Saddle Stitchers — A Staple of Fine Finishing

Other offerings from Muller Martini include the mid-range Bravo-S (12,000 cph) and Bravo-T (11,000 cph) with twin feeders. The compact Presto is rated at 9,000 cph, and the Valore churns out 6,000 cph.

When it comes to stitching heads, the goal is to provide an extremely low-maintenance solution, according to Tom Hagemann, product manager for ISP Stitching. "We find that people are neglectful in wanting to lubricate things," he remarks. "And the ease of adjustment is very important."