SEAL AQUA AS-1600 User Manual

AquaSEALSEAL liquid lamination programme

Coating BasicsHow are they cured (converted from liquid to film)?Water-based Acrylics/Urethanes> Air Cured (up to 60 hours)> IR Enhanced Cure (i

Coating BasicsPhysical propertiesSensitivity issues (1)Solvent-based Poly Urethanes• Most reactive to environment• One of most reactive to human eleme

Coating BasicsPhysical propertiesSensitivity issues (2)Water-based Acrylic Urethanes• Low environmental impact• Non hazardous• Easy to ship/ handle/ s

Coating BasicsPhysical propertiesApplication issues (1)Solvent-based Poly Urethanes• Works well with highly plastisized materials• Extremely durable •

Coating BasicsPhysical propertiesApplication issues (2)Water-based Acrylic Urethanes• Durability (flexibility/ elasticity/ non yellowing)• Retains sur

Why Liquid Lamination? (1)• Digital printing is moving to XL and XXL format• Solvent and Eco-solvent install base growing• UV flatbed solutions gainin

Why Liquid Lamination? (2)• Currently only a small percentage of all images are finished. Huge potential for growth• Diverse range of applications dem

Applications• Digital Image Finishing• Billboards & Banners• Truck-side Curtains•Vehicle Graphics• Backlit Displays• Short term/ long term signage

Advantages over Film Lamination• Less costly – Between 3 & 8 times less per m2 than film• Speed – Faster/more efficient (UV coating up to 20 metre

Disadvantages vs. Film Lamination• True encapsulation not possible – can’t seal edges• Does not add rigidity to graphic • Film offers a variety of sur

Contents• What is liquid lamination?• What is AquaSEAL?• Coating basics• Why liquid lamination?•Target market•Why SEAL?• Product range

Target Market• Solvent and Eco-solvent printers up to 1524 mm • XL and XXL solvent printers up to 3.3 m wide• UV flatbed printers• Digital providers p

Why SEAL?• Market leaders & originators• Existing satisfied install base• Knowledge base• Strong, loyal distribution network• Quality after sales

IGPS Warranty SystemBenefits• Peace of mind• Increase value - warranted graphics justify a premium• Required as standard for some applicationsAquaSEAL

IGPS Warranty SystemAvery I.C.S.• 1 to 5 years - Fleet• Vehicle/Bus - PromotionalSolution Components• Various printers with printer inks•Avery substra

IGPS Warranty SystemOverview• Material replacement warranty• Longest warranty in the business for single component liquid system• Unique collaboration

Product PortfolioLiquid1 component water-basedHeavy duty & economy versions availableHeavy duty & economy versions availableU

AS 1600 (1)• Class leading 1.6 m liquid laminator• Typical end user profile…sign and screen businesses having solvent printing up to 1600 mm wide

AS 1600 (2)• Up to 1524 mm wide roll-to-roll operation• Maximum speed 1.5m/min (Meyer bar and substrate dependent)• Meyer bar application for superior

SW 3300 (1)• Class leading 3.3 m liquid laminator• Typical end user profile…super wide solvent inkjet users

SW 3300 (2)• Up to 3.3 m wide roll-to-roll operation• Maximum speed 3m/min (Meyer bar and substrate dependent)• Meyer bar application for superior coa

?What is Liquid Lamination?• Water-based Acrylic Urethane (Dispersion)• Solvent-based Poly Urethanes• UV-based Oil/solvent Urethanes (Solids)Liquid la

Sign Coater (1)• Class leading 1.38 m liquid laminating system• Typical end user profile…small to medium sign and display houses using full solvent pr

Sign Coater (2)• Up to 1.38 m sheet-fed operation• Maximum speed 1.5m/min (substrate dependent)• Meyer bar application for superior coating• Semi-auto

AS 72UV (1)• Class leading 1.80 m UV Liquid Coater• Typical end user profile…high production sign and display houses using inkjet & flatbed pri

AS 72UV (2)• Automated sheet-fed operation up to 1.80 m wide• Coats prints & substrates up to 1.80 m wide & 13 mm thick• Variable speed to 28m

Demo facility• 400 m2 showroom featuring full range of SEAL machines, consumables and applications• Purpose built training centre• SEAL Academy

• Premium brand • Market leading• High reliability • Excellent quality• Broad range of innovative products• Suitable for a wide range of applications

?What is AquaSEAL?SEAL’s image enhancement & protection system for indoor & outdoor display graphic applicationsConsisting of 6 machines:• Aqu

?General features liquid lamination• Image enhancement• Extends the life of the application• Hardwearing, abrasion-resistant• For outdoor & indoor

Coating Basics – Application Methods•Manual coating> Mop, brush, roller - Water- or Solvent based> Spray-gun - Solvent based• Automated coatin

Coating Basics – Application MethodsAutomated SystemsFlood Coaters (AS1600/ SW3300)Roll Coaters (AS 60UV72UV/80UV)> Water/Solvent & UV> Coat

Coating Basics – Application MethodsAutomated SystemsTransfer Coaters (Sign Coater)> 45 microns wet (fixed)> No textureSpray Applicators> Wat

Coating Basics – Application MethodsManual application systems:• Hard to control coating thickness• Very wasteful• Huge drying area required• No inves