Class leading facilities and customized equipment, coupled with the expertise of our skilled personnel, gives us a unique competitive advantage to provide lamination solutions. We produce lamination solutions for a variety of markets.
The application of surface coatings to paper, film or foil that add performance and functionality to meet the needs of customers in a variety of demanding, high performance markets. We are committed to continually updating our expertise in materials, coating technology and process improvement to deliver cost effective solutions.
Dry lamination
We begin by clearing the machine from previous runs to ensure there is no cross-contamination.
When the material comes off the printing line we first load the rolls onto the machine and align it. Then we run a short batch to ensure the lamination is applied evenly and according to specification. Once we are satisfied with the test run we run the entire batch.
Web laminating is used to improve the appearance and barrier properties of substrates. The choice of the most suitable web laminating process is mainly dictated by the end-use of the product. A number of different technologies are available that cover the wide variety of applications in the food and non-food packaging industries, as well as for the manufacture of technical laminates and insulation panels.
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What we focus on is;
- The even application of the lamination.
- The speed of application. To ensure we do not exceed or fall below the optimal speed we continually monitor the process.
Any material that fails our strict specification guidelines we discard. This is generally very little material.
Extrusion lamination
We begin by heating up the extrusion lamination machine, which takes approximately 3 hours, so it is ready for the printed film as it comes off the printing machine.
When the material comes off the printing line we first load the rolls onto the machine and align it. Then we run a short batch to ensure the lamination is applied evenly and according to specification. Once we are satisfied with the test run we run the entire batch.
In the extrusion coating process the InnoPack extruder applies melted thermoplastic resin through a horizontal slot-die onto a moving web of substrate. The resulting product is a permanently coated structure. Inside an extrusion coating and laminating line the substrates and melt are pinched at a bonding station. A large roll, a pressure roll, and a counter-pressure roll are used. The combination of the pressure between the rolls and the temperature allows correct setting of the laminate. The final product is rewound as a permanently bonded laminated structure. Most plastic films require a primer coating before they are used in the extrusion process.
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What we focus on is;
- The even temperature across the width of the laminator. This is continually checked as it ensures the best possible quality of lamination.
- The speed of application. The speed is optimized for best throughput without compromising the applied materials.
- The evenness of the output. If we notice any unevenness at all we immediately adjust the machine to correct output.
Although a small amount, we discard any run material that does not adhere to our strict specification standards.
Solvent Free lamination
Solvent Free Lamination is a relatively advanced technology. The adhesive is used without dilution with solvent, hence, it is more environmental friendly and perfect for customers who are serious about contamination and having zero solvent content in their packaging.
The working width of the machine is 1 meter and running speed of 300 m/min.