Easymount Air EM-A1600SH Specification sheet

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Easymount laminator.
The patented technology within the Easymount Air uses one of the most advanced concepts
ever seen in a wide format laminator. Pneumatic air pressure controls the laminating rollers,
allowing you to mount and laminate with incredible accuracy and speed.
This technology allows the roller to adjust to the exact thickness and pressure required, giving
faster production times. The pneumatic air allows the roller to float down; ensuring Foamex
and fluted boards are not crushed. When the rollers achieve the correct board thickness, the
roller can be locked in place to keep the required gap, making board feeding more accurate.
Mechanical wedges, often used to lock the roller by other pneumatic systems, are not required.
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Safety Instructions
• Please ensure that the voltages of power supply you are using match with rated
working voltages before operating the machine
• The power supply should be close to the machine for convenient use
• The power supply should provide reliable protective earthing connection
• This machine must be earthed reliably to ensure the safety of the machine during
operation
• Only the operators of this machine should operate the electric or motion
components/controls
• Please don’t use damaged wires or sockets
• Please keep children away from touching and operating this machine
• Please do not spray water or other liquid on the machine otherwise electric shock
or machine faults could occur
• Please do not replace power cord or plugs yourself, do not put heavy objects on
the power lines as this may cause electric shocks
• During use please take care that no clothes, neckties, hair, necklaces etc are near
the machine otherwise injuries could occur
• Please don’t put burrs, sharp blades or over thick rigid materials into the two
rubber covered rollers (for example, tools, rulers and knives etc.)
• Don’t cut adhesive films directly on the surfaces of the rubber covered rollers to
avoid damage
• Please shut down this machine after laminating to avoid misuse of the machine
• At the end of the working day always lift the rollers to ensure no flat spots or
distortions occur
• When you need to move this machine, please shut down the power switch and
pull out the plugs
• Please be aware of the location of the wheels during moving or operating this
machine to avoid foot injuries
• Always ensure the machine is positioned on a flat and level floor
• Please shut off the power supply (pull out the power plug) when the machine isn’t
going to be used for long periods of time.
Environmental Requirements
• Ambient temperature 10°C - 40°C, humidity 30% - 80%, Ideal humidity 55%
• Dust - Due to the static adherence of the film, you should keep the environment clean, a
dust cover is provided with the machine
• Please do not keep the machine in direct sunlight
• Please do not keep the machine in or around dusty areas
• Enough space should be kept around the machine to ensure the secure and effective
application. The minimum holding areas are 2.5m x 3m

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Specifications
Easymount Air
EM-A1600SH
Laminating Speed (mpmin)
10m
Max Laminating Width
1600mm
Mounting Thickness (mm)
30mm
Roller Diameter (mm)
130mm
Laminating Temperature (°C)
0-60°C
Control Panel
Digital
Pressure Adjustment
Pneumatic
Film Core (mm)
77mm
Power Supply AC (V–Hz)
220/240–50-60
Power Consumption (W)
1500
Overall Dimensions (mm)
2190x740x1255mm
Gross Machine Weight (Kg)
245Kg
Warranty
1 year

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The Controls

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Components of the Laminator
1. Roller lift control panel
2. Digital control panel
3. Lift up feed table
4. 2x Emergency stop buttons
5. 3x Media support brackets
6. Reel to reel take up unit (optional)
7. Laminate film mandrel
8. Take-up mandrel
9. Compressor

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Compressor Operation & Maintenance

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Should be included...
2 boxes...
Box with media support brackets
Easymount Box to include
• Manual
• Maintenance Allen keys
• Safety cutter
• Dust cover
• Foot pedal
• Spirit level

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Set-up
Ensure the system is positioned in a safe and convenient place,
please read all safety requirements before operating your
Easymount.
Connect the foot pedal into the relevant socket at the rear of the
system and lock the wheel brakes in place.
The single heated Easymount can be run either cold or warm to
switch between the two modes press the hot roller button on the
control panel, The display will then show HOT next to the top roller
icon.
Set the desired temperature using the up or down buttons. Both the
set temperature and the actual temperature are displayed.

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Set-up
To drive the machine press either the forward drive button (left
hand arrow) for continuous drive or step button (middle arrow) for
the foot switch. The foot switch over rides the magic eye, it is
advisable to start the machine with the foot pedal & then press the
continuous button when running.
The films will then begin to be drawn through the machine. NOTE:
When using continuous mode if the ‘magic eye’ sensor is blocked by
material or hands the machine will stop, to override the sensor press
the foot pedal.
You can adjust the rate at which the machine laminates by turning
the ‘speed control knob’ up to a maximum of 10m/min.

