DECALING (PRESSURE-SENSITIVE). SEAL Image 6500

D E C A L I N G ( P R E S S U R E - S E N S I T I V E )

This process involves applying a cold pressure-sensitive over-laminate to the top and a cold pressure-sensitive mounting adhesive to the bottom of a 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: Pressure-sensitive over-laminate

____ Bottom Unwind Shaft: Pressure-sensitive mounting adhesive

LAMINATOR SETTINGS

Front Control Panel

Top Roller Temp: OFF

Bottom Roller Temp:

Main Roller Pressure:

Cooling Fan:

Rear Control Panels

OFF

35-40 PSI

OFF

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.

NOTE: Pressure-sensitive films, not requiring heat, can be run from the front or rear of the laminator.

Pull Rollers:

Pull Roller Pressure:

Down

35-40 PSI

Pull Clutch Tension: 40-60 PSI

Motor Control Panel

Motor Direction: Reverse

3-5 FPM (1-1.5 MPM) Motor Speed Setting:

WEBBING SETTINGS

Web Tension Top:

Web Tension Bottom:

Chill Idlers:

Shim Wheel Settings:

Light

Light

Over 1 st / Over 2 nd

-1/16 in. (-2 mm)

Figure 23: Webbing for Decaling

(Pressure-sensitive films)

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