The laminating machine is a machine that combines paper documents with plastics; the key to the longevity of the machine lies in the usual correct operation and maintenance. The accuracy of the automatic laminator is very high, especially the surface accuracy and shopping degree of each roller. Once the slightest streaks, cracks, scratches, obscuration, or a slight roundabout deformation. All will affect the processing quality of the product, even not working properly. Therefore, it is very important to protect the automatic laminator carefully and carefully. Here are some knowledge. If you want to use the automatic laminating machine for a long time, you should always check the oil pipes, valves and cylinder plugs of the hydraulic system for oil leakage, and often check whether there is rubber or grease on the rubber roller. Scrub the glue and dust on the roller in time. The grounding of the machine and the insulation of electrical appliances should be ensured. The transmission parts and sliding surfaces of the machine should be regularly lubricated to ensure that the machine is in a good lubrication state. A comprehensive inspection of the machine should be carried out every year to find problems and solve problems in time In order to avoid more serious damage to the machine.
Let's take a look at what matters need to pay attention to when buying a laminating machine?
First, consider the range of applications you want. Depending on the desired application, the printing company may need a fully functional laminator (much more expensive) or a laminator with limited functionality (low cost and high benefit).
Second, the overall size. The maximum size required by your application will determine the width of the machine. The width of the laminating machine must be wide enough to accommodate the maximum printing width in order to maximize the output and production of the printer.
Third, whether heating is required. Your application will also determine whether your laminator is cold, a heat-assisted type heated only by the upper roll, or a whole-heated type (for encapsulation). Encapsulation involves applying heat-activated heat-sensitive films on both sides of the print. The finished product is cut, leaving a transparent edge around the print, so it is called encapsulation. Some applications require integral heating or the use of upper roller heating to better perform lamination. Therefore, it is important to consider whether the main application requires integral heating (encapsulation) or single-sided heating (pressure-sensitive adhesive). If the main job function is encapsulation, the cold roll laminator cannot be used.
Fourth, do you need the ability to install, and the maximum size of the substrate that the machine can install. If you just install it on the foam core, you won't need a wide installation gap. However, if you want to install on a thicker substrate, you will want a larger installation gap.
Fifth, do you need a roll-to-roll function. In some applications (such as car body stickers), a roll-to-roll function is required to ensure that the product can be delivered in the form of a coil.