Roll-to-roll laminating machine

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Product overview
Solvent-less single-station lamination machine for bonding flexible substrates using 100% solid adhesives. Compact footprint designed for packaging lines where VOC-free production, reduced energy use and food-contact safety are required. Suitable for a wide range of films and aluminum foil laminations with stable, high-quality output.

Why choose this solvent-less single-station lamination machine?

• Environmental benefits: Zero solvent emissions; eliminates drying ovens and lowers energy consumption.
• Operational simplicity: Single-station layout for one-operator operation, fast setup and intuitive controls.
• Food-contact safety: Solvent-free process reduces risk of chemical migration, facilitating compliance with FDA and EU food-contact requirements.
• Cost efficiency: Lower capital outlay versus turret systems for short-to-medium runs and reduced material waste during setup.

Main process parameters

• Printing width: 500 mm - 1250 mm
• Roll loading/unloading: Pneumatic tape winding + air expanding shaft
• Printable materials: BOPP, PE, PET, CPP, LDPE, NY, aluminum foil, paper, composite films
• Application industries: Flexible food packaging, daily chemical packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, etc.
• Printing speed (example): 400 m/min

Technical Specifications
Parameter : Specification
Maximum Speed : 300-450 m/min
Coating System : 5-roller precision metering
Adhesive Application : 0.8-2.0 gsm
Tension Control : Closed-loop servo motor with dancing rollers
Operating Temperature : 35°C-45°C
Mixing Accuracy : ±1% error tolerance
Substrate Compatibility : 7-micron Alu-foil to heavy films
Adhesive Type : Two-component polyurethane
Footprint : Compact single-station design
Control System : Advanced PLC with touchscreen HMI

Key applications

• Snack and confectionery packaging: BOPP/VMCPP lamination for high-volume snack lines; supports rapid changeovers.
• Frozen food packaging: Suitable for PE/PE and PET/PE laminates; solvent-less bonding preserves laminate integrity in cold chain.
• Pharmaceutical and personal care: Triplex laminations for sachets; precise tension control for aluminum foil handling and zero chemical contamination.

Advanced features

• Precision coating system: 5-roller metering for uniform ultra-thin adhesive application to optimize material use and bond strength.
• Intelligent tension control: Servo-driven closed-loop control with dancing rollers for zero-elasticity materials like aluminum foil.
• Automated mixing: Integrated two-component adhesive mixing with automatic ratio control for consistent quality and reduced operator intervention.

Additional operational notes (FAQ highlights)

• Curing: Typical curing time 12-24 hours at 40-50°C; full food-safety cure within 48-72 hours.
• Aluminum foil: Specialized tension-control algorithms prevent breakage and wrinkling.
• Maintenance: Auto-wash cycle for coating system; daily cleaning of metering parts recommended to avoid adhesive buildup.
• ROI: For runs under ~10,000 m, single-station design often gives 30-40% lower initial investment versus turret machines and cuts setup waste.
• Common defects: 'Orange peel' usually due to high adhesive viscosity or insufficient coating pressure; adjust metering roller temperature or transfer gap.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Printing width: 500 mm - 1250 mm
• Maximum speed: 300 - 450 m/min
• Coating system: 5-roller precision metering
• Adhesive application rate: 0.8 - 2.0 gsm
• Adhesive type: Two-component polyurethane (solvent-less)
• Tension control: Closed-loop servo motor with dancing rollers
• Operating temperature: 35°C - 45°C
• Mixing accuracy: ±1% tolerance (automated mixing)
• Substrate compatibility: from 7-micron aluminum foil to heavy films (BOPP, PE, PET, CPP, LDPE, NY, paper, composite films)
• Footprint: Compact single-station design
• Control system: Advanced PLC with touchscreen HMI