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Kolbus
DA 36
1988
Case Binding
We are pleased to offer: Used Kolbus DA 36 Casemaker Year 1988 Specification The Kolbus DA 36 Casemaker is a fully automatic machine for producing hard covers and rigid cases, highly valued within the bookbinding industry. It is ideal for the manufacture of hardback book covers, luxury boxes, ring binders, and similar products. The DA 36 enables a continuous workflow thanks to its automatic board feeders, hot-melt glue system with pre-melter, cover material conveyors, and integrated mechanisms for inserting rigid spines. This model offers a well-balanced combination of format capacity, moderate mechanical speed, and versatility, making it suitable for small to medium-sized production workshops that require reliability and high-quality finishing. Maximum case size (open): 405 × 560 mm Minimum case size: 110 × 155 mm Spine insert width: 8 – 80 mm Mechanical speed: up to 36 cycles per minute (approx. 14–15 in practical use) Cover material feeder: Automatic Board feeder: Automatic, including hard spine insert feeding Soft spine insert: Roll feeding Adhesive system: Hot-melt glue with pre-melter Suitable materials: Paper, board and flexible cover materials Country of manufacture: Germany Good working order Available immediately Read more: https://www.jerrycurtin.com/machine/en-134492/kolbus-da-36-casemaker
Ringwood
United Kingdom

Kolbus
DA 36
1988
Case Binding
We are pleased to offer: Used Kolbus DA 36 Casemaker Year 1988 Specification The Kolbus DA 36 Casemaker is a fully automatic machine for producing hard covers and rigid cases, highly valued within the bookbinding industry. It is ideal for the manufacture of hardback book covers, luxury boxes, ring binders, and similar products. The DA 36 enables a continuous workflow thanks to its automatic board feeders, hot-melt glue system with pre-melter, cover material conveyors, and integrated mechanisms for inserting rigid spines. This model offers a well-balanced combination of format capacity, moderate mechanical speed, and versatility, making it suitable for small to medium-sized production workshops that require reliability and high-quality finishing. Maximum case size (open): 405 × 560 mm Minimum case size: 110 × 155 mm Spine insert width: 8 – 80 mm Mechanical speed: up to 36 cycles per minute (approx. 14–15 in practical use) Cover material feeder: Automatic Board feeder: Automatic, including hard spine insert feeding Soft spine insert: Roll feeding Adhesive system: Hot-melt glue with pre-melter Suitable materials: Paper, board and flexible cover materials Country of manufacture: Germany Good working order Available immediately
Ringwood
United Kingdom

Zechini
X-Case
2016
Case Binding
We are pleased to offer: Used Zechini X-Case – Casing-In Machine Year 2016 Specification The Zechini X-Case is a casing-in machine designed for inserting book blocks into hard covers with precision and consistency. Renowned for its reliability and user-friendly operation, the X-Case combines robust mechanical construction with simple controls, delivering stable performance for medium-run bookbinding and publishing. This 2016 model can handle a wide range of formats, from small books to large volumes, with a maximum book thickness of 60 mm. With a production speed of up to 200 cycles per hour, it is an efficient solution for the production of hardcover books, yearbooks, photo books and premium catalogues. The identification plate states that the machine was supplied by Friedheim International, the official UK distributor of finishing equipment. Type: Casing-in machine (for hardcover bookbinding) Minimum book size: 70 × 70 mm Maximum book size: 460 × 500 mm Maximum book thickness: up to 60 mm Production speed: up to 200 cycles/hour Main functions: insertion of book block into hard cover, uniform pressing, gluing and spine adjustment Manufacturer: Zechini (Italy) Supplier: Friedheim International (UK) Good working order Available immediately
Ringwood
United Kingdom15277


Heidelberg
OHT-P
1980
Book printing
without ink fountain and ink rollers largest sheet 260 x 380 mm smallest sheet 40 x70 mm max. mold size 260 x350mm punching force 40 tons performance 5500 sheets/h 380 V 1.25 KW dead weight 1100 kg dimensions L1.68 x W1.24 x H1.85m 2 locking frames 2 heating plates
Dabergotz
Germany6677


