the time the laminator is in production is at the maximum volume. There is an option of a take-up unit which adds further value to the machine and ease of use, a further option being a Brian Sims Principal Consultant, Metis Print Consultancy, www.metis-uk.eu making the deployment of large pressure rollers possible, which in turn ensures there is an even pressure across the vinyl or film. This ensures each job you run on the EM-A1600SH will be produced to the highest standard. Easymount, Easy Loading The EM-A1600SH has a new system designed to make the laminator even easier to use than in previous models. This model has a cleverly designed system to allow you to swing the laminate and vinyl reels from the machine to allow much easier loading of both. Whilst this might seem a minor change to the model, the amount of downtime this feature creates quite significantly increases the production volumes for the machine. The second upside of this feature is the ease at which the operator can make the change of film and making the machine easy to operate can only bring upsides to production. Along with the large pressure rollers and swing-out arm for the film, there is a release liner take-up system making the whole handling and application of the film or laminate quite an easy process. The operation of the EM-A1600SH is completed via a patented multilingual control panel which is laid out so it can be used with ease. The operation of the machine itself is completed using a foot pedal leaving the operator free with both hands to assist with the substrate or film. Vivid has used trusted features from its stable of laminators in the Easymount EM-A1600SH, a sensible idea meaning this new machine will continue to bring further success. Just one of these is the speed control and reverse mode; which ensure ▼ Large pressure rollers ensure there is an even pressure across the vinyl or film silent running compressor. We all probably know that compressors for smaller equipment can raise noise levels to annoying but not dangerous levels in a print shop. A small, neat maintenance-free silent compressor means the EM-A1600SH sits effectively doing what it does best without affecting the environment in which it is placed. Space Not Needed The Easymount Air EM-A1600SH is like all laminators from Vivid in as much as they are ergonomically designed for use but also with an eye on the space they need to take up. It is quite easy to design equipment which is a delight to use but takes up a lot of valuable space. This machine has a footprint of 2.1 x 0.65m and stands only 1.2m high meaning it can be easily placed in even the busiest of print shops. Should the laminator only need to be used on occasion, it is mounted on rollers making it easy to move and store. To further help with the ability of the EM-A1600SH to quietly fit in and around other equipment, the machine uses 240 volts at 50hertz so it can be moved and powered up without the need for electrical installation. Adding value is sought by both the client and supplier and with equipment such as this laminator it can be accomplished. 19 Issue 250 - December 2023 / January 2024 email: news@signlink.co.uk Laminating Speed (m/min) 10m Max. Width (mm) 1600mm Mounting Thickness (mm) 30mm Roller Diameter (mm) 130mm Film Core (mm) 77mm Statistics ► Not only are speed and production volume increased, but users can mount onto Foamex board from 1mm to 30mm in thickness UNDER THE HOOD / VIVID EASYMOUNT AIR EM-A1600SH
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