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Summer 2003 |
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Welcome . . . . . .
to the summer edition of the Kolbus UK Newsletter.
In this issue we feature the new Kolbus 12,000 per hour KM 410B
binder. This is the long
clamp version of the Publica binder and is suitable for two-up
paperback and cased book block production, as well as oversize
products.
Our new range of cover feeders for both the Ratio and Publica
range of binders are also described.
Also featured is another new agency Kolbus UK have acquired.
WST have entered into a global marketing arrangement with Kolbus
and as a consequence we have acquired the agency for the Doctor
range of palletisers. These well known machines are the only layer
palletisers on the market specifically designed for use in the
graphic arts industry.
Between this new agency and the CMC agency highlighted in the last
newsletter, Kolbus UK can now offer complete turnkey solutions for
all varieties of binding line projects.
Finally, Mike Chugg, one of Kolbus UK's long standing employees is
profiled as he looks forward to his retirement later this year. He
has already purchased his caravan for long trips to Spain so those
who live in the Bristol area have been warned - Mike may be out
practicing.
Robert Flather
M.D., Kolbus UK
Limited
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In this issue
Doctor Palletisers added to the
Kolbus UK product range
Two
new cover feeders
The
Kolbus KM 410B
NH5
Nipper from Sigloch
Hollow Drill bits now in stock
CMC
Bundle shrink wrapping machines
People Profile:
Mike Chugg
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Doctor Palletisers added to the
Kolbus UK product rangeWST
Systemtechnik GmbH are situated in Espelkamp, conveniently close
to the Rahden HQ of Kolbus GmbH.
This
specialist manufacturer has been producing equipment for the
graphic arts industry since 1975, and specifically the Doctor
range of palletisers since 1984. The current range was first
launched at DRUPA 2000 and has been continuously developed ever
since.
There are three palletisers in the range - 20, 30 and 50 per
minute models. The 20 and 30 machines are both layer palletisers,
making them the fastest style on the market and are especially
suited to loose piles of products. In each case the piles are
raised on a paternoster to the correct height to load the pallet.
On the faster model the pile is rotated as it is being lifted on
the paternoster which means that the operation is carried out
within the cycle time of the machine. The 20 per minute model has
the product rotation with a clamp on the machine infeed. The 50
per minute model varies in that it is specifically designed for
individual books.
Coupled with the range of inserters, mailing lines and shrink
wrappers from CMC announced last issue, Kolbus UK are now able to
offer complete one-stop bindery solutions.
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Two
new cover feeders
Stream feeder:
Developed from the well-known "Rodeo" cover feeder the new Kolbus
SAL 410 stream cover feeder has been launched.
  
Suitable for use on all Publica binders plus the KM 472.A
Ratiobinder, the cover feeder can also be retrofitted to most
recent Publica and Ratiobinders. The feeder is capable of running
four, six and eight page covers with no special attachments. Cover
paper weights from 80 up to 400 gsm can be accommodated and covers
with tipped on CDs on one side can also be processed.
Because the design of the entire system has been simplified - less
suckers and only two delivery rollers - change-over times have
been dramatically shortened. Clear and easy to read operator
controls and improved access to clear faults in the alignment and
transport area further aid simple operation of the feeder.
Non-stop pile cover feeder:
Designated the NA 400 this new feeder is suitable for use with
Ratiobinders 472.A and 410.B. The feeder can run four, six and
eight page covers without special attachments and process tipped
on CDs on cover weights from 80 to 135gsm.
 
Using the separation system developed so successfully for the ZU
840 gatherer the NA 400 feeder features particularly quick make
ready, aided by the simple +/- adjustment buttons.
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The Kolbus KM 410B
The newly introduced "long clamp" Kolbus KM 410B is available with
20, 25 or 30 clamps and will accommodate a product height of up to
510mm.
It is a particularly flexible machine offering high-speed
production - up to 12,000 cycles/hour - of brochures; hardcover
book blocks, either sewn or perfect bound, with or without lining
material; and single or two-up products.
The first pressing station operates with or without lining and
there is an additional pressing table for blocks more than 60mm
thick.
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KM 410B specifications |
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Mechanical speed |
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Up to 12,000 cycles per hour |
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Block
format range (width x height x thickness) |
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maximum:
290 x 510 x 65mm |
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maximum:
305 x 510 x 20mm |
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minimum:
100 x 105 x 03mm |
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Block
hang - out after spine processing |
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minimum: 10mm
maximum: 15mm |
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Cover
format range |
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maximum cover width:
645mm (290+65+290mm) |
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NH5 Nipper from Sigloch
With the Health and Safety Executive taking an increasing interest
in the use of old Greig nippers it is worth considering the
Sigloch NH5 Nipper as a safe alternative.
Kolbus UK hold a machine in stock for quick delivery.
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Hollow drill bits now in stock
In response to customer demand Kolbus UK now stock
a range of standard paper drill bits. Competitively priced the
range includes bits for all popular machines. Why not give Ray
Rowswell a call and try us out?
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CMC Bundle shrink wrapping machines
There are two machines in the CMC range - the FA
600BTand the faster FAV 600.
The FA 600BT is ideal for use with the Kolbus Ratiobinder, it will
wrap one, two or four base parcels and, like its faster stable
mate, can be fitted with side sealers if required.
Ideal for the magazine printer, teamed up with the Publica binder,
is the 45 products per minute FAV 600. With the sealing bar moving
at the same speed as continuous belts it will shrinkwrap in-line
one base products at full production speed.
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People Profile: Mike Chugg
After a working lifetime in the graphic arts industry, and 22
years with the company, Mike Chugg is now retirement bound.
 Born
in Woolacombe, to parents who ran a local hotel, he decided not to
follow in their footsteps and instead started his working life in
the printing industry. Mike sat the (then) BFMP entrance
examination "because my school mates told me printers were well
paid" he quips. He was offered a job as a machine minder, but they
spotted that he was colour blind, so he became an apprentice
compositor with West Country based Arrowsmiths.
Mike progressed within print companies in positions as production,
works and technical manager until he crossed to machine sales and
was taken on in 1981 by Gordon Robson, then MD of Schuler Sales &
Service, as their sales manager. At that time Mike was the whole
sales force and covered the complete British Isles. As the Kolbus
product range developed, and particularly the new perfect binders
brought trade finishers into the customer base, he took on
responsibility specifically for the south and east of England.
Now his retirement plans include avoiding cold British winters by
decamping with wife Wendy, in their recently acquired caravan, to
sunny Spain. And lest you think the UK has seen the last of him,
they intend spending summers touring the English countryside in
their old MG, when not visiting any of their extensive family,
which includes seven grandchildren.
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