SADDLE-STITCHING SYSTEM STITCHLINER SERIESSTITCHING

StitchLiner Series
Revolutionary new concept
in saddle-stitching technology.

THE STITCHLINER CONCEPT.
Combining the efficiency and ease of operation of
ﬂat sheet collating with the productivity, versatility
and quality of a saddle-stitching system.

BENEFITThe StitchLiner system combines all processes, from flat sheet
collating, scoring, folding, and saddle-stitching through threeknife trimming into a single operation.
The StitchLiner series provides user-friendly operation,high productivity and versatility for on demand, production
print, and trade bindery environments.
The StitchLiner Mark III enables you to meet an expanded
range of applications, with the highest throughput.

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TWO TYPES OF SADDLE-STITCHING SYSTEMSTITCHLINER MARK III
The StitchLiner Mark III features expanded booklet size range and increased productivity up to
6,000 booklets per hour.
The system can produce a wider range of products, such as A4 landscape booklets and pocket
booklets adding expanded application flexibility.
The system can be configured as a conventional collating system for offset print production
and a high-speed sheet feeder for pre-collated digital production.
The StitchLiner Mark III enables you to meet the ever increasing requirements of the market.

STITCHLINER 6000
At up to 6,000 booklets per hour, the StitchLiner 6000 is ideally suited for landscape-oriented
booklets. Ergonomic L-shaped configuration for efficient operation and space savings.

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STITCHLINER MARK III TAKESBOOKLET-MAKING TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
The new StitchLiner generation delivers the highest quality
booklets with greater efficiency than ever before.

BENEFIT
FULLY-AUTOMATED SETTINGS
In addition to booklet format and thickness, allnecessary adjustments which includes length andbalance are automated.
HIGH QUALITY
Professional quality production is achieved with newly
designed systems for sheet transport and jogging,scoring and folding, stitch and fold monitoring, andpositive 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.

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FORMAT EXPANSION
Expanded format size to meet A4 landscape large
format calendar production. Higher productivity isachieved on a wider range of formats, including A4
landscape at over 5,000 per hour.
APPLICATION FLEXIBILITYThe StitchLiner Mark III can be integrated with the VAC
series collator* and HOF-400 High-speed sheet feeder.
*System does not have compatibility with VAC-100a and VAC-60Ha towers. Has to be VAC-1000a
or VAC-600H. Middle tower and rear tower can be VAC-100m/c and VAC-60Hm/c.

SHEET FLOW IN STITCHLINER MARK III
Stitch

ACF-40
Accumulate and Folder
Stitch

Fold

Score

CollateSPF-40
Saddle Stitcher

ST-40
Stacker
HTS-40Three-knife Trimmer

Fore-edge
Trim

VAC Series
Collator

Top and
Delivery
Bottom Trim

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STITCHLINER MARK III.
From start to ﬁnish.
ACF-40 Accumulator and Folder

1 JOG SECTION

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

SPF-40 Saddle-Stitcher
Sets are jogged, stitched and transported to three knife trimmer. Stitch lengthand balance are adjusted automatically according to thickness information.

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Uniquely designed transport andjogging mechanism achieves highspeed production with a wider range ofsubstrates and formats.

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2 SCORING SECTION

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HTS-40 Three-Knife Trimmer
Scoring function to reduce crack on
the spine and tighter folding quality.
Adjustable gap and creasing pressure to
apply suitable creasing quality depending
on substrate.

All the settings are done automatically on the fly forvariable thickness production. Uniquely designed 4
side jogging achieves accurate trimming quality with
1-up or 2-up production.

3 FOLD SECTION

4 COLOR TOUCHSCREEN

5 STITCHING SECTION

Folding function for high quality foldfor a wider range of substrates andformats. Improved folding mechanism
for sharper and tighter folding quality
with improved accuracy.

Each finishing station is automatically set
in less than 10 seconds (A3 to A4 / 11” x
17” to 8.5” x 11”) by simply inputting the
sheet size and booklet size on the color
touchscreen. Up to 999 different jobs canbe saved for instant job recall.

Stitch position, stitch length and balance,
stitch detection sensor position are
all automated. (*Note) Extended stitch
distance adjustment for a wider range ofapplications. Various stitching options,
including, loop stitching, four stitching andcenter stitching are available.
*SPF-30S: 66 through 150 mm,
SPF-40: 64 through 176 mm

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EXAMPLE OF INSTALLATION (FEEDING OPTIONS)

ST-40 or BC-20 Bypass Stacker
Straight or offset stacking can be achieved across a wide range of substrates.
Serves as a bypass and error reject station for booklet production.

