Kolbus Da 36 Manual • Simple & High-Quality

A major selling point of the Kolbus DA 36 is its ability to change book sizes. However, a format change without manual specifications is a nightmare. The manual provides exact tolerances for:

If these are off by even 1mm, you will produce rejects (twisted books, broken hinges, or loose casings).

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Most original Kolbus manuals were written in German, with English versions being second editions. If you only have access to a German scan, here are essential terms you will encounter:

| German Term | English Translation | Context in DA 36 Manual | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Deckenanleger | Case feeder | Adjusting the suction arm timing | | Rückenleimwerk | Spine gluing unit | Roller temperature and viscosity settings | | Falzrinne | Joint forming groove | The critical gap between nipping rollers | | Druckschiene | Pressing rail | The bar that applies final pressure to the hinge | | Greiferkette | Gripper chain | Transport system for the book block | | Stillsetzung | Emergency stop | Diagram location for the safety circuit | A major selling point of the Kolbus DA

Pro tip: Use DeepL (not Google Translate) for these documents. DeepL handles technical German compounds like Buchblockanschlagposition (“book block stop position”) more accurately.

This section contains the machine’s fundamental geometry. You will find: If these are off by even 1mm, you

Pro tip from the manual: The original manual specifies that the machine must be leveled using precision machinist’s levels on the main frame cross-members—a step often skipped, leading to uneven joint nipping.