PJ Print, an Ipswich-based commercial printer, has invested in a Horizon BQ-270V single clamp perfect binder from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).
The company, which produces digital print on a Ricoh Pro C7200, will use the BQ-270V to replace a pre-existing Horizon binder. Managing director Ben Perkins explained, ‘It was time to replace the system we had. The choice was straightforward as we are very used to Horizon systems. As well as the binder we were updating we also have a StitchLiner, folder and a creaser. There was no need to look at what else was on the market.
‘We like Horizon because the build quality of the systems is good and they are easy to use. The BQ-270V went straight in and is running very well. The quality of the bind has improved ten-fold and that is exactly what we were expecting.’
The 500cph binder includes an automated, sensor-activated digital caliper system which consistently measures book block thickness and automatically transfers this data to the binder for quick, automated set-up for books of different thicknesses. It also features an intelligent colour touchscreen.
