D 22.1” x H 18.9”

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Width x Length
Max.350 x 500 mm or 13.8” x 19.7” (*)
Min. 182 x 128 mm or 7.2” x 5.0”
*Maximum 610 mm or 24.02” length of a sheet can bereceived on the stack tray by attaching the optional guide
ST-LG on the stack tray.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS.
Performance Enhancing Options.

SL6PS-40 SIX-PAGE COVER KIT■ Software to mix different length sheets
such as 6-page signatures in a booklet.

WHEN FEEDING FROM VAC SERIES

6-pagesignature■ Different size sheets can be inserted in any position in abooklet.
Cover

Bottom■ Different size sheets can be inserted up to four positions
in a booklet: front, back, and two other inserts.
*Only one different size can be inserted for three or more positions.

Example:Sheet 1

Sheet 2First and Last

First, Middle
and Last

First Twoand Last Two

Middle*Production speed changes depending on the number of sheets inserted.

WHEN FEEDING FROM HOF-400 (CF-400)■ Only one different size can be inserted when the sheets
are fed from the HOF-400 (CF-400).

STITCHER HEAD

CC40-06/08/10/12 CENTER-CUT UNIT

■ The stitcher head is selectablefrom either of the standard
stitcher heads (No.28 toNo.24, thickness: 0.4 to 0.6
mm / 0.016” to 0.024”) or thestitcher head for thick wire(No.26 to No.24, thickness:
0.5 to 0.6 mm / 0.02” through0.024”).

■ Two-up production isavailable by installing thecenter-cut unit.

When B-40S installed■ Four types of units; cutting
width 6 mm / 0.24", 8 mm /0.31", 10 mm / 0.39", and 12mm / 0.47".

■ Four stitches and three stitches are available as options.
*The B-40C kit for three stitches or the B-40S kit for four stitches is required.

LOOP STITCHING KIT■ Loop stitching is available byinstalling the loop stitching kit
with the stitch head.
*The stopper for loop stitching isrequired for the trim section.

WDD-SPF50 / WDU-SPF50WIRE DRIVE DEVICE■ The wire drive device adjusts
the length of wires according
to the thickness of thebooklet.
■ WDU-50 is required for thethree and four stitch option.
*Two sets of WDU-SPF50 are required
for four stitches.

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Performance Enhancing Options.

H P-40S + HP-05K/C05K/06K/C06K
HOLE PUNCH UNIT
■ High speed two-hole punching
can be performed in-line for
efficient production.
■ HP-05K (5 mm hole), HP-06K(6 mm hole) and one-holepunch unit (for fore-edge) areavailable.

PK-30 PRESET KICKER■ According to a preset number
input on the touchscreen, abooklet is skewed to identify
and separate the end of aseries.

HTS-TD40 THICKNESS DETECTOR

TB-30 TRIMMINGS BLOWER■ The HTS-TD40 detects
booklets with incorrect
thickness and ejects them tothe mis-feed tray.

■ The TB-30 ejects the trim
waste from the HTS-50 by air.

*The sensor turns off automatically forvariable thickness production.

HTS-AR40 TRANSPORT ROLLERSHTS-ECV40 DELIVERY CONVEYOR■ The upper transport rollersof the delivery conveyor areautomatically set to match thefinished size of the booklet.

■ The 1m conveyor extends
the booklet capacity of theconveyor and is suitable forlonger production runs.

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OPTIONS.
Options for iCE STITCHLINER Mark IV.
NAME

MODEL

DESCRIPTIONS

FoldSectionPress Roller 70-

Six Page Fold Program

SL6PS-40

Stitcher Head Option for Four Stitching

B-40S

A set of two stitcher head attaching parts (Stitcher head and clincher are notincluded.)

Stitcher Head Optional Parts for Center Stitching

B-40C

Stitcher head attaching parts (Stitcher head and clincher are not included.)Centering Device

CD-30SFor four stitching and center stitching

Urethane fold roller
Software for different length sheet insertion

Stitch Section

Clincher-For four stitching (B-40S) and center stitching (B-40C)

52/8S Stitcher Head (for thick wire No.24 through 28)-

Standard stitcher head: Wire thickness 0.4 through 0.6 mm

52/8S Stitcher Head (for fine wire No.26 though 30)-

Stitcher head for fine wire: Wire thickness 0.4 through 0.5 mm

52/8S Head Parts for thick wire-

For one stitcher head: Wire thickness 0.4 through 0.6 mm

52/8S Loop Stitching Parts-

For one stitcher head: Wire thickness 0.5 mm through 0.6 mm
The stoppers for loop stitching are also required for the HTS-50.

