G L O S S A R Y O F T E R M S
Decal:
An image that has been laminated on top (either
Film:
A synonym for laminate. The material used in the laminating and encapsulating process.
Heat-Activated Films:
Films with an adhesive that are activated when heat is applied. Once applied to an image the adhesive forms a strong bond adhering the laminate and the image together.
The side of the laminator from which images are fed.
Leader-Board:
A piece of foam board (about 4' x 4") used to push films into the nip. Also used for mounting or
LED:
Light Emitting Diode
Mil:
Refers to the thickness of the laminate in 1/1000ths of an inch. One Mil is equal to .0254mm or 25 micron.
Mounting:
Applying an image onto some kind of foam board or sub- strate.
Nip:
The spot where the top and bottom rollers meet.
The side of the laminator from which completed images emerge.
Pre-Coating:
The process of coating a substrate with an adhesive mounting film onto which an image can be mounted.
Press:
The amount of force in distance put on anything that passes between the top and bottom rollers.
Pressure-Sensitive Films:
Films with an adhesive that are activated when pressure is applied, forming a bond between the protective laminate and the surface of the image. Used primarily for fast mounting applications and recommended for
Release Liner:
The backing on a
Sled:
A board that has a
Substrate:
The material to which an image is mounted or affixed.
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