Emseal Centaur Manual de usuario
Assembly & Operators Manual
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6-8 Azalea Street
Vermont, Victoria 3133
AUSTRALIA
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
DISCLAIMER
This manual is copyright © 2002 Emseal Pty Ltd. No unauthorised reproduction is
permitted.
Emseal Pty Ltd has taken care to ensure the accuracy of the information
presented, however accuracy is not guaranteed.
Emseal Pty Ltd can not be held liable for any errors or omissions from the
following manual. If in doubt about any of the following procedures, please
contact us before proceeding.
Rollers : As rollers are the most important part of the machine, damage caused
by misuse or unsuitable objects being passed through the rollers is not covered
by warranty.
Copyright © 2002, Emseal Pty Ltd.
Copyright © 2002, Emseal Pty Ltd.
Index
01 - About the Centaur
02 - Assembling the mobile stand
03 - parts and safety tips
04 - Setup
05 - The control panel / caring for your laminator
06 - Thermal laminating introduction
07 - Loading thermal film
08 - Pressure sensitive film introduction (optional extra)
09 - Loading pressure sensitive film
12 - Heat assist mode - double sided adhesive
13 - Selecting film - an introduction to laminating
14 - Preparing items for laminating
15 - Film tension adjustment
16 - Troubleshooting
19 - Adjusting roller pressure
The centaur laminator is a hybrid hot shoe / hot roller laminator, combining the best features of both
types of laminators. It provides very high quality, scratch free thermal laminating and pressure
sensitive laminating.
The Centaur is designed to provide years of trouble free service, however it is important that you
read this manual first in order to familiarise yourself with this machine.
About the Centaur
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Warranty Information
The Centaur laminator’s warranty is against failure of components or workmanship, but
does not cover damage caused by misuse or accident.
Rollers : As rollers are the most vulnerable part of the machine, damage caused by
misuse or unsuitable objects being passed through the rollers is not covered by warranty.
In the event of a warranty claim, please contact your dealer for assistance.
Using the spanner
provided, attach the
stringers to the leg of the
trolley, making sure the
tooth washers supplied
have been used. DO NOT
fully tighten the bolts yet.
Attach the cross brace if
supplied. Once the bolts
have been tightened,
attach the other leg.
Once this has been done,
check again that all bolts
are tight, and that the
trolley is stable.
Holes for
reinforcing
brace to rear
of trolley
Assembling the mobile stand.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
On top of each side of the stand is a hole for the securing
bolts. These line up with securing holes underneath the
laminator.
Once the laminator is on the stand and aligned with the
holes, firmly bolt it to the stand as shown. It is important to
do this before the machine is moved on the stand.
This stand is not designed for use on rough or angled
surfaces, and should be moved by two people at all times.
Lock the castors when in use.
6 x stringer bolts with washers
2 x machine bolts
1 x Spanner
front
top
1 Pair stand legs with castors
3 x Stringer bars
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Centaur parts
In the box you will find
2 or 3 Mandrels (depending on options)
Load plate
Mobile stand components
Tool kit
Manual
Safety Tips
Always lift from the base of the machine, never from the idler bar.
Always secure the machine to the stand with the securing bolts.
When moving the machine, have two people to push the mobile stand.
Move the mobile stand slowly.
Do not move the machine across very rough or sloping surfaces.
Do not leave power cords where people may trip on them.
Be careful of loose items such as ties, jewellery and long hair near the rollers.
Keep hands and fingers clear of the rollers when running.
Keep the work area clean to avoid the risk of tripping.
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Parts of the Centaur
Setting up the Centaur
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2
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3
4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Control Panel
Rollers
Feed table
Emergency Stop switch
Upper mandrel
Lower mandrel
7. Idler bars
8. Rewind mandrel
Positioning the Centaur
It is important to select an appropriate work area for the Centaur. The following are guidles to
selecting the best position.
Make sure the work area is well lit and ventilated.
Keep the machine out of drafts such as air conditioners, open windows and doorways. Drafts
will cool the film during thermal lamination and cause poor results.
Try to keep the machine in a clean environment. Dust will cause noticeable marks on
laminated items.
Make sure that the front and back of the machine are easily accessible. The laminated items
leaving the back of the machine should be able to either fall to the floor or exit onto a table
Keep power cords and the footswitch cable out of the way to avoid tripping.
Unpacking the Centaur
1. Remove the mobile stand from the box and assemble as shown in in the instructions.
2. Lift the laminator from the box. At least two people are required to lift this machine. Remember to
bend your knees when lifting.
