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O N E S T E P M O U N T I N G A N D L A M I N A T I N G
This process allows you to decal and mount in one step
by using a mounting board with heat activated adhesive
on one side
MEDIA: I
NK
J
ET
, E
LECTROSTATIC
,
AND
P
HOTOGRAPHIC
FILMS:
-- -- -- Top Unwind: Pressure-sensitive over-laminate
____ Bottom Unwind: Heat-activated Laminate 3-5 Mil
(Optional)
LAMINATOR SETTINGS
C
ONTROL
P
ANEL
Top Roller Temp:
225-230
°
F (96-110
°
C)
Bottom Roller Temp:
Optional**
Motor Speed Setting:
3-5 FPM (1-1.5 MPM)
WEBBING SETTINGS
Web Tension Top:
Light
Web Tension Bottom:
Light
Nip Setting:
Substrate Determined
NOTE: For thick laminates and images, run at a
slower speed. This will allow substrate adhesives to
activate properly.
**OPTIONAL: Adding a heat-activated laminate
to the backside of the board will prevent the board
from warping over an extended period of time.
WEBBING PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT! Ensure that the Nip setting
corresponds to the board thickness.
•
Pull the film down from the top unwind shaft, and
place it evenly over the face of the top roller.
•
Use a piece of leader board to hold the laminate
under the top roller. When using this process a
leader board or your product must be in the nip.
This will prevent adhesive from coating the bottom
main roll.
•
Run a sample piece of foam board without an
image. Check for adhesion, wrinkles, and bubbles.
Adjust your heat and brake tension accordingly.
•
A leader board should be in the nip. Place an image
on your mounting board, and press it against the
leader board.
NOTE: If you are mounting more than one image,
send them through consecutively.
NOTE: Follow the last board with the leader-board
again to allow the final board to clear the
laminating rollers and then stop the motor and raise
the top roller.
Heat activated substrate
Film Path
Media
Figure 15. One-Step Mounting and Laminating
