Kolbus KM 470 EVA Gluing System

Kolbus KM 470 Perfect Binding with EVA gluing system.

Includes Kolbus HD 150 Trimmer.

20 pockets

Manufacturer Kolbus GmbH (Germany)

Machine Type Automatic Perfect Binder (Ratiobinder)

Gatherer 20-pocket ZU 801 or ZU 804 gatherer (depending on year)

Binding Adhesive EVA Hot Melt

Maximum Mechanical Speed Up to 6,000 books/hour

Number of clamps 20

Binding Thickness 3–80 mm (0.12–3.15 in.)

Maximum Book Size 390 × 310 mm (15.4 × 12.2 in.) or 460 × 190 mm (18.1 × 7.5 in.)

Minimum Book Size 125 × 100 mm (4.9 × 3.9 in.)

Cover Feeding Automatic stream cover feeder

Milling Station Heavy-duty spine milling

Spine Preparation Roughening, notching, brushing stations

Side GluingDual disc EVA side gluing

Spine Gluing Roller-type EVA hot melt

Gauzing Station Optional (common on hardcover block production)

Nipping Stations 2 hydraulic/mechanical pressing stations

Delivery Lay-down or gripper carriage delivery

Controls push-button controls

Electrical SupplyTypically 400–480V, 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz (varies by destination country)

Compressed Air 6–8 bar (87–116 psi)

Vacuum Central Becker or Rietschle vacuum system commonly supplied with line

• Softcover books
• Manuals
• Catalogs
• Annual reports
• Directories
• Educational books
• Paperback books

Approximate Shipping Specifications (Complete 20-Pocket Line)

Approximate Overall Line Length 65–85 ft (20–26 m)

Overall Width10–12 ft (3–3.7 m)

Overall Weight 55,000–70,000 lbs. (25,000–32,000 kg) depending on configuration

Number of TruckloadsTypically 2–3 flatbeds or enclosed trailers

• Continuous production with up to 6,000 cycles/hour.
• Excellent binding quality through precision milling and spine preparation.
• Fast setup for medium to long production runs.
• Modular design allows addition of PUR glue units, gauzing, hardcover block production, three-knife trimmers, and stackers.