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DECALING (PRESSURE- SENSITIVE)
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
(Decals) for mounting down onto various substrates.
After performing this process, follow the Mounting
Instructions in the manual to apply the decal to a
substrate. It is important to follow the webbing
instructions for films specific for your location.
MEDIA: INK JET, ELECTROSTATIC, AND
PHOTOGRAPHIC
FILMS:
Top Unwind: Pressure-sensitive over-laminate
Bottom Unwind: Pressure-sensitive mounting adhesive
LAMINATOR SETTINGS:
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
Main Roller Pressure: 35-40 PSI
Motor Speed Setting: 3-5 FPM (1-1.5 MPM)
WEBBING SETTINGS
Web Tension Top: Light to Medium
Web Tension Bottom: Light to Medium
Shim Wheel Settings: ‘0’
NOTE! Web the laminates following the basic
procedures for webbing films with a release liner.
Unwind
Shaft
TOP
ROLLER
BOTTOM
ROLLER
Wind-Up
Idler
Pressure-Sensitive Over-Laminate
Pressure-Sensitive Mounting Adhesive
Unwind
Shaft
Release Liner
Image
Figure 11. Webbing for Decaling (Pressure-sensitive
films) for North America
Unwind
Shaft
TOP
ROLLER
BOTTOM
ROLLER
Wind-Up
Idler
Pressure-Sensitive Over-Laminate
Pressure-Sensitive Mounting Adhesive
Unwind
Shaft
Release Liner
Image
Figure 12. Webbing for Decaling (Pressure-
sensitive films) for Europe and Asia