OverviewThe Crest R2R Laminator Slitter combines protective and functional lamination, heavy-duty shear-cut trimming and precision tension-controlled rewinding in a single continuous workflow. One pass, one operator, one finished roll. Originally engineered for printed PET on self-adhesive PE foam and thin PVC. Configurable around a broader range of printed roll materials and converting requirements.
Key capabilities- Integrated roll-to-roll converting: lamination, shear-cut trimming and rewind in one pass
- Adjustable heatable laminating rollers to handle a wide range of substrates and adhesive systems
- Heavy-duty pneumatic shear-cut trimming for clean edges on thick and rigid substrates
- Automated web tension regulation via a closed feedback loop across unwind, lamination, trimming and rewind stages
- PLC + HMI control and a configurable platform adapted to web width, lamination setup, trimming configuration, backing application and rewind tension
Three functions — one pass- Laminate: Apply protective films and functional layers in one workflow. Supports self-adhesive PE foam, thin PVC backing and protective laminate over UV-cured, latex, solvent and eco-solvent printed media.
- Trim: Heavy-duty pneumatic shear-cut trimming that cleanly cuts tough substrates (including thick PVC) without cracking or deforming the material, delivering a precise finished width straight off the line.
- Rewind: Precision tension-controlled rewinding with wide tension range: high torque on the unwind for rigid substrates and delicate handling at rewind to protect print and laminate quality.
Applications / Where it is used- Print finishing & sticker production — converting printed PVC, PET and self-adhesive vinyl
- Wide format & decorative roll media — wallcoverings, canvas, banners and floor graphics
- Custom configurations for specialty printed roll materials and technical substrates
Best suited for- Manufacturers of printed wallcoverings and decorative wallpapers
- Producers of canvas, banner and floor graphic roll media
- Wide format print finishers converting roll-printed output
- Specialty roll material converters with custom requirements
- Production lines seeking to integrate lamination, trimming and rewinding to reduce handling and alignment errors
Suitable materials- Printed wallcoverings
- Decorative wallpapers
- Canvas prints
- Banner media
- Floor graphics
- UV-cured, latex, solvent & eco-solvent prints
- Foam backing layers and self-adhesive vinyl
- Specialty printed media
Frequently noted product information- Engineered for a wide, accurately controlled tension range to protect print quality and roll structure
- High torque available on unwind for rigid substrates; delicate, low-tension handling at rewind for fragile media
- Platform is configurable around material type, web width and production process
Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques- Product name: R2R Laminator Slitter
- Functions: Lamination, heavy-duty shear-cut trimming, precision tension-controlled rewinding (integrated)
- Control: PLC + HMI
- Lamination rollers: adjustable, heatable (supports a wide range of substrates and adhesives)
- Trimming: heavy-duty pneumatic shear-cut system for thick PVC and rigid substrates
- Tension control: automated closed-loop web tension regulation across unwind, lamination, trimming and rewind
- Configuration: configurable platform (web width, lamination setup, trimming configuration, backing application, rewind tension)
- Typical supported substrates: printed PET, printed PVC, self-adhesive PE foam, thin PVC, UV-cured, latex, solvent and eco-solvent prints, banner, canvas, floor graphics
- Warranty: 5-year warranty applies provided a service agreement is in place