Emseal Centaur Assembly & Operators Manual

9, The theory - Thermal laminating film Thermal laminating, also known as encapsulation, is the original and most common form of laminating. Its popularity is due to it’s low cost, and the durability and protection it provides to the laminated item. Thermal laminating film consists of a la…

18, As the item is drawn into the laminator, you will need to use both hands to stretch it back and hold it flat. Some materials will be more prone to buckling. During thermal lamination, some materials will require very firm stretching as they expand with heat. Thicker materials will not require so …

6, Page 3 of 20 Centaur parts In the box you will find 2 or 3 Mandrels (depending on options) Load plate Mobile stand components Tool kit Manual Safety Tips Always lift from the base of the machine, never from the idler bar. Always secure the machine to the stand with the securing bol…

14, Page 11 of 20 Step 5 Pull the underlay around the lower chrome idler bar, and then bring it up so that it comes in contact with the exposed adhesive. Underlay does not always need to pass behind the lower idler bar. Press the underlay to the adhesive so that the they are both stuck firmly toge…

16, Pressure sensitive laminating became popular with the advent of wide format inkjet printers, many of which use silicon oils when printing. Thermal laminate will often stick poorly, or not at all, when trying to laminate some of these types of prints. If you prefer to laminate an inkjet print wi…

4, Emseal Centaur The centaur laminator is a hybrid hot shoe / hot roller laminator, combining the best features of both types of laminators. It provides very high quality, scratch free thermal laminating and pressure sensitive laminating. The Centaur is designed to provide years of trouble free service, howe…