KOLBUS UK

Welcome to KOLBUS UK

We are wholly owned subsidiary of Kolbus GmbH and we are proud to supply the complete range of KOLBUS equipment. This includes the well known DA Casemaker for the book and luxury rigid box markets, and the award winning BOX LINE system for the complete luxury box production solution. Also in the range are AutoBox short-run corrugated box making equipment and the recently launched RD 115S Rotary Diecutter with Flexoprint. KOLBUS UK are the sole agents for Meccanotecnica book production equipment in the UK. We are also able to assist with a full spare parts and service team based at our headquarters in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.

KOLBUS began its engineering journey in 1775 in the town of Rahden, Germany. It has developed into a world leading engineering business, with its own foundry, and remains within the ownership of the originating family.

Book production equipment manufacture started at the beginning of the last century and has grown to include machinery for the corrugated and luxury rigid box manufacturing businesses.

KOLBUS UK Ltd now provides machine sales, spares and technical support for packaging specialists, sheet plants, bookbinders, trade finishers, conventional and digital printers, throughout the UK and Ireland.

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Case making at the highest cycle rate for industrial book production as well...

Case making at the highest cycle rate for industrial book production as well as for short runs, for example in photo book production or for multi-part covers and for large format boards e.g. gameboards.

For industrial embossing of solid grey board in bookbinding and in the furthe...

For industrial embossing of solid grey board in bookbinding and in the further processing of fine packaging. The stabilised embossing head guarantees precise embossing even with non-centred embossing clichés.

For the production of consumer-goods packaging from cross-grooved precut boar...

For the production of consumer-goods packaging from cross-grooved precut boards with punched corners. The system delivers boxes with wrap-around lids, slip-on lids or shoulder boxes with precision angles and clean, sharp edges and corners. The boxes are made from cross-grooved, precut boards.

Box gluing with new wrapping system. For the production of retail cardboard b...

Box gluing with new wrapping system. For the production of retail cardboard boxes with innovative turn-in technology. Model changeover without changing the forming tools.

In-house box production according to FEFCO catalogue. The AutoBox machinery i...

In-house box production according to FEFCO catalogue. The AutoBox machinery is top of the range, which is relevant for the efficient production of various packaging sizes and types.

Cost-competitve alternative for processing corrugated board packaging and dis...

Cost-competitve alternative for processing corrugated board packaging and displays. Modular machine system for easy upgrades, designed for the manufacture of printed and die cut sheets.

Precise cuts for book covers, game boards, rigid box production and for furth...

Precise cuts for book covers, game boards, rigid box production and for further processing with the grooving machine and the BOX LINE machines.

For cutting grooves for cardboard blanks and punched cardboard without corner...

For cutting grooves for cardboard blanks and punched cardboard without corners. Precise production of sturdy, versatile box components thanks to optimal smooth grooving cuts, through to a minimal last board/paper layer, combined with precision, ultra-thin application of glue for lining and counterlining.

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asterTOP shatters any previous speed record with its 300 cycles/min. It...

asterTOP shatters any previous speed record with its 300 cycles/min. It is the ideal solution when top output is a ›must‹. Perfect for high performance gathering and sewing lines linked to a back-gluing or finishing lines.

Technical data
300 cycles/min
Min. size (H x L) 120 x 75 mm
Max. size (H x L) 320 x 230 mm

asterPRO is the perfect balance between automation and precision, speed and r...

asterPRO is the perfect balance between automation and precision, speed and reliability. The ideal solution for all production needs. The new active thread cutting system, computer controlled, allows a precise cutting action without pulling the thread, thus avoiding tearing of signature spine.

Technical data
200 cycles/min
Min. size (H x L) 120 x 75 mm
Max. size (H x L) 440 x 320 mm (520 x 320 mm asterPRO/52)

The asterEVO features a modern rounded-off design both from the front and the...

The asterEVO features a modern rounded-off design both from the front and the rear side, additionally a compact electrical cabinet fits nicely on the machine frame. The front guard automatically slides open making easy to overview operations.

Technical data
200 cycles/min
Min. size (H x L) 120 x 75 mm
Max. size (H x L) 420 x 320 mm

The asterEL automatic book sewing machine, offering the same basic features a...

The asterEL automatic book sewing machine, offering the same basic features and engineering quality found on larger models of the aster range. With the release of this new book sewing machine, Meccanotecnica brings top technology within reach of a wider range of customers than ever.

Technical data
167 cycles/min
Min. size (H x L) 150 x 75 mm
Max. size (H x L) 420 x 320 mm

The UNIPLEX is the smallest line for gathering and sewing. It is ideally suit...

The UNIPLEX is the smallest line for gathering and sewing. It is ideally suited to production of sewn books composed of up to sixteen signatures such as diaries, children's books and art catalogues.

Technical data
Max. speed asterTOP 18,000 cycles/h
Max. speed asterPRO 12,000 cycles/h
Min. size 150 x 100 mm
Max. size asterTOP 320 x 230 mm
Max. size asterPRO 420 x 320 mm

The originality of this machine lies in the simultaneous feeding of single sh...

The originality of this machine lies in the simultaneous feeding of single sheets (which are previously folded and collated together to make a signature) and ›offset‹ signatures that are directly fed onto the transport saddle.This combined feeding allows the mixing of standard contents with other personalized up to producing books all different each other.

Technical data
Max. sheet feeding speed 400 sheets/min
Max. signature feeding speed 120 cycles/min
Min. sheet size (H x L) 150 x 200 mm
Max. sheet size (H x L) 420 x 640 mm
Min. signature size (H x L) 150 x 100 mm
Max. signature size (H x L) 420 x 320 mm

The UNIVERSE INLINE unit is configured as an backgluig/adhes...

The UNIVERSE INLINE unit is configured as an backgluig/adhesive binder placed immediately downstream from the UNIVERSE SEWING book sewer.The UNIVERSE INLINE unit is configured as an backgluig/adhesive binder placed immediately downstream from the UNIVERSE SEWING book sewer.

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PRESS FOR BOOK BLOCKS
Max. speed 20 books/min
Min. book block size 120 x 100 mm
Max. book block size 510 x 320 m
Book block thickness 2 – 90 mm

END PAPERING
Max. mechanical speed 20 books/min (also in by-pass mode)
Min. book block size 150 x 100 mm
Max. book block size 420 x 320 mm
Book block thickness 2 – 80 mm

LINING
Max. mechanical speed 20 books/min (also in by-pass mode)
Gluing EVA hotmelt, PUR
Min. book block size 150 x 100 mm
Max. book block size 420 x 320 mm
Book block thickness 2 – 80 mm

SOFT-COVER
Max. mechanical speed 20 books/min (also in by-pass mode)
Min. book block size 150 x 100 mm
Max. book block size 420 x 320 mm
Book block thickness 2 – 80 mm
Min. cover size 150 x 202 mm
Max. cover size 420 x 720 mm

Inserting machines for the collation of magazines and catalogues with the opp...

Inserting machines for the collation of magazines and catalogues with the opportunity to include a variety of either inserted and/or applied supplements. They cover a performance range from 8,000 to 15,000 cycles/hour. Selective feeding and labelling are also part of the scope of delivery, along with the collation of stacks.

They can be used as stand-alone equipment, however in most cases they are connected to upstream equipment such as adhesive binders or saddle stichers.

Capacity 8.000 to 15.000 cycles/hour

Product Size
Length: from 150 mm
Width: 150 - 450 mm
Height: max. 80 mm