VAC Series Collator
Conventional flat sheet collator which is used for collation of offset printed work.

HIF-400 Hybrid Conveyor
The HIF-400 connects the HOF-400 with the collator to process digital and/or
offset applications in one system.

AC-400 Accumulator
The AC-400 accumulates the sheets from the HOF-400 for higher productivity andauto-reject of errored sets.

BVS-400 Barcode Verification System + CV-400 Conveyor
The BVS-400 reads a barcode printed on each sheet to verify page order.
The CV-400 is used to mount the barcode reader for the BVS-400.

HOF-400 High-speed Sheet Feeder
The HOF-400 feeds digitally printed sheets and transports the sheets
to the next process. CF-400 cover feeder is available as an option.
Capable of feeding variable sheet count with standard mark reading.

6 INFEED SECTION AND

7 TOP AND BOTTOM

8 CONVEYOR SECTION

Newly designed booklet transport systemprovides controlled transport of booklets
into the trimming section at higher
speeds, even with lighter substrates andthinner booklets.

Booklet is jogged on four sides for
accurate and consistent trimming quality.
Uniquely designed air assisted trim
removal to drop the trim waste efficiently.
Optional center cut knives are available
for 2 up production.

Newly designed delivery conveyor toconsistently deliver finished booklets.
Automated positioning of delivery roller
and expended conveyor are available asan option. The optional PK-30 preset kicker
can be used in a conventional manner.

FORE-EDGE TRIM SECTION

TRIM SECTION

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STITCHLINER 6000 IDEALLY SUITED
FOR LANDSCAPE-ORIENTED BOOKLETS.
For the fast and efficient production of saddle-stitching.
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BENEFIT
USER-FRIENDLY OPERATION
User-friendly operation through the color touch screen
and accurate automation achieve short make-ready forquick turnaround.
IN-LINE FOLDING
Folding is performed in-line to simplify the saddlestitching workflow and improve operational efficiency.
FLEXIBLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Various operational devices are available for bothoffset and digital printing.

SMOOTH TRANSFER
For the StitchLiner 6000, newly designed landscapefeeding and straight saddle-stitching flow handles
thinner paper stock and feeds larger, landscapeoriented sheets.
WORK EFFICIENCY
Ergonomic L-shaped configuration for efficient
operation and space savings.

1 JOG SECTION

2 FOLD SECTION

3 COLOR TOUCHSCREEN

Gathered sheets are jogged on all foursides and registered firmly. The jogged set
is precisely scored in the scoring section to
produce a tight folded booklet.

The scored sheets are folded reliably along
the score line by a continuous series of
forming rollers. The pressing rollers insurea sharp, tight fold.

Each finishing station is automatically set
in less than 30 seconds (A4 to A5 / 8.5” x
11” to 5.5” x 8.5”) by simply inputting the
sheet size and booklet size on the color
touchscreen.
Five steps of speed mode and jog delay
time can be adjusted depending on the
sheet condition or finishing size. Up to 200
different jobs can be saved for instant job
recall.

SCORING SECTION

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ACF-30S
Saddle Stitcher Accumulate and Folder
HTS-30S
Three-knife Trimmer

DeliveryTop and
Bottom Trim

Stitch

Fold

Score

CollateFore-edge
Trim
IFU-30S
Infeed Section Conveyor
VAC-80S
Collator

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7 CONVEYOR SECTION

Finished booklets are neatly delivered
to the exit conveyor. An optional preset
kicker PK-30 separates a batch of booklets
at a predetermined count.

4 STITCH SECTION

5 FORE-EDGE TRIM SECTION

6 TOP AND BOTTOM TRIM

Booklets up to 10 mm thick (50 sheetsof normal 80 gsm / 50 lb paper) can bestitched. The folded sets are jogged fromthe head and foot, then centered on thesaddle by the centering mechanism before
the heavy-duty stitching heads produce
accurately stitched booklets. The stitch wire
length is automatically adjusted according
to the book thickness. Optional devices areavailable for a wide variety of applications
such as 4-stitching and loop stitching.

The servo-motor controlled feedmechanism provides for accurate booklet
registration and fore-edge trimming. The
guide is automatically adjusted according
to the sheet size input on the touchscreenon the SPF-30S.

The top and bottom of the booklet aretrimmed accurately, and trimming waste issmoothly extracted from the trim box to a
movable chute with a powerful air blower.
An optional center knife device can be
fitted for two-up booklet production.

