Gbc Falcon 3064 - Overlaminating ps films - 3600264

The other pressure sensitive operation the Falcon is able to perform is Overlaminating. The Falcon Laminator allows you to overlaminate either boards or prints. To overlaminate a mounted print on a board, first set the height of the laminating rolls as previously demonstrated with pressure-sensitive mounting. Load the laminating film on the top unwind position. Remember to carefully position the film so when it's pulled towards the roll, the adhesive will face the front of the machine. Next, install the rewind shaft with the cardboard core facing the front rewind of the machine. Pull the film down around the idler and over the front of the top roll. Separate the release liner from the film. Pull the liner evenly and tightly up the rewind core. Tape the liner to the core. Pull the film down firmly and drape it about 3 to 4 inches over the table. Use a leader board to start the film as previously demonstrated with Pressure-Sensitive Mounting. Run the boards through the Falcon in the same manner that they were mounted. Your boards are now overlaminated. When it comes to overlaminating prints, the Falcon Laminator is able to apply both the mount and laminate film at the same time. Before proceeding, first remove the front table. Then web up the mount film on the bottom unwind like so. It's extremely important to match the position of the mount film with the top laminate film. With the top roll raised, pull the mount film up through the nip area and tape it to the fan box on the back side of the machine. Next, web the laminate as previously demonstrated, except this time pull the film down evenly and press it into the mount film on the bottom roll. Install the rewind core. Remove the release liner and tape it to the rewind. Put the front table back into position. Using the hand crank, lower the top roll until it comes into contact with the bottom roll. Turn the crank an additional 1/3 rotation. Set the Falcon in Forward at a speed of about 1/4. Move to the back and start the machine in Auto. Pull the films out the back of the machine. You may lower the secondary drive rolls if desired. These rolls provide extra pull to the film. If one of the films is exposed by more than 1/8 of an inch, you should not use the secondary drive rolls as the film adhesive may adhere, causing the film and prints to wrap around the rolls. Once you're sure the films are coming out the back of the machine, go back around to the front and set the film tension. The film tension is adjusted by the *** on the brake. You should apply only the minimum amount of tension needed to straighten out wrinkles in the film that come farther than 1/2 way around the roll. Tension is increased by turning the *** clockwise and decreased by turning the *** counterclockwise. Send the prints through and trim the print. To complete the process, mount the image.