43/6S Stitcher Head (for thick wire No.24 through 26)-

For thick wire: Thickness 0.5 through 0.6 mm

43/6S Stitcher Head (for fine wire No.26 through 28)-

For fine wire: Thickness 0.4 through 0.5 mm

43/6S Head Parts for Thick Wire-

For one stitcher head

43/6S Loop Stitching Parts-

For one stitcher head: Wire thickness 0.5 through 0.6 mm
The stoppers for loop stitching are also required for the HTS-50.

Wire No. 24-

0.60 mm or 0.024”

Wire No. 25-

0.55 mm or 0.022”

Wire No. 27-

0.45 mm or 0.018”

Wire No. 28-

0.40 mm or 0.016

Wire No. 29-

0.375 mm or 0.015”

Wire No. 30-

0.35 mm or 0.014”

Wire Drive Device

WDD-SPF50

Wire control device for automatic wire adjustment (For two stitching)

Additional Wire Drive Unit

WDU-SPF50

Additional wire control unit for three or four stitching. (2 pcs required for four
stitching)

Pole Lamp

TL-SPF50

Additional Stoppers for Top-Bottom Trim Section-

Booklet Press Plate for Fore-edge Trim Section

CP40-FS

For small size booklets

Booklet Press Plate for Top-bottom Trim Section

CP40-TSFor small size booklets

Center-Cut Device (6 mm or 0.24" Width)CC40-06

Cutting Width 6 mm or 0.24” (Maximum booklet thickness: 3 mm or 0.12”)

Status indicator light
For loop stitching (Three types of additional stoppers)

Center-Cut Device (8 mm or 0.31" Width)CC40-08

Cutting Width 8 mm or 0.31” (Maximum booklet thickness: 4 mm or 0.16”)

Center-Cut Device (10 mm or 0.39" Width)CC40-10

Cutting Width 10 mm or 0.39” (Maximum booklet thickness: 4 mm or 0.16”)

Center-Cut Device (12 mm or 0.47" Width)CC40-12

Cutting Width 12 mm or 0.47” (Maximum booklet thickness: 4 mm or 0.16”)

Trim Section

Punch Base Unit

HP-40S

Common parts in the punch hole diameter 5 mm or 6 mm

HP-05KFor two holes: Punch hole diameter 5 mm or 0.197”

HP-C05K

For one center hole: Punch hole diameter 5 mm or 0.197”

HP-06KFor two holes: Punch hole diameter 6 mm or 0.236”

HP-C06K

For one center hole: Punch hole diameter 6 mm or 0.236”

Thickness Detector

HTS-TD40

The HTS-TD40 detects the booklets with abnormal thickness and eject in themisfeed tray of the HTS-50.

Preset Kicker

PK-30

Punch Unit (5 mm or 0.197" hole)

Punch Unit (6 mm or 0.236" hole)

Separates the booklets by preset number on the delivery conveyor

Paper Inserter

Delivery Conveyor

HTS-AR40

The upper delivery roller is automatically set according to the finished booklet size.

Delivery Conveyor

HTS-ECV40

Extension conveyor to stack large number of booklets.

Trimmings Blower

TB-30

For ejecting the trim waste from the HTS-50 by air.

Paper Inserter

IM-30

Up to three sheets can be inserted into the middle of the booklet and beneath the top
sheet. The IM-30 can be connected to the stitcher or can be used as a stand-alone.

Conveyor for StitchLiner and IM-30

IM-CC

A conveyor to connect the IM-30 with the delivery section of HTS-50.

Bypass Conveyor

IM-BC40

A conveyor which crosses over the IM-30 to transport the booklets to the conveyor of
HTS-50.

Error Insert Detector

IM-SD

An ultrasonic sensor detects that a front page is turned when a sheet is inserted in thefront of the booklet.