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9STITCHLINER 6000 DIGITAL/IN-LINE SADDLE-STITCHER
Sequencing Module

AS-30S

In-line Saddle-Stitcher

StitchLiner 6000 Digital

CutterUnwinderCover Feeder

CF-30S

BENEFITHIGH QUALITY
Scoring
Accurate sheet registration, scoring and folding.
In-line plow fold mechanism eliminates unnecessary
folding steps.
Stitching
The folded sets are jogged from the head andfoot, then centered on the saddle by the centering
mechanism before the heavy-duty stitching heads
produce accurately stitched booklets.
Trimming
Precision automated knife positioning and in-feed
provides for accurate booklet registration and threeknife trimming.

HIGH SPEED
Maximum production speed is 6,000 booklets per hour(depending on application). An advanced interface
maximizes the upstream system efficiencies.

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VARIABLE DATA HANDLING
Personalized and variable page count applications canbe handled. The in-line configuration insures sheet-tosheet integrity.

FLEXIBLE INSERTION
An intelligent cover feeder enables flexible insertion of
up to 5 sheets plus cover anywhere in the booklet.
Colored sheets are cover or insert sheets from cover feeder.

Cover Feed Only

Single sheet inserting

Multiple Sheet Inserting

EASY OPERATION
Easy and intuitive operation is achieved with touch
screen control. No specialized operator skills areneeded to set up and operate the system.

FEEDING OPTIONS.
High Performance Feeding Options.

VAC-1000/L1000 AIR-SUCTION COLLATOR (STITCHLINER MARK III)
Stable collation for a wide variety of paper
stocks. Suitable for multiple page jobs.
■ Advanced programming functions are available such as
double cycle for non-stop operation and sub-setting forhigher sheet count production.
■ The VAC-1000 is expandable up to 6 towers, 60 feed bins.
Only for VAC-L1000

VAC-L1000

Expanded paper size capacity to produce
A4 landscape booklets efficiently.
■ Up to 610 mm (24”) length of sheet can be loaded easily forA4 landscape booklet production.
■ Individual blowing mechanisms for each bin, improved air
flow and reliable suction rotor feeding system for superior
feeding performance.
■ Power consumption is decreased to 1.8 kW, which is about
22% of energy-saving compared to the previous model.

VAC-1000

VAC-1000
Bin Stack
HeightSheet Size
Width
LengthVAC-L1000

Max. 55 mm or 2.16”

Max. 55 mm or 2.16”
Weight:11 kg or 24.3 lb each bin

Width x LengthMax. 350 x 500 mm or
13.77” x 19.68”

Width x LengthMax. 350 x 610 mm or
13.77” x 24.01”

Min. 148 x 148 mm or
5.83” x 5.83” *Min. 148 x 148 mm or
5.83” x 5.83” **It depends on the connected StitchLiner’s specifications.

VAC-600H/L600H AIR-SUCTION COLLATOR (STITCHLINER MARK III)
Maximum pile height is 130 mm or 5.11”.
Suitable for longer run production.
■ Each bin has 130 mm or 5.11” pile height capacity.
Compared to the VAC-1000, the bin capacity is 2.4 times
greater for longer run production.
■ Advanced programming functions are available such as
double cycle for non-stop operation and sub-setting forhigher sheet count production.
■ Optional image checking system (IC2-V600) is available forhigher quality control.

VAC-L600H■ The VAC-600H is expandable up to 6 towers, 36 feed bins.
Only for VAC-L600H

Expanded paper size capacity to produce
A4 landscape booklets efficiently.
■ Up to 610 mm (24”) length of sheet can be loaded easily
for A4 landscape booklet production.
■ Individual blowing mechanisms for each bin, improved
air fl ow and reliable suction rotor feeding system forsuperior feeding performance.
■ Power consumption is decreased to 1.5 kW, which is about
35% of energy-saving compared to the previous model.

VAC-600H

VAC-600H
Bin Stack
HeightSheet Size
Width
LengthVAC-L600H

Max. 130 mm or 5.11”

Max. 130 mm or 5.11”
Weight: 26 kg or 57.3 lb each bin

Width x LengthMax.
350 x 500 mm or 13.77” x 19.68”

Width x LengthMax.
350 x 610 mm or 13.77” x 24.01”

Min.
148 x 148 mm or 4.73” x 5.83” *Min.
148 x 148 mm or 5.83” x 5.83” **It depends on the connected StitchLiner’s specifications.
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FEEDING OPTIONS.
High Performance Feeding Options.

