Finishing & Screen Printing
GBC to Introduce Two New Laminators that Save Time and Increase Productivity
Wednesday 23. September 2009 - GBC, the market leader in document and print finishing, will be introducing the newest generation of cold, pressure-sensitive laminators in the GBC booth # 213 at Print 09, held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL on September 11-16, 2009. GBC is set to unveil later this month two new wide format roll laminators, the 640t and the 2064Ct, for mid-to high-volume production at sign and banner shops, commercial printers, quick printers, and reprographic shops. Both laminators are designed to answer the increased production needs of the heat-sensitive wide format digital marketplace, and are ideal for solvent and eco solvent printed media and UV printed adhesive backed vinyl materials.
The 2064Ct is priced at $17,995 and the 640t is priced at $7,195. Both laminators will be available to order in early to mid October. The price includes free one-year onsite service. Call 1-800-723-4000 or go onto www.gbcconnect.com or contact your local GBC sales representative.
Coupled with the release of the new line of roll laminators, GBC is also launching a new training program called Onsite Operator and Process Training, designed to maximize productivity of the operator, reduce waste and improve workflow. This training will be highlighted and demonstrated on the new 2064Ct wide format roll laminator at Print 09 in Booth # 213 in which there will be six 15 minute training demonstrations held daily.
Speed, improved productivity and higher quality output are the basic customer requirements in todays production shops. The 640t and the 2064Ct both feature roll to roll lamination for increased productivity, top roller with heat assist to reduce curing time and improve lamination quality and production speeds.
The 640t, targeted for the entry to mid market place, does the job others in this same class cant. It laminates and mounts pressure-sensitive films and adhesives up to 61″ wide at speeds up to 16 feet per minute to allow the user to finish prints quickly and easily. The most unique feature of the 640t is that it offers roll to roll capabilities for increased productivity and profits.
The 2064Ct is a high production level machine designed to laminate and mount applications up to 64″ wide and operate at speeds up to 30 feet per minute for maximum productivity, making the 2064Ct the fastest wide format roll to roll laminator on the market today. With safety and versatility in the forefront, the three-part advanced electrical safety system provides unsurpassed operator safety while allowing maximum control during lamination.
The 640t and 2064Ct wide format roll laminators were designed to increase sales and profits for the sign and graphic print marketplace by creating a fast, high quality, easy to use wide format laminating solution. Whether the application is trade show graphics, vehicle graphics, POP displays, backlit displays, window signage, floor graphics, rigid displays, or any indoor/outdoor signage, the graphic print market can rely on GBC.