AquaSEAL
SEAL liquid lamination programme
Contents
• What is liquid lamination?
• What is AquaSEAL?
• Coating basics
• Why liquid lamination?
• Target market
• Why SEAL?
• Product range
?What is Liquid Lamination?
Liquid lamination is in essence ‘liquid plastics’ formed from
resin compounds and consist of 3 basic types:
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Water-based Acrylic Urethane (Dispersion)
Solvent-based Poly Urethanes
UV-based Oil/solvent Urethanes (Solids)
?What is AquaSEAL?
SEAL’s image enhancement & protection system for indoor
& outdoor display graphic applications
Consisting of 6 machines:
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AquaSEAL
AquaSEAL
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AquaSEAL
1600
SW3300
60UV/72UV/80UV
Sign Coater
?General features liquid lamination
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Image enhancement
Extends the life of the application
Hardwearing, abrasion-resistant
For outdoor & indoor applications
Cost effective
3 different finishes
Machine or manual application
Access to warranty applications
Coating Basics – Application Methods
• Manual coating
> Mop, brush, roller - Water- or Solvent based
> Spray-gun - Solvent based
• Automated coating
> Flood & Transfer Coaters - Water-based
> Roll/transfer Coaters - Water/Solvent & UV
NB. Solvent-based solutions require expensive ventilation & extraction systems
Coating Basics – Application Methods
Automated Systems
Flood Coaters (AS1600/ SW3300)
> Water-based coating only
> Roll-to-roll application
> Offers smoothest finish
Roll Coaters (AS 60UV72UV/80UV)
> Water/Solvent & UV
> Coat to < 12 microns
Coating Basics – Application Methods
Automated Systems
Transfer Coaters (Sign Coater)
> 45 microns wet (fixed)
> No texture
Spray Applicators
> Water-based coating only
> Roll-to-roll application
> Offers smoothest finish
Coating Basics – Application Methods
Manual application systems:
Automated systems:
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Hard to control coating thickness
Very wasteful
Huge drying area required
No investment in machinery
Hazardous to use
Inconsistent quality (dust, etc.)
More economical
Superior results
More productive
Consistent quality
More efficient
Higher initial investment,
balanced by quick returns
Coating Basics
How are they cured (converted from liquid to film)?
Water-based Acrylics/Urethanes
> Air Cured (up to 60 hours)
> IR Enhanced Cure (instant to 80%). Balance takes up to 24 add’l hours to cure
Solvent-based Poly Urethanes
> Air Cured (up to 24 hours)
UV oil/solvent-based Urethanes
> Requires UV light source to cure
> Specific wave length (instant)
Coating Basics
Physical properties
Sensitivity issues (1)
Solvent-based Poly Urethanes
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Most reactive to environment
One of most reactive to human element
Requires special handling/ shipping/ storage/ emergency evacuation procedures
Flammable
UV-based Oil/solvent Urethanes
• Must be disposed of in special containers
• Must have containment programme
Coating Basics
Physical properties
Sensitivity issues (2)
Water-based Acrylic Urethanes
• Low environmental impact
• Non hazardous
• Easy to ship/ handle/ store
Coating Basics
Physical properties
Application issues (1)
Solvent-based Poly Urethanes
• Works well with highly plastisized materials
• Extremely durable
• Very resistant to abrasion
UV-based Oil/solvent Urethanes
• Harder outer shell
• Faster to apply (cures instantly/ UV light source)
• Most economical of all three types due to application coverage rates
Coating Basics
Physical properties
Application issues (2)
Water-based Acrylic Urethanes
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Durability (flexibility/ elasticity/ non yellowing)
Retains surface texture
Low toxicity
Less odour
Why Liquid Lamination? (1)
• Digital printing is moving to XL and XXL format
• Solvent and Eco-solvent install base growing
• UV flatbed solutions gaining popularity
• Outdoor market growing at approx. 25% per annum
• Customer demand for warranties is increasing
• Market seeking more economical solutions
• End users looking for reliable, easy to use machinery
Why Liquid Lamination? (2)
• Currently only a small percentage of all images are finished.
Huge potential for growth
• Diverse range of applications demand protection and longevity
• Need for application matched solutions
• Cost effective production
• Flexibility and ease of use
• Innovation
Applications
• Digital Image Finishing
• Billboards & Banners
• Truck-side Curtains
• Vehicle Graphics
• Backlit Displays
• Short term/ long term signage
• POP Materials
Advantages over Film Lamination
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Less costly – Between 3 & 8 times less per m2 than film
Speed – Faster/more efficient (UV coating up to 20 metres per min)
Ease of operation – No magic, less skill required
More profitable – Higher margins due to lower cost/waste & labor factors overall
Inventory control (3 basic consumables: gloss, matt, lustre)
More suitable for the majority of outdoor applications
> Self-adhesive Fleet/ Flex. Truck Curtains & Stretch Frames
> Durability warranty applications to 5 years
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Only choice for some applications
> Canvas, Fine Art (Giclee) & Textiles
> Any application over 72” in width
Disadvantages vs. Film Lamination
• True encapsulation not possible – can’t seal edges
• Does not add rigidity to graphic
• Film offers a variety of surface textures (embossed texture, etc.)