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Machine Dimensions. (Unit: mm / inch)

iCE STITCHLINER Mark IV + HOF-400

iCE STITCHLINER Mark IV + VAC SERIES(Top View)(Top View)
3,037 / 119.6” (*1) (*2)

TB-30

ST-40
ACF-50

435
17.2”

1,011
39.9”

4,070 / 160.3” (*2)

TB-30

VAC-L1000m
VAC-L1000a
VAC-L1000m
VAC-L1000m

SPF-50HTS-504,070 / 160.3” (*2)

iCE STITCHLINER Mark IV + VAC-1000 + HOF-400(Top View)

5,860 / 230.8” (*1) (*2)
2,609 / 102.8”

ST-40

HOF-400

HIF-400

SPF-5079
3.2”

HTS-501,469 / 57.9”

1,011
39.9”

TB-30

AC-4004,029 / 40.6”

CMP-370D
435
17.2”

VAC-1000a

ACF-50
1,194
47.1”

850
33.5”

680
26.8”

4,070 / 160.3” (*2)

*1 The dimension contains the connecting parts and overlapped parts between each unit.
*2 The dimension varies depending on the configuration of optional devices. The WDD-SPF50 and HTS-ECV40 require additional space on the system layout:- 154 mm (6.1”) is added for the WDD-SPF50 wire drive unit
- 1,003 mm (39.5”) is added for the HTS-ECV40 delivery conveyor

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VAC-L600H/L1000: 1,031
VAC-600H/1000: 993

VAC-L600Hm/L1000m: 1,100 / 43.4”
VAC-600Hm/1000m: 930 / 36.7”

79
3.2”

HTS-501,003 ST-40: 1,286 / 50.7”
39.5” BC-20: 1,266 / 49.9”

3,728 / 146.8”

1,512 / 59.6”

SPF-501,469 / 57.9”

1,011
39.9”

435
17.2”

VAC-600Ha/1000a：862 / 34”
VAC-L600Ha/L1000a：1,033 / 40.7”

1,469 / 57.9”

HOF-400

BC-20 + VAC-600Ha/1000a + VAC-600Hm/1000m ×3 :5,615 / 221.1” (*1) (*2)
BC-20 + VAC-L600Ha/L1000a + VAC-L600Hm/L1000m ×3 :6,282 / 247.4 (*1) (*2)

1,194
47.1”

AC-400
ACF-50ST-40 + VAC-L600Ha/L1000a + VAC-L600Hm/L1000m ×3 :6,283 / 247.4” (*1) (*2)

4,034 / 158.9”

941
37.1”

79
3.2”

1,072
42.3”

ST-40 + VAC-600Ha/1000a + VAC-600Hm/1000m ×3 :5,608 / 220.8” (*1) (*2)

iCE STITCHLINER Mark IV
Finishing Type

Saddle Stitch, Fold and Trim

Sheet Size
(Width x Length)

Portrait Max. 356 x 508 mm or 14.015” x 20.000”
Landscape Max. 267 x 610 mm or 10.510” x 24.015”
Min. 140 x 194 mm or 5.515” x 7.640”

Standard: 0.5 mm (No.26)
Stitching Wire

Option: Wire from of 0.4 to 0.6 mm in diameter can be installedon the standard stitcher heads.
Fore Edge: Max. 25.4 mm or 1.000”
Min. 2 mm or 0.080”*There is a limit if the top-bottom size is smaller against the fore-edge size.

Width
LengthA3, JIS B4, A4, JIS B5, A5
11.25” x 17.25”, 11” x 17” , 10.25”x 9.75”, 8.75” x 11.25”, 8.5” x 11”,
5.5” x 9.75”
Portrait Max. 356 x 254 mm or 14.015” x 10.000”
Landscape Max. 267 x 305 mm or 10.510” x 12.005”

Untrimmed
Booklet Size
(Width x Length)

LengthFinished
Booklet Size
(Width x Length)

Width

Length*This may be limited depending on sheet weight range and the number ofsheets.

Max. 6,000 booklets per hour (A4 Portrait finished from A3
sheets)Max. 5,300 booklets per hour (A4 Landscape)*The production speed is affected by the operation mode and paper condition.

Production Speed

A4, A4E, JIS B5, A5, JIS B6, A611” x 8.5”, 8.5” x 11”, 8.5” x 7”, 8.5” x 5.5”, 4.75” x 4.75” 2-up,
4.75” x 4.75”
Portrait Max. 352 x 252 mm or 13.855”x 9.920”
Landscape Max. 263 x 303 mm or 10.350”x 11.925”*Max. 352 mm x 303 mm or 13.855” x 11.925” can be finisheddepending on substrate weight and condition.
Min. 120 (*) X 85 mm or 4.725”x 3.350”*Minimum width when each of the center guides is installed in
the trim section:
Small Center Guide: 147 mm or 5.790”
Medium Center Guide: 204 mm or 8.035”
Large Center Guide: 279 mm or 10.985”
Normal Paper: 52.3 to 350 gsm
Coated Paper: 73.3 to 350 gsm

