PERFECT BINDER BQ-300

BINDINGiCE BINDER
BQ-300Compact On-Demand Binding.

THE FUTURE OF
ON-DEMAND BOOK PRODUCTION
Next level automation, user friendliness, and productivity thatallows anyone to efficiently produce professional quality books.
Binding Process
Feeding

MillingGlue Application

Nipping

Cover Feeding

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BENEFITSHIGH QUALITY
Enhanced automation and new features of the BQ300 allow even non-skilled operators to produce
high quality books. The new template feature helps
automate various binder adjustments so that anyone
can achieve efficient book-of-one production.
Templates are created beforehand depending on styleor substrate preferences and can be chosen at any
time depending on job requirements.
EASY OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
The newly designed 15” control panel (“Horizon XUI”)
and increased mechanical automation help improve
productivity by shortening setup time and eliminating
touchpoints. New pullout delivery stacker allows foreasier handling of bound books, while the front covers
provide easy access to the inside for maintenance andcleaning.
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HIGH PRODUCTIVITYBQ-300 achieves up to 500 cycles per hour andachieves job changeover times that are up to 50%
shorter than previous models. Additionally, enhanced
variable thickness automation allows the BQ-300 toachieve efficient production even for short-run jobs.
SYSTEM EXTENSION CAPABILITIES
BQ-300 can be configured inline with a trimmer
or robotic arm. The system can be enhanced withautomated workflow from upstream to post-presswith iCE LiNK. iCE LiNK is Horizon's cloud-based
postpress management system that allows users tomonitor production and machine status in real time, orautomate their workflow by integrating finishing with
their MIS and prepress.

NEW TEMPLATE FEATURE
Customized templates can be created according to desired book quality, paper type and other factors toproduce consistent quality books with improved production efficiency and greater quality control.
Fine Adjustment Value for Carriage Clamp

Thinnest Book Block

Thickest Book BlockBook Block
Thickness

To create a template, set-up for the thinnest
book and thickest book and it automatically

DETAILED PROCESS FEATURES.

calculates the value in between.

1 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY

2 BOOK THICKNESS CALIPER

3 FEEDING SECTION

Newly equipped operation console"Horizon XUI" helps operators for easy
setup. The 15" monitor with easily
recognized icon enables intuitive
operation during the setup. Almost all
settings, including fine adjustments,
can be set through the touchscreen.

Thickness data automatically begins
setup of the clamp, milling, gluing, nipping table, and cover scoring rollers.

Clamp pre-opening is automaticallyadjusted according to the book block
thickness. Increased clamp pressure
for stable tran sportation of thicker
book blocks and coated stock. Thisarea features a light curtain for enhanced operator safety.

4 COVER FEED TABLE

5 COVER REGISTRATION

6 MILLING DUST BAGSThe advanced rotary suction feedsystem insures fast, smooth feeding ofvarious stock types without marking
on the image. Adjustments for separation air can be automated from thetouch panel for quick setup dependingon the paper stock.

Top and bottom transport belts provide stable transportation of various
cover types, and high-precision jogging
mechanisms register the cover securely for consistent, quality binding.

Milling dusts are gathered in the trimbag. Placement can be done on either
the book block feeding or cover feeding side for convenience. Utilize thenew optional dust bag container toprevent milling dust from escaping thebag and being release into the air.

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DETAILED PROCESS FEATURES.
9 GLUE TANK■ Removable front operation
cover for easy maintenanceand cleaning.

Dual application rollers and side gluing
rollers ensure superior glue application to the spine for quality binding.

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10 NIPPING SECTION

117 COVER SCORING

The amount of glue applied and gluelength can be adjusted through thecolor touchscreen. Adjustable temperature range widens and temperature quality control is more accurate
for using variety of glue.

8 MILLING SECTION

A strong, rigid nipping mechanism
ensures binding quality with crisp spinequality.

11 DELIVERY SECTION

Scoring is performed on thick covers
for professional binding with sharp,square spines and hinge scores. The
scoring width and position are automatically set-up according to bookblock thickness and cover registration.

