Product Overview
Voltage & Heating
The HL-200 can be built in a variety of voltage and heating configurations to fit your exact needs. Typically the unit is built with a heated steel or aluminum top roll and a non-heated rubber bottom roll. Non-typical builds include reversing that setup with a heated roll on the bottom and a non-heated roll on the top. We also offer a dual heated choice which heats both of the top and bottom substrates at the laminaination nip point. This is especially useful for thick or poor heat transfer substrates.
Top Roll
The top roll of the HL-200 can be configured with four different roll styles. The first three selections can be set up either as heated or non-heated versions. The fourth selection is only a non-heated version. Select one of these types for the top roll:
- Aluminum: Polished surface finish, Hard Coat Anodized, Teflon sealed for ease of cleaning
- Steel: Chrome plated finish, ground to a polish of 8 RMS
- Thermally Conductive Rubber: Aluminum core with 1/8" (3.1 mm) thick wrap of 80 durometer, thermally conductive, silicone rubber (400°F / 204°C)
- 80 Durometer Silicone Rubber: Aluminum core with 3/8" (9.5 mm) thick wrap of 80 durometer silicone rubber
Bottom Roll
The bottom roll of the HL-200 can be configured with four different roll styles. The first three selections can be set up either as heated or non-heated versions. The fourth selection is only a non-heated version. Select one of these types for the bottom roll:
- Aluminum: Polished surface finish, Hard Coat Anodized, Teflon sealed for ease of cleaning
- Steel: Chrome plated finish, ground to a polish of 8 RMS
- Thermally Conductive Rubber: Aluminum core with 1/8" (3.1 mm) thick wrap of 80 durometer, thermally conductive, silicone rubber (400°F / 204°C)
- 80 Durometer Silicone Rubber: Aluminum core with 3/8" (9.5 mm) thick wrap of 80 durometer silicone rubber
Piston
There are two piston types available for the HL-200. The Standard piston type uses a 2" (51 mm) diameter cylinder and is a good choice for almost every type of lamination in the lab. For a much stronger lamiantion, select the Large piston type for a laminating pressure four times the power of the Standard type. The Larger piston uses a 4" (102 mm) diameter cylinder to achieve this added power. Each piston type can be supplied with Gap Adjusters offering the ability to gap the nip point. Gap Adjusters are not required, but can be very helpful when working with thick substrates, such as rubber or foam products or any rigid material with a thickness beyond typical films, foils and papers. Please note, these Gap Adjusters are simple devices and are meant to be used as a "coarse" adjustment and are not eqivalent to a "micrometer" level of precision adjustment.
Accessories
Add any or all of these optional accessories to the HL-200 for convenience and better control:
- Brake Unwind: This device replaces the standard simple 1" pipe unwind shaft with a 3" core unwind shaft. The solid, 3" diameter core shaft includes a spring loaded core locking mechanism and a manually adjustable friction brake, which adds drag to the unwind substrate.
- Spur Gears: In the standard setup, the top roll turns due to contact with a substrate and pressure with the driven bottom roll. For certain material choices, this scenario allows a slight bit of slipping of the top substate with respect to the bottom substrate. Adding a pair of spur gears to the top and bottom rolls ensures that the top roll turns exactly at the same rotational rate as the bottom roll. Spur Gears help keep two substrates in direct aligniment with each other, creating a more accurate sample.
- Bearing Upgrade: Our upgraded bearings are designed to be wider, fitting snugly in this space to nearly eliminate any back-and-forth movement. This upgrade is particularly beneficial for applications requiring precise laminations, providing a set gap with exceptional tracking accuracy. Enhance your lamination process with this simple yet effective solution, ensuring a smoother, more accurate finish every time.
- Foot Pedal: Add a foot pedal to the system for safety and convenience. Often times it's a bit of a difficult process to get smooth, bubble and wrinkle-free laminations. Having the foot pedal to start and stop the motion of the laminator can be very helpful, freeing up both hands to create a more accurate lamination.
- Higher Temperature Modification: With this option, the HL-200 is built using a higher wattage heating element. This modification also upgrades the contact points on the frame and brearings to address the increassed heat range. This modification allows the HL-200 to heat well above the standard unit's capability of 400°F (204°C), raising that limit to 700°F (371°C). For safety reasons, please note that the HL-200, with this added modification, should not run for extended periods of time at the higher temperatures.
