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When it comes to professional laminating, Easymount wide format laminators stand out for their exceptional quality and versatility. These laminators are ideal for a variety of applications, making them an indispensable tool for businesses in the signage, graphics, and print industries. In this guide, we’ll explore what Easymount laminators can be used for, their main features, compatible laminating films, and the unique benefits of the Easymount Air pneumatic laminators. The Easymount range gives your business extra capacity by allowing you to offer your customers a complete service that you previously had to outsource.
What Are The Main Features of Easymount Laminators?
Easymount laminators are designed with a host of features that cater to professional needs:
High-Quality Construction: Built with robust materials, ensuring longevity and reliability in demanding environments.
User-Friendly Controls: Equipped with intuitive control panels that make operation straightforward, even for beginners.
Adjustable Speed and Temperature: Customisable settings allow for precise control over the laminating process, ensuring optimal results for different materials.
Patented Pressure Gauge Handle: Ensures that you choose the correct setting every time quickly and easily.
Large Format Capability: With the ability to handle wide formats, these laminators are perfect for large-scale projects.
Versatility: Compatible with a variety of materials, making them suitable for multiple applications.
For example, the Easymount 1600 Sign, 1620mm Cold Laminator is a great, feature-rich, mid-range unit that offers a wide format capability perfect for extensive signage projects.
What Can Easymount Laminators Be Used For?
Easymount laminators are incredibly versatile and can be used for a wide range of applications. You can apply more than just laminates using the Easymount range. It’s also possible to mount as well as lay down application tapes and vinyl, removing the need for squeegeeing by hand. The double-hot roller models are also able to encapsulate. The versatility of Easymount laminators makes them incredibly cost-effective, meaning you can now truly offer a one-stop shop for print and finishing. The range includes everything from entry-level models for those still finishing jobs by hand, to professional heavy-duty models that will cope with every application all day, every day. Some of the primary uses include:
Signage and Displays: Ideal for creating professional-grade signs and displays, Easymount laminators ensure that graphics are protected and have a high-quality finish.
Posters and Banners: Perfect for laminating large posters and banners, providing durability and enhancing visual impact.
Vehicle Wraps: Easymount laminators can be used for vehicle graphics, offering protection against the elements and everyday wear and tear.
Exhibition Stands, Pop-Up Displays & Roll-Up Banners: The Easymount range is perfect for applying laminates to exhibition and display graphics.
Floor Graphics: Ensure floor graphics are durable and resistant to foot traffic with the robust lamination provided by Easymount.
Mounting: Mount prints to boards or foam with precision and ease, making them ideal for presentations and displays.
Compatible Laminating Films
Easymount laminators are compatible with a wide range of laminating films, making them versatile for different projects:
Pressure-Sensitive Films: Ideal for cold lamination, providing a clear and durable finish without the need for heat.
Specialty Films: Includes films with special finishes such as matt, gloss, satin, and textured, allowing for customisation based on specific project needs.
Encapsulation Films: Provide complete protection for prints, encapsulating them in a durable plastic layer. (Double-hot roller models only.)
Cold or Hot Roller?
The Easymount laminator series is available as a cold, single-hot roller and double-hot roller unit. The quality of finish from this range is extremely high and the cold option will be more than adequate for most applications, with the double-hot roller units providing the added benefit of being able to handle encapsulation film as they heat to up to a maximum of 130˚. However, what is the benefit of a single-hot roller? The single-hot roller units take the very high-quality finish of the cold machines and just raise it a notch. These machines provide adjustable heat assistance up to 45˚ in the case of the “Sign” versions and 60˚for the standard versions and this additional heat helps to reduce silvering and/or clouding. It is only really necessary for jobs requiring a very high standard of finish, for example, in the photographic field or where the finished item may be subject to relatively close scrutiny.
For instance, the Easymount 1650DH, 1650mm Double-Hot Roller Laminator offers the benefit of dual hot rollers, providing enhanced lamination quality and the ability to process both cold, pressure sensitive film as well as encapsulation laminating film.
Benefits of Easymount Air Pneumatic Laminators
The Easymount Air pneumatic laminators provide several advantages that set them apart from traditional laminators. The patented technology within the Easymount Air uses one of the most advanced concepts ever seen in a wide format laminator. Pneumatic air pressure controls the laminating rollers, allowing you to mount and laminate with incredible accuracy and speed. The roller adjusts to the exact thickness and pressure required, giving faster production times. The pneumatic air allows the roller to float down; ensuring foam and soft fluted boards are not crushed. When the rollers achieve the correct board thickness, they can be locked in place to keep the required gap, making board feeding simple & quick. Ideal for sign makers and print finishers laminating posters, graphics and signs, mounting prints to boards and applying vinyls, tapes and adhesive films.
Pneumatic Pressure Control: The use of air pressure allows for even and adjustable pressure distribution across the rollers, ensuring consistent and high-quality lamination.
Ease of Use: Pneumatic systems reduce manual effort, making the laminating process smoother and less strenuous for operators.
Versatility: Capable of handling a variety of materials and film types, including thick and rigid substrates.
Enhanced Productivity: Faster setup and operation times increase overall productivity, making them ideal for high-volume environments.
Superior Finish: Achieves a more uniform and professional finish, reducing the risk of imperfections and bubbles.
The Easymount 1600 Sign AIR, 1620mm Single Hot Roller Pneumatic Laminator excels in this regard, offering flexibility for various lamination requirements.
Conclusion
Easymount wide format laminators are a valuable asset for any business involved in the creation of signage, graphics, and large-scale prints. Their high-quality construction, user-friendly features, and compatibility with various laminating films make them a top choice for professionals. The additional benefits of Easymount Air pneumatic laminators, such as superior pressure control and ease of use, further enhance their appeal.
Whether you’re looking to protect and enhance posters, create durable signage, or laminate vehicle wraps, Easymount laminators provide the reliability and versatility needed to achieve professional results. Explore the range of Easymount products to find the perfect laminator for your business needs and elevate the quality of your laminated materials.
