SEAL 44 Ultra Laminator Owner's Operation Manual

SEAL 44 Ultra Laminator Owner's Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 44 Ultra Laminator Owner’s Operation Manual 44 Ultra Laminator...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................2 INTRODUCTION....................................1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................4 INSTALLATION....................................5 UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION........................6 UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION........................7 UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION........................8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.................................9 LAMINATOR FEATURES................................10 CONTROL PANEL .....................................11 OPERATING YOUR LAMINATOR............................12 SET-UP AND OPERATION................................13 SET-UP AND OPERATION................................14...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    44 Ultra Laminator. STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE ® We have designed the SEAL 44 Ultra to give you years Your SEAL 44 Ultra Laminator meets the CE of reliable service. The 44 Ultra brings a new level of Machinery Safety Directive (89/392/EEC, including simplicity and ease of use to image finishing.
  • Page 4: Electrical Specifications

    E L E C T R I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S The electrical specifications of the laminators are: North American Version: EU Version: 110VAC 50/60Hz 16A 230VAC 50/60Hz 9A (Part No.
  • Page 5: Installation

    For best results, the ambient relative humidity for the images. SEAL 44 Ultra should be between 70-90% non- condensing. Too much humidity will affect the prints • Keep the area around your laminator clear with being laminated causing problems with film adhesion.
  • Page 6: Unpacking, Set-Up And Installation

    U N P A C K I N G , S E T - U P A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Remove the cardboard box and the plastic bag as described on the outside of the box.
  • Page 7: Unpacking, Set-Up And Installation

    U N P A C K I N G , S E T - U P A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N STEP 3 • Now mount the middle support section between the left-hand and right-hand stand legs, as shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 8: Unpacking, Set-Up And Installation

    Specifications Page) • • Remove the tie-wraps by using a small flat-edged The SEAL 44 Ultra must be installed next to an screwdriver to press the clip to release the tie and outlet! remove the blocks that hold the top roller.
  • Page 9: Important Safeguards

    I M P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S SAFETY SYMBOLS USED ON THE LAMINATOR EMERGENCY STOP-BUTTONS IMPORTANT! Read and make sure you understand There are two Emergency-Stop Buttons located these safety and operating guidelines.
  • Page 10: Laminator Features

    L A M I N A T O R F E A T U R E S Figure 7. Laminator Features Automatic Wind-up Idler Control Panel with LED indicators • • Removable idler to support the wind-up core for Controls roller rotation, temperature and standby the release liner.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    C O N T R O L P A N E L LED INDICATOR DESIGN PUSH BUTTON DESIGN The LED indicators are designed to indicate the on/off The Push Buttons control whether power and heat is on status of power, heat, and roller direction. Please see or off and the direction the rolls turn.
  • Page 12: Operating Your Laminator

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R L A M I N A T O R MOTOR CONTROL CHANGING FROM NORMAL MODE TO SLOW- MODE WITHOUT STOPPING: The speed of the rollers is continuously adjustable between 0 and 1.5 m/min.
  • Page 13: Set-Up And Operation

    S E T - U P A N D O P E R A T I O N The following steps outline the basic procedures that have to be used for loading films; setting the nips, webbing the laminator and setting the brake tension for the films you will be using.
  • Page 14: Set-Up And Operation

    There is also a fully closed stop 0” (0 mm) for film top (and bottom) of the images. only applications. • Check which temperature setting is recommended for your SEAL Brands ® material (see literature enclosed in your material NOTE: For non-standard substrate thickness, box).
  • Page 15: Image Guide

    I M A G E G U I D E • • To aid with feeding in images, the laminator is Feed the image into the laminator ensuring that the provided with an “Image Guide”. leading edge is parallel to the roller. •...
  • Page 16: Webbing Films Without A Release Liner

    W E B B I N G F I L M S W I T H O U T A R E L E A S E L I N E R • The following are the basic webbing procedures for The two films will then heat and stick together.
  • Page 17: Webbing Films With A Release Liner (North America)

    W E B B I N G F I L M S W I T H A R E L E A S E L I N E R ( N O R T H A M E R I C A ) The following are the basic webbing procedures for •...
  • Page 18: Webbing Films With A Release Liner (Europe & Asia)

    W E B B I N G F I L M S W I T H A R E L E A S E L I N E R ( E U R O P E & A S I A ) •...
  • Page 19: Decaling

    D E C A L I N G This process involves sandwiching an image between a • Select films slightly wider than the image to allow pressure-sensitive or heat-activated laminate on the face for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8” of the image and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the to 1/4”...
  • Page 20: Mounting

    M O U N T I N G This process involves mounting previously prepared • Flip the un-tacked portion of the image over the top decals onto a substrate. No films or adhesives are roller with one hand so that the release paper can be required for this process.
  • Page 21: Encapsulating

    E N C A P S U L A T I N G This process involves completely sealing an image • The two films will then heat and stick together. between two films. • Set the Nip-knob to 1/16” (2mm) to allow for the •...
  • Page 22: Pre-Coating Boards

    P R E - C O A T I N G B O A R D S This process is used to coat substrates with a self- adhesive coating onto which images can be mounted. Images can then be mounted on the substrate. This same process is used to create a sled.
  • Page 23: Mounting Board & Pouch Boards

    ® U S I N G A P r o S E A L M O U N T I N G B O A R D & P O U C H B O A R D S USING A ProSEAL MOUNTING BOARD USING A ProSEAL POUCH BOARD •...
  • Page 24: Sled

    CAUTION! Always use care when using SEAL 44 Ultra Laminator.) Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)! IPA is very flammable. 6. Smooth out any wrinkles with the side of the hand The flash point of IPA is 11°C (51.8°F).
  • Page 25: Process Control Sheet

    P R O C E S S C O N T R O L S H E E T Process: __________________________________ NOTE: We recommend that you make a Application Use: ____________________________ photocopy of this page. With each successfully run Top Unwind Shaft: __________________________ application, record the process and settings.
  • Page 26: Cleaning Your Laminator

    C L E A N I N G Y O U R L A M I N A T O R CLEANING THE LAMINATOR CLEANING THE ROLLERS CAUTION! Disconnect the laminator from the IMPORTANT! Clean the laminating rollers power supply before cleaning. every day to prevent adhesive build-up and to ensure quality output.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    The Laminator Serial Number is located on the rear side of the laminator. SERVICING AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Service and maintenance must be performed fully in accordance with the instructions. Servicing by any unauthorized technician voids the warranty. The service technician must use replacement parts specified by SEAL Graphics. ®...
  • Page 28: Glossary Of Terms

    G L O S S A R Y O F T E R M S Decal: Out-Feed: An image that has been laminated on top (either heat- The side of the laminator from which completed images activated or pressure-sensitive) with an adhesive backing emerge Pre-Coating: Film:...
  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    44 Ultra Single phase - International 60959 ® Each SEAL laminator has a Serial Number Label. This is located to the rear of the laminator. This label indicates the ® model type, the electrical requirements, and the laminator serial number (important for reference if any servicing is...
  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    NOTE: Used and Not Refurbished Equipment is sold on an “AS IS” basis with No Warranty. SEAL Graphics shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out For more information regarding this warranty, please of the furnishing, performance, or use of this document contact your distributor.
  • Page 32 Fax: +31 572 345 501 Specifications subject to change without notice. Seal Graphics Seal Graphics Canada Seal Graphics U.K. Ltd Seal Graphics Europe BV Seal Graphics Pacific Americas Corporation 1601 Matheson Blvd. E. Unit 1, 1 Watkins Close Kanaaldijk O.Z.3 Limited...

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