The Hohner HSB 8.000 Book Binder is a saddle stitcher — sometimes referred to as a saddle stapler — a type of book binding machine used to collate, stitch, and trim folded printed sheets into finished booklets, catalogues, brochures, and similar products. Hohner is a well-established German manufacturer specialising in stitching and binding equipment for the print finishing industry, known for producing reliable, high-output saddle stitching systems suited to both commercial and industrial print operations.
This 2015 machine has accumulated approximately 3,500 operating hours and is located in Germany. It is offered in used condition and represents a comprehensively equipped configuration. The feeder arrangement consists of six VF single-sheet feeders set up for 2:1 switching, one hand plant, and one cover feeder, giving the line considerable flexibility for different product types and run lengths. Sheet inspection is handled by seven Opticontrol units, and the stapler is equipped with both staple and thickness control to ensure consistent, misalignment-free stitching.
The stitching head configuration is particularly notable. Four HK 52-8 Universal stitching heads are fitted alongside four HK 52-8 heads dedicated to ring eyelet stitching at 6 mm — an option that extends the machine's capability beyond conventional saddle stitching into eyelet-bound products. Four large coil carriers are also included to support this function. The trimmer is equipped with a centre cutting device for two-up production, allowing two finished products to be produced simultaneously and significantly increasing effective output.
Additional equipment on the machine includes a transfer table, pressure and vacuum supply, and a long belt delivery. It is noted that a compensating stacker is not included with this listing.
The machine is rated for production of up to 8,000 products per hour and has a maximum format of 365 × 350 mm. Format changes are made without tools, reducing changeover time and operator effort. The seller describes stable production at approximately 7,000 cycles and highlights the machine's compact footprint relative to its output capacity.
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