Fespa 2010 to feature Seal Graphics laminators

Seal Graphics has announced that it will present a selection of its protective and mounting films, together with three laminating machines, at Fespa 2010.

The company will demonstrate the Seal 600 MD, the Seal 62 Base and the Aquaseal AS 1600.

The AS 1600 applies water-based liquid varnishes onto a variety of media; while the roll laminators 600 MD and 62 Base have been developed to apply film laminates for the professional finishing of diverse material, said Seal Graphics.

By applying a durable external coating the Aquaseal 1600 is suitable for use with vinyl and waterproof inkjet media.

The liquid laminate protects digital prints against wear, humidity, UV radiation and chemicals.

Visitors to Fespa will be able to see how varnish is applied onto printed digital non-woven wallpapers, such as Neschen's Erfurt wallpaper CA.

Even though digital print wallpapers are robust, it is recommended to apply a layer of clear varnish as an additional protection in high traffic areas; for example, in doorways and lobbies in hotels and restaurants.

The roll laminator Seal 600 MD is a bidirectional, high-demand device equipped with two heated roller pairs.

Due to its two roller pairs, this machine can process hot and cold laminating applications independently.

The device comes with variable temperature, velocity and pressure controls.

The rollers are lifted and lowered pneumatically, enabling the operator to comfortably mount, laminate and shrink-wrap a variety of materials up to 1.550mm wide and up to 25mm thick.

The Seal 62 Base laminator is a starter model equipped with all basic features that users may require for the mounting of finishing and protective films as well as double-sided adhesive film.

The fully developed roller technology is claimed to reliably process pressure-dependent materials up to a thickness of 50mm at a velocity of up to 5m/min.

Both rollers are made of silicone and the heat assisted (up to 40C) top roller provides consistent quality.

The maximum working width is 1,575mm.

Among the range of its film laminates, Seal said that it expects three of its new products - UV Sol Lam, Print Shield Pro Anti Graffiti and Base Stoplight 190 - to be of particular interest during the Fespa show.

According to the company, the UV Sol Lam range consists of pressure-sensitive PVC laminating films with a solvent adhesive to enhance all digital print technologies, especially those using UV-curing inks.

Bumps are evened out so that the print media are very well protected against damage and fading due to UVA and UVB radiation.

Print Shield Pro Anti Graffiti film is designed to protect digital print media against graffiti and vandalism.

The film is washable and resistant to damage by various detergents and solvents.

Base Stoplight 190 is a polyester rear-side film with an aluminium core and works as a light protection for roll-up displays.

Media can be mounted to the self-adhesive film in a cold lamination process.

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