Morgana BM60 booklet maker, built by Plockmatic

The Morgana BM60 is a compact booklet maker built by Plockmatic for hand fed operation on a bench. It staples and folds small to medium runs, up to 22 sheets of 20 lb bond at up to 1,800 booklets per hour, with saddle, edge and corner stapling.

Built by Plockmatic, sold as Morgana

The BM60 is built by Plockmatic and sold under the Morgana name. If you are cross shopping a quote that says Plockmatic BM 60, it is this machine. Mid-State Litho is an authorized dealer for the line, and the rest of the range sits in Plockmatic print finishing equipment. To compare it against the other saddle stitching machines we carry, start with the booklet maker range.

BM60 or BM61

This page sells the BM60, which is hand fed only. The BM61 adds a side jogging unit and connects to a C/AC 510 collator for automated booklet production. They are separate machines at separate prices, not options on one machine. If you need collator feed, go to the Morgana BM61. The specification table below keeps both columns so you can compare them side by side.

A booklet maker staples and folds a collated set into a finished booklet, so it is not a folder. If folding alone is what you need, look at paper folders instead.

Key features

• Stapling and folding: saddle, edge, and corner stapling, with loop stapling available using interchangeable heads.
• Booklet production: up to 22 sheets of 20 lb bond (88 pages) at up to 1,800 booklets per hour.
• Operating modes: manual, automatic, stapling only, folding only, and stapling with no folding, set from the operator panel.
• BM61 collator integration: connects to the C/AC 510 collator for automated booklet production and less manual handling.
• Jam and low-staple detection: error detection cuts downtime and keeps output consistent.
• Optional add-ons: a belt stacker for longer runs, a delivery tray, and the Morgana SquareFold 104 for a perfect-bound look.

Technical specifications

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Accessories for the BM 60

The BM 60 runs hand fed on a bench. A base stand puts it at working height. A belt stacker handles longer runs and a delivery tray keeps finished booklets in order. Corner stapling uses a separate guide. Loop stapling needs an upgrade kit with interchangeable heads, ordered separately.

The machine takes 210 chisel point staples. We stock them by the box of 5,000 with a 20 box minimum.

For a square, perfect bound look on stapled booklets, add the Morgana SquareFold 104, hand fed or inline.

Applications

• Booklet production: manuals, reports, catalogs, and training materials.
• Marketing and direct mail: promotional booklets and brochures.
• Office and in-plant printing: corporate print rooms and educational institutions.

Why buy a BM60 from Mid-State Litho

Mid-State Litho sells, installs and services bindery and finishing equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes, and our technicians train your operators on the machine they will run. The BM60 ships by truck freight with a lift gate, so inspect the crate before you sign for it; our return policy sets out what happens if it arrives damaged. Call us or get in touch to check configuration, staples and lead time before you order.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the BM60 and the BM61?

The BM60 is hand fed only. The BM61 adds a side jogging unit and connects to a C/AC 510 collator for automated booklet production. They are separate machines at separate prices, not options on one machine.

How thick a booklet will it make?

Up to 22 sheets of 20 lb bond, which is 88 finished pages. Paper from 16 lb bond to 90 lb bond.

How fast is it?

Up to 1,800 booklets per hour. Real throughput on a hand fed machine depends on your operator, so treat that as the ceiling.

What staples does it take?

210 chisel point staples, two stapler heads. We stock them by the box of 5,000.

Can it square the spine like a perfect bound book?

Not on its own. Add the Morgana SquareFold 104, which works hand fed or inline with the BM60.