Glossary - GBC Orca 1600 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Orca 1600 Operation and Maintenance Manual

7.4 Glossary

The glossary can help you in understanding some
of the terminology used when referring to the laminator,
applications, or troubleshooting aspects of the machine.
Blistering
A condition where the paper coating is bubbled
up from the image paper causing a "blister". It is created
by using excessive heat during the lamination process.
Blistering is most commonly found with photographic and
ink jet media.
Bond strength
Refers to one of three conditions; 1) the anchor
strength of adhesive to laminate substrate, 2) the anchor
strength of the laminating film to the product that has been
laminated, or 3) when two layers of film are laminated
together, the strength of the adhesive to adhesive bond.
Center mount
A mounting technique where an image is mounted
centrally on a substrate to provide a decorative border.
Clutch tension
The tension that is applied to the laminated material
between the main and pull rolls. This tension is applied by
having the pull rolls turn faster than the main rolls, and
then having some form of clutching or torque limiting
applied to the pull rolls. This tension is important for
maintaining a smooth flat finished image.
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Coiling
A term used to describe an image rolling up on
itself. This is caused by differences in the brake tension
used between the upper and lower laminates during and
application process.
Cold laminate
Film that does not require heat to activate the
adhesive. Please see P.S.A. for more information.
D waves
A term used to describe a wave pattern caused,
generally, by incorrect paper tension.
Delamination
Refers to either one of two conditions; 1) the
adhesive separating from the laminate substrate, or 2) the
laminate separating from the product being laminated.
Edgewrap
A mounting technique where the image wraps
around the edges of the mounting substrate so as to provide
a finished edge.
Encapsulation
When an image is completely encased in laminating
film, it is encapsulated. A border of laminate on laminate
exists around the perimeter of the product.
Troubleshooting
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