Kolbus Da 36 Manual <ESSENTIAL>
As of 2025, spare parts for the DA 36 are still available through specialty suppliers (e.g., Renz Group, Bielomatik), but only if you can quote the correct part number from the manual. The manual also empowers in-house technicians to rebuild glue rollers, re-time camshafts, and adjust pneumatic timers—tasks that would otherwise require a factory-trained specialist costing $200/hour plus travel.
| | Frequency | Lubricant Type | Manual Reference | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Main gearbox | Every 1,500 hours | Shell Tellus 68 (or equivalent) | Page 48 | | Chain gripper bearings | Daily (before shift) | SAE 30 non-detergent oil | Page 12 | | Pneumatic cylinder rods | Weekly | Lithium grease (sparingly) | Page 34 | | Glue roller bearings | Monthly | High-temp bearing grease | Page 59 | | Cam followers | Every 500 hours | EP 90 gear oil (drip feed) | Page 63 | Kolbus Da 36 Manual
Here is a summary based on original manual data: As of 2025, spare parts for the DA
| | 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 | If you only have access to a German
Be wary of eBay listings selling “Kolbus DA 36 Manual” for over $200. Many are low-resolution photocopies missing the critical fold-out schematics. Always ask the seller for a photo of the electrical appendix. Part 6: How to Interpret German Technical Terms in the Manual 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: