Shanghai Tiancen Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of laminating equipment. The company aims at the world's post-press equipment technology and innovation achievements, and carefully develops and manufactures laminating equipment that is both professional and in line with China's national conditions, providing more valuable services for different types of post-press processing companies, making Tiancen's users more competitive in the market. The company is located in the Chedun Economic Development Zone, Songjiang, Shanghai, next to the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway. The company has AAA credit and has export rights. The company has passed the ISO9001:2000 quality management system certification and product CE certification of the "CQC" certification center. The company has a modern processing center and testing center, as well as an independent post-press machinery research center. It has gathered a large number of technicians and senior managers engaged in post-press machinery manufacturing, and has brought together many senior assembly technicians in the industry. Using the management model of modern enterprises and the modern product quality control system, the company develops and produces intelligent, automated, multi-functional precision post-press equipment, and provides complete and diversified post-press solutions. The company adheres to the core concept of "integrity and innovation", implements a scientific and rigorous management mechanism, and joins hands with colleagues in the post-press industry to contribute to China's post-press equipment.
Beijing Yigao Technology Co., Ltd. is registered in Beijing, China. As a veteran enterprise in China's plastic sealing and laminating industry, it has developed into a company specializing in the design, manufacture and sales of plastic sealing machines and laminating machines. It is a witness, protector and promoter of the birth and development of China's plastic sealing industry. After market trials, Yigao has formed a stable, mature, trusting, cooperative, proactive and supporting team of various personnel, accumulated a large amount of relevant technical experience and large-scale production systems, a reliable and interactive supplier team, and a relatively broad and stable customer base. These have created Yigao's advantages in product quality, technological innovation, and honest and reliable services. Since 1989, Yigao has gone through 30 years of unremitting efforts. From a single small plastic sealing machine manufacturer, it has developed into a high-tech enterprise covering the full range of plastic sealing, mounting, and laminating equipment production and research and development; from one product type to a professional product group of more than 70 varieties in four major categories of the industry, with an annual production scale of more than 250,000 units, and its products are exported to many countries and regions such as Asia, Europe, America, Australia, and Africa.
A laminating machine is a device used to apply a clear plastic film (laminate) onto the surface of a document, photo, poster, or other flat materials. This process, known as laminating, protects the material from damage such as tearing, creasing, fading, and water damage. The laminate film is usually heat - activated or pressure - sensitive and bonds to the surface of the material, creating a durable and glossy or matte finish.
The history of laminating machines can be traced back to the early 20th century. Initially, laminating was a more manual process using adhesives and simple hand - operated tools. The first mechanical laminating machines were developed to make the process more efficient and consistent.
As the demand for document preservation and display materials grew, so did the technology. The introduction of heat - activated laminating films and more advanced heating and pressure systems in the mid - 20th century revolutionized the laminating process. In recent decades, laminating machines have become more user - friendly, with features such as adjustable temperature and speed controls, and are now widely used in offices, schools, print shops, and for various DIY applications.
There are two main types of laminating machines based on the lamination process:
Heat - activated Laminating: In this type, the laminating machine has a heating element. The laminate film consists of a plastic layer with a heat - activated adhesive on one side. When the material to be laminated and the laminate film are fed through the machine, the heat from the rollers melts the adhesive. The rollers then apply pressure to bond the laminate to the material evenly. The temperature and pressure settings are crucial to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth finish.
Pressure - sensitive Laminating: These machines work without the need for heat. The laminate film has a pressure - sensitive adhesive. As the material and laminate pass through the rollers of the machine, the pressure exerted by the rollers activates the adhesive, causing the laminate to stick to the material. This type of lamination is often used for materials that may be sensitive to heat.