GBC 640T Mounting, Tips For Threading Pressure Sensitive Adhesive PSA Film, Pre-Coating Boards

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640t – Installation and Operating Instructions

10.After the board has cleared the rollers, release the foot switch or press STOP.

Mounting

Tips For Threading Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Film

Use Kraft paper for one-sided lamination.

Refer to “Fig. 6-14. Configurations for Poly-in and Poly-out Films.” for the proper film configuration.

Whenever possible, pull the remaining web of film out the front of the laminator after the finished item has been removed.

Pre-Coating Boards

You may wish to pre-coat mounting boards ahead of time with PSA mounting film.

PSA mounting film

Board

Fig. 6-16. Laminator Ready for Pre-Coating Boards.

To pre-coat boards:

1.Load the laminator as shown in “Fig. 6-16. Laminator Ready for Pre-Coating Boards.”

2.Adjust the roller pressure handle to the proper mounting setting.

3.Start a leader board into the rollers.

4.Press RUN or the foot switch.

5.Continue feeding one board after another. Tip: Butt the leading edge of the next board to the trailing edge of the previous one to ensure an even application of film.

6.Press STOP when the last board exits the machine.

Mounting Only

This process requires a decaled item with PSA mounting adhesive. Refer to the To run the second pass instructions in the Decaling In Two Passes section of this chapter. An alternative method is to use a PSA pre-treated board on page 6-8, figure 6.15

Roll-to-Roll

Load and thread the film and media as described in “Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts” and “Threading Film with a Threading Card”. After you have finished step 14, attach the web to the rear rewind tube with masking tape.

Release liner

PSA overlam

Rear rewind

Adhesive back media

Fig. 6-17. Laminator Ready for Roll-to-Roll.

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Contents 640t Laminator 640t Installation and Operating Instructions Table of Contents 640t Installation and Operating Instructions General SafetyElectrical Limited 90-Day Warranty Warranty640t Installation and Operating Instructions 640t SpecificationsModifications Canada Class a Notice Avis Canada, Classe aPrior to Installation InstallationInstallation To set up the laminator for the first time640t Installation and Operating Instructions Film Shafts Feature guideIdler Bars, Unwind Shafts, Rewind Shafts Rollers and Safety SensorControl Panel and Print Clamp Emergency Stop and TableTension Controls Roller Pressure Handle Media Core Adapter Rewinder Power Power Cord and Foot Switch Speed Section Control PanelTemp Section 640t Installation and Operating Instructions Operation Press RUN or the foot switchGeneral Operation To run the laminatorPoly-in and Poly-out Films Loading FilmRemoving and Installing the Feed Table Removing and Installing Print ClampTo remove existing films Loading Film Onto the Supply ShaftsTo web load films the machine Threading Film with a Threading CardTo load films onto the supply shafts 10. Bottom Film or Kraft Paper Stuck to Top Film 12. New Films Tacked to Old Films Loading Film by Tacking New Film to Existing FilmTo run the first pass Decaling in Two PassesTo run the second pass Tips For Threading Pressure Sensitive Adhesive PSA Film MountingPre-Coating Boards Mounting OnlyFilm Alignment Film Alignment and TensionFilm Tension To align the supply rollsTo clear a jam Clearing a Film Jam Wrap-upTo test the web Lamination Guide Cleaning The Rollers Operator MaintenanceTo clean the rollers and idler bar Caring for the 640t LaminatorSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting640t Installation and Operating Instructions Acco Brands Acco Canada Brampton