Installation of Laminating Films
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Open Mandrel locking
sleeve.
Pull out the Swing
out arm and slide
the laminate in place.

Installation of Laminating Films
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Locate the swing out arm
back into its home position
& centralize the laminate
on the mandrel using the
measurement guide.
Remove the take up
mandrel [waste mandrel]
by opening both locking
sleeves and slide on a 3
inch core, then lock the
mandrel back into place.

Installation of Laminating Films
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Film Loading
Remove Safety Guard & Media support plate.
Higher the roller and pull the laminate through the machine.
Put tension on the laminate.

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Pull the laminate from the back of
the machine in the centre of the
laminate with one hand while pushing the lever to lower the
roller with the other hand.
Please ensure you do not put too much pressure on the roller.
For general lamination and board mounting set the pressure
control to zero.
Please note: When mounting board, insert into rollers bring
rollers down and press the lock button. This will illuminate, the
rollers are now set to the required gap and will not move until
The pressure control lever is pushed to lift the rollers.
Once film is held in place separate the backing paper
from the film using the safety knife provided.
Select foot pedal mode and select a slow speed, then
press the foot pedal and inch the laminate through the
rollers until the cut backing paper faces you.

Installation of Laminating Films
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Pull the backing paper up towards the take up mandrel from
the centre and secure it to the core using packing tape in 3
places, the centre, left and right.
Pull the remaining backing paper of the laminate down to the
feed table and roll your vinyl and place in the hooks provided.
Insert the media support plate and safety guard.
Feed your media over the feed table
and into the nip of the rollers.
When doing this ensure the vinyl is flat.

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The Laminate should be tensioned enough to
prevent creases on the media, if the laminate
is following the backing paper either reduce the
tension on the backing paper or increase the
tension on the laminate.
Loading Roll to Roll
Open bottom mandrel locking sleeve
and slide the vinyl in the centre of the mandrel.

Installation of Laminating Films
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Lift the feed table in the up position and secure remaining
media to the film, higher the top roller and insert the vinyl
around the threading bar into the rollers.
You need to use a small amount of
tension to hold the vinyl taught.
Hold both the laminate and vinyl from the
centre at the back of the machine and push the lever to lower
the roller down.
Please Note:
When the Easymount is not in use lift the rollers to
prevent flat spots, which could cause a line in future
work on every revolution of the roller.

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Optional Extras
Take-up Unit
Remove blanking plates using a 5mm Allan key. Secure the left and right brackets to the machine.
Plug in the take up unit. Select full speed, forward & combine. Fit the take up mandrel (note the bracket is
sprung loaded on the motorised unit). Then using double sided tape attach media/laminate to the core,
the Easymount laminator is now ready to run prints reel to reel.

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Laminating Adjustments
Temperature
Most pressure sensitive films benefit from around 40°C / 104°F of heat being applied to help eliminate
‘silvering’. If you don’t get the desired result with 40°C / 104°F continue adding 5°C / 41°F of heat until you
get the finish required.
Speed
Adjust the speed until you get the required results
Roller Pressure
Under normal operation wind the roller pressure adjustment handle until the rollers meet and the handle
goes into a neutral mode then turn gently until you feel resistance. Then just apply an extra 1/8 of a turn to
ensure there is sufficient pressure. If ‘BOW’ marks appear across the laminated document there is too
much roller pressure applied and the top roller should be lifted slightly.

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General Maintenance
The most expensive part of a laminator is usually the rollers. If these become damaged they are costly
to repair. Always ensure you look after the rollers and clean them regularly to avoid a
build-up of glue (see advice below). Never hold a sharp object such as a knife close to
the rollers in case of catching the rubber as this could cause permanent damage that
will effect the result of your work.
When your laminator is cooling down, always separate the rollers using the roller
pressure control, this will ensure that your rollers do not touch when still hot as this
could leave a ‘flat spot’.
Cleaning the rollers
It is easier to remove adhesive from the rollers when they are warm. Do not attempt
this if the system is hot (above 40oC). Always use a clean cloth and a mild anti-static
foam cleaner such as Amberclens by Ambersil or similar. Do not use a heavy-duty
solvent or anything abrasive.
If the film becomes jammed in the system in any way and there is a large build-up of
adhesive, do not try and remove this yourself. Contact us for advice.