Starleaton Digital Solutions has taken its first order in Australia for the new SEAL 65 PRO MD laminator/encapsulator/mounter.
Billed as “the most advanced laminator in the world”, the SEAL 65 PRO MD has gone into production at Flash Graphics’ Marrickville production centre in Sydney.
Flash Graphics’ general manager, Frederik Udén, pointed out that his company has used another SEAL laminator for some years, but the new unit’s speed and more economical floor space determined the decision to cope with the company’s production needs.
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“We still do quite a bit of hot laminating; we often print on paper stock where the hot laminating process gives the paper a certain rigidity along with pristine photographic quality,” he explained.
“Apart from its vastly increased speed, which copes with the market’s ever decreasing lead times, the new unit has demonstrated fewer fluctuations and a vastly greater degree of control,” he indicated, adding that the 65PRO represents more than 30 years of laminating technology.
According to Starleaton Digital Solutions’ general manager, Ben Eaton, the new laminating entrant created a sensation when first introduced in the USA late last year.
“For sheer speed, the 65 PRO MD is unbeatable. It runs thermal laminate two to three times as fast as similar machines for high productivity laminating shops. Being designed and made in Neschen’s US factory, the build and quality are simply outstanding”, he stated.
At 1,651mm wide (65 inches), it is 76mm wider than previous SEAL PRO models. A new easy-to-use touchscreen control panel puts all adjustments at the operator’s fingertips – from both sides of the machine, thanks to the swivel-arm mount. The bi-directional operation means that hot and cold laminating jobs can be run consecutively without waiting for the front rollers to cool down. Precise nip and temperature are displayed on the LCD panel for total control.
Udén was enthusiastic about his company’s working relationship with Starleaton. “We like their energy, and the fact that we can source the huge range of consumables they handle.”
His take on the future of the signage industry reflects much of the company’s decision to opt for the new SEAL laminator. He sees everyday demands for quality output alongside lower margins pointing unequivocally to equipment which has to be more productive, hence the need for greater automation.
“Eventually, next time you come with your files, I will serve you a coffee and provided you don’t drink it too quickly, by the time you have finished it you will walk away with 100 posters,” he said.
“Some of the jobs which today have a two or three day turnaround will virtually be instantaneous. Speed and price will be a given, but the demand for quality has to come with it,” he added.
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