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Ledco Econocraft Laminator Instruction Manual

Manual is about: 44" & 60"

Summary of Econocraft Laminator

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    Instruction manual provided by http://www.Mybinding.Com http://www.Mybindingblog.Com ledco 44" & 60" econocraft laminator.

  • Page 2: Econocraft

    Read all precautions & instructions carefully before operating laminator setup instruction operation lamination maintenance econocraft 44/60 pressure sensitive roll applicator, cold laminator, mounter operation manual w/inhibit oct 2006.

  • Page 3: Econocraft

    1 econocraft table of contents 1-1 safety precautions 1-2 unpacking and inventory 2-1 introduction 2-2 warranty 2-3 principles of operation 2-4 features and benefits 2-5 options 2-6 definitions of terms 2-7 specifications 3-1 installation & operation 3-2 threading the laminator 3-3 application notes...

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    2 glossary of symbols part # 1. Hand crush/force from above lab35 2. General danger lab52 3. Arm entanglement lab51 4. Cutting of fingers or hand/straight blade (large) lab54 5. Hand entanglement/chain drive lab36 6. International “hot” warning lab100 7. Electrical hazard lab43 8. International grou...

  • Page 5: 1-1   Safety   Precautions

    3 1-1 safety precautions do not operate this machine until you have read and fully understood the following safety precautions. *if the equipment described in this manual is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipments safety devices may be impaired 1...

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    4 notice to employer: a copy of these safety precautions must be given to all operators, set-up personnel, maintenance people, and supervisors of this machine. A copy should also be hung on the machine readily accessible and visible to the operator. Additional copies are available upon request. Impo...

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    5 1-2 unpacking and inventory the laminator arrives fully assembled, except that some parts such as feed trays may be packed off the machine to avoid shipping damage. Upon arrival, inspect the unit immediately and thoroughly using the packing list that accompanies the shipment. Please follow these s...

  • Page 8: 2-1  Introduction

    6 2-1 introduction the econocraft is designed to provide quality lamination of a wide range of papers and materials up to ½ inch thick. Common applications include: • transfer tape applications • digital imaging • vinyl application to sign blanks • mounting and overlaminating • one sided over lamina...

  • Page 9: 2-2   Warranty

    7 2-2 warranty this laminator is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after date of shipment. Defective parts will be replaced without cost within the warranty period, provided the laminator has not been abused, altered or operated contrary to instructions...

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    8 2-3 principles of operation the econocraft pressure-sensitive roll applicator automates the application of transfer tape and other pressure-sensitive adhesive (psa) tapes or films. The econocraft conveniently and easily applies transfer tape to weeded vinyl, transfer-taped vinyl to sign blanks, an...

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    9 2-4 features & benefits your new machine has many standard features and accompanying benefits that set it apart from other laminators: • a scrap rewind with an adjustable clutch takes up the release liner found on many pressure-sensitive films. • roller bearings with alloy construction and high qu...

  • Page 12: 2-5  Options

    10 2-5 options • prefeed slitter attachment cuts material on the supply roll for application to narrower substrates, for multiple-up production or for striping. • bottom supply roll feed assembly can be used when applying film or tape to a long piece of material such as weeded vinyl signage. Tape th...

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    11 2-6 definitions of terms • psa stands for pressure-sensitive adhesive, used for cold mounting of images and for cold application of vinyl and clear overlaminates. • vinyl is the base or outer protective layer of many cold/psa overlaminates. • acrylic is the type of adhesive most often used on vin...

  • Page 14: 2-7  Specifications

    12 2-7 specifications max. Lamination width/e60 max. Lamination width/e44 60" 44” variable speed 1-25 fpm laminating roller diameter 3" supply roll core size 3" recommended film thickness 1 mil and up max laminating thickness ½" dimensions with stand/e60 dimensions with stand/e44 80l 50h 34w 63l 48h...

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    13 top supply roll mandrel release liner take up with 3” core chucks safety shield non-ferrous feed table emergency stop switch emergency stop switch.

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    14 3-1 installation and operation with the laminator positioned on an unobstructed, level surface and always with easy access to the main power switch or circuit breaker, perform the following check before putting the laminator into service. 1. Install supply roll mandrel and scrap rewind mandrel (a...

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    15 emergency stop switch roll pressure handle: opens, closes & locks rollers tension control for release liner take up manual/foot pedal control switch drive switch variable speed control forward ~ reverse switch.

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    16 3-2 threading the laminator safety notice: always disconnect power from source before threading laminator to prevent accidental injury to operator. Application of overlaminates: 1. Remove the supply roll mandrel and the feed tray. The supply roll mandrel is now ready to accept loading of the psa ...

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    17 application of psa film and vinyl where release liner is being removed by the release liner takeup application of premasks, transer tapes, pressure sensitive adhesives or overlaminates without release liners.

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    18 4. Make sure when using a psa with a liner that the film has been threaded underneath the top idler bar (see threading diagram). Separate the liner from the adhesive part of the film and tape the liner to the 3” core mounted on your release liner take-up. 5. Close the laminating rollers and lower...

  • Page 21: 3-3  Application  Notes

    19 3-3 application notes lamination: with the econocraft laminator now properly threaded with film, it is now ready for continuous and/or interrupted lamination duty. The quality of the finished lamination depends on several factors, such as: film quality, substrate, items to be laminated, laminatio...

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    20 mask or application tape) do not require high pressure as much as they require a certain amount of time between the laminating rollers (also called dwell time). Many transfer tapes will not stick well if applied at top speed. Your tape suppliers can provide high-tack transfer tapes that are much ...

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    21 3. Cold mounting: the econocraft can be used to apply adhesive to mounting boards such as foam core. Substrates can also be purchased pre-coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive and a release liner. Cold adhesives adhere better and are more reliable than dry mount (hot) adhesives when it comes to...

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    22 4-1 preventing and solving problems please read this section before you have a problem. Problem: laminated images are curling up or down. Solution: excessive supply roll tension causes the laminated image to curl up. This curl can be strong enough to prevent the item from hanging straight. It can...

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    23 problem: bubbles or wrinkles in the laminate, accompanied by movement of the supply roll from side to side (applies to laminators which use a clutch for supply roll tension). Solution: cause of the problem is insufficient supply roll tension caused by the film core slipping on the supply roll man...

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    24 problem: wrinkling of one side of the web or skewing of images as they are laminated indicates that perhaps the pressure on one side of the laminating or pull rollers is greater than on the other. Solution: skewed, wrinkled images are most often generated by skewed trimming or skewed feeding. If ...

  • Page 27: 5-1  Maintenance

    25 5-1 maintenance danger: always use extreme caution when performing maintenance on your machine! Always make sure the machine is unplugged and that there is no power to the machine when working on or cleaning any part of the unit. Use extreme caution to avoid pinch points at the nip of rubber roll...

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    26 5-2 general cleaning cleaning the laminator daily or weekly will help prevent dirt or adhesive build-up on the rubber rollers and will improve the performance of the unit. 5-3 cleaning the rubber rollers the laminating rollers need regular cleaning. Turn off the master power switch and unplug the...

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