- Standard Cart: The standard cart is a versatile accessory designed for convenience and mobility in conjunction with the hot laminator. Crafted from durable 80/20 material, this movable cart serves as a practical platform for securely housing the hot laminator. The cart's design allows for easy relocation of the hot laminator within a workspace, providing users with flexibility and efficiency in their operations. With its sturdy build and mobility features, the standard cart enhances the overall functionality of the hot laminator, making it a valuable accessory for various industrial or laboratory settings.
- Deluxe Cart: The deluxe cart is an advanced accessory designed to elevate the functionality of your hot laminator with roll-to-roll capabilities. Crafted from the same durable 80/20 material as our standard model, the Deluxe Cart goes a step further by offering the ability to add cantilevered unwinds and rewinds. This feature enables seamless roll-to-roll lamination, providing a higher level of efficiency and flexibility in your operations. The robust design ensures secure housing and smooth mobility, making the Deluxe Cart an indispensable tool for industrial or laboratory settings where advanced laminating tasks are performed.
Standard Specifications
- Rugged construction, capable of withstanding the abuse of the production environment
- Produce laminated samples of unlimited length up to 18" (45 cm) in width
- Variable speed motor allows the following laminating speeds:
- Top and bottom rolls are 4" (10 cm) diameter by 18 1/2" (47 cm) face width [+/-0.001" (+/-0.025mm) diameter tolerance]
- Top roll is heated by a 1500-watt heating rod inserted through the full width of the roll axis
- Capable of maintaining temperatures up to 400°F (204°C)
- J-type thermocouple is an integral part of the heating rod
- Heating rod designed with a 35-30-35 heating profile to more evenly distribute heat across width
- Roll temperature is accurately maintained by a digital PID controller
- Controller is capable of maintaining temperatures to a tolerance of ± 2°F (1°C)
- Choose top roll material from: Aluminum, Hard coat anodized with Teflon coating, Steel, chrome plated and precision ground to 8 RMS
- Bottom roll material is aluminum and covered with 80 durometer silicone rubber
- Bottom roll is driven, top roll idles
- Digital speed control with improved stepper motor technology
- Requires compressed air - max pressure 90 PSI (6 bar)
- Air pressure is adjustable for differing levels of laminating pressure
- Laminating pressure (LP) can be approximated using the following formula for the standard 2" pistons: LP = (6.28 x line pressure) / sample width
- Laminating pressure (LP) can be approximated using the following formula for the 4" pistons: LP = (25.12 x line pressure) / sample width
- Flow controls are included on both laminator cylinders to allow for smooth, safe operation
- Unwind stand is capable of holding roll stock up to 12" (30 cm) diameter by 18" wide (45 cm)
- Length of lamination can be measured
- Digital controls to control speed, unit of measure and jog functions
- Operating temperature range 32 – 122 °F (0-50°C)
- Standard input voltage - 120 VAC (50/60 Hz)
- 2 – 300 IPM, 0.1 IPM increments from 2-12 IPM, 0.5 IPM increments from 12-200 IPM
- 5 – 750 CPM, 0.25 CPM increments from 5-30CIPM, 1.25 CPM increments from 30-750 CPM
Accessories
- Dual unwind
- Manual windup station
- Release paper (roll)
- Polyester (roll)
Options
- Input voltage - 220 VAC (50/60 Hz)
- Reversed heat (bottom roll heated only)
- Dual heat (top and bottom rolls heated)
- Thermally conductive rubber covered roll
- Various alternative materials or finishes for both rolls
- Higher temperature ranges up to 700°F (371°C)
- Custom modifications available on request
- PSTC and TLMI testing manuals and videos
- Cantilevered Unwind (Deluxe Cart only)
- Cantilevered Rewind (Deluxe Cart ony)
Specifications
- Height: 30" (76 cm)
- Width: 39" (99 cm)
- Depth: 20" (51 cm)
- Weight: Aluminum roll 160 lbs (73 Kg) and Steel roll 185 lbs (84 Kg)
Compact enough for a laboratory bench top, but durable enough for production, the Hot Roll Laminator can consistently reproduce hot laminate product samples that are ready for testing or small-scale production. With flexible controls, the Hot Roll Laminator allows for a wide range of materials to be laminated including papers, films, foils and many other materials. The heated laminating system is designed to be very versatile and can be modified for a multitude of variations.
