Kolbus industrial packaging machinery and production lines

KOLBUS RD 115S rotary flexo die-cutters, BX Motion Pro boxmakers, and Box Line wrapping systems deliver high-speed automated packaging converting across modern converting facilities.

KOLBUS RD 115S rotary die-cutting and flexo production lines

Modular servo-driven KOLBUS RD 115S production systems are engineered for high-speed flexo printing and rotary die-cutting of corrugated packaging. The line combines motorized feeding, print sections, and creasing units to maintain precise blank geometry across medium and long production runs.

Servo-driven board transport with vacuum-assisted sheet transfer automation
Precision flexographic printing units with rapid anilox roll exchange systems
Rotary die-cutting section with alloy steel cylinders and polyurethane anvils
Integrated creasing and slitting station for accurate carton fold formation

KOLBUS BX Motion Pro and AutoBox on-demand boxmaking machinery

Heavy-duty KOLBUS BX Motion Pro and AutoBox units produce corrugated packaging on demand for short and medium runs. Rigid structural framing and independent servo actuators enable format resets within seconds, eliminating costly physical cutting dies and manual repositioning steps.

Automated numerical positioning of slotting knives and creasing tooling
Processes single, double, and triple-wall heavy corrugated board profiles
Generates over one hundred FEFCO carton styles without dedicated stamping tools
Integrated longitudinal slitting and transverse scoring in a single cycle

KOLBUS DA 370 and DA 260 hardcover and folder manufacturing systems

Automated KOLBUS DA 370 production units fabricate rigid hardcovers, document binders, gameboards, and presentation panels at speeds reaching 65 cycles per minute. The system handles composite assemblies from three to seven board segments with continuous hot-melt adhesive supply.

Servo-controlled alignment for greyboard spine strips and structural side panels
Hot-melt adhesive coating roller with uniform film thickness regulation
Automated four-sided turning-in station for paper and textile cloth materials
Heavy-duty pressing calender rollers with adjustable pneumatic nip pressure

KOLBUS Box Line BLW 200 and BLT 200 luxury packaging production systems

Modular KOLBUS Box Line machinery automates the manufacture of premium rigid cartons and gift containers. The BLW 200 wrapping unit performs four-sided blank lamination at rates up to 40 cycles per minute, while the BLT 200 station seals cardboard corner joints using heat-activated tape.

Toolless four-sided wrapping and lamination for custom carton dimensions
Four-head corner taping module with electronic tape tension regulation
Robotic transfer grippers for high-precision greyboard tray positioning
Pneumatic wiping brushes deliver smooth cover adhesion without surface marks

KOLBUS PK 170 and CS 171 rotary board cutting and stacking equipment

Rotary cutters in the KOLBUS PK 170 range deliver longitudinal and transverse slitting of greyboard sheets into blanks with true perpendicular edge geometry. Paired with the CS 171 inline stacking conveyor, the equipment enables automated blank collection directly onto shipping pallets.

Rotary slitting blades in alloy tool steel with micrometer clearance tuning
True parallel board cutting for thicknesses ranging from one to four millimeters
Automated CS 171 stacking conveyor for organized blank pile accumulation
Pneumatic hold-down guides prevent sheet deflection across the knife zone

KOLBUS BLM 500 magnet inserters and BLA carton assembly stations

Specialized KOLBUS Boxline machines automate intricate production steps for rigid presentation packaging. The BLM 500 station routs blind pockets and embeds neodymium disc magnets, while the BLA assembler joins exterior jackets and interior trays with sub-millimeter positioning accuracy.

High-speed blind pocket routing with integrated pneumatic swarf evacuation
Automated magnet feed magazine featuring electronic polarity verification
Spot adhesive deposition ensures permanent magnet retention inside board plies
Precision alignment between outer sleeve and inner tray on the BLA assembly line

KOLBUS NM 101 board grooving machines and PE 312 hot foil embossing presses

KOLBUS NM 101 grooving machines cut V-shaped grooves into greyboard panels to create sharp outer edges on folding cartons. The PE 312 embossing press applies heated platen pressure and multi-ribbon foil indexing to generate crisp decorative relief impressions on presentation surfaces.

Variable V-groove angle configuration from 90 to 130 degrees for folding geometry
Milling board layers without scoring delicate exterior facing papers
Precision electronic temperature management across the PE 312 heating platen
Multi-lane foil feed advance powered by programmable stepping drive units

KOLBUS 3-60 Assist digital support, drive systems, and machine components

The KOLBUS 3-60 Assist platform provides live equipment telemetry, remote PLC diagnostics, and precise component identification. We supply servo motors, suction cups, conveyor belts, cutting knives, and industrial sensors according to manufacturer part numbers and equipment serial tags.

