Drylam PRO-LAM PL1200-HP - Manual (Page 68)

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Laminator antistatic
Anti-Static Tinsel is designed for optimum performance. It eliminates static with the “self energizing” or
inductive principle. That is, when sharp points are present in a strong electrostatic field, interchange of
electrons occur between the sharp points, thereby ionizing air, and eliminating or neutralizing static
electricity. The tinsel does not have to touch the film.
Replacement
Anti-Static Tinsel is constructed of finer copper strands to obtain a sharper point. The strands are
interspersed to obtain the maximum interchange of electrons: but not so dense as to make it an easy
collector of paper dust and other foreign particles. Since clean sharp points are essential, tinsel should be
replaced whenever it becomes “dirty” with foreign substances or when an increase in static is noticed.
Often a good indication of this is an increased tendency of the film to wrap around the rear rollers
Antistatic Bar - - - PLS Part# M-X005-X Include model#
Release Liner Winder anti static
The release liner winder has an internal antistatic bar that rubs against the inside of the tube and grounds
to the shaft. If this fails, there will be a remarkable and quite annoying static charge that is built up. If
the static bar is removed, this static charge will accumulate until it can bridge the 1” gap to discharge.
To replace the anti static bar lie the liner winder tube on a table, while using a punch with a small tip, so
that it sits in the taper on the end of the shaft and drive the shaft and the plastic hub out. Replace tinsel
and reassemble.
Antistatic bar location on the release liner winder shaft