F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual
© GBC Pro - Tech August 1999
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Applications
Section 6 Applications
To assist you with a variety of web ups, please
refer to the process control charts and diagrams.
Process control charts allow you to record the
way you thread film through the machine’s rollers
( called webbing ) and the control settings for each
application with regards to your products.
This section contains a blank process control
chart and diagram for the Falcon 160 as well as
completed charts and diagrams for the basic operations
of the laminator. It is recommended that you make
copies of the blanks and fill them in as needed.
W A R N I N G
Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothing or
dangling jewelry while operating or
servicing the laminator. These items can get
caught in the nip and choke you or you can
be crushed or burned.
The procedures and parameters described
in this section are reference points only.
Parameters will vary with regards to laminate
thickness, laminate widths, laminate types, print
types, ink or toner types, environment conditions,
operator experience and various substrates.
Group 1 : No heat
No heat applications do not require heat to
activate the adhesive.
6.1 Precoating substrates
This application may be performed from the
front of the laminator using the main rollers or from the
rear of the laminator using the pull rollers in the event
the main rollers are heated. This application is explained
in detail using the main rollers at the front operating
position of the laminator. Use Chart 1 and Diagram 1
for assistance.
Materials needed
• Roll of Pro Mount or Premium Mount adhesive
( or comparable material )
• Substrates to precoat
( Foamcore, Gator Board, etc....)
• Leader board
• Trailer board
• Second person
• Utility knife
• Cutting blade with an enclosed casing.
The mount adhesive must not exceed 1 in.
the width of the substrate. If it does, you
may experience complications with this
application.
INFORMATION
Set up
a) Cut two leader boards 6 inch in length of the
material you are about to precoat.