VAC-80S AIR-SUCTION COLLATOR (STITCHLINER 6000)
Equipped with 8 landscape feeding stations.
Maximum production speed is 6,000 booklets per hour.
■ The VAC-80S is equipped with a sheet alignment mode
to reduce jams in the ACF-30S and down time foruninterrupted operation.
■ Advanced programming functions are available such as
double cycle for non-stop operation and sub-setting forhigher sheet count production.
■ Optional image checking system (CCD-VAC80S) is available
for higher quality control.

VAC-80S
Bin Pile Height
Sheet Size
Width

■ The VAC-80S is expandable up to 6 towers, 48 feed bins.

LengthMax. 80 mm or 3.14”
Width x LengthMax. 500 x 350 mm or W19.68” x L13.77”
Min. 199 x 140 mm or W7.84” x L5.52”

HOF-400 HIGH-SPEED OFFLINE FEEDER (STITCHLINER MARK III)
Near-Line Solution for digital printing.
VARIABLE THICKNESS PRODUCTION
Digitally collated sheets are loaded at the feed table ofthe HOF-400 and reliably transported to the stitcher.
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.
*The HOF-400 cannot be connected to the VAC-80S.

HIGH SPEED FEEDING
The HOF-400 can feed at a speed of 25,000 sheets perhour (A3 or 11” x 17”) and 35,000 sheets per hour (A4SEF or 8.5” x 11”). This high speed feeding is capable ofhandling the output of multiple printers.
USER FRIENDLY OPERATION
Feature rich newly designed 7” color touch screen
display for easy and intuitive operation. The HOF-400 is
equipped with a high quality feed detection system forreliable processing. If mis-feeding occurs in the HOF400, the set is ejected before stitching.
VARIABLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONThe HOF-400 is compatible with a wide variety ofsystem configurations such as sheet feeding, coverfeeding, accumulating, bleed trimming and centercreasing depending on your needs.
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HOF-400 High Speed Oﬄine Feeder

HOF-400
Sheet Size
Width
LengthSheet Weight
Range

Sheet Pile Heighton Feed Tray

Width x LengthMax. 356 x 610 mm or 14.0” x 24.0”
Min. 203 x 203 mm or 8.0” x 8.0”
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 (157 through 209 gsm), but the feed
speed will decrease.

Max. 620 mm or 24.4”
Max. A3: 25,000 sheets per hour
A4 SEF: 35,000 sheets per hour
A4 LEF: 45,000 sheets per hour (When the sheets areprocessed one by one.)

Production Speed

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.

Voltage/Frequency
MachineDimensions

3-Phase 200 to 220 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
3-Phase 380 / 400 / 415 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
HOF-400: W960 x D740 (1,050 mm or 41.4” when including
the blower box) x H936 mm or 37.8” x 29.2” x 36.9”
Blower Box: W 553 x D 305 x H 350 mm or 21.8” x 12.0” x
13.8”ADDITIONAL OPTIONS.
Performance Enhancing Options.

ST-40 BYPASS STACKER (STITCHLINER MARK III)
Simple and Quick Changeover.
USER FRIENDLINESS
Bookletmaking, reject function and offset or straightstacking can be selected at the ST-40.
HIGH SPEED
Errored sets are delivered to the built-in reject tray for
non-stop operation.
STACK QUALITY
Collated sets delivered on the pallet are jogged forsuperior stack quality.

ST-40

ST-40
Sheet Size

Width x LengthMax. 350 x 500 mm or 13.8” x 19.7”
Min. 182 x 128 mm or 7.2” x 5.0

Width
LengthSheet WeightRange

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

MachineDimensions

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

BC-20 BYPASS CONVEYOR (STITCHLINER MARK III)

BC-20

Simple and Quick Changeover.
SIMPLE OPERATIONThe BC-20 can be connected with the collators andstitchers, and receiving trays (CCR / CCR-DX) all
together. The BC-20 switches over from bookletmaking
to stacking with simple push of a button.
HIGH SPEED
The built-in rejecting tray is equipped for non-stop
collation.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Sheet jam detection is provided and the LED shows thelocation of jam. Hand feeding function is also equipped
as standard.

SW-20 Criss-cross Receiving Tray

BC-20
Sheet Size

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

Width
Length

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 or 60 Hz

MachineDimensions

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

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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS.
Performance Enhancing Options.

IM-30 PAPER INSERTER (STITCHLINER 6000 / STITCHLINER MARK III)
Inline inserter for expanded booklet processing.
The IM-30 can insert (blow-in) single sheets,
post cards, envelopes and folded sheets into abooklet stitched on the StitchLiner.

IM-30

WIDE VARIETY OF INSERTING APPLICATIONS
Increase production
Front or Back of Booklet
capabilities with a wide
range of inserting
applications. Up to three
Middle of Booklet
Single Sheetpieces can be inserted into
(Up to 3 sheets)
Folded Sheetthe middle, front or back of
a booklet.

LABOR-SAVINGS
Sheet insertion can be performed in-line with theStitchLiner with minimal operator involvement.

Options for IM-30

HIGH PRODUCTIVITY
The IM-30 can insert at a maximum production
speed of 4,000 booklets per hour with the StitchLinerconnected. Faulty insert eject function is employed fornon-stop operation even when a feed error occurs.

■ Using an ultrasonic sensor, the IM-SD detects that thefront page is turned.

USER FRIENDLINESSIntuitive touchscreen control and quality checking
systems increase production efficiency with minimalerrors. Quality checking system includes: Feedsection error sensor, Separation error sensor,
Booklet jam sensor.

CMP-04 COMPRESSOR

IM-SD ERROR INSERT DETECTOR

IM-CC CONVEYOR

PK-30 PRESET KICKER
IM-BC40 BYPASS CONVEYOR■ For StitchLiner Mark III

IM-BC BYPASS CONVEYOR■ For StitchLiner 6000

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SL6PS-40 SIX-PAGE COVER KIT■ For StitchLiner Mark III■ Software to mix different length of sheet.
MIX SIX-PAGE FOLDED OR DIFFERENT SIZE COVER

Normally, the sheets are folded in half to make afour-page signature.

Six page folded or different size cover can be processedas shown below for proper registration and to avoid
trimming the folded edge.

Stopper in the ACF

The stopper moves
forward from thenormal position.

This receives andarranges the sheets.

For the six-page folded cover,the position of the stopper is diﬀerent.
Therefore, the six-page signatures
should be separated as a diﬀerent block.

The sheets are fed andfolded in blocks.

DIFFERENT SIZE SHEET CAN BE INSERTED IN ANY POSITIONTop

BottomMiddleUP TO TWO DIFFERENT SHEET SIZES CAN BE INSERTED - ONLY IF THEY ARE FED FROM THE VAC■ Different size sheet can be inserted up to four positions
in a booklet: front, Back, and other two inserts.
However, the system is limited to insert only two
different sizes.
■ Multiple sheets can be inserted within the same block.
■ If the sheets are fed from the HOF-400 (CF-400), only
one different size sheet can be inserted.

First
and
SecondFirst
andMiddle

First
and
Last

Last
Two

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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS.
Performance Enhancing Options.

STITCHER HEAD

CENTER-CUT UNIT

■ The stitcher head is selectablefrom either of the standard
stitcher head (No.25 throughNo.27, thickness: 0.5 mm
through 0.4 mm or 0.020”
through 0.016”) or the stitcher
head for heavy line (No.23
through No.25, thickness: 0.6 mm through 0.5 mm or
0.024” through 0.020”). Four stitching is available by using
the four stitching kit. Three stitching is available by using
the B-40C which is the option of the SPF-40.

■ Two-up production is available
by installing the center-cut
device. For the center-cut unit
for the StitchLiner 6000, there
are two types of unit; cutting
width 6 mm or 0.24” and cutting
width 8 mm or 0.31”. For thecenter-cut unit for the StitchLiner Mark III, there are fourtypes of unit; cutting width 6 mm or 0.24”, cutting width 8
mm or 0.31”, cutting width 10 mm or 0.39”, and the cutting
width 12 mm or 0.47”.

*The SPF-30S is only for two stitching and four stitching.

LOOP STITCHING KIT

PK-30 PRESET KICKER■ Loop stitching is available byinstalling the loop stitching kit
with the stitch head.

■ According to a preset number
input on the touchscreen,a booklet is skewed to identify
and separate the end ofa series.

*The stopper for the loop stitching isrequired for the StitchLiner Mark III.

HOLE PUNCH UNIT

TB-30 TRIMMINGS BLOWER■ High speed two-hole punching
can be performed in-line for
efficient production.
HP-05K (5 mm hole), HP-06K (6mm hole) and one-hole punch
unit (for fore-edge)
are available.

■ The TB-30 ejects the trims from HTS by air.

HTS-TD40 THICKNESS DETECTORHTS-AR40 TRANSPORT ROLLERS■ For HTS-40■ The upper delivery roller is
automatically set to match thefinished size of the booklet.

■ The HTS-TD40 detects thebooklets with abnormal
thickness and ejects them to themisfeed tray.

