MW-490
Upgraded Booklet Maker
Saddle stitching and folding at the upgraded configuration level.
MW-490 Booklet Maker
The MW-490 is an upgraded booklet maker for saddle stitching and folding. The base machine handles stitching and folding, with front trimming, 3-side trimming, cover feeding and collating available as configuration options on the same platform.
Stitching + Folding
Hand-fed saddle stitching and folding in one machine.
Upgraded Platform
A higher-specification platform in the 480–530 series.
Configurable
Front trimming, 3-side trimming, cover feeding or a collating system can be fitted.
Manual Sheet Feeding
Sheets are loaded by hand; the machine does the stitching and folding.
Choose Your MW-490 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-490?
Brochures, catalogs, magazines, manuals and other saddle-stitched booklets.
Magazines
Product Catalogs
Brochures
Instruction Manuals
Children's Books
Notebooks / Exercise Books
Upgraded Stitch-and-Fold Platform
- 01
The Longer Sheet
Portrait and landscape A4 work runs without re-imposing, which is what the extra length buys.
- 02
Nothing Else Changes
The workflow, the operator skill and the way jobs are set up are the same as on the smaller platform.
- 03
Ready to Grow
Front trimming, the side cut and either feeding solution go on the same body.
- 04
The Entry Point to the Longer Format
The longer sheet without paying for trimming yet.
MW-490 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. sheet size | 340 × 490 mm |
| Min. sheet size | 145 × 200 mm |
| Max. finished booklet | 340 × 245 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 |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 2400 × 800 × 960 mm |
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-480 | 340 × 480 mm | 145 × 200 mm | 340 × 240 mm | 145 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 2.5 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-490You are here | 340 × 490 mm | 145 × 200 mm | 340 × 245 mm | 145 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 2.5 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-530 | 340 × 530 mm | 125 × 200 mm | 340 × 265 mm | 125 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-610 | 340 × 610 mm | 145 × 180 mm | 340 × 305 mm | 145 × 90 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 4,500 books/hour |
| MW-450 | 440 × 595 mm | 175 × 200 mm | 440 × 297 mm | 175 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 3,000 books/hour |
| MW-550 | 550 × 595 mm | 260 × 200 mm | 550 × 297 mm | 260 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 3,000 books/hour |
| MW-650 | 650 × 595 mm | 320 × 200 mm | 650 × 297 mm | 320 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 3,000 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-490 Works
- 1
Feed Sheets
Sheets are placed by hand.
- 2
Stitch
Wire stitching across the spine.
- 3
Fold
The stitched set is folded.
- 4
Collect
Finished booklets collect here.
Before you enquire
What sizes of booklet can it make?
It takes flat sheets from 145 × 200 mm to 340 × 490 mm and delivers finished, folded booklets from 145 × 100 mm to 340 × 245 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-490 does stitching and folding only.
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?
Yes. The core finishing units can be added to the same machine body, depending on the configuration. FSC and FSP are alternative feeding solutions rather than successive upgrades.
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.
