The Legend Reborn of the HX680 Classic Hardcover Book Production Line

For decades, the Kolbus BF527 set the benchmark for hardcover production lines, once accounting for nearly 90% of the global market. With the BF527 now discontinued, the hardcover manufacturing industry has entered a new era. Today, the market is effectively defined by two leading solutions: the Muller Martini 60D and the HXCP HX680 Classic.

HX680 Classic Automatic High Speed Hardcover Book Production Line

The Muller Martini 60D is well known for its performance and engineering quality, but its high initial investment and costly spare parts place considerable pressure on long-term operating budgets. In contrast, the HX680 Classic Hardcover Book Production Line has emerged as a practical and competitive successor, delivering high productivity, stable operation, shorter delivery times, and significantly lower total cost of ownership. It has become a preferred choice for professional hardcover manufacturers seeking to replace legacy European lines without sacrificing output, quality, or reliability.

Engineered on Proven Principles

HX680 Classic Hardcover Book Production Line is more than a modern machine—it is built as a tribute to the proven mechanical philosophy of the BF527. It follows the same robust working principles and critical parameter logic, allowing operators experienced with Kolbus systems to transition quickly and confidently.

Modern Enhancements for Today's Production

Heavy-Duty Frame Construction

Unlike lighter sheet-metal structures used by some competitors, the HX680 Classic Hardcover Book Production Line is built on a ductile iron frame. This design delivers superior vibration damping, improved noise reduction, and long-term stability under high-speed operation.

Intuitive Touch-Screen HMI

The HX680 features a modern, visual touch-screen HMI that replaces complex code-based settings with clear, graphic controls. This significantly reduces setup time and operator learning curves while improving daily operational efficiency.

High-Pressure Internal Cam System

The rounding station adopts an internal cam structure capable of delivering higher and more consistent pressure than traditional external spring-loaded designs, ensuring precise and uniform rounding—even for thick book blocks.

HX680 Classic Hardcover Book Production Line delivers the reliability of a legend, enhanced by the technology and efficiency required for today's hardcover production.