HTS-TD THICKNESS DETECTORHTS-ECV40 DELIVERY CONVEYOR■ For HTS-30S■ The HTS-ECV40 has a higher booklet
capacity and is suitable for longer
production runs.

■ When the HTS-TD detects abooklet with abnormal thickness,
the Booklets that are being
processed on the SPF-30S areejected to the misfeed box on
the SPF-30S.
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* Contact your local dealer about availability of connection.

NAME
Optional Six-page Folder
Stitcher Head Optional Parts
Stitcher Head Optional Parts

STITCHLINER
6000

STITCHLINERMARK III

Software for the optional six-page folder

No

Yes

Two Stitcher Head Attaching Parts(Stitcher head and clincher are not included.)

No

Yes

FORMAT
SL6PS-40
B-40S
B-30S
B-40C
B-30C

DESCRIPTIONOne Stitcher Head Attaching Parts(Stitcher head and clincher are not included.)

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Centering Device

CD-30S
(9964585)

Stitcher Head 52/8S(Thick) No.23 through 270522530

For heavy line: Thickness 0.4 through 0.6 mm

No

Yes

Stitcher Head 52/8S(Thin) No.25 though 270522532

Domestic Standard For fine line: Thickness 0.35 through 0.5 mm

No

Yes

-

Stitch Section

Clincher996-3684

No

Yes

52/8S Head Parts for Heavy Line052-2980

Bender and Driver for One Head Thickness 0.4 through 0.6 mm

-

No

Yes

52/8S Loop Stitching Parts

052-2940

Thickness 0.5 mm through 0.6 mm
The stopper for loop stitching is necessary for the HTS-40.

No

Yes

Wire No.23

CO-23

0.60 mm or 0.024"

Yes

Yes

Wire No.24

CO-24

0.55 mm or 0.022"

Yes

Yes

Wire No.25

CO-25

0.50 mm or 0.022"

Yes

Yes

Wire No.27

CO-27

0.40 mm or 0.016"

Yes

Yes

Stitcher Head
43/6S No.25 through 27

M792010(0543542)

For fine line: Thickness 0.5 mm through 0.4 mm

Yes

Yes

Stitcher Head
43/6S No.23 through 25

M792019(0543540)

For heavy line: Thickness 0.6 mm through 0.5 mm

Yes

Yes

43/6S Head Parts for Heavy Line9964324

Bender and Driver for One Head

Yes*

43/6S Loop Stitching Parts

9964400

For One Head No.23 through 25(0.6 mm through 0.5 mm)
The stopper for loop stitching is necessary for the HTS-40.

Yes*

Trimmings Blower

TB-30

The TB-30 ejects the trims from HTS by air.

Yes

Yes

PK-30

The PK-30 is necessary for separating the booklets by the preset number
on the delivery conveyor.

Yes

Yes

Stopper for Loop StitchingNo*

HTS-TD

When the HTS-TD detects the booklets with abnormal thickness, the HTS30S stops in an emergency and the booklets that are being processed on
the SPF-30S are ejected to the misfeed box on the SPF-30S.

Yes*

HTS-TD40

The HTS-TD40 detects the booklets with abnormal thickness and ejects
them to the misfeed tray.

No

Yes

No

Yes

Preset Kicker
Additional Stopper for
Top-Bottom

Thickness Detector

Trim Section

Center-Cut Device(6 mm or 0.23" Width)CC40-06

Center-Cut Device(8mm or 0.23" Width)CC40-08

Center-Cut Device(10 mm or 0.39")
Center-Cut Device(12 mm or 0.47")
Punch Base Unit

CC-06
CC-08

Cutting Width 6 mm or 0.23"(Maximum booklet thickness: 3 mm or 0.12")
Cutting Width 8 mm or 0.31"(Maximum booklet thickness: 4 mm or 0.16")

Yes

*

No

Yes

Yes

*

CC40-10

Cutting Width 10 mm or 0.31"(Maximum booklet thickness: 4 mm or 0.16")

No

Yes

CC40-12

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

No

Yes

HP-30S

Lower part is common in 5 mm or 6 mm

Yes*

HP-40S

Lower part is common in 5 mm or 6 mm

No

Yes

HP-05K

Upper Part 2 holes and 5 mm or 0.19"

Yes

Yes

HP-C05K

Upper Center 1 hole and 5 mm or 0.49"

Yes

Yes

HP-06K

Upper Part 2 holes and 6 mm or 0.23"

Yes

Yes

HP-C06K

Upper Center 1 hole and 6 mm or 0.23"

Yes

Yes

Delivery Conveyor

HTS-AR40

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

No

Yes

Delivery Conveyor

HTS-ECV40

The HTS-ECV40 is suitable for stacking the large number of booklets.