3. Remove the plastic covering. Place the laminator on the mobile stand and attach the securing bolts.
DO NOT LIFT BY IDLER BARS OR ROLLERS - THIS WILL CAUSE
DAMAGE AND VOID WARRANTY. ALWAYS LIFT FROM BOTTOM OF SIDE CASES.
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7
8
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Caring for your laminator
Don’t leave hard items on the feed table, if they are pulled into the rollers they will cause extensive
non-warranty damage to the rollers.
Don’t cut against the rollers. Any sharp instrument should be used
with extreme caution, as the rubber rollers are easily damaged with knives.
Laminate only flat and even items.
If dirty, rollers may be cleaned with a small amount of Kerosene on a soft cloth.
Do not use a scouring pad or abrasive cleaners. Do not soak the rollers with kerosene.
Do not use excessive brake pressure - you should be able to turn the rolls of film with one hand.
Do not leave the laminator on for extended periods if it is not being used. Turn the temperature
control off when the machine is not to be used for more than an hour.
Keep the temperature below 160 degrees celsius / 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures will
cause damage to the rollers.
Never cut against
the rollers.
The Control Panel
Speed control
Foot / Continuous switch (if fitted)
Forward / Reverse
Cooling Fans
Temperature control
Heat indicator.
Adjusts the motor speed. Clicks into `off’ position when turned
all the way counter clockwise
Allows you to select footswitch mode or continuous motor
mode. In footswitch mode, the rollers only turn when the foot
switch is depressed.
Reverse is mainly used in the unlikely event of a film wrap up. Do
not change from forward to reverse while the motor is in operation.
Cooling fans are used to prevent distortion during thermal
laminating. If no footswitch is fitted, this will be in position 2.
A simple thermostat control - dial the required temperature and
wait for the heat indicator to turn off.
This light will be on while the machine is heating, and off once
it reaches temperature. It will turn on and off during normal
operation as the thermostat maintains temperature.
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2
2
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5
5
6
6
The theory - Thermal laminating film
Thermal laminating, also known as encapsulation, is the original and most common form of
laminating. Its popularity is due to it’s low cost, and the durability and protection it provides to the
laminated item.
Thermal laminating film consists of a layer of plastic, usually polyester, which is then coated in a
heat sensitive adhesive. This adhesive melts when heated, and adheres to whatever it is pressed
against. Once cooled, it forms a flexible and watertight bond to the laminated item. This process
is usually irreversible - once the adhesive has stuck to the item, it cannot be removed.
The Centaur’s heated upper roller provides a perfect scratch free finish.
The built in cooling fans are to be used during thermal lamination to prevent distortion of a
laminated item during cooling. Rapid cooling of the item as it passes between the front and rear
rollers is the best method of preventing distortion and curling, particularly if laminating thick items
or using thick films.
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Thermal laminating - introduction
This loading diagram illustrates the film
path, and the parts of the laminator.
Upper Supply roll
Lower Supply roll
Upper Idler Bar
Upper Heated Roller
Lower Roller
Heater Bar
Lower idler bar
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Thermal laminating - loading
Step 1
The most critical thing to remember during loading is that the film must be loaded so that the
adhesive always faces away from the rollers. The non adhesive side is the only side that can touch
the rollers. Allowing the adhesive side to come in contact with the rollers may cause film wrap ups and
roller damage.
If you are using a gloss film, the non shiny side is the adhesive side. Some film comes with a sticker
indicating the adhesive side.
Take the mandrel with the large pulley, and load it so that the film unwinds from the back, with the matt
side facing you. Load this mandrel onto the laminator. Now take the lower mandrel and load the film so
that the matt side comes up from the rear, with the matt side facing you.
Step 2
Adjust the thermostat to the temperature recommended by
the film manufacturer. This is most likely around 120C / 250
F. Heat up time is around 5 minutes. This will give you time
to position the film so that you are ready to load.
Pull the film from the top roller so that it passes under the
top idler bar, and lies across the top roller.
Step 3
Pull the film around the lower idler bar, and bring it up so that
it lays over the top roller and the film. By now the machine
should be well on the way to being hot enough to laminate.
Once the machine is hot enough, the film will become clear
where it is contacting the heater bar and upper roller, and
the thermostat lamp will go out.
Upper film roll Lower film roll
This shows the non standard
rewind pulley from the pressure
sensitive laminating option.
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