The rotary *leveling cutter and notching cutters mill the spine of a bookblock up to 51 mm or 2.0” thick, for
optimum glue penetration and adherence. Milling depth can be adjusted
from 0 to 4 mm or 0” to 0.15”. The
brush prevents milling chips fromspreading to gluing section.
* Leveling Cutter: Mills the book spine.
Notching Cutter: Cuts grooves on the book spine toinsure strong book binding.

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The finished books are delivered to avertical stacker located just below thebook feeding station. This allows a single operator to easily check the qualityof finished books while continuing
production. The vertical stacker canbe pulled out for efficient off loading
the bound books.

OPTIONS.
VS-280 FUME EXTRACTOR

BC-BQ300-1D/2D MATCHING SYSTEM■ The strong blower provides constantfume extractions for a comfortable
operating environment. It runs for 30
minutes to keep the environment clean
after finishing the operation on BQ-300
and it automatically powers off.		

■ Verify that cover and bookblock match by scanning codefor secure operation.

*Sufficient space required for air circulation

Scanning code on book blocks

T-BQ300 WEEKLY TIMER■ T-BQ300 weekly timer
automatically switches poweron from control panel at preset times for quick make-ready.
Time and day of the week canbe set.

VerifyOperation screen

Scanning code on cover

RFS-BQ300 JOGGING UNIT

When codes are matched

When codes are not matched

123456123321123456123456■ Automatic jogging unit for bookblock to be registered on rightside in the clamper.
*Required when robot arm is configured.

book block

Jogging Unit

DV-270L-A/DV-270L-B DELIVERY CONVEYOR

DV-270 DELIVERY CONVEYOR■ Slope conveyor to transport books to the height of infeed
section of HT-300.

■ The delivery conveyor lifts the books to a convenientheight for easy unloading.
*Required for standalone usage.

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OPTION LIST
MODEL

Fume Extractor

VS-280The strong blower provides constant fume extractions for a comfortable operating environment.

Extension Unit

EU-BQ300-2D

Required when BC-BQ300-2D is installed.

FLP-BQ300

Flap cover kit for making another two scoring lines. Scoring position adjusts automatically.

Selection

NAME

Flap Cover Kit
Jogging Unit

RFS-BQ300

Weekly Timer

T-BQ300
Selection

Delivery conveyor

Selection

Pre-melter
Premelt Tank Connecting KitScoring Wheel

DV-270
DV-270L-A
DV-270L-B

DESCRIPTIONS

Automatic jogging unit on feeding. *Required when robot arm is configured.
Weekly timer automatically switches power on from control panel at pre-set times for quick make-ready.
Delivery lift conveyor to stack efficiently. *Required for standalone usage.
Slope conveyor for inline connection with three-knife trimmer.

PM-20IIFor EVA hotmelt glue with 2.5m length hose 18L tank capacity.

PM-20LFor EVA hotmelt glue with 4.5m length hose 18L tank capacity.

CN-BQ300

This is required to connect the PM-20L/LN with the BQ-300.

C-480c-7

7mm scoring wheel for spine edge and hinge scoring.

C-480c-8

8mm scoring wheel for spine edge and hinge scoring.

1D code matching system

BC-BQ300-1D

1&2D code available for book blocks and only 1D code available for cover sheet.
Available 1D code : CODE39, CODE128, EAN, JAN. 2D code : DataMatrix(ECC200), QR code.

2D code matching system

BC-BQ300-2D

1&2D code available for both book blocks and cover sheet. *EU-BQ300-2D or FLP-BQ300 is required.
Available 1D code : CODE39, CODE128, EAN, JAN. 2D code : DataMatrix(ECC200), QR code.

Handy Code Scanner

HBR-2D

Trim Bag Box

TBB-BQ300

For recalling job from the memory by scanning code.
Container for milling dust bag to prevent milling dust from escaping the bag.

ROBOT ARM BOOK PRODUCTION SYSTEM
Labor shortages, rising costs and inefficient workflows are common
issues of modern-day printing. Robot System could be the solution forthese issues.

BOOK BLOCK FLOW
Trimming (HT-300)
Books are trimmed.

*The following configuration is an example. System configuration and layout will change depending on thecustomer's needs.
*Refer to brochure for the details of each unit.

Binding (BQ-300)
Covers attached
to book blocks.

