For a machine of this vintage, the manual is more than just a paper booklet; it is the key to its survival. Here’s why it is so crucial:
Reduce vacuum pressure; install static eliminator bars; fan out the material stack before loading.
Manufactured by the German company Kolbus, which traces its roots back to 1775 as a village smithy, the DA 36 is a product of over 250 years of engineering excellence. This casemaker is fully automatic and designed to produce hard covers and rigid cases by joining cardboard side pieces and a spine with a covering material. Kolbus Da 36 Manual
In the world of industrial hardcover bookbinding, few names command as much respect as . The German manufacturer’s line of casing-in machines represents the gold standard of mid-century to late-20th-century book production. Among its most celebrated workhorses is the Kolbus DA 36 , an automatic casing-in machine designed for medium to large-scale binderies.
The cloth feeder moves a single sheet over the gluing roller, applying a consistent hot-melt film to the underside. For a machine of this vintage, the manual
The DA 36 is versatile, capable of handling a range of book sizes. It can produce covers with open sizes ranging from a minimum of 110x155mm up to a maximum of 405x560mm , and spine widths from 8mm to 80mm. The manual provides the critical setup procedures for changing formats, adjusting board feeders, setting the glue thickness, and calibrating the pressing station. This allows operators to minimize waste and maximize production efficiency.
Regular maintenance ensures long-term accuracy and prevents unexpected downtime. Daily Maintenance This casemaker is fully automatic and designed to
Hot melt or animal glue with pre-melter and circulation pump
This is the most reliable source for an authentic manual. Kolbus, now operating as Kolbus Autobox Ltd. in the UK following the sale of its bookbinding division, maintains archives and a dedicated service team. They can provide technical support and documentation, even for older machines. You can contact them via the official service hotline or through their service app, “3·60 Assist,” which provides remote support and access to machine documentation.
This document covers for all variants of the DA 36.
Official digital or physical copies of the manual are generally available through: KOLBUS Direct: Contact the manufacturer's Service Department or use the KOLBUS 360 Assist