Fold Thickness

Max. 2 mm or 0.075” (Thickness of one block)

Stitch Thickness

Max. 5 mm or 0.195” (Booklet thickness 10 mm or 0.390”)(About 50 sheets of Normal Paper 81.4 gsm)
When Doing Loop Stitching: Max. 3 mm or 0.118” (Booklet
thickness 6 mm or 0.236”)
Two Stitch
With Centering Device: 64 to 176 mm or 2.520” to 6.925”
Without Centering Device: 53 to 176 mm or 2.090” to 6.925”
Three Stitch (Requires the B-40C kit)
When using the standard head blocks and center block:- With Centering Device
Stitch Distance: Right and Left 64 to 88 mm or 2.520” to 3.460”
Overall 128 to 176 mm or 5.040” to 6.925”- Without Centering Device
Stitch Distance: Right and Left 53 to 88 mm or 2.090" to 3.460"
Overall 106 to 176 mm or 4.175" to 6.925"
In case of using the outside head blocks for four stitcher heads
and center block:
Stitch Distance: Right and Left 106 to 120 mm or 4.175” to
4.720”Overall: 212 to 240 mm or 8.350” to 9.445” (Independent ofcentering device)*When doing three stitches, this cannot be done in the range where theoverall measurement is 176.1 to 211.9 mm or 6.935” to 8.340”.

Four Stitch (Requires the B-40S kit)
- With Centering Device
Stitch Distance: Inside 64 to 112 mm or 2.520” to 4.405”
Right and Left: 64 to 88 mm or 2.520” to 3.460”
Overall: 192 to 240 mm or 7.560” to 9.445”- Without Centering Device
Stitch Distance: Inside 53 to 134 mm or 2.090” to 5.275”
Right and Left: 53 to 93.5 mm or 2.090” to 3.680”
Overall: 159 to 240 mm or 6.260” to 9.445”
Standard Equipment: Two stitcher heads
Stitch Heads

Max. 10 mm or 0.390”

Trim Thickness

Min. 140 x 97 mm or 5.515” x 3.820”

Sheet Weight
Range

Stitch DistanceTop and Bottom: Max. 25.4 mm or 1.000”
Min. 2 mm or 0.080”*Max. 356 mm x 305 mm or 14.015” x 12.005” can be finished depending on
substrate weight and condition.

*Depending on the sheet weight, sheet thickness, booklet thickness or grain
direction, the booklet spine may be marked by the transport belts, or the
booklet may not be arranged properly on the delivery conveyor. (In thiscase, the kicker may not be used.)

Width

Trim Width

Option: Additional stitcher heads for three or four stitches

The production speed will be limited depending on the number ofconnected towers when the VAC-1000/600H/L1000/L600H is connected.
Four Towers: 5,000 sets per hour
Five Towers: 4,500 sets per hour
Six Towers: 4,000 sets per hour
Other than the condition described above, the upper limit of production
speed changes depending on the number of bins that are used, the numberof overlap of sheets, the belt speed and the block feed setting.

Voltage/Frequency

3-phase 200-230 V, 50 / 60 Hz (No transformer supplied with themachine)3-phase 380 / 400 / 415 V, 50 / 60 Hz (The transformer is
supplied with the machine to step down to 200 V.)

MachineDimensions

3,601 (W) x D 4,062 (D) x 1,350 (H) mm or 141.8” x 160.0” x 53.2”
Gutter Width:
6 mm (0.240”) / 8 mm (0.315”) / 10 mm (0.395”) / 12 mm (0.475”)
Booklet Thickness:
4 mm (0.155”) or thinner, half of gutter width or less
Booklet Size Before Cut:
Width 190 to 356 mm or 7.485” to 14.015”
Length 85 to 220 mm or 3.350” to 8.660”

Center Cut(Option)Four stitches - gutter width 6 mm or 0.235”
Booklet Size before Top and Bottom Trimming and after ForeEdge Trimming: Width 214.5 to 356 mm or 8.445” to 14.015”
Length 85 to 220 mm or 3.350” to 8.660”
Finished Booklet Width: 100 to 173 mm or 3.940” to 6.810”

