The Kolbus FM 405 is a used book binder — a machine used in bookbinding production to press and consolidate freshly glued book blocks, a process also commonly referred to as nipping or smashing. This step is essential in the binding workflow, as it compacts the signatures and adhesive layers to produce a tight, well-formed book block before subsequent casing or covering operations. Kolbus is a well-established German manufacturer with a long history of supplying equipment to the bookbinding and print finishing industries, and their machines are widely used in commercial binderies worldwide.
This example was built in 1988 and carries serial number 308. It is equipped with an infeed conveyor belt, which feeds book blocks into the pressing unit smoothly and supports a more continuous production flow compared to hand-fed alternatives. The seller describes the machine as being in very good condition, and it is available for immediate inspection and testing at the seller's stock location in Emskirchen, near Nuremberg, Germany. Video inspection via Skype is also offered for remote buyers.
The machine is available immediately and is located in Germany, making it accessible to buyers across Europe and beyond.
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