Finishing & Screen Printing
GBC Commercial to feature high-speed 8500 Cyclone laminating system at Graph Expo 2008
Wednesday 29. October 2008 - Record-setting laminator is unveiled to US audience
GBC, an ACCO Brands (NYSE: ABD) business and market leader in the manufacturing and distribution laminating equipment and consumables, is exhibiting their most productive and advanced commercial high-speed laminating system at Graph Expo 2008 in Chicago, October 26-29.
With the 8500 Cyclone system, GBC set a Guinness World Record earlier this year at drupa 2008 in Dusseldorf. GBC ran the 8500 Cyclone to establish the fastest time to laminate 100 square meters of paper. During the record-setting event, 102.2 square meters of paper were laminated in just 40.53 seconds.
Besides its astounding speed, the 8500 Cyclone can accommodate sheet widths up to 44 in. (112 cm). Three models are available for sheet lengths of 31 in. (79 cm), 44 in. (112 cm), and 56 in. (142 cm). At Graph Expo 2008, GBC will be running the 44 in. model.
The technologically advanced 8500 Cyclone includes an integrated high-speed MABEG feeder that can run up to 18,000 sheets per hour. MABEG feeders are known worldwide for their reliability and accuracy.
With state-of-the-art engineering, GBC developed a new Advanced Adhesion Mechanism for the 8500 Cyclone. This innovative roller assembly is designed to improve bonding at all speeds by maximizing the laminated sheets dwell time and utilizing more of the heat available from the units chrome roller.
After prints are laminated, they are separated with the aid of a track-mounted snapping assembly that remains stationary while running and maintaining its grip over the entire sheet. The result is clean and accurate separation of prints before they enter the stacker.
A single operator can easily control all critical functions of the 8500 Cyclone from one of the two touch-screen monitors that have been strategically placed on the system. At the main screen, the operator can quickly configure job settings including sheet length, speed ratios, film tension and separation. Job parameters can be stored in memory for recurring jobs.
At Graph Expo, the GBC 8500 Cyclone will be running GBCs new High Bonding Strength (HBS) Film. This single-sided commercial laminating film is designed for superior adhesion while running at extremely high speeds.