Brief: Discover how the Infrared Heat Assist Laminator 110V-120V achieves bubble-free lamination on challenging digital prints. This video demonstrates the heat-assist technology that eliminates silvering and poor adhesion, explains why digital inks are difficult to laminate, and shows how controlled heat boosts productivity and ensures flawless finishing.
Related Product Features:
Achieves bubble-free lamination on challenging digital prints like UV, eco-solvent, and toner.
Uses mild heat to optimize adhesive wetting for 100% complete bond and eliminates air pockets.
Eliminates silvering and micro-bubbles by preventing cool spots and sealing out air.
Boosts speed and productivity by pre-softening film for higher throughput.
Dual functionality operates as a full cold laminator or heat-assist machine for different media.
Low power demand with standard power requirements reduces energy costs.
Digital temperature control maintains consistent low heat for quality assurance.
Reduces film tension to prevent stretching and wrinkles on large format graphics.
FAQs:
Why are digital prints difficult to laminate with traditional methods?
Digital prints with modern inks like UV, eco-solvent, and toner have coatings that act as release agents, inhibiting cold adhesive bonding. They can also outgas solvents or moisture, which become trapped under cold laminate, creating micro-bubbles and silvering.
How does the heat-assist function improve lamination quality?
The heat-assist function applies mild heat to gently warm the pressure-sensitive adhesive, making it more pliable. This allows the adhesive to flow completely into the micro-surface of the ink, ensuring a 100% complete bond and eliminating air pockets that cause silvering and bubbles.
Can this laminator be used for cold lamination as well?
Yes, the laminator offers dual functionality. It can run as a full cold laminator with the heat turned off or as a heat-assist machine, providing flexibility for different media and application requirements.
What are the productivity benefits of using a heat-assist laminator?
By pre-softening the laminate film, the heat-assist function allows operators to run the machine at higher speeds while maintaining a flawless finish. This significantly increases shop throughput, reduces material scrap, and delivers superior quality on every job.