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Lamination- hot or cold?
Hi all,
I’m new to the wide-format inkjet scene (having used a PC60 for 2 years). I can use our VersaCamm SP300 quite well and have produced a few samples and even quite a large sign (for indoors). However although we are quite pleased with the durability of the ink up to a point, we do know that many things will need laminating. I have seen all kinds of laminators advertised- what do I need to go for considering we will want full width (700mm), should it be hot or cold? we are printing onto vinylThanks in advance
Rob
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5 Replies
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On vinyl you can only cold lam as far as a I am aware, hot lam is for paper prints
lynn -
thanks Lynn, anyone got any recommendations on cold laminators (or even ones to avoid!) we won’t be using it loads so it doesn’t need to be anything fancy really
Rob 😀
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You do only need cold but if you find a laminator that does both, so much the better. I have a Hot / Cold with variable temp control, I have only ever used it cold execpt for one job in two years, altough I always put a small amount of heat into rollers 25 – 40 C just to soften film.
I would say more important is to go for the widest you can afford as you may only have a 700 m/m job now but you do not know what is round the corner.Regards
Russell.
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Rob,
Don`t buy solely on price and make sure you get either an on-site demo, or go and see one of the laminators, you have shortlisted, in action.
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Hi al
i brought a Xativa when i brought my Rocky 38, speak with Harry at Edward Mathius link on home page of this site. I had never used a laminator b4 i think i have only sodded up one print in all the time i’ve been using it, easy bit of kit to use for laminating and mounting.Kev
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