Drylam PRO-LAM PL1200-HP - Manual (Page 59)

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Cold Lamination / Pressure Sensitive
Your laminator is very capable of laminating one-sided cold lamination using either the machine itself
or the optional release liner winder. The instruction for threading your laminator using the machine itself
is on the next page. The instructions for the use of the optional liner winder should be supplied with the
kit.
Several points to be aware of when laminating using a cold pressure sensitive laminate are:
• Remove the anti-static tinsel any time that the adhesive may contact it
• It may take more mandrel tension than heated film to acquire the desired effect
• If there is not a release liner to protect the idler from the adhesive you may omit the idler-when
threading
• A low temperature (100-150) may greatly improve the output and anneal the film
• If a two-sided lamination is desired laminate one side, remove the piece from the film web and
laminate the other side.
• Pay extra attention that the film does not wrap around the rollers since the adhesive is in contact
with the rollers, especially the rear rollers
• When finished make sure that the film is removed or there is a piece of paper protecting the
rollers from the adhesive when not in use
• Do not use a temperature great enough to actually liquefy the adhesive.
• Make sure that the adhesive is not so aggressive that it damages the laminating rollers
Cold laminating roller pressures
When cold laminating, it may be necessary to increase roller pressures on the front, more than typical,
for proper adhesion. Rear roller pressure will increase tension on the release liner.
Speed for cold laminating
We recommend using less speed until one is confident of the surface adhesion, slowing the machine
down will increase the dwell time and allow the adhesive to flow longer