Remote operating telemetry access through encrypted plant gateway protocols
Selection of replacement knives, timing belts, and pneumatic seals by serial tag
Supply of servo motors, position encoders, and numerical automation boards
Refurbishment of hot-melt adhesive tanks, applicator rollers, and PTFE liners

Kinematics and servo tuning on RD 115S rotary die-cutting systems

Operating KOLBUS RD 115S rotary die-cutting installations requires exact synchronization across corrugated board feeding belts, multi-color flexo printing sections, and the rotary tooling cylinder.

Rather than utilizing mechanical line shafts, each processing station on the RD 115S is powered by an independent servo motor equipped with a high-resolution rotary encoder.

To avoid sheet skew during sheet introduction, technical personnel calibrate home positions on the side guides and clearance gaps between pull rollers.

Polyurethane anvil covers on the counter cylinder undergo uniform mechanical wear thanks to an automated micro-shifting axial motion drive, ensuring clean cutting lines without crushing internal flutes.

Routine inspection of flexible tooth couplings and vacuum belts maintains positioning accuracy at maximum feed rates.

Adhesive coating and nip roller pressure adjustment on DA 370 units

Manufacturing rigid hardcovers and document folders on automated KOLBUS DA 370 machinery relies on applying a uniform layer of hot-melt adhesive onto wrapping materials before combining them with greyboard panels and spine stiffeners.

Managing glue reservoir temperature within a range of 130 to 160 degrees Celsius is essential to prevent synthetic polymer degradation and preserve stable fluid viscosity.

The metering gap between the doctor roll and coating applicator is calibrated with sub-millimeter precision depending on paper weight or textile structure. Pneumatic pressing rollers eliminate trapped air pockets and produce seamless bond strength across the entire work piece.

When plant ambient humidity shifts seasonally, technicians adjust open time parameters to prevent warpage across finished board assemblies.

Toolless changeover on BX Motion Pro on-demand boxmaking equipment

Producing short-run corrugated packaging on KOLBUS BX Motion Pro and AutoBox machinery eliminates the high tooling expense and downtime of conventional cutting dies.

Numerical computer controls automatically position transverse slotting knives, rotary slitters, and creasing tooling to match standard FEFCO box designs within seconds.

High-torque stepping actuators maintain parallel fold lines and uniform score depths across single-wall and multi-wall corrugated board qualities. During active shifts, operators inspect edge sharpness on tool segments and prevent fiber debris accumulation inside counter-knife channels.

Periodic compressed air blowing and linear guide lubrication according to preventive maintenance schedules preserve positioning precision.

Precision tray wrapping and lamination on Boxline BLW 200 lines

The KOLBUS Box Line BLW 200 system wraps rigid gift boxes and presentation containers without requiring rigid changeover forming tools. Four-sided turning-in of cover flaps is executed by compliant wrapping blades and pneumatic presser bars that automatically adapt to tray dimensions.

An articulated robotic gripper positions the pre-glued board tray onto the adhesive-coated liner sheet within a tolerance of two tenths of a millimeter.

Delivering consistent finish quality demands uniform glue film thickness: excess adhesive squeezes out at tray corner seams, while insufficient glue causes paper delamination. Automated washing cycles on the glue station at shift end prevent dried adhesive buildup inside nozzles and roller surfaces.

Rotary slitting techniques for heavy greyboard on PK 170 cutters

Cutting dense greyboard and bookbinder panels on KOLBUS PK 170 rotary machines and PK-PK 171 modular lines requires selecting appropriate blade bevel angles and knife shaft clearances.

When processing board thicknesses between 1.5 and 4.0 millimeters, axial overlap between upper and lower rotary slitters is adjusted via micrometer screws to prevent edge delamination and burr formation.

The feed table features adjustable side guides and powered rubber pull rollers that prevent sheet angular drift under cutting forces.

Downstream, the CS 171 automated stacking conveyor decelerates slit strips smoothly and stacks them into square piles without corner bruising, preparing blanks for subsequent cover assembly lines.

Digital telemetry and remote diagnostics with KOLBUS 3-60 Assist

Modern KOLBUS converting lines incorporate an industrial communication gateway running the KOLBUS 3-60 Assist platform to gather machine telemetry continuously.

The system monitors drive motor winding temperatures, bearing vibration profiles, pneumatic air line pressures, and solenoid valve cycle counts.

If operational readings deviate from standard threshold limits, the gateway generates automated diagnostic notifications, preventing unscheduled stoppages during critical customer jobs.

Remote connection capabilities allow technical engineers to inspect PLC automation logic and deploy firmware improvements without dispatching service personnel to the customer plant.

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