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Large Format
Autobond offers a wide range of laminating machinery. The Autobond VLF is designed for large format lamination up to 155cm x 205cm (61” x 80”). This laminator has massive 14” diameter laminating rollers, required for consistent quality lamination of thermal films, across the entire width of large format print. The Autobond VLF thermal laminator is a quick make ready, very large format laminator, that can run offset print as thin as 150 gsm. It has a modular design to add options such as a perfector to run two sides in one pass. Please see below for more details on the Autobond VLF thermal laminating machine.
Max sheet size: 155 x 205cm (61” x 80”)
Min sheet size: Depending on machine configuration
Top Speed: 45 m/min 150’ per minute
150 gsm (100 lb text) up to 350 gsm (14 pt)
Feeder
- 3 x Heidelberg-Stahl suction drum
- Bottom separation, continuous run, top loading
- Air inflates the sheets from the sides, allowing them to float on a bed of air
- Operator replenishes sheets on the run, thus providing continuous feed
Sheeter
- Stand alone steer and pull separator for easy separation of OPP film
- Features include adjustable pro-active, anti-curl bar, and in-feed hold rollers with pneumatic clutch to maintain web tension
- Delivery into vibrating wheeled jogger table with under-sheet adjustable air control
Perfector
- Sheets are laminated top and bottom in one pass
- Rubber counter-pressure roller becomes water heated
- Additional heated roller, quick-change inflatable air-shaft, and perforating mechanism for 2nd roll of film
Laminator
- Massive 355mm (14”) diameter water heated chrome laminating roller
- 3 x Tool Temp Water Heaters with digital temperature control up to 120°C (248°F)
- Rubber counter-pressure roller
- Pneumatic nip pressure up to 6 metres tonnes
- Film mounted on a quick-change inflatable air-shaft
- Film roll slitting and perforating mechanisms
- Pneumatic clutch ensures precise film tension
With a world-wide network of distributors, it is easy to serve the printing industry with the best performing lamination machines. Contact us to purchase an Autobond laminator.