Thin film glass laminating machine

protection

Overview
The Glass Protection Laminator from Crest is a fully automated industrial laminating system engineered to apply protective films simultaneously to both faces of flat and curved glass and other rigid or contoured substrates. Inline contour die‑cutting and synchronized web handling deliver air‑free, crease‑free, edge‑to‑edge protection at industrial throughput.

Key capabilities

• Dual‑side automated protective film application for flat, curved and contoured substrates.
• Integrated top and bottom die‑cut units with magnetic‑roll technology for real‑time contour trimming.
• Synchronized servo web handling and pneumatic silicone nip rollers for uniform pressure and wrinkle‑free lamination.
• Advanced dancer roller tension control and dual pneumatic unwind shafts for stable web management.
• HMI recipe management (Siemens S7‑1200) for reproducible process parameters (speed, tension, alignment offsets).

Typical applications

• Precision surface protection for non‑flat geometric parts and highly curved glass components.
• Protection of premium architectural panels, bent sheets and decorative substrates during transport and installation.
• Double‑side protection for sensitive optical and electronic assemblies (displays, solar modules, technical interfaces).
• High‑volume lamination lines requiring inline contour matching and minimal scrap.

Built for high‑precision automated surface processing
The system is designed for continuous industrial operation. Core elements include synchronized servo drives, dual pneumatic unwind shafts, automated infeed/outfeed transfer (pick & place compatible), inline trim waste removal and industrial‑grade silicone rollers to ensure consistent pressure across challenging geometries.

Why it performs

• Inline synchronized processing for safe transfer, precise alignment and double‑side application without surface damage.
• Pneumatic nip rollers delivering controlled pressure distribution (reported up to 5 N/mm) and specialized roller materials for reliable lamination of demanding foils.
• Advanced dancer regulators for dynamic web tension stabilization to protect ultra‑thin glass and treated surfaces.

Best suited for

• Dual‑side protective film application on highly curved or flat substrates.
• High‑volume production (typical up to 120 pieces per hour, application dependent).
• Chemically tempered glass requiring ultra‑precise edge‑to‑edge finish.
• Contoured materials needing custom film shapes trimmed in real time.
• Bubble‑free and crease‑free lamination for delicate optical components.
• Automated integration into upstream and downstream material handling (robotic/pick & place).

Frequently asked technical points

• Machine purpose: Fully automated industrial machine to apply protective film to both sides of curved or flat glass sheets simultaneously without manual intervention.
• Materials: Optimized for chemically tempered and bent glass (example handling up to 250 mm width) and protective foils such as Nitto RP207; also compatible with plastics, wood, cardboard and other rigid or contoured substrates.
• Production speed: Standard configuration supports up to 120 completed pieces per hour; actual throughput depends on material and part size.
• Safety features: Heavy guard doors, emergency door switch circuit, multiple emergency stop buttons, CE‑compliant design and safe jog mode.
• Integration: Designed for full integration with upstream and downstream handling via automated pick & place infeed/outfeed and inline waste removal.

Technical specifications

• Model name: Glass Protection Laminator
• Manufacturer / brand: Crest (Crest Dutch Machinery)
• Dual‑side lamination with integrated top and bottom die‑cutting (magnetic roll technology).
• Typical maximum throughput: up to 120 pieces per hour (material and size dependent).
• Example handling width: chemically tempered/bent glass up to 250 mm (configuration dependent).
• Control: Siemens S7‑1200 with touchscreen HMI and recipe storage for speed, web tension and alignment offsets.
• Drive & unwind: synchronized servo drives; dual pneumatic unwind shafts.
• Rollers: industrial‑grade silicone rollers and pneumatic nip rollers (pressure distribution reported up to 5 N/mm).
• Web control: advanced dancer roller regulators for dynamic tension stabilization.
• Material removal: inline trim waste removal; on‑the‑fly contour trimming eliminates external pre‑cutting.
• Automation: automated infeed/outfeed material transfer; pick & place compatible for robotic integration.
• Suitable films: protection foil, technical/decorative films, adhesive tapes (example: Nitto RP207).
• Safety: heavy guard doors, emergency stop buttons, emergency door switch circuit, CE‑compliant design.