MW-490FS
Upgraded Booklet Maker with 3-Side Trimming
Built on the MW-490F, it adds top-bottom trimming to complete three-side trimming.
MW-490FS Booklet Maker
MW-490FS is the MW-490F platform with side trimming added, so the booklet is trimmed on three sides. 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.
3-Side Trimming
Fitted to the MW-490F, the top-bottom trimming unit cuts the head and foot edges to complete three-side trimming.
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.
Choose Your MW-490FS 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-490FS?
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.
Magazines
Product Catalogs
Brochures
Instruction Manuals
Children's Books
Notebooks / Exercise Books
MW-490FS — 3-Side Trimming
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The Longer Sheet
Portrait and landscape A4 work runs without re-imposing, which is what the extra length buys.
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Nothing Else Changes
The workflow, the operator skill and the way jobs are set up are the same as on the smaller platform.
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3-Side Trimming
Fitted to the MW-490F. Front trimming and side trimming are completed in line for a finished three-side trim.
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Cover Feeding or Collating
Choose either automatic cover feeding or a collating system as the feeding solution for your configuration.
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No Offline Trimming Needed
3-side trimming in line means the booklet is finished when it leaves the machine.
MW-490FS 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 |
| Front trim length | 95 – 240 mm |
| Max. front trim width | 340 mm |
| Top-bottom trim length | 95 – 240 mm |
| Top-bottom trim width | 140 – 335 mm |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4100 × 950 × 1050 mm |
MW-490FS in operation
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-480FS | 340 × 480 mm | 145 × 200 mm | 340 × 240 mm | 145 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 2.5 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-490FSYou 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-530FS | 340 × 530 mm | 125 × 200 mm | 340 × 265 mm | 125 × 100 mm | 0.2 – 3 mm | Up to 2,800 books/hour |
| MW-610FS | 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-490FS Works
- 1
Feed Sheets
Sheets are placed by hand.
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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.
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-490FS does stitching, folding and 3-side trimming.
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.
