Precision Laminator (Multi-Layer Stack Assembly)
Controls temperature, pressure, and nip speed to deliver stable, repeatable multi-layer stacks—clean edges, precise thickness, and high bond strength for films, foils, adhesives, and composites.
Prep → Align → Laminate → Cool → Inspect → Document
What this enables
Consistent bonds with high peel/shear strength
Registration-accurate stacks (aligned features across layers)
Thickness control and clean, uniform edges (minimal squeeze-out)
Void/bubble mitigation with proper heat/pressure profiles
Traceable runs (parameters + results logged for QA)
Hardware highlights
Closed-loop temperature control with uniform heating zones
Programmable nip pressure and line speed/dwell
Registration workflows (pins/fixtures/fiducials) for micro-features
Compatible with PSA, thermoplastic, B-staged epoxy, ACF/ACF-like films
Cooling/conditioning options to lock dimensional stability
Workflow & Deliverables
Material prep (clean, dry, condition; liner strategy)
Alignment & fixturing for multi-layer registration
Profile selection (T/P/speed/dwell) and trial coupons
Run & cool (controlled exit and flattening)
Inspect & document (thickness, edges, voids, peel/shear)
Deliverables: photos/micrographs, thickness/strength tables, and a parameter recipe for reuse
Spec highlights
| Model | HRD20 Hot Roll Digital Laminator | Max laminating width | 20 in (508 mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max substrate thickness | 0.5 in (12.7 mm) | Recommended film | Up to 10 mil (thermal) |
| Max film roll Ø | 12 in (305 mm) | Film core size | 3 in standard (1 in optional) |
| Roller Ø (lam/pull) | 2.75 in (~70 mm) silicone rubber on steel cores | Pressure | Spring-loaded, adjustable; even lamination pressure |
| Speed (drive) | Variable, up to 10 FPM | Direction | Forward / Neutral / Reverse (jog reverse to clear) |
| Heating | Independent top & bottom heat controls | Heater power | 1,500 W total |
| Cooling | Onboard fans for 3–10 mil films | Guides / threading | Right & left adjustable feed guides; quick-swing shield |
| Safety | Clear safety shield & feed-tray interlocks; E-stop actuators | Tension / slitting | Top/bottom supply tension knobs; optional extra slitter heads |
| Accessories | Roll-feed tray; stand with casters | Operator aids | Feed-tray pressure strip; controls to open/close rollers |
Lamination Case: PI Film + Adhesive on Thin Foil
Objective: achieve high bond strength, uniform thickness, and clean edges for a polyimide–adhesive–foil stack. We swept temperature and line speed at fixed pressure, inspected for voids/squeeze-out, and measured peel (N/25 mm), thickness uniformity, and alignment error.
| Profile | Temp (°C) | Speed (m/min) | Pressure | Peel (N/25 mm) | Thickness (µm) | ΔThickness (µm) | Edges/Voids/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | [const] | Edge squeeze-out/voids | |||||
| A2 | [const] | ||||||
| B1 | [const] |
- Temp: [__ °C] · Speed: [__ m/min] · Pressure: [__] → Peel: [__ N/25 mm]; ΔThickness: ±[__] µm
- Edges: clean; voids: none; registration error: ±[__] µm
- Recipe saved for reuse; run log & photos attached
Need stable, registration-accurate multi-layer stacks?
We’ll tune temperature, pressure, and speed to lock in bond strength, thickness, and edge quality—then document the process for reuse.