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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.

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