• Will not apply adhesive
• Cannot fully replace filmic lamination. Provides additional flexibility for
the finishing process.
Target Market
• Solvent and Eco-solvent printers up to 1524 mm
• XL and XXL solvent printers up to 3.3 m wide
• UV flatbed printers
• Digital providers printing for outdoor solutions
Why SEAL?
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Market leaders & originators
Existing satisfied install base
Knowledge base
Strong, loyal distribution network
Quality after sales support
Dedicated knowledgeable people
Dedicated demo facility
SEAL Academy
IGPS Warranty System
Benefits
• Peace of mind
• Increase value - warranted graphics justify a premium
• Required as standard for some applications
AquaSEAL IGPS vs other warranties
• Flexible for end users
• Multiple choice of brands/products
• Longer warranty period
• Backed by extensive independent testing
IGPS Warranty System
Avery I.C.S.
3M Scotchprint M.C.S.
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1 to 5 years - Fleet
Vehicle/Bus - Promotional
Solution Components
• Various printers with printer inks
• Avery substrates
• AquaSEAL Clear Coat (110 & 550)
• AquaSEAL Equipment
6 months to 2 years
Vehicle/Bus - Transit/Backlit
Promotional
Solution Components
• VUTEK & GRETAG
• 3M inks, substrates, #8530 Clear
• AquaSEAL Equipment
IGPS Warranty System
Overview
• Material replacement warranty
• Longest warranty in the business for single component liquid system
• Unique collaboration with key manufacturers
• 2 applications - truck-sided curtains & fleet graphics
• Available on AS1600 and SW3300
• Warrants application for up to 5 years (3 years in selected countries)
• AS510 Gloss liquid with 32 meyer bar only
• Graphic is covered immediately
• Simple certification process with no contract to sign for service providers
Product Portfolio
Machine
Liquid
1 component
Sign Coater
water-based
Heavy duty & economy
AS 1600
versions available
Heavy duty & economy
SW 3300
versions available
60UV/72
UV-curable
UV80UV
Coating
technology Operation
Transfer
sheet fed manual
Meyerbar
Roll-to-roll
Meyerbar
Roll-to-roll
Gravure
sheet fed / roll fed
AS 1600 (1)
• Class leading 1.6 m liquid laminator
• Typical end user profile…sign and screen
businesses having solvent printing up to
1600 mm wide
AS 1600 (2)
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Up to 1524 mm wide roll-to-roll operation
Maximum speed 1.5m/min (Meyer bar and substrate dependent)
Meyer bar application for superior coating control
Infrared curing system
Gravity fed liquid supply
Auto-grip material shafts
Coated non-stick parts for easy cleaning
Optional Meyer bar windings available (32mic bar as standard)
Improved dam stops for liquid control
SW 3300 (1)
• Class leading 3.3 m liquid laminator
• Typical end user profile…super wide solvent
inkjet users
SW 3300 (2)
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Up to 3.3 m wide roll-to-roll operation
Maximum speed 3m/min (Meyer bar and substrate dependent)
Meyer bar application for superior coating control (7mic bar std)
Automated infrared curing system
Segmented heaters to conserve energy
Sensors provide true temperature and speed
Coated non-stick parts for easy cleaning
Optional dual tank system and Meyer bar windings available
Multi roll capable
Sign Coater (1)
• Class leading 1.38 m liquid laminating system
• Typical end user profile…small to medium sign
and display houses using full solvent printers
up to 1524 mm wide requiring basic protection
for their images
Sign Coater (2)
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Up to 1.38 m sheet-fed operation
Maximum speed 1.5m/min (substrate dependent)
Meyer bar application for superior coating
Semi-automatic operation
Air drying minimises power consumption and requirements
Designed to process uncoated media up to 500gsm
Semi-automated cleaning process
Compact portable design
Complementary SEAL Sign Coat liquid for ongoing business
AS 72UV (1)
• Class leading 1.80 m UV Liquid Coater
• Typical end user profile…high production
sign and display houses using inkjet & flatbed
printers up to 1.80 m wide
AS 72UV (2)
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Automated sheet-fed operation up to 1.80 m wide
Coats prints & substrates up to 1.80 m wide & 13 mm thick
Variable speed to 28m per minute
Instant UV curing system
User-friendly & easy to maintain
Cleans up easily (automated cleaning cycle)
Daily cleaning not required
7.6 litre tank capacity
Optional roll-to-roll processing available
CE certified
Demo facility
• 400 m2 showroom featuring full range of SEAL machines,
consumables and applications
• Purpose built training centre
• SEAL Academy
• Premium brand • Market leading
• High reliability • Excellent quality
• Broad range of innovative products
• Suitable for a wide range of applications