First look at the AGL Patriot

Advanced Greig Laminators, Inc (AGL) Deforest, WI. – This video details one of the most exciting new laminator developments in the wide format graphics finishing arena. This laminator combines the speed and capacity to deliver maximum productivity, reliability and return on investment. One of the areas of concern in the UV/latex finishing process is dealing with the problem known as silvering. The Patriot is designed to specifically address the issues associated with finishing UV, latex and solvent based printing technologies. With AGL’s proprietary nip roll design and the industries best heating and nip pressure design, this laminator solves the problems associated with poor laminate adhesion and silvering.

It features an eight inch diameter steel, rubber covered nip roll assembly concentrically ground and finished yielding less print distortion and wrinkling. The top nip roll features preset heat assist for warming up pressure sensitive over-laminates resulting in a perfectly smooth output.

Other standard features include:

• 2 Unwind supply shafts
• 1 Release liner windup
• 1 Rear product windup
• Auto grip core chucks
• Top heated nip roller to 320 degrees Fahrenheit
• Pneumatically actuated pull roll assemblies
• High release silicone rollers - for easy cleaning
• Pneumatically controlled film tensioning system
• Cantilevered supply stations and rear product rewind
• Swing up in-feed table with webbing diagrams
• Variable Speed Control 0 to 30 fpm

High performance laminators from a name you have trusted for over 65 years. Equipment design for the Wide Format Digital Imaging Market, or for Custom Industrial Applications, we have a solution for you. For more information contact AGL at 1-800-276-2664.