Feeding (Robot Feeder)
Book blocks fed into
BQ-300 clamper.

Accumulating (AC-400)
Sheetsaccumulated intobook blocks.

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Sheet Feeding (HOF-400)

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Variable pagecount sheet
feedingSPECIFICATIONS.
Machine Dimensions. (Unit : mm or inch)

BQ-300

HOF-400 + PJ-77 + ROBOT FEEDER + BQ300 + HT-300(Front View)

400 / 15.8”

5,676 / 233.5”(Top View)

BQ-300HT-300
DV-270L-A

CV-F300

RFS-H/SAa/SAb/B/R

DV-HT300

PJ-77

BF-P300
DV-270L-B

2,646 / 104.2”

4,358 / 171.6”

Bag2,788 / 109.8”

Trim

AC-400
INV-DV270L

2,330 / 91.8”

CV-400360 / 14.2”

1,970 / 77.6”

CV3H-R

400 / 15.8”

CV3H-R

HOF-400

Trim
Bag

BQ-300(Top View)
6,082 / 239.5”

CV-400
HOF-400
BF-P300

Binding TypeBinding with milling, Binding without milling, andPad binding

Number ofCarriage Clamps

1CV-F300

DV-270L-A
BQ-300

DV-HT300

400 / 15.8”BQ-300

PJ-77

DV-270L-B
1,170 / 46.1”

HT-300AC-400RFS-H/SAa/
SAb/B/R

100 / 4.0”

540 / 21.3”

667 / 26.3”

268 / 10.6”

400 / 15.8”

3,749 / 147.6”

70”

119 / 4.7”

870 / 34.3”

910 / 35.9”

285 / 11.3”

1,424 / 56.1”

2,330 / 91.8”

BQ-300900 / 35.5”

1,530 / 60.3”
1,470 / 60.3” (Whenthe panel lay down)(Top View)

2,493 / 98.2”
5,186 / 204.2”

Book Block Size

Fore-edge Length

Spine Length × Fore-edge Length

SpinMax. 320 × 320 mm or 12.59” × 12.59”
Min. 135 × 105 mm or 5.32” × 4.14”
eLBook BlockThickness

ength

A4 / B5 / A5 / B6 / A6

1 to 51 mm or 0.04" to 2.00”
Length × Width

Cover Size

Max. 320 × 660 mm or 12.59” × 25.98”(up to 350 mm or 13.77” forwards from theclamp face)(up to 310 mm or 12.20” backwards from theclamp face)

Width

LengthCover Weight
Range
Cover Stack
HeightMin. 135 x 225 mm or 5.32" x 8.86" mm(up to 115 mm or 4.53” forwards from theclamp face)(up to 110 mm or 4.34” backwards from theclamp face)

Normal Paper 81.4 to 302.4 gsm
Coated Paper 104.7 to 348.9 gsm
Max. 70 mm or 2.75”

Glue Temperature 120 to 190 degrees Celsius or 248 to 374 degrees Fahrenheit
Milling Depth

Max. 4 mm or 0.157"(Adjustable in increments of 0.5 mm or 0.02".)

Cycle Speed

Max. 500* cycles per hour.

Voltage /Frequency

3-phase 200 to 220 V, 50 or 60 Hz
3-phase 208 V, 50 or 60 Hz

MachineDimensions

2,330** (W) x 910 (D) x 1,530 (H) mm or 91.74” (W) x 35.83” (D)x 60.24” (H)(This dimension is measured including the parts protrudingfrom the cover.)*See the installation manual for the dimensions of the machine with thecover feeder and covers removed.

Machine Weight

Only the Main Body: 970 kg or 2,138.49 lb* The production speed changes depending on the operator's working speed and the job settings** When the G-BQ300 is connected, the width is extended by 10 mm or 0.39".

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Horizon International Inc.

Horizon GmbH

1601 Asahi, Shinasahicho, Takashima,Shiga, 520-1501, Japan
Phone : +81-740-25-4570
Fax : +81-740-25-5820www.horizon.co.jp

Pascalstrasse 20
25451 Quickborn / Germany
Phone : +49 4106 8042-0
Fax : +49 4106 8042-199
www.horizon.de240708/CT00232-00