Standard Announces GRAPH EXPO Highlights and New Product Launches

Standard to Showcase Several New Low to Moderate Volume Finishing Products
Standard will show the new Standard Horizon BQ-160 perfect binder for the first time with PUR adhesive capability. The entry-level BQ-160 PUR binder satisfies the fast-growing demand for short-run digital photo books and prepared book blocks for case binding. The binder is also capable of padding and tape binding. A dynamic color touchscreen allows the operator to easily adjust a range of settings including cover alignment with the spine, nipping pressure, clamping pressure and much more. Other features on the BQ-160 include energy-save and auto-off functions, the ability to notch in one or both directions, and an optional carbon air filtration system to reduce adhesive odors. The BQ-160 can produce extremely strong, high quality perfect bound books up to 1.6” thick at speeds up to 180 cycles per hour. The BQ-160 can handle light to moderate production needs in almost any environment, and will satisfy a variety of prospects in different vertical markets.