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- Page 1 Seal 62 Pro Laminator Instruction Manual Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
- Page 2 63 Mounter, Laminator and Encapsulator User Manual UM102EN, Rev.1 0 Jan.2003...
- Page 3 User Manual 62Pro...
- Page 4 This manual gives a general description of various processes. For more details on film choice and application solutions refer to the Seal films and adhesives product catalog On this machine the process results can be controlled by: •...
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Page 5: This Manual
THIS MANUAL This manual is intended for the user of the 62Pro. Read this manual carefully before starting the machine. This manual contains important information for correct installation, operation and maintenance of the machine. It also contains important instructions to prevent accidents, personal injury and/or serious damage prior to or during operation of the machine. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty and Safety instructions Warranty 1.1.1 Warranty conditions 1.1.2 Warranty period Safety 1.2.1 Safety features 1.2.2 Safety instructions Warnings 1.3.1 General ESD-warning 1.3.2 In this manual 1.3.3 On the machine Description General description Parts identification Process principle Specifications Identification Machine dimensions... - Page 7 Operating Process controls 5.1.1 Control panel 5.1.2 Heater control 5.1.3 Additional controls 5.1.4 Error indications Operating modes 5.2.1 Normal forward mode 5.2.2 Reverse mode 5.2.3 Slow mode Placing film rolls 5.3.1 Auto-grip shafts 5.3.2 Use of films with release liner 5.3.3 Loading shaft with film rolls 5.3.4...
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Page 8: Warranty And Safety Instructions
1. WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warranty The warranty period and conditions stated in this chapter are merely a summary of the general Seal warranty conditions. For the exact details on the warranty period and conditions for your machine, please contact your dealer. -
Page 9: Safety
Safety This machine is provided with safety equipment to promote safe machine operation. The manufacturer has done everything possible to prevent any possible danger and to inform you as accurately and comprehensively as possible of any hazards relating to the operation of the machine. -
Page 10: Safety Instructions
1.2.2 Safety instructions Work safely! The owner of the machine is responsible for safe operation of the machine. He therefore is obliged to familiarize operating personnel with the contents of this manual and make them aware of all possible hazards. Do not change, remove or disable the safety facilities. -
Page 11: On The Machine
1.3.3 On the machine On the machine (See Figure 1) you will find the following warning symbols in black on a yellow background. HOT OBJECTS (1) DANGER OF GETTING BURN WOUNDS. MAKE SURE NOT TO TOUCH THE UPPER MAIN ROLLER WHEN HEATED. -
Page 12: Description
2 DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the machine and its operating basics. General description The machine described in this manual is a mono-directional machine dedicated for processing pressure sensitive or heat activated materials. While feeding through images and the coating films, the two silicone coated main rollers generate the pressure. -
Page 13: Parts Identification
Parts identification Nip setting and pressure control wheel Main rollers In-feed table with image guide Auto-grip shaft Emergency button Heater controls Top unwind shaft Control panel Unwind/wind-up shaft 10 (Upper) wind-up shaft 11 Splitter bar 12 Nip safety bar with optional slitters 13 Pull rollers 14 Output table with optional cooling device 15 Foot switch... -
Page 14: Process Principle
Process principle In all processes the materials are fed through the nip from the front side to be joined together by pressure and/or temperature. A process that makes maximum use of the machine is shown in Figure 4. Shown is an image roll to roll process with a heat sensitive top and bottom layer. -
Page 15: Specifications
3 SPECIFICATIONS Identification The machine identification label (example in Figure 5) is located at the bottom of the right- hand cabinet, on the rear side of the machine. This label indicates the model (version) and the power supply requirements. CAUTION: The mains supply must match the values indicated on the machine identification label. -
Page 16: Material Specifications
Material specifications Maximum width Metric American Process up to 50°C (122 °F) 1575 Process up to 125°C (257 °F) 1524 Maximum roll diameter Material unwind (top and upper unwind) Material unwind (top unwind only) Material unwind (bottom unwind) Release liner wind-up Maximum panel thickness 1.5 in. -
Page 17: Installation
4 INSTALLATION WARNING: INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SKILLED PERSONNEL. Note: Make sure that the machine, in its final location, has adequate space. You will need room to feed, receive and trim images. Unpacking At delivery, the machine is packed in a plastic bag to avoid moisture penetration. It is transported in a carton box and is fastened onto a wooden pallet. - Page 18 5. Remove the four securing bolts (1). 6. Turn down the four leveling feet (2) to lift the machine. 7. Remove the wooden blocks (3). Figure 7: Removing transport parts. 8. Turn the support block (6) 90° to make room for the machine to pass by. 9.