No

Yes

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

Yes

Yes

Punch Unit (5 mm or 0.19")
Punch Unit (6 mm or 0.24")

Paper Inserter

Paper Inserter

StitchLiner IM-30 Conveyor
Error Insert Detector

IM-30
IM-BC
IM-BC40IM-SD

The IM-BC is a conveyor which cross over the IM-30 to transport thebooklets to the conveyor of HTS.
The IM-SD is a sensor which detects that a front page is turned when asheet is inserted.

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

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SPECIFICATIONS.
Machine Dimensions. (Unit: mm or inch)

500
ST-40
T
T-40

HTS-40500
19.7”
Maintenance

STITCHLINER 6000 + VAC-80S

HIF-400

AC-40019.7”
Maintenance

500
19.7”
Maintenance2,180 or 85.9”

500

4,067 or 160.1”*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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Saddle-Stitching System StitchLiner Series

ACF-30

870
34.3”

500
19.7”
Maintenance

810
31.9”

VAC-80Sa
IFU-30S

VAC-80Sm

400
15.8”
1,400
55.2”

4,930 or 194.1”

3,930 or 154.8”

3,972 or 156.4”
500

TB-30

SPF-30S

460
1,170 or 46.1” 18.2”

342
13.5”
664
26.2”

HTS-30S

Work Space
1,270
50.0”

HTS-401,409 or 55.5”

SPF-4019.7”
252 or 9.9”
MaintenanceWork Space

19.7”
Maintenance

5,490 or 216.2”

HOF-400

ACF-40500
19.7”
Maintenance

6,490 or 255.6”

500
19.7”
Maintenance

860
33.9”

VAC-1000

Height (VAC-80S): 1,980 mm or 78.0”

500
19.7”
Maintenance
500

ST-40

500
19.7”
Maintenance

4,067 or 160.1”

STITCHLINER MARK III + VAC-1000 + HOF-400

5,686 or 223.9”

500

TB-30

252 or 9.9” 3,671 or 144.5”
19.7”
Maintenance

500
19.7”
MaintenanceSPF-40Conveyor

830
32.7”

500

TB-30

Work Space

1,409 or 55.5”

HTS-404,067 or 160.1”

ACF-403,972 or 156.4”
1,409 or 55.5”

SPF-40V
VAC-1000V
VAC-1000V
VAC-1000V
VAC-1000

19.7”
Maintenance

810
31.9”

HOF-400

Work Space

500
19.7”
Maintenance

5,619 or 221.2”

19.7”
252 or 9.9”
MaintenanceAC-400500

3,046 or 119.9”

STITCHLINER MARK III + VAC-1000

19.7”
Maintenance

STITCHLINER MARK III + HOF-400

Gutter Width: 6 mm or 0.235”, 8 mm or 0.315”, 10 mm or 0.395”,
12 mm or 0.475”
Booklet Thickness: 4 mm (0.155”) or thinner, half of gutter widthor less

STITCHLINER MARK III
Finishing Type

Sheet Size

Saddle Stitch, Fold and Trim
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”*Max. 356 mm x 610 mm or 14.015” x 24.015” can be processed depending
on substrate weight and condition.

Width
LengthUntrimmed
Booklet 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” x 11”,
5.5” x 9.75”
Width x Length
Portrait Max. 356 x 254 mm or 14.015” x 10.000”
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

LengthFinished Booklet
Size
Width

LengthSheet Weight
Range
Fold Thickness
Stitch Thickness

Stitch Distance

Stitch Heads
Stitching Wire
Trim Width
Trim Thickness

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”
Width x Length
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”

Voltage/Frequency

Width

LengthAttention
The 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 isturned off*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 350 gsm
Coated Paper: 73.3 to 350 gsm
Max. 2 mm or 0.075” (Thickness of one block)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
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
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 andcenter block: 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 of centering device)
Attention: When doing three stitches, this cannot be done in the range
where the overall measurement is 176.1 to 211.9 mm or 6.935” to 8.340”.

Four Stitch (Requires the B-40S kit)
- With Centering Device
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
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
Option: Additional stitcher heads for three or four stitches(The B-40C kit for three stitches or the B-40S kit for four stitches is required.)

