Single-clamp perfect binder · Horizon
Horizon BQ-160
Binding type: Perfect binding (glue); also cover, pad and tape binding
Listed on the manufacturer's website (source, as of Oct 18, 2026)
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Specifications
| Brand | Horizon |
|---|---|
| Model | BQ-160 |
| Type | Single-clamp perfect binder |
| Binding type | Perfect binding (glue); also cover, pad and tape binding |
| Speed | Up to 180 cycles per hour |
| Maximum book size | 13.77" × 11.81" (min. 2.76" × 5.04") |
| Binding capacity | Book thickness 0.04" to 1.57" |
| Cover size | Up to 13.77" × 25.19" (min. 2.76" × 10.08") |
| Cover weight | 82 to 302 gsm (22 to 80 lb) |
Sold in the US by Standard Finishing Systems (sdmc.com), Horizon's US distributor; Whitaker Brothers lists it as "Standard BQ-160".
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