Resources
Notes for the people running the laminator.
Selection logic, process windows and fault diagnosis, written from the finishing line rather than from a brochure. Start with the selection guide, then narrow by problem.
All notes
8 articlesGloss or matt: what the surface does to print, light and handling
Gloss raises colour saturation and reflection; matt lowers both. The choice changes how a carton reads on shelf and how it ages in the hand.
ReadSoft touch film on premium packaging: process notes that decide the result
Velvet surfaces are judged by hand, so small process errors show. Temperature, nip pressure and post-press decoration each change the final feel.
ReadBlisters and edge lift on digitally printed sheets: a diagnostic order
Most digital lamination faults come from four causes. Working through them in order avoids changing three settings at once.
ReadSetting temperature, speed and nip pressure on a hot roller laminator
A starting point for the main film families, and how to adjust one variable at a time when the bond is not forming.
ReadWhy laminated board whitens at the fold, and what to change
Whitening is a film failure, not an ink failure. Understanding whether it is cracking, stress whitening or delamination points to the fix.
ReadSpecifying a custom holographic pattern: artwork, repeat and sampling
What to prepare before a custom laser pattern is quoted, and why the pattern sample matters more than the artwork file.
ReadCompostable laminating film: where it fits and where it does not
Bio-based film is not a drop-in replacement in every application. A clear view of the conditions, the limits and the questions to ask a supplier.
ReadIncoming inspection for lamination film: five checks worth doing
Most batch problems are visible before the roll reaches the machine. A short incoming routine reduces rework more than any press adjustment.
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