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D E C A L I N G ( H E A T - A C T I V A T E D )
This process involves applying a hot film to the top and
a cold backing adhesive to the bottom of the graphic.
This process can be used to create self-adhesive images
for mounting down onto various substrates. After
performing this process, follow the Mounting
Instructions in the manual to apply the decal to a
substrate. It is important to follow the webbing
instructions for films specific for your location.
MEDIA: I
NK
J
ET
, E
LECTROSTATIC AND
P
HOTOGRAPHIC
FILMS:
-- -- -- Top Unwind: Heat-activated Laminate 3 – 5 Mil
_____
Bottom Unwind: Pressure-sensitive mounting
adhesive
LAMINATOR SETTINGS
C
ONTROL
P
ANEL
Top Roller Temp
205-215
°
F (96-102
°
C)
Bottom Roller Temp
OFF
Motor Speed Setting
3-5 FPM (1-1.5 MPM)
WEBBING SETTINGS
Web Tension Top:
Medium
Web Tension Bottom:
Light
Nip Setting:
‘0’
NOTE! When using Mounting Adhesive on the
back of images it is best to run over the back table.
Running the film through the pull rollers may cause
the backing to separate from the release liner.
NOTE! Web the top laminate following the basic
procedures for webbing films w/o a release liner.
Film Path
Media Path
Figure 12. Webbing for Decaling (Heat-activated
films)