Width

LengthThe center-cut option
cannot be selectedunder the following
conditions:- If the optional punch is
selected- If the center stitch is
selected- If the top and bottom
trim function is turnedoffFour stitches - gutter width 12 mm or 0.475”
Booklet Size before Top and Bottom Trimming and after ForeEdge Trimming: Width 211.5 to 356 mm or 8.330” to 14.015”
Length 85 to 220 mm or 3.350” to 8.660”
Finished Booklet Width: 94 to 170 mm or 3.700” to 6.690”
Two stitches or without stitch - gutter width 6 mm or 0.235”
Booklet Size before Top and Bottom Trimming and after ForeEdge Trimming: Width 190 to 356 mm or 7.485” to 14.015”
Length 85 to 220 mm or 3.350” to 8.660”
Finished Booklet Width: 90 to 173 mm or 3.545” to 6.810”
Two stitches or without stitch - gutter width 12 mm or 0.475”
Booklet Size before Top and Bottom Trimming and after ForeEdge Trimming: Width 196 to 356 mm or 7.720” to 14.015”
Length 85 to 220 mm or 3.350” to 8.660”
Finished Booklet Width: 90 to 170 mm or 3.545” to 6.690”

Punch (Option)

Hole Diameter: 5 mm or 0.197” / 6 mm or 0.236”
Hole Position: Two Holes at 8 to 16 mm from spine, 80 mm pitch
One Hole at 5 to 15 mm from fore edge, centered

Width

Booklet Thickness: 3 mm (0.115”) or thinner, half of holediameter or less

LengthThe punch option
cannot be selectedunder the following
conditions:- If the center-cut isselected- If the top and bottom
trim function is turned
offBooklet Size Before Top and Bottom Trimming:
Width 254 to 356 mm or 10.000” to 14.015”
Length 85 to 220 mm or 3.350” to 8.660”
Finished Booklet Width:
250 to 352 mm or 9.850” to 13.858*The B-40C kit for three stitches or the B-40S kit for four stitches is required.
*The machine design and specifications are subject to change without any notice.
*Specifications may vary depending on the job, paper quality, environmental influences, and various
other factors. Please do a test run before starting production.

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ROLL TO SADDLE STITCH SOLUTION.
Roll to saddle stitch solution for inline or near-line with
continuous feed digital presses.

iCE STITCHLINER Mark V
CutterUnwinderHIGH PRODUCTIVITY
Up to 6,000 high quality booklets can be produced perhour while maintaining the speed of the unwinder.
Non-stop and stable production is achieved on a wide
variety of substrates and formats including booklets
with thin sheets and flap covers.
RELIABLE PRODUCTION
Optional quality control features such as the code
readers for mis-loading detection, page order checking,and cover and book block matching. The barcode
verification system enhances reliability of production
quality by checking up to six verification points in thesystem.

VARIABLE THICKNESS PRODUCTION
True end to end automation for variable thickness
production. Variable stitch length and balanceadjustment combined with variable thickness transport
adjustment through the trimmer.
FLEXIBLE SHEET INSERTION
Optional cover feeder CF-50D enables flexible insertionof various substrates and formats of folded and cut
sheets. The scoring feature provides high quality scoringon covers to the covers for tighter folding quality.
■ Colored sheets are cover or insert sheets from the cover feeder.

Cover sheet

Configuration of iCE STITCHLINER Mark V

Single sheet
in the middle

Multiple sheets
Single sheet
in the bottom *Up to 3 sheets can beinserted with 3 towers.

IFU-50D Interface Unit
SPF-50D Saddle-Stitcher

Uniquely designed separation and stitching systemachieves precise sheet accumulation and high quality
stitching at high speed.

Each sheet is scored one by one after precise sheet registration to
reduce cracking of the spine and tighter folding quality. Adjustableinfeed height* offers greater connectivity with a variety of cutter andunwinder models. *720 to 1,110 mm (28.4 to 43.7")

CF-50D Cover Feeder
ACF-50D Accumulator and Folder

Newly designed sheet transport mechanism brings
consistent and high folding quality for sharper andtighter booklets with improved accuracy.
HTS-50 Three-Knife Trimmer

A wide range of different cut-sheet substrates
and formats* can be merged with sheets fromthe cutter. The CF-50D can also function as anoffline sheet feeder. *Sheet length needs to be thesame with cut sheets.

All the settings are done automatically on the fly for variable thickness
production. Uniquely designed 4 side jogging achieves accurate
trimming quality with 1-up or 2-up production.
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OPTIONTracking System
Tracking system verifies the book ID, total number ofpages, and page order to check the matching of bookblock and cover, and transportation of booklet. The
tracking results are saved to the PC.

