The new perfect binder is most productive binder for book-of-one in its class

Andover, Mass. – Standard Finishing Systems, a leading supplier of post-press and paper handling solutions, recently announced an addition to their line of perfect binding solutions: the Standard Horizon BQ-500 Perfect Binder. The system is designed for increased book-of-one productivity, increased automation, and increased quality control over a wider range of substrates compared to competitive models.

The system features an improved and easy-to-use 12.1” touchscreen for quick setup, an ergonomic design for efficient, operator-friendly production, an enhanced delivery system for thin books, and more. 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. The new perfect binder features interchangeable EVA and PUR glue tanks with a new and improved tank removal process for cleaner and easier tank changeover. The BQ-500 is the first perfect binder to come equipped with iCE LINK, a new cloud-based monitoring tool from Horizon that can also handle KPI analysis, PM schedule/alerts, JDF/JMF workflow, scheduling, job creation, editing, and more.

The BQ-500 can be run in-line with the HT-300 Three-Side Trimmer, also released this year, for seamless book production. The HT-300 offers higher productivity and more versatility compared to comparable trimmers due to a rotary table in the trim section which enables not only three-side trimming but also finishing in a variety of shapes, including corner cuts. The HT-300 also offers flap cover trimming to accommodate a wider variety of applications, and setup can be automated via the color touchscreen or with a barcode reader at the in-feed. The HT-300 is over 35% faster than the previous model and can process up to 300 books/stacks per hour at 4 books per stack for up to 1,200 books per hour.

“The continued increase in demand for personalization and customization is resulting in even shorter book run lengths along with increased book-of-one production,” said David Reny, Executive Vice President, Standard Finishing Systems. “The BQ-500 is perfectly designed to fit the needs of today’s print environment, and it’s another powerful step forward in automated perfect binding.”

For more information, call 877-404-4460 or visit the Standard website at http://www.standardfinishing.com.