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Spring 2004 |
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Welcome to the Spring edition of the Kolbus UK
Newsletter focussing
on our new products at DRUPA.
Kolbus
are presenting a completely new look to their machine range and
everything on display on the stand is a new development.
The highlight of the stand will be a collaboration project with
Ferag which we have been told will revolutionise magazine binding.
At this stage no further details are available other than that the
machine will be in full production on the stand!
Kolbus also introduce a new Cased Book line
suitable for low volume producers and new entrants to the market.
Based on proven Compact technology this machine will offer an
economic alternative to the faster Compact 60.
The Ratiobinder and its associated Gatherer and
Trimmer are all updated with design improvements and more
sophisticated co-pilot technology.
There has been a lot of talk about CIP4 and a lot
of questions as to whether it will ever actually happen. Kolbus
are introducing 3*60, an open architecture networking system which
will enable Kolbus machines to be integrated into MIS systems
along with many other benefits.
Sigloch introduce two new machines, an update on
their small Back Lining machine to link in with the new Kolbus
Casing In machine and their first Perfect Binder - a 4300cph
machine based on the Ratiobinder.
Meccanotecnica introduce a Backlining machine
called the Gludo to integrate with an Aster Sewer.
Alf Hall, Trevor Thomas and I are all at DRUPA for
the whole show and look forward to welcoming you on the Kolbus
stand where the usual hospitality will be available. If you cant
make it to the stand then Im sure you may well find us in the
Altstadt at the Irish Bar!
Robert Flather
M.D., Kolbus UK
Limited
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In this issue
DRUPA Stand finder
Brand new Ratiobinder
New gatherer
Three knife trimmer
updated
New cased book
line
New
from Sigloch
The networked
bindery
New Sigloch binder
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DRUPA Stand Finder |
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Kolbus Hall 16,
Stand C21 |
Lots to see! |
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Sigloch Hall 16,
Stand C21 |
Two new machines |
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Meccanotecnica
Hall 16, Stand C40 |
Showing the new Gludo backliner |
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CMC Hall 14, Stand
B05 |
Wrapping at speed |
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WST Hall 16, Stand
C21 |
Palletisers on the Kolbus stand |
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National Hall 13,
Stand D01 |
Showing Ultracase hotmelt on DA270 Casemaker |
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Eurotron Hall 14,
Stand B41 |
Index cutting on the Swigraf stand |
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Brand New Ratiobinder
The Kolbus KM 473 Ratiobinder replaces the
existing KM 472.
Available with 27 or 34 clamps the new modular
design also brings improved ergonomics and increased
automation. The size range is enlarged, with 320mm being the
new maximum width, ideal for A4 landscape products. It can
also now take products up to 70mm in thickness.
The Kolbus KM 473 has a new infeed design and gripper carriage
delivery. Remote diagnosis is now possible and the new touch
screen monitors of the Co-Pilot control system are even more
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New, more flexible,
gatherer |
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The ZU841 has a more flexible control system and a new drive
system which means that up to 54 stations can be added. The
standard feeder can also be modified to take signatures up to
5mm thick.
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Three knife trimmer
updated |
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With their three knife trimmer, the HD151,
Kolbus had a problem how to improve the acknowledged best in
its class?
Well, the best just got better the new HD 152
has improved counter stacker speed range and a remote
diagnosis server.
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New cased book line |
Kolbus introduce a brand new entry level Cased
book line the Kolbus BF511.
Standing for classic, original,
uncompromising book production, it operates at 30 cyc/min and
is ideal for the digital market and low volume producers.
Book forming and pressing is an integral part
of the machine with direct transfer from casing-in to the FE
station. Gluing, head and tail banding, and rounding and
backing stations are standard on the BF511.
The ergonomic design makes the machine
particularly operator friendly and saves bindery space with
its compact footprint.
Despite a budget price it is built to the same
exacting engineering standards as the faster 60 per minute
Compact, with the same format range. The BF511 does not
compromise quality.
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Kolbus BF 511 |
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the Kolbus range benefit from the new Co-Pilot 2 system,
giving the operator even more control via touch screens. |
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New from
Sigloch
Sigloch have introduced a new backlining
machine, the BBL 30/2.
Designed to link with any 30 cycles/min line it
is particularly suited to the new Kolbus BF 511 book line and
Kolbus HD 130 trimmer. With twoshot gluing fitted as standard
the BBL 30/2 is a very versatile machine.
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The networked bindery
Without trying to re-invent the wheel, and with
a solid background of support for CIP3, CIP4 and JDF, Kolbus
will be demonstrating their own software communication system
the Kolbus 3*60.
Whilst perfectly good MIS solutions already
exist to take care of order processing, management and
commercial aspects, Kolbus 3*60 takes job and machine
management a stage further. The name signifies a full 360
degree openness, based on POP3/SMTP email protocol. It means
that Kolbus 3*60 can exchange information and commands with
all systems, which can also send and receive emails.
So, order management and production machines
are interlinked. An electronic job folder manages jobs from
quotations through production planning, production calendar,
machine status, fault analysis and evaluation, right through
to packing slips.
Kolbus 3*60 networks older machines and those
from other manufacturers. Any authorised person can access the
data in real time within the factory or from any internet
connection worldwide. Coupling to JDF or JMF based networks is
facilitated at the server controlling and managing the
internal network, utilising
translation software.
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Brand new binder
from Sigloch |
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A first for Sigloch and to debut at DRUPA on
the Kolbus stand is an entry level perfect binder, the
KB4300. Running at 4,300 cycles/hour and based on the Kolbus
Ratiobinder, this heavy duty 17 clamp machine is ideal for the
cost-conscious buyer. It has a particularly compact footprint
and can be used in conjunction with the Sigloch ZTM 7043
gatherer. |
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