Heidelberg
OHT – TS
1961
Book printing
Heidelberg OHT – TS platen press for punching, grooving, perforating and embossing SN 130 986 N from 1961 including complete accessories for punching (7 locking frame bars and spaces) largest sheet 260 x 380 mm smallest sheet 40 x 70 mm max. mold size 260 x 350mm Punching force 40 tons Capacity 5500 sheets/h 380 V 1.25 KW Dead weight 1100 kg Dimensions L1.68 x W1.24 xH1.85m
Dabergotz
Germany6673


Heidelberg
OHT
1962
Book printing
largest sheet 260 x 380 mm smallest sheet 40 x 70 mm max. mold size 260 x 350 mm Punching force 40 tons Capacity 5500 sheets/h 380 V 1.25 KW Dead weight 1100 kg 2 locking frames
Dabergotz
Germany19308


Heidelberg
OHT Manual
1969
Book printing
May 1969 issue “Wave for the machine master” on original Heidelberg platen printing machines Perfect binding 152 pages
Dabergotz
Germany7442


Heidelberg
OHT GTS
1965
Book printing
ORIGINAL Heidelberg OHT GTS A3 – platen punching machine with 3 closing frames and one closing plate in very good condition, built in 1965 Largest sheet format 34 x 46 cm Smallest sheet format 8.5 x 12 cm Max. sheet size 34 x 46 cm Max. punching size 32 x 45 cm Punching force 60 tons Max. hourly output 4000 sheets Weight approx. 2300 kg Dimensions 2.08 x 1.48 x 2.10 m
Dabergotz
Germany7353


Heidelberg
GTS
1966
Book printing
Largest sheet format 34 x 46 cm Smallest sheet format 8.5 x 12 cm Max. sheet size 34 x 46 cm Max. punching size 32 x 45 cm Punching force 60 tons Max. hourly output 4000 sheets Weight approx. 2300 kg Dimensions 2.08 x 1.48 x 2.10 m
Dabergotz
Germany6672


Heidelberg
GTP
1972
Book printing
with Heidelberg hot foil equipment 2-track 1 locking frame 1 heated honeycomb foundation largest sheet format 34 x 46 cm smallest sheet format 8.5 x 12 cm max. sheet size 34 x 46 cm max. punching size 32 x 45 cm Punching force 60 tons Max. hourly output approx. 4000 sheets Weight approx. 2300 kg
Dabergotz
Germany6665


Heidelberg
Original Heidelberg GT
1966
Book printing
with inking unit with electromagnetic clutch 2 locking frames with special equipment 12 interchangeable gripper bridges for the central suction pickup of plastics, plastics, balsa wood and much more.
Dabergotz
Germany15298


Heidelberg
OHT GT
1954
Book printing
– without inking unit – 2 locking frames Technical specifications: largest sheet format 34 x 46 cm smallest sheet format 8.5 x 12 cm max. sheet size 34 x 46 cm max. punching size 32 x 45 cm punching force 60 tons max. hourly output 4000 sheets weight approx. 2300 kg dimensions 2.08 x 1.48 x 2.10 m
Dabergotz
Germany42165


Rietstack B.V
Model 2 Block Gluing Machine
Book printing
The Rietstack Model 2 Block Gluing Machine is a specialized piece of equipment designed for the book printing industry, specifically for block gluing applications. This machine streamlines the process of adhering book blocks, ensuring precise and efficient binding with consistent quality. Ideal for medium to large-scale printing operations, the Model 2 offers reliability and durability, making it a valuable asset for bookbinders and commercial printers. Its robust construction and user-friendly design enhance productivity while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship in book production.
Dabergotz
Germany

Hunkeler
BDRM
1986
Book cover production
Buchdeckenrundemaschine - Book cover rounding machine Hunkeler BDRM Year 1986 - Serial-No. 4808-2
Nuremberg
Germany

Technograf
EASY TOWER
2006
Case Binding
EASY TOWER - TECHNOGRAF (Italy) Casing-In machine with one blade, year 2006 Computer for Automatic set-up with electronic table (TCS) It works with book spine round and square. Maximum working size, mm. 350x420x80; minimum of mm. 100x100x5. Maximum mechanical speed of 380 cycles / hour. Overall size on floor, cm. 300 x 400 x 250 (h). Weight of Kg. 4.000. It’s delivery is connected in flow line with building-in machine (pressing unit) mod. Easy Press SR (age 2006). We guarantee the availability for all spare parts and technical assistance for software & hardware.
Terni
Italy
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