Horizon BQ-260 Automatic Perfect Binder Book Binding System w/ CF-220 Cover Feeder – 033126000862A

S/N: 119201
S/N: 106114

The Horizon BQ-260 with CF-220 Cover Feeder is a single-clamp automatic perfect binding system designed for short- to mid-run book production. It is widely used in commercial print and digital finishing environments for producing softcover books, manuals, catalogs, and reports with consistent glue binding quality.

Line Configuration

• BQ-260 single-clamp perfect binder
• Integrated milling and spine preparation station
• Hot melt glue application system
• Nipping/pressing station
• CF-220 friction cover feeder
• Delivery stacker

Main Machine

This system utilizes a single-clamp binding process where book blocks are automatically clamped, milled, glued, and pressed into covers in a continuous cycle. The integrated milling station prepares the spine for optimal glue penetration, while the hot melt gluing system ensures strong, consistent adhesion. The CF-220 cover feeder automatically feeds and scores covers, allowing for efficient, semi-automated production with minimal operator intervention.

Included Components

• BQ-260 perfect binding unit
• CF-220 friction cover feeder
• Milling and roughening station with dust extraction
• Hot melt glue tank and application system
• Nipping/pressing station
• Delivery stacker

Features

• Single-clamp automatic perfect binding system
• Integrated milling station for improved glue adhesion
• Hot melt spine gluing with optional side gluing capability
• Automatic cover feeding and scoring via CF-220
• Centralized control panel with digital counter and job setup
• Compact footprint suitable for small to mid-size operations

Typical Applications

• Perfect bound books and booklets
• Manuals and technical documentation
• Catalogs and magazines
• Short-run digital print finishing
• Commercial print bindery operations

Technical Specifications

• Binding method: Hot melt perfect binding
• Number of clamps: 1
• Maximum book size: 12.6″ x 12.6″ (320 x 320 mm)
• Minimum book size: 2.9″ x 2.9″ (75 x 75 mm)
• Binding thickness: 0.04″ – 1.6″ (1 – 40 mm)
• Maximum cover size: 25.6″ x 12.6″ (650 x 320 mm)
• Minimum cover size: approx. 10.2″ x 7″ (260 x 120 mm)
• Maximum cover stock weight: approx. 230 gsm
• Production speed: up to 600 books/hour (without milling)
• Production speed: approx. 410 books/hour (with milling)
• Functions: milling, gluing, cover feeding, pressing, delivery
• Power requirement: approx. 400V, 3-phase
• Machine dimensions: approx. 90″ x 48″ footprint (2290 x 1230 mm)
• Weight: approx. 1,260 lbs (572 kg)