SEAL 54Base, User Manual

Page 1: ...62 54Base Mounter and Laminator User Manual A Version Models Rev C December 2017...

Page 2: ...as been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC and CAN ICES 3 A NMB 3 A Industry Canada Rules These limits are designed to provide reaso...

Page 3: ...so contains important instructions to prevent accidents personal injury and or serious damage prior to or during operation of the machine Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the functioning and opera...

Page 4: ...warning 6 1 4 2 In this manual 6 1 4 3 On the machine 7 2 Description 1 2 1 General description 1 2 2 Parts identification 1 2 3 Process principle 2 3 Specifications 3 3 1 Identification 3 3 2 Machine...

Page 5: ...ounting images or decals 17 5 5 2 Pre coating panels 18 5 5 3 Over lamination 18 5 5 4 Single sided lamination 18 5 5 5 Decaling 19 5 6 Unloading 19 6 Maintenance 20 6 1 Cleaning 20 6 1 1 Cleaning the...

Page 6: ...ear from the date of purchase This period however can be longer due to local law or purchase agreement The main rollers have a warranty period of 6 months on material defects only The warranty ends wh...

Page 7: ...evice at the front side of the nip at the main rollers These devices perform a check of the operation between transmitter and receiver When an error is detected e g the signal is interrupted the motor...

Page 8: ...UGH LAMINATING ROLLERS WILL CAUSE BUILD UP OF ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES Maintaing room humidity between 50 and 70 is the best preventive measure to reduce static buildup 1 4 2 In this manual In this manua...

Page 9: ...AKE SURE THAT THESE ROTATING PARTS DO NOT CATCH YOUR FINGERS CLOTHING HAIR ETC DANGER DE BLESSURES PAR LES PIECES EN ROTATION S ASSURER QUE CES PIECES EN ROTATION NE RISQUENT PAS D ATTRAPER LES DOIGTS...

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Page 11: ...lue The top roller is equipped with a heater to assist in the lamination process The heat assist makes the adhesive more active and allowes it to spread more evenly which improves the results The mach...

Page 12: ...pressure sensitive laminate it often has a release liner 3 that has to be removed As in the top half it runs via a splitter bar 6 where the release liner is removed This release liner is rolled up on...

Page 13: ...UPPLY REQUIREMENTS Figure 4 Machine identification label example 3 2 Machine dimensions Uncrated Metric American Model Type 54 62 Unit 54 62 Unit Width 190 5 207 5 cm 75 81 7 in Height 130 8 130 8 cm...

Page 14: ...ber of shaft positions Material unwind 2 auto grip Release liner wind up 1 Nip setting 0 52 mm 0 2 05 in Pressure 0 3 1 0 N mm 1 71 5 71 lbf in Process speed Maximum 5 m min 16 4 ft min Slow mode 0 9...

Page 15: ...the steps below refer to Figure 5 1 Cut the straps 2 With another person lift off the carton box and remove any loose packing material 3 Remove the plastic bag and put the accessories aside Figure 5 R...

Page 16: ...supports and remove the foam pads Cut the straps holding the in feed table arms Cut the straps around the main roller axis and move up the top main roller to remove the transport blocks from the nip...

Page 17: ...andard 50Hz or 60Hz single phase 230VAC 13A with breaker not exceeding 16A or single phase 115VAC 20A with a breaker not exceeding 20A WARNING MAKE SURE THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND OR THE EXTENSION CAB...

Page 18: ...nctions of the controls on the control panel 7 and elsewhere on the machine Figure 8 Note Switch on the heat assist approximately 15 minutes before use if a process requires the rollers to be heated c...

Page 19: ...LED The LED will light up when the beam of the optical safety device at the input side of the nip is not interrupted Forward 6 pushbutton Press to start the rotation of the rollers in the forward dir...

Page 20: ...ter clockwise the pressure will decrease The pressure is indicated on the control panel by 4 LED s Foot switch 3 snap switch Press and hold the switch to start the rotation of the rolls Insert the for...

Page 21: ...ion LED Entering slow mode will not change anything to the current movement of the rollers In slow mode the rollers can run at normal or at slow mode speed Normal speed Press the forward button in slo...

Page 22: ...into locking position when the shaft is turned To position the shaft correctly turn the shaft until it locks in Check the auto grip mechanism on each shaft The rubber cords should just not touch the...

Page 23: ...n the adhesive 2 side in contact with the image must be on the bottom when unwinding the film to the front of the machine Figure 13 Film adhesives 1 Take the auto grip shafts from the unwind positions...

Page 24: ...is through the nip is set to zero and the images can be fed The release board is then cleaned and can be used again 5 4 1 Release liner and splitter bars In the upper section when processing film wit...

Page 25: ...e film underneath B the splitter bar between splitter bar and upper roller Film without a release liner must be fed over the splitter bar A 2 Pull the film forward until it almost reaches the in feed...

Page 26: ...the pressure can be adjusted CAUTION Soft panels Foam require less pressure Set the pressure proportional to the rigidity of the foam between 40 and 80 to avoid permanent compression marks Panels When...

Page 27: ...the way in which the leading edge of the image is applied to the board 6 Apply the image 3 to the board C 7 Insert the edge with the image adhered to into the nip D 8 Lay the loose end 4 of the image...

Page 28: ...the leader panel using the reverse 9 Cut the film using a safety blade cutter After removing the release liner from the pressure sensitive mounting film the board has an adhesive coating ready to moun...

Page 29: ...nip allowing a gap between them 4 Cut the result with a safety blade cutter when the images are clear of the rollers This decal can later be mounted onto a panel or other substrate 5 6 Unloading To u...

Page 30: ...shafts and the rubber cords on it as required 6 1 1 Cleaning the silicone covered rollers The rollers must be cleaned regularly to prevent a build up of adhesive residue This may eventually damage the...

Page 31: ...grip shaft If not correct as follows Loosen the clamp 2 with the screw 1 until the cord is free on one side Shorten the cord by approximately 10 mm 0 4 in Put the end of the cord back underneath the...

Page 32: ...roller alignment The wrinkles occur on one side only left or right This is a machine adjustment error Contact your dealer and ask for technical assistance 6 4 Technical assistance For technical assis...

Page 33: ...________________________________ Process _________________________________ Application Use ___________________________ Upper Unwind Shaft _______________________ Lower Unwind Shaft ___________________...

Page 34: ...cking to make an image self adhesive On the side that is in contact with the image the carrier has an adhesive with or without release liner The carrier can function as release liner or be supplied wi...

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