HORIZON BQ-270V – Automatic Perfect Binder

A new opportunity directly from a French printing company

We are pleased to offer for sale this HORIZON BQ-270V, directly from a printing company located in Normandy, France.

This 2017 machine is offered for sale following the replacement of the equipment by a higher-capacity model equipped with several clamps, allowing increased production speed.

Carefully maintained by its operator, this HORIZON BQ-270V is in perfect working condition and benefits from a clear operating history.

It represents an excellent opportunity for digital printers, finishing departments, and companies looking for a professional automatic perfect binding solution with a controlled investment.

A compact and efficient automatic binding solution

The HORIZON BQ-270V is an automatic single-clamp perfect binder designed to meet the needs of small and medium production runs.

With a production speed of up to 500 cycles/hour (according to HORIZON manufacturer data), it offers excellent productivity in a compact format while maintaining the finishing quality for which Horizon equipment is recognised.

Its automatic operation performs all the necessary steps required for professional book production:

• Block spine preparation
• Glue application
• Cover positioning
• Final pressing

The machine allows professional-quality books to be produced with consistent results while limiting operator intervention.

A machine perfectly suited for digital production and short runs

With the growth of digital printing and the increasing demand for personalised production, printers are looking for equipment capable of quickly producing finished books while maintaining ease of use.

The HORIZON BQ-270V perfectly meets these requirements thanks to its compact design, mechanical reliability and EVA gluing system, a widely used technology in the graphic arts industry.

EVA glue provides an excellent balance between binding quality, ease of operation and simple maintenance. It is perfectly suitable for books, catalogues, brochures and commercial documents requiring a professional finish.

A reliable machine with controlled operating costs

Unlike higher-capacity industrial systems requiring significant investment, the BQ-270V allows printers and finishers to benefit from an automatic binding solution while maintaining reduced operating costs.

Its robust design, automation of the main production steps and ease of use make it particularly suitable for environments where versatility and flexibility are essential.

Horizon: a worldwide reference in print finishing

For several decades, HORIZON has established itself as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of finishing equipment for the graphic arts industry.

Horizon machines are recognised for their reliability, precision and ease of use, both in digital and offset production environments.

The Horizon perfect binder range is used by many printers and finishing companies worldwide thanks to its excellent combination of finishing quality, mechanical robustness and ease of operation.

Main advantages

• Directly from a French printing company
• 2017 machine
• Located in Normandy, France
• Perfect working condition
• Clearly identified operating history
• Replacement only due to production capacity upgrade
• Compact and versatile automatic perfect binder
• Reliable and economical EVA gluing technology
• Up to 500 cycles/hour
• Ideal solution for small and medium production runs
• Reduced operating costs
• Quick production start-up

Productivity and automation

The HORIZON BQ-270V reduces operator intervention thanks to its automatic functions:

• Automatic spine preparation
• Spine milling and notching
• Automatic EVA gluing
• Automatic cover positioning
• Automatic pressing
• Automated production cycle
• Simple and fast adjustments

Applications

This machine is perfectly suited for the production of:

• Books
• Catalogues
• Commercial brochures
• Manuals
• Annual reports
• Technical documentation
• Photo books
• Institutional publications
• Digitally printed books
• Print-on-Demand production

It is particularly suitable for:

• Digital printers
• Finishing departments
• Professional copy centres
• Small and medium offset production

An excellent opportunity on the used equipment market

Thanks to its recent manufacturing year, direct origin from a French printing company, excellent working condition and reliable design, this HORIZON BQ-270V represents an excellent opportunity for companies looking for a professional automatic perfect binding solution.

Its replacement by a faster model only reflects an evolution in production requirements and does not indicate any technical limitation or issue with the machine.

Available immediately, it can be inspected upon request.