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Page 19: Installation
Installation 1. Move the machine (and the accessories) to its final location. Note: Allow ample working space. See Figure 8. Figure 8: Working space. L = Maximum board length, S = Minimum space 60 cm. 2. Turn down the four leveling feet until the castors are off the floor. 3. -
Page 20: Transport
Transport The machine can be transported on a smooth surface on its castors. CAUTION: Turn the leveling feet up completely to prevent them from bending or breaking if accidentally bumping into an obstacle. On rough surfaces use a pallet truck or forklift. When moving the machine over long distances, use original pallet and packing material and follow the unpacking procedure in the opposite way. -
Page 21: Operating
5 OPERATING This chapter describes the function of the controls and indicators, the operating modes, how to set up and operate the machine and a number of applications. Process controls This section gives an overview of the functions of the controls on the control panel (Figure 9), the heater control (Figure 10) and elsewhere on the machine (Figure 11). - Page 22 Control ON/OFF (1), toggle pushbutton; Press 1 second to switch the machine from stand by to active and back. WARNING: THE MACHINE IS CONSTANTLY POWERED WHEN THE POWER CORD IS PLUGGED IN AND THE MAIN POWER SWITCH IS TURNED TO ON. Power indicator (2), LED;...
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Page 23: Heater Control
Forward indicator (10), LED; The LED will light when the forward mode is selected. Speed control (11), control knob; Sets the speed anywhere in a range between 0 and 10 (See specifications for actual speed range). Reverse (12), snap pushbutton; Press and hold for rotation of the rolls in reverse direction. -
Page 24: Additional Controls
5.1.3 Additional controls Figure 11: Additional controls Emergency stop buttons (1), push and hold button; When pressed the rotation of the rolls is stopped immediately and the button is locked into this stop position. Turn the button to unlock it. Pressing start, reverse or pressing the footswitch starts the process again. - Page 25 Unwind/wind-up tension control (5), knob; By turning this knob clockwise an amount of friction is set between the shaft and the frame, so this will act as a unwind brake. Turning the knob counter-clockwise will release the brake. Turning the knob further counter-clockwise will set an amount of friction between the shaft and the driving sprocket wheel, so this will act as a coupling between motor and shaft.
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Page 26: Error Indications
5.1.4 Error indications When an error is detected, one or more LED’s are flashing and any rotation will stop. Power indicator flashing; Machine is in stand-by mode. The power is on and the optical safety device is active. Press the control ON/OFF button to activate the machine. Forward indication flashing;... -
Page 27: Operating Modes
Operating modes The machine is either in normal mode, or slow mode. In both normal and slow mode the rollers can rotate in forward or in reverse direction. 5.2.1 Normal forward mode Normal forward mode can be activated from standstill when slow mode is not active. The rotation speed of the rollers in normal mode is set via the speed control knob. -
Page 28: Slow Mode
5.2.3 Slow mode Slow mode is entered and left by pressing the slow mode button for 1 second. Selection is indicated by the slow mode indication LED. When selecting slow mode from normal forward mode, the speed (normal speed) will not change until the footswitch is pressed. -
Page 29: Placing Film Rolls
Placing film rolls 5.3.1 Auto-grip shafts All shafts are the same. Their function is determined by their position in the machine. The shafts fit into the machine in both ways. On the control panel side of the machine the shaft and the suspension snap together by a gripper slot and gripper. -
Page 30: Loading Shaft With Film Rolls
5.3.3 Loading shaft with film rolls The film roll is put on the shaft depending on the type of film and the use in the upper or lower section of the machine. In general film with release liner is rolled up with the liner (and adhesive) to the outside, whereas film without release liner has its adhesive layer to the inside of the roll. -
Page 31: Presetting The Tension
5.3.4 Presetting the tension To enable the film to unwind without wrinkles a momentum (brake or tension) can be set to the roll. On the right-hand side of the machine you will find tension control knobs, corresponding with each shaft. Turn the tension control knob clockwise to set the tension or counter clockwise to release the tension. -
Page 32: Webbing
Webbing For most processes the machine must be webbed before images on thin film or on panels can be processed. The machine can be webbed for single sided or double sided processing. Note: In single sided processes adhesive residues will stay behind on the bottom roller where the film is wider than the images. -
Page 33: Upper And Lower Section
3. Pull the film forward until approximately 10 cm (4 in.) is on the in-feed table. If the film has a release liner: • Peel off the release liner. • Pull the release liner up and stick it to the scrap core on the wind-up shaft. 4. - Page 34 Now web the lower section Figure 17: Webbing lower section. 4. Lift the in-feed table and put it in the upper position. 5. Unwind the film from the lower unwind roll. • Feed a pressure sensitive film without release liner underneath the splitter bar (A). •...
