Drylam PRO-LAM PL1200-HP - Manual (Page 13)

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Specifications
Hard specs
Model
Dry/Ship weight Height Width Depth
PL 1200 w/o stand 40# / 60# 21” 24” 21”
PL 1200 w- stand 60# / 80# 51” 24” 21”
PL 227w/o stand 70# / 100# 21” 39” 21”
PL 227w stand 90# /120# 51” 39” 21”
PL 238wf 140# / 170# 50” 50” 21”
PL 244wf 170# / 200# 50” 56” 21”
Models shown in their standard configuration
Film specs:
Model
Max upper roll Max lower roll Max thickness Max motor speed
PL 1200 w/o stand 11” 6” 10 mil+ 18fpm
PL 1200 w- stand 11” 22” 10 mil+ 18fpm
PL 227w/o stand 11” 6” 10 mil 16fpm
PL 227w stand 11” 22” 10 mil 16fpm
PL 238wf 10” 22’ 5-10 mil 7fpm
PL 244wf 10” 22” 5-10 mil 7fpm
Standard models in their standard configuration
Laminator capabilities
Your new laminator is possibly one of the most capable and fastest laminators available, in its class, to
the industry today. It is capable of laminating an extremely wide variety of materials, even some deemed
impossible to be laminated. Your laminator is capable of using nearly any film that can be run on a
laminator and even more.
Laminator Limitations
Your new laminator, though exceptionally capable, does have its limitations. You will find these as you
read this manual and through time and experience. One of the most important things in your laminator is
the heated rollers. It is very important that you understand this components capabilities and limitations.
Just the same, as a roller can be damaged by touching it with a sharp knife, the roller may be damaged
by overheating it. This limitation, which we will call a duty cycle, will dictate how long your rollers
will last. The beautiful thing about the technology enveloped in your laminators is the responsiveness
and quickness of the laminating rollers. One does need to make sure (as with any mechanical electrical
device) that you do not exceed the design limitations of your rollers. This is why we stress not to exceed
300 degrees and not to run the laminator more than 20 degrees over the film manufactures
recommendations. In addition to this, one needs to make sure that the rollers are not overheated
internally. Before operating, take record of the temperature range that the display shows when idle.
During operation, one should make sure that the laminator cycles on and off. This can be noted by the
slow rise and fall (up to 1 degree a second) around the recorded temperature. If the rollers are unable to
achieve the recorded temperature, this is an indication that the heaters are always on and do not get a
chance to stabilize internally. This will greatly reduce the life of the rollers. It is highly recommended to
use a laminate that is at least 50% (1/2) the width of the rollers and ideally not less than 75% (3/4) of the
roller width - the laminate must be run at the center of the rollers