Punch (Option)

LengthAttention
The punch option
cannot be selectedunder the following
conditions:- If the center-cut isselected- If the top and bottom
trim function isturned off

Max. 10 mm or 0.390”

The production speed will be limited depending on the number ofconnected towers when the VAC-1000/600H is connected.
- Four Towers: 5,000 sets per hour (A4LEF Straight Receiving)- Five Towers: 4,500 sets per hour (A4LEF Straight Receiving)- Six Towers: 4,000 sets per hour (A4LEF Straight Receiving)
Other than the condition described above, the upper limit of production
speed changes depending on the number of bins that are used, thenumber of overlap of sheets, the belt speed and the block feed setting.

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

StitchLiner Mark III:
*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 thedelivery conveyor. (In this case, the kicker may not be used.)*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”*3 The production speed is affected by operation mode and paper condition.
*4 Air compressor is required. (Need to be arranged locally.)

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”- Corresponding booklet size (Before top and bottom trimming
and after fore-edge 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”
Hole Diameter: 5 mm or 0.197”, 6 mm or 0.236”

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

Booklet 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”

STITCHLINER 6000
Sheet Size

Width x Length

WidthMax. 500 x 350 mm or 19.68” x 13.77”
Min. 199 x 140 mm or 7.84” x 5.52”

LengthSheet Weight
Range
Stitch Thickness
Stitch Distance
Stitching Wire
Untrimmed
Booklet Size

Normal Paper: 53 to 210 gsm
Coated Paper: 74 to 210 gsm
Max. 5 mm or 0.19” (Booklet Thickness 10 mm or 0.39”)(about 50 sheets of 80 gsm or 22# normal)
Loop Stitch: Max. 3 mm or 0.11” (Booklet Thickness 6 mm or0.23”)*1
66 to 150 mm or 2.60” to 5.90”, adjusted by +/- 2 mm or 0.08” / Auto.
Min. 55 mm or 2.17”, with additional stitcher / Manual.
#24 to #26 (0.6 mm to 0.5 mm)
Option: #26 to #28 (0.5 mm to 0.4 mm)*2
Width x LengthMax. 338 x 250 mm or 13.30” x 9.84”
Min. 140 x 99 mm or 5.52” x 3.90” *3

Width

LengthLength95 to 230 mm or 3.74” to 9.05” (Up to 85 mm or 3.35” depending on a

Fore Edge: Max. 25.4 mm or 1.000”, Min. 2 mm or 0.080”
Top and Bottom: Max. 25.4 mm or 1.000”, Min. 2 mm or 0.080”

Four 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”

Hole Position: Two Holes at 5 to 15 mm from spine, 80 mm pitch
One Hole at 5 to 15 mm from fore edge, centered

WidthStandard: 0.5 mm (No.26)
Wire from of 0.4 to 0.6 mm in diameter can be installed on thestandard stitcher heads.

Max. 6,000 booklets per hour (A4 Portrait finished from A3
sheets)*3
Max. 5,300 booklets per hour (A4 Landscape)*3
Production Speed

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”

Center Cut(Option)condition)

95 to 220 mm or 3.74” to 8.66” (When center-cut is performed)
170 to 220 mm or 6.70” to 8.66” (When 2-hole punch is performed)
Width
144 to 340 mm or 5.67” to 13.38” (When center base is installed)
120 to 152 mm or 4.73” to 5.98” (When center base is removed)
186 to 340 mm or 7.33” to 13.38” (When center base is installed andFinished
Booklet Size
Widthcenter-cut is not performed)

Length90 to 167 mm or 3.55” to 6.57” (A booklet size when center-cut is performed)
232 to 340 mm or 9.14” to 13.38” (When 2-hole punch is performed)

Trim Width

2 to 25 mm or 0.08” to 1”

Production Speed
Voltage/Frequency

Max. 6,000 booklets per hour - Min. 2,900 booklets per hour
(Changed in 11 steps)*43-phase 200-220 V, 50 or 60 Hz
3-phase 208 V, 60 Hz

StitchLiner 6000:*1 Limitation for stitch thickness:
If the 6 mm or 0.23” width center cut (option) is performed, Max. 3 mm or 0.11” of booklet thickness.
(When using the 8 mm or 0.31” width slitter, Max. 4 mm or 0.15” of booklet thickness.)
If the punch (option) is performed, Max. 3 mm or 0.11” of booklet thickness.
When the sheet block thickness is 3 mm or 0.11” or above, use thick wire (#24 or 25).
*2 Optional stitching head is required.
*3 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 thedelivery conveyor. (In this case, the kicker may not be used.)*4 The production speed is affected by operation mode, system setting, job setting and paper condition.
*5 Air compressor is required. (Need to be arranged locally.)

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