D

E

C

B

A

A Reading Barcode on Book Block

D Checking Ejected and Transported Books

The barcode on each sheet is read at the infeed section of IFU-50D.
This detects any mixing of different jobs, checks the total number ofsheets for a book block, and page order.

Code reader checks that bad booklets are ejected and only goodbooklets are transported to the trimmer. Error record of ejectedbooklets due to errors such as skewed folding are reported on thePC.

B Checking Cover and Book Block Matching
When the CF-50D is connected, an additional (optional) code reader
is available to check the matching of the cover (sheets or signature)
inserted by the CF-50D and the sheets transported by the IFU-50D.

C Checking Number of Sheets for Separation

E Final Check
An additional (optional) code reader checks that bad booklets areejected and only good booklets are transported to the delivery
section. Error record of ejected booklets due to errors such as athickness error are reported on the PC.

Barcode reader verifies if the book block is separated properly.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR iCE STITCHLINER Mark V
Finishing Type

Saddle Stitch, Fold and Trim

Sheet Size

Width X Length
Portrait Max. 508 x 356 mm or 20.000” x 14.015”
Landscape Max. 610 x 267 mm or 24.015” x 10.510”
Min. 194 x 140 mm or 7.640” x 5.515”

Width

LengthUntrimmed Booklet Size
Portrait: Max. 356 x 254 mm or 14.015" x 10"
Landscape: Max. 267 x 305 mm or 10.510" x 12.005"
Min. 140 x 97 mm or 5.515" x 3.820" (*1)*Max. 356 mm x 305 mm or 14.015” x 12.005” can be finished depending
on substrate weight and condition.

Width

LengthSheet Weight
Range
Cover Sheet*There is a limit if the top-bottom size is smaller against the fore-edge size.

A3, JIS B4, A4, JIS B5, A5
11.25” x 17.25”, 11” x 17” , 10.25”x 9.75”, 8.75” x 11.25”, 8.5” x11”, 5.5” x 9.75”

Booklet Size

Roll Paper

A4, A4E, JIS B5, A5, JIS B6, A611” x 8.5”, 8.5” x 11”, 8.5” x 7”, 8.5” x 5.5”, 4.75” x 4.75” 2-up,
4.75” x 4.75”*1: Depending on the sheet weight, sheet thickness, booklet thickness or
grain direction, the booklet spine may be marked by the transport belts,
or the booklet may not be arranged properly on the delivery conveyor.
(In this case, the kicker may not be used.)

Finished Booklet Size
Portrait: Max. 352 x 252 mm or 13.855" x 9.920"
Landscape: Max. 263 x 303 mm or 10.350" x 11.925"
Min. 120 (*2) x 85 mm or 4.725"x 3.350"*Max. 352 mm x 303 mm or 13.855” x 11.925” can be finished depending
on substrate weight and condition.

Normal Paper: 52.3 to 209 gsm
Coated Paper: 73.3 to 209 gsm
Allowable Curl: +/- 8 mm or +/-0.31”
Normal Paper: 52.3 to 350 gsm
Coated Paper: 73.3 to 350 gsm*These may be limited depending on the sheet size,
sheet weight range and grain direction of the sheet.

Fold Thickness

Max. 2 mm or 0.078" (Thickness that can be folded)

Stitch Thickness

Max. 5 mm or 0.195” (About 50 sheets of Normal Paper 81.4 gsm)

Stitching Wire

Trim Width

Trim Thickness
Voltage/Frequency

Standard: 0.5 mm (No.26) (Wire from of 0.4 to 0.6 mm in diametercan be installed on the standard stitcher heads.)

Fore Edge

Max. 25.4 mm or 1.000”
Min. 2 mm or 0.080”

Top and
BottomMax. 25.4 mm or 1.000”
Min. 2 mm or 0.080”

Max. 10 mm or 0.390” (This may be limited depending on sheet
weight range and the number of sheets.)3-phase 200/208/220/230 V, 50/60 Hz (*3)
3-phase 380/400/415 V, 50/60 Hz (*4)
*3: No transformer supplied with the machine*4: The transformer is supplied with the machine to step down to 200 V.

*The machine design and specifications are subject to change without any notice.
*Specifications may vary depending on the job, paper quality, environmental influences, and various
other factors. Please do a test run before starting production.

*2: Minimum width when each of the center guides is installed in the trim
section: Small Center Guide: 147 mm or 5.790”
Medium Center Guide: 204 mm or 8.035”
Large Center Guide: 279 mm or 10.985”

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