Specifications

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DECALING (HEAT-ACTIVATED)
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.
MEDIA: Ink Jet, Electrostatic and Photographic
FILMS:
-- -- -- Top Unwind Shaft: Heat-activated Laminate 3 – 5 Mil
_____ Bottom Unwind Shaft: Pressure-sensitive mounting adhesive
LAMINATOR SETTINGS
Front Control Panel
Top Roller Temp 205-215°F (96-102°C)
Bottom Roller Temp OFF
Main Roller Pressure 35-40 PSI
Cooling Fan: OFF
Rear Control Panels
Pull Rollers: Down
Pull Roller Pressure 35-40 PSI
Pull Clutch Tension 40-60 PSI
Motor Control Panel
Motor Direction: Forward
Motor Speed Setting 3-5 FPM (1-1.5 MPM)
WEBBING SETTINGS
Web Tension Top: Medium
Web Tension Bottom: Light
Chill Idlers: Over 1
st
/ Over 2
nd:
Shim Wheel Settings: -1/16 in. (-2 mm)
NOTE: When using Mounting Adhesive on the back
of images it is best to run over both idlers.
Running the film under the second idler
may cause the backing to separate from the
release liner.
Figure 22: Webbing for Decaling
(Heat-activated films)