Creasing versus Scoring

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Specification
Morgana AutoCreaser
Feeding System ........................................Bottom suction feed
MAX. SHEET SIZE ........................648mm x 330mm ............25.5" x 13"
MIN. SHEET SIZE ........................140mm x 160mm ............5.5" x 6.3"
MAX. PAPER WEIGHT ............................400+gsm ................120+lb Cover
MIN. PAPER WEIGHT..............................70gsm....................20lb Bond
MAX. NO. CREASES PER SHEET ..........................................9
MAX NO. PROGRAMMED APPLICATIONS ......................................9
MIN. REPEAT CREASE DISTANCE ........................4mm (0.2") (depending on paper weight)
MIN. CREASE DISTANCE ......................................................
...from lead edge ..............................25mm ........................1"
...from tail edge................................20mm........................0.8"
SPEED PER HOUR (A4 & 8.5" x 11") ..............................3,840 single creases
..................................................2,760 double creases
SPEED PER HOUR (A3 & 11" x 17") ..............................2,670 single creases
(Note: The production speed varies according to material size and
the number of creases on the sheet)
DIMENSIONS ....................L: 1,168mm (46") H: 990mm (39") W: 457mm (18")
WEIGHT..............................109Kgs (240lb) (+18Kgs (+40lb) packing)
POWER REQUIREMENT..........................................1phase 220/240v
Creasing versus Scoring
Traditional rotary scoring machines use circular blades that are in constant motion as the stock passes through them.
This creates a ploughing action that actually cuts through the top fibres of the paper or card in order to create a
score. Inevitably this weakens the paper and encourages cracking.
In contrast, the Morgana AutoCreaser employs a unique creasing rule and matrix - as illustrated - that eliminates
tearing and, therefore, cracking.
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THE FIRST NAME IN DOCUMENT FINISHING SOLUTIONS
The Morgana AutoCreaser – A Revolution in Finishing Technology
Morgana makes a manual creaser called the Docu-Crease
for lower volume users. This is available in 35cm (13.8") and
52cm (20.5") models, each with adjustable backstops to allow
multiple creases.
Perforating is a feature
“With the Morgana AutoCreaser,
set-up is 10 times faster than
using a Platen”
available on the AutoCreaser.
To eliminate
T
he AutoCreaser, made in the UK by
It performs 3840 creases per hour on A4 (8.5"X11").
Morgana,
complete
The AutoCreaser can also be programmed to make
solution to the problem of cracking
9 creases in a single pass with a 4mm (0.2")
that occurs when folding digitally printed output. It
minimum distance between creases. For repeat
is equally effective in dealing with conventionally
work it will memorise up to 9 pre-set applications.
provides
the
printed card, laminates or cross-grained stock.
The AutoCreaser works by using a creasing rule and
cracking of the
substrate the
Before Morgana launched the AutoCreaser, printers
matrix action that applies several tonnes of
and finishers faced with these problems had two
pressure to weaken the fibres of the paper.
weaken them. The creasing
choices. The first was to use a platen or cylinder
However, unlike a rotary scorer this does not tear
creasing rule and a female
press – effective, but very slow to set up and
the surface, so there is no white show-through –
perform a superb crease. By
demanding high skill levels. The second involved
even when the fold is made in an area of solid
way, cracking is eliminated.
the use of rotary scoring, which almost inevitably
colour. Creasing blades can easily be changed and
damages the material, resulting in white show
the
through on the spine of the folded document.
inverse creasing.
The AutoCreaser is a fully automatic, suction fed
The AutoCreaser is fully mobile with a small
device, which is 10 times faster to set up than a
footprint. A single operator can feed the machine
platen and is supremely easy to use. It takes a
and offload the catch tray or optional jogger.
AutoCreaser
employs a technique by which
The semi-automatic Electro-Creaser is the ideal unit for
printers who need something faster than a manual
creaser. Available in 36cm (14.5") and 52cm (20.5").
the fibres are embossed to
mechanism consists of a male
matrix that come together to
embossing the paper in this
The AutoCreaser is shown here
with the optional Morgana
Jogger & anti static device.
Easy-to-use electronic controls allow
the operator to dial in the required
creasing positions.
maximum sheet size of 648mm x 330mm (25.5"x13")
and accepts stock of 400+gsm 120+lb Cover.
operating
action
can
be
reversed
for

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