• 30 cycles/min • Compact system integrated forming and pressing machine • Fully automated set-up • Fast changeovers, very easy operation • KOLBUS Copilot® system • KOLBUS 3•60 service portal
The BF 512 is a compact, fully automated book production line, including gluing and lining stations, capable of producing flat and rounded book blocks and books with rounded spines. The machine offers high-performance, hardcover finishing for perfect bound, thread sealed, folded or sewn book blocks in all standard formats. Every production stage is closely monitored and controlled, guaranteeing a precise and reliable process. The BF 512 stands for book finishing of the highest standard.
The BF 512 fully automatic book production line operates under the control of KOLBUS's Copilot® control system. Format parameters can be stored and recalled from the Copilot to adjust approximately 20 axes with automated speed and precision.
Production process 512 at the IPEX:
• Book blocks cycled in automatically
• Gluing station with headbanding station
• Hotmelt nozzle glue application to the lining area
• Automatic case feeding from the case magazine
• Alignment and shaping the cases
• Casing-in the book blocks in the cases
• Pressing and joint forming
• Automatic product outfeed