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Morgana PowerSquare™ 224VF

Booklet production with the Morgana PowerSquare™ 224VF. Dual-bin feeding, SquareBack™ finish, barcode verification, and two-knife trimming for precision.

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Details & specifications

The Morgana PowerSquare™ 224VF is a high-performance booklet-making system designed for high-production environments. This advanced system combines stitching, folding, spine forming, and trimming in a single compact unit, producing SquareBack™ books up to 224 pages thick. It is ideal for creating professional-quality booklets such as manuals, magazines, programs, academic journals, financial reports, and educational materials.

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Key Features

🔷 Dual Bin Feeder – High-capacity vacuum-assisted dual-bin feeder allows for long uninterrupted production runs.
🔷 Automatic Bin Switching – Enables continuous operation by allowing one bin to be reloaded while the other is in use.
🔷 Barcode Readers (Optional) – Ensures set integrity and enables variable page count jobs.
🔷 Two-Knife Trimmer (Optional) – Trims top and bottom edges for a full-bleed, professional finish.
🔷 Static Stitching HeadSingle heavy-duty stitch head inserts 1 to 6 stitches per book, ensuring precise alignment and quality.
🔷 SquareBack™ Booklets – Produces high-quality booklets with a perfectly formed spine that allows for printed text on the spine, similar to a perfect-bound book.
🔷 Fully Automated Workflow – Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) enables easy operation and remote diagnostics for seamless machine management.
🔷 Automatic Set Thickness Sensing – Detects booklet thickness to ensure consistent and high-quality results.

Technical Specifications

Feature PowerSquare™ 224VF
Paper Size (Min) 7.8” x 8.2”
Paper Size (Max) 13.7” x 19.6”
Stock Range 16 lb bond – 111 lb bond
Book Thickness Min: 1 sheet 21 lb bondMax: 0.4” (approx. 208 pages 21 lb bond, 224 pages 18 lb bond)
Set Thickness Max: 0.2” (approx. 52 sheets 21 lb bond, 56 sheets 70 gsm)
Stitching Single heavy-duty stitch head, 1-6 stitches
Stitches per Spool Up to 291,500
Books per Spool Approx. 127,000
Trimming Optional two-knife trimming
No. of Bins 2

Additional Features

Dual Bin Feeder – Supports a wide range of booklet types and sizes. Bins can be used for pre-collated sets or covers, allowing flexibility for merged booklet production.
Automatic Bin Switching – Enables non-stop operation with on-the-run bin reloading.
Barcode Readers (Optional) – Can be integrated to track and manage variable data jobs, ensuring accurate set matching.
Two-Knife Trimmer (Optional) – Allows for precise, full-bleed trimming, producing a final product with clean, professional edges.
Static Stitching HeadThe sheets move to the stitch, not vice versa, guaranteeing high precision and stitch quality.
Remote Diagnostics – The advanced control system includes remote troubleshooting and preventative maintenance tracking.
User-Friendly Interface – The color touchscreen GUI makes job setup fast and intuitive, optimizing workflow efficiency.

Optimized Applications

📚 Manuals & Reports – Produces SquareBack™ booklets with a professional finish for business and corporate use.
📖 Magazines & Programs – Ensures premium-quality booklet production for publishing and event materials.
🖨 Print-on-Demand – Streamlines short-run and customized booklet production.
📦 Educational Materials – Ideal for training manuals, academic journals, and course packs.

The Morgana PowerSquare™ 224VF is engineered to meet the growing demand for high-quality booklets across a wide range of media. With automation, flexibility, and efficiency, it is an ideal choice for high-production environments looking to enhance booklet quality, consistency, and productivity.

Every machine, fully supported

We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.

This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

Install & train

On-site setup and operator training included.

Same / next-day service

Fast response across the Great Lakes.

Precision machining

Replacement parts fabricated in-house.

Financing

Lease and purchase options available.