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Page 35: Roll To Roll
5.4.3 Roll to roll When webbing for an image roll to roll process, the lower front unwind/wind-up shaft is used as a supply (unwind) shaft for the images. Single sided lamination; When laminating single sided the unwind/windup shaft in the rear of the lower section can be used to wind-up the completed product (Figure 18, A). -
Page 36: Pull Rollers
5.4.4 Pull rollers The pull rollers are generally used in the encapsulation process (hot processing double sided lamination) to get a better encapsulation result. • Before webbing set the top pull roller in the upper position and lock it on both sides. •... -
Page 37: Processes And Settings
Processes and settings 5.5.1 Mounting images or decals In this process the machine is not webbed with film. • When mounting images onto a (pre-coated) board (B), the adhesive is on the mounting side of the board. • When mounting decals (A), the adhesive is on the back of the image. The mounting process is equal for both. -
Page 38: Pre-Coating Panels
6. Apply the image to the board (3). 7. Insert the edge with the image adhered to into the nip. 8. Lay the loose end of the image smoothly over the upper roller (4). Note: Use the footswitch to start/stop in slow mode, keeping your hands free. WARNING: KEEP YOUR FINGERS CLEAR OF THE NIP. -
Page 39: Single-Sided Lamination
When more panels have to be pre-coated feed them in continuously without any gap. At the end, use a leader board again to finish. This prevents the adhesive from touching the bottom roller. 6. Butt up and feed the last leader board until the previous panel is out of the nip. CAUTION: Do not cut film close to or on the rollers. -
Page 40: Encapsulation
5.5.5 Encapsulation Encapsulation is the term for sealing an image with heat sensitive laminates on both sides. Note: The heated rollers need time to reach their set temperature (e.g. from room temperature to maximum takes approximately 1 hour). It is recommended to let the machine run at low speed, to avoid uneven hot spots. -
Page 41: Maintenance
6 MAINTENANCE Cleaning The machine has to be cleaned regularly. Dirt and dust will have a negative influence on the result of the lamination processes. CAUTION: Do not use abrasive materials for cleaning the machine. This can damage the painted surfaces or the silicone covering of the rollers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. -
Page 42: Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance Our machines are designed in such way that they need little (preventive) maintenance in addition to the cleaning. The following checks have to be performed: • Auto-grip shafts with blocking cords. 6.2.1 Auto-grip shafts Check the auto-grip mechanism on each shaft. •... - Page 43 Pressure too low. Figure 23: Wrinkles due to low pressure. • Increase the roller pressure a little (5-10%). Unwind tension too low. Figure 24: Wrinkles due to low unwind tension. • Increase the unwind tension until the wrinkles (6) in the film on the roller disappear. The lines (7) in the process result will disappear as well.
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Page 44: Technical Assistance
Too much heat in the final result Figure 26: Wrinkles due to too much heat. The result is still too hot after the pull rollers. The bottom pull roller also gets hot. • Reduce the heater settings. • Check the function of the optional cooling device or have the device installed. Roller alignment fault. -
Page 45: Glossary
7 GLOSSARY Carrier board or sled A board with a non-stick surface that is used when laminating one side of an image only. Decal An image with an adhesive backside (Am.: Sticker). Decaling Providing an image with laminate on the image side and adhesive on the backside. Encapsulating Sandwiching an image between two heat sensitive films .
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