MBM GoCrease SEMI Creaser
MBM GoCrease SEMI semi-automatic creaser and perforator. 18 inch working width, touchscreen setup, 5 stored presets, 80 to 400 gsm, 1,500 sheets per hour. $7,937 from a Michigan MBM dealer since 1984. Installation and operator training included.
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Semi-Automatic Programmable Paper Creaser & Perforator
This semi-automatic programmable creasing and perforating system combines manual sheet input with motor-driven sheet movement for faster, more repeatable finishing than fully manual units. A touchscreen display enables accurate setup of crease/perf positions and quantities, while automatic sheet measuring helps reduce setup time and errors. Built for digitally printed materials, it supports clean folds and consistent results on short-run production work.
Key Features
- Semi-automatic operation: manual paper input with motor-powered sheet movement
- Touchscreen programming enables fast, accurate setting of crease/perf distance and quantity
- 18" working width supports larger sheet formats for modern finishing needs
- Automatically measures sheet size to reduce setup time and errors
- Stores up to 5 pre-set applications in program memory for repeat work
- Creasing improves fold quality on digitally printed materials
- Three creasing bar sizes included (2 CITO technology, 1 iron channel)
- Supports multiple interface languages for diverse production environments
Why It Matters
Programmable crease/perf positioning improves repeatability and reduces operator variability across short-run jobs. Motor-driven sheet movement speeds up production compared to fully manual units while maintaining control over alignment and handling. Automatic sheet measurement and stored presets support faster changeovers for mixed-job environments.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Working Width | 4" to 18" |
| Paper Weight (Creasing) | 80–400 gsm |
| Paper Weight (Perforating) | 80–250 gsm |
| Channel Widths | 0.04 / 0.05 / 0.063 |
| Max Speed | Up to 1,500 sheets/hour* |
| Included | 1 creasing tool, 1 perforating tool |
| Electrical Requirements | 110V, 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (D Ă— W Ă— H) | 23 1/2" Ă— 45" Ă— 12" |
| Shipping Weight | 120 lbs |
Applications
Available Options
- Alternate creasing bars and channels for different stock types and fold requirements
- Additional tools for expanded perforating patterns and finishing tasks
- Workflow accessories for repeat production environments and mixed job handling
Which GoCrease: 3000, SEMI or 4000
MSL stocks three machines in the MBM GoCrease line and they separate on how much of the job the machine does.
The GoCrease 3000 is the manual unit. The operator feeds and positions every sheet. It is $1,393.00, it ships parcel at 30 lbs, and it suits a shop creasing covers occasionally rather than daily.
The GoCrease SEMI adds motor-driven sheet movement and a touchscreen, so the operator still feeds by hand but the machine measures the sheet, positions the crease and stores up to five setups. 18 inch working width, 80 to 400 gsm creasing, up to 1,500 sheets per hour, $7,937.00, 120 lbs on a freight pallet. See financing and leasing for payment options.
The GoCrease 4000 is $3,149.00 and is the electric unit sitting between the two on price. Compare its working width and stock range against the SEMI on its own page before deciding, because price order and capability order are not the same across this line.
Buy the 3000 if creasing is occasional. Buy the SEMI if setup time and repeatability across mixed short-run jobs is the cost you are trying to remove. All three are stocked and quote same day.
All three sit on the paper creasers category page, alongside the rest of the bindery and finishing range. If the job needs the fold in the same pass, look at creaser folders instead.
Frequently asked questions
What stock weights will the GoCrease SEMI crease and perforate?
Creasing runs 80 to 400 gsm. Perforating runs 80 to 250 gsm. If your heaviest cover stock is above 400 gsm, send us a sample before ordering.
How wide a sheet does it take?
Working width is 4 inches to 18 inches. The 18 inch width is the reason most shops choose the SEMI over the manual GoCrease 3000.
Is it automatic?
It is semi-automatic. The operator feeds each sheet by hand. The machine measures the sheet, moves it under motor power, and positions the crease or perforation from the touchscreen. It stores up to 5 setups for repeat work.
What tooling is included?
One creasing tool and one perforating tool, plus three creasing bar sizes: two CITO bars and one iron channel. Channel widths are 0.04, 0.05 and 0.063.
How does it ship and what power does it need?
110V, 60 Hz. It ships freight at 120 lbs, crated at 48 by 24 by 12 inches, in 3 to 5 business days. Mid-State Litho installs it and trains your operators.
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