MW-480FSP
Basic Booklet Maker with Collating System
A matched collating solution feeds pre-collated sets to the booklet maker before stitching, folding and 3-side trimming — ideal for multi-page booklets, manuals and catalogs that need set assembly.
MW-480FSP Booklet Maker
MW-480FSP is the MW-480FS platform working with a matched collating system. Gathering multi-page sets by hand is the slowest and most error-prone part of booklet production, so the matched system assembles the sheets into ordered sets and feeds them to the machine, which stitches, folds and trims them in one pass.
Matched Collating Solution
A collating system matched to this platform, supplied as part of the configuration.
Stitching + Folding
Complete two finishing processes in one machine.
Flexible Configuration
Front trimming, 3-side trimming and feeding options can be configured to suit different production needs.
Pre-collated Set Feeding
Pre-collated sets reach the machine already in order, so stitching starts without a gathering step.
Choose Your MW-480FSP Configuration
One platform with different finishing and feeding configurations.
Core Finishing
Optional Feeding Solutions
Two alternatives, not a next step. Both are fitted at the feeding stage, before stitching and folding. FSC does not include the collating system, and FSP does not include cover feeding.
Need a different configuration? Contact us for a customized setup.
What Can You Produce with MW-480FSP?
Suitable for brochures, catalogs, magazines, manuals and other saddle-stitched booklets. With three-side trimming, the finished booklet has clean edges on all sides — ready to use without further offline trimming.
Multi-page Manuals
Catalogs with Covers
Instruction Books
Training Booklets
MW-480FSP — Collating System
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Matched Collating Solution
A collating system matched to this platform, supplied as part of the configuration.
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Pre-collated Set Feeding
Ordered sets are fed to the booklet maker, so the operator loads one stack instead of gathering sheets by hand.
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Saves Labor on Multi-Page Jobs
The collating system replaces manual sheet gathering, which is the slowest and most error-prone step.
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Automatic Folding
Stitching and folding are completed in one workflow.
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No Manual Gathering
Sets arrive already gathered, so nobody stands at the infeed building each set by hand.
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Ready for High-Volume Production
With set assembly off the operator’s hands, a long multi-page run holds its pace to the end.
MW-480FSP specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. sheet size | 340 × 480 mm |
| Min. sheet size | 145 × 200 mm |
| Max. finished booklet | 340 × 240 mm |
| Min. finished booklet | 145 × 100 mm |
| Stitching thickness | 0.2 – 2.5 mm |
| Stitching heads | 2 |
| Speed | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| Paper weight | 55 – 250 g/m² |
| Front trim length | 95 – 238 mm |
| Max. front trim width | 340 mm |
| Top-bottom trim length | 98 – 238 mm |
| Top-bottom trim width | 140 – 335 mm |
Collating system specifications depend on the selected matched configuration. Contact us with your sheet size, paper range and required number of bins for a suitable recommendation.
Compare the models in this series
The same platform in different sizes: what changes is the sheet it takes, the booklet it closes and how fast it runs.
| Model | Max. sheet size | Min. sheet size | Max. finished booklet | Min. finished booklet | Stitching thickness | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MW-480FSPYou are here | 340 × 480 mm | 145 × 200 mm | 340 × 240 mm | 145 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 2.5 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-490FSP | 340 × 490 mm | 145 × 200 mm | 340 × 245 mm | 145 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 2.5 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-530FSP | 340 × 530 mm | 125 × 200 mm | 340 × 265 mm | 125 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-610FSP | 340 × 610 mm | 145 × 180 mm | 340 × 305 mm | 145 × 90 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 4,500 books/hour |
Not sure which model fits your work? Tell us your max sheet size and monthly volume — we will recommend one.
Request a RecommendationHow MW-480FSP Works
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Collate
Ordered sets are fed into the booklet maker.
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Stitch
Wire stitching across the spine.
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Fold
The stitched set is folded.
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Front Trim
The front edge is trimmed in the same pass.
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Top-Bottom Trim
The head and foot edges are trimmed in the same pass.
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Collect
Finished booklets collect here.
Collating system specifications depend on the selected matched configuration. Contact us with your sheet size, paper range and required number of bins for a suitable recommendation.
Before you enquire
What sizes of booklet can it make?
It takes flat sheets from 145 × 200 mm to 340 × 480 mm and delivers finished, folded booklets from 145 × 100 mm to 340 × 240 mm.
What stitching thickness can it handle?
It can handle a stitching thickness of 0.2 – 2.5 mm measured at the spine. The actual page count depends on the paper type and weight.
What paper can it run?
Sheet and cover from 55 – 250 g/m², so light text paper through to a heavy cover.
How fast is it?
Up to 2,800 books/hour, with 2 stitching heads working across the spine.
How many stitching heads?
It stitches with two heads across the spine.
What do the suffixes — F, FS, FSP, FSC — actually mean?
They are the units fitted to the same body; the base machine stitches and folds only. F adds an in-line front trimmer that cuts the front edge in the same pass; FS adds top-bottom trimming to complete three-side trimming; FSP adds a collating system that assembles multi-page sets before stitching; FSC adds an automatic cover feeder that places the cover before stitching. FSC and FSP are alternative feeding solutions rather than successive steps: neither includes the other, and both are fitted at the feeding stage, before stitching and folding.
Which configurations does this model come in?
The MW-480FSP does stitching, folding, 3-side trimming and a collating system.
Is this a single-output machine?
Yes — in its standard form it is single output: one booklet per pass.
Which model should I choose?
Choose according to your sheet size, finished booklet size, paper weight, production volume and required finishing functions. If you are unsure, send us your specifications and we'll recommend a suitable model.
Can a base model be upgraded later?
Configuration options are available on the same platform. Please contact us to confirm the suitable setup for your production requirements.
What happens after I order?
Quoted lead time is typically 25–35 days. Every machine is tested before it leaves and packed for sea freight. Installation and operator training can be arranged — tell us what your team needs and we will include it in the quotation.
What warranty comes with it?
12 months on core components. Wear parts are consumables and are stocked as spares.
Need the Right Booklet Maker for Your Business?
Tell us your booklet size, paper type and production requirements. We'll recommend a suitable configuration.
