Tips for Creating a Decal, Tips for mounting a Decal

Operation Manual

Tips for Creating a Decal

1.Load the laminator as illustrated in Fig. 18.

2.The over laminate may be PSA or thermal type.

3.If using thermal type, pay attention to the Poly- in/Poly-out rule.

4.Run a test material prior to running the actual image to ensure flat output.

5.Use minimal brake tension to achieve quality output.

6.Do not web the PSA mount adhesive around the lower web idler.

THERMAL

OR PSA

FILM

RELEASE LINER FROM PSA FILM

OUTPUT

IMAGE

MOUNT

ADHESIVE

1.Use a leader board to set the pull roller pressure prior to mounting the image.

2.The image should not exceed the width of the board by more than 1 in. (2.54 cm) per side.

3.Tack about 1 in. (2.54 cm) of the leading edge of the decal to the leading edge of the board.

4.When tacking the leading edge, start in the center and work to the sides.

5.Use a board that exceeds the size of the decal if inexperienced in the mounting application.

Note: This application can also be performed from the front operating position.

1. Load the laminator as illustrated in Fig. 20 Poly-in film is used for illustration purpose.

2.Refer to section entitled FILM LOADING & THREADING for Poly-out film.

3.Always use two rolls of film the same width.

4.Use minimal brake tension to achieve flat output.

5.Increase speed gradually to maintain the activating temperature required for the laminate you are using.

6.Length and width of image, ink coverage and paper type may affect the temperature and speed recommended in the SPEED/ TEMPERATURE GUIDE.

Fig. 18

DECAL

RELEASE LINER

BOARD

Fig.19

THERMAL

FILM

IMAGE

OUTPUT

THERMAL

FILM

Fig. 20

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