This new design was possible thanks to lower energy processing and distribution costs. The loading process and compressed air supply are automatically deactivated as soon as the machine stops, and activated during production start-up. What's more, the compressed air is distributed from a central location and is only deployed to feeders that are in use. By using two separate compressed air circuits for the gathering chains and feeders, the blow air can be obtained on demand.

Quick Setup
As well as being environmentally-friendly, the saddle stitcher also features a number of other technological innovations. With its ergonomic design and state-of-the-art control concept, the Tempo 220 is extremely user-friendly and can be set up very quickly. Machine operators are particularly impressed with the clearly laid out setup wizard, which significantly reduces setup time with only seven steps.

The clearly laid out setup wizard significantly reduces setup time with just seven steps.

The Tempo 220 features the fully automated Amrys size set-up solution (Automatic Make Ready System). The feeder, stitching machine, three-knife trimmer, and stacker are quickly and automatically set to the required size and synchronized, which means the saddle stitcher is set up and ready for the next job in the shortest possible time.

The system is even simpler to setup and operate thanks to easy to understand touch-screen displays and local operating units. In order to reach the maximum production speed as quickly as possible, fine adjustments can even be made on-the-fly. The optimizer can be used at any time to analyze the current production run and highlight potential improvements. Sizes can also be conveniently measured using a signature measuring device, and the measurements can be transferred to the setup wizard at the touch of a button.

Compact Gathering Chain and Accelerating Rollers for Increased Productivity
To allow magazines, brochures and catalogs to be produced reliably and cost-effectively at speeds of up to 22,000 cycles per hour, the Tempo 220 is equipped with a compact gathering chain. A narrow profile improves signature stability during transport. In addition, accelerating rollers in the feeder ensure that the saddle stitcher quickly reaches optimum production speeds.

As well as being environmentally-friendly, the new Tempo 220 saddle stitcher also features a number of technological innovations.

The modular system delivers outstanding flexibility and virtually unlimited expansion capabilities, creating even more unique and attractive finished printed products. Flexible solutions for inserting, addressing, palletizing and selective binding can be integrated into the system, and the merchandise tipper 382 can be affixed in any feeder position to allow cards to be added.

Product Quality is Key
A comprehensive process monitoring system is critical when it comes to achieving high net output. Consequently, the Tempo 220 is capable of extensive quality checks to ensure impeccable stitching quality, perfect products and considerably less production waste. The Tempo 220 can also be integrated quickly into the digital workflow using the Muller Martini Connex workflow system. The new Connex information system module records current production data and either displays this data on a desktop PC or a large format screen, or transmits it to a superordinate system.

New MMRemote Service
The new MMRemote service delivers additional production reliability. The Tempo 220's online connection ensures a significant reduction in the costs relating to downtimes, maintenance and service work. As a result of having a direct line to Muller Martini service specialists, equipment downtime in emergency situations is reduced by up to 50%.