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| What is ACRYLIC? |
| The most common type of glue found on cold film or vinyl. |
| What are CO-POLYMERS? |
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Chemicals added to glue to LOWER the melt point. They give glue MORE stick, also make it clearer (glossier).
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| What is MELT TEMPERATURE? |
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The point at which the adhesive is best to be applied, this is NOT immediately when the glue clarifies. NOTE, temp. may be a range within which application may occur or a specific temperature.
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| What are NIP ROLLERS? |
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The point at which the heated rollers press together prior to ,during and after lamination occurs. On COLD laminators this applies to the front rollers (albeit) that they are cold.
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| What is POLYESTER? |
| The basic type of plastic that forms the strength of most THERMAL laminating films. Sometimes referred to as PET. Also can be found in many cold or PSA films. |
| What is PSA FILM? |
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Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, IF its cold film or vinyl and is to be adhered to something for display purposes, It's PSA. Can be added to Thermal film to provide a STICKY BACK, Which will be covered by a peel off release sheet that is removed AFTER laminating but prior to displaying at its final display point.
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| What is POLYETHYLENE? |
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Also called (PE), is a common adhesive most frequently found in thermal films. Appears cloudy then ultra clear when liquefied with heat, finally becomes a flexible solid when cooled down.
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| What is a SUBSTRATE? |
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The UNDER-LAYER of printed materials or a mounting board with a laminated poster, the poster is the Substrate as is the Board.
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