Overview
Horizon StitchLiner 5500 – Complete Automated Saddle Stitching System
Maximize your bindery’s efficiency and output quality with this fully configured Horizon StitchLiner 5500. Known for combining the efficiency of flat-sheet collating with the integrity of saddle-stitching, this system is a premier choice for commercial printers looking for high-speed, automated booklet production.
This complete line includes dual VAC-100 collating towers, the ACF-30 accumulator/folder, and the precision HTS-30 three-knife trimmer, making it a turnkey solution for professional brochure, catalog, and magazine production.
Machine Configuration & Components
This system is sold as a complete line featuring the following modules:
- Main System: Horizon StitchLiner SL-5500
- Collating Towers:
- Horizon VAC-100a: (Main Air-Suction Collator Tower)
- Horizon VAC-100m: (Rear Air-Suction Collator Tower)
- Stacking: Horizon ST-40 Stacker (For straight stacking/offsetting jobs)
- Folding & Scoring: Horizon ACF-30 Accumulator/Folder
- Stitching: Horizon SPF-30 Saddle Stitcher
- Trimming: Horizon HTS-30 Three-Knife Trimmer
Key Features & Inclusions
- High-Speed Production: Capable of producing up to 5,500 booklets per hour with fully automated setup.
- User-Friendly Interface: Features Horizon’s icon-based touchscreen for quick changeovers and job recall.
- Versatility: Handles a wide range of paper stocks and formats, perfect for short-run digital work or long-run offset jobs.
- Included Accessories:
- 1 Set of Knives
- 4 Stitching Heads (Standard)
- Complete Machine Books/Manuals
Availability
- Status: Upcoming Inventory
- Available From: January 2026
Why Buy This Horizon StitchLiner 5500?
If you are searching for a used Horizon StitchLiner, this SL-5500 offers the perfect balance of automation and heavy-duty construction. Unlike standard booklet makers, the StitchLiner 5500 folds sheets into signatures before stitching, ensuring a flatter, higher-quality finish comparable to traditional bindery lines but with a significantly smaller footprint
