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1. Wide Format Laminating Films,
Adhesives, and Equipment
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

2. Presentation Outline
Wide Format Films & Adhesives Info
PSA Information
Thermal Information
SuperStick® Information
Understanding the Market
Market Breakdown
Target Markets
Applications
Using Laminating Films
Wide Format Equipment
Selling D&K Products
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

3. Film and Adhesive Information
• What are Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
(PSAs)?
• PSAs are adhesives that are applied to
materials using pressure (no heat is
required)
• “Sticky” to the touch
• Feature a disposable release liner to
protect the
adhesive
• Suitable for indoorDavid Pachón
and outdoor
applications www.PrintLat.com

4. Film and Adhesive Information
•PSA Laminates
•Film surface that provides Film
protection and enhances Adhesive
look Release Liner
•Available in gloss, luster,
and matte
Release Liner
•PSA Mounting Adhesives Adhesive
•2-sided adhesive system Carrier
•Used to mount a print to
Adhesive
a rigid substrate (foam
board, sintra, gatorfoam,
etc.)
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

5. Film and Adhesive Information
• What are Thermal Adhesives (Hot
Adhesives)?
• Thermal adhesives are applied to
materials using pressure and heat
• Dry to the touch
• Adhesive is coated directly to the base
film, and no release liner is needed
• Suitable for indoor applications only
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

6. Film and Adhesive Information
•Thermal Laminates
•Film surface that provides Film
protection and enhances Adhesive
look
•Available in gloss, luster,
and matte
•Thermal Mounting Adhesive
Adhesives Carrier
•2-sided adhesive system
Adhesive
•Used to mount a print to
a rigid substrate (foam
board, sintra, gatorfoam,
etc.) David Pachón
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7. Film and Adhesive Information
• What is SuperStick®?
• SuperStick® is a patented D&K adhesive
• Specifically designed for hard-to-stick to
prints, especially digital media
• Combination of pressure sensitive and
thermal adhesive technologies
• Adhesive penetrates through digital inks
and forms a strong bond with the base
paper
•Validated by Xerox David Pachón with iGen 3
for use
printers www.PrintLat.com

8. Film and Adhesive Information
Traditional Thermal
Laminate
SuperStick® Laminate
David Pachón
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9. Understanding the Market – Applications
5% of market
Outdoor
2 - 5 years
Indoor & Outdoor 35% of market
1 – 2 years
Indoor 60% of market
up to 1 year
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

10. Target Markets
Who Uses Laminating Films & Adhesives?
• In-plant graphic departments
• Facility management
• Digital imaging services
• Litho shops
• National accounts
• Sign industry
• Trade show houses
Why Laminate/Mount?
• Protect and enhance prints
• Outdoor durability & UV protection (PSAs)
• Heat-sensitive prints (PSAs and SuperStick®)
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

11. Wide Format Applications
Where are Laminates Used?
• Where custom, changeable messages are needed
• Restaurants, supermarkets, retailers, trade
shows, etc.
Flexible Display Graphics
• Pop-ups, banners, posters, etc.
Rigid Display Graphics
• Rigid-backed posters, litigation graphics, etc.
David Pachón
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12. Applications – Display Graphics
Flexible Display Graphics
Rigid Display Graphics
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13. Using Laminating Films
Apply laminating film to the face of the
print, and a laminating film or flexible
• Flexible Graphics substrate to the back of the print...
Film
Print
Film
Apply laminating film to the face and
• Rigid Graphics adhesive to the back to make a
decal...
Film
Print
Mounting Adhesive
Rigid Substrate
David Pachón
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14. Using PSAs: Outdoor Durability
David Pachón
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15. D&K Wide Format Laminators
• Proper laminator selection depends on printer
output and the final application
•Printer width and type
•Type of laminates used (PSA, thermal, or
both)
• D&K offers pouch, thermal only, thermal/PSA,
and PSA only wide format laminators
• Wide format laminators are available with
working widths of 41” – 67”
David Pachón
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16. D&K Wide Format Laminators
• EXP 42 Pouch
• Designed for use with
laminating pouches
• Most basic laminator
available
• No available options
•41” working width
• Suggested Retail:
$3,355
• Dealer Price: $2,305
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

17. D&K Wide Format Laminators
• EXP 42 Plus
• Multi-purpose
laminator
• Thermal laminator
with optional PSA
rewind
• 41” working width
• Suggested Retail:
$5,632
• Dealer Price: $3,845
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

18. D&K Wide Format Laminators
• EXP 44 Twin
• Industrial laminator
designed for print-for-
pay shops
• Two sets of rollers
• Thermal films only
• 43” working width
• Suggested Retail:
$15,225
• Dealer Price: $13,125
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

19. D&K Wide Format Laminators
• EXP 62 Plus
• Thermal and PSA
films
• 61” working width
• Suggested Retail:
$10,495
• Dealer Price: $7,140
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

20. D&K Wide Format Laminators
• EXP 63
• Thermal and PSA
films
• Digital controls
• 62” working width
• Suggested Retail:
$16,795
• Dealer Price: $13,645
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

21. D&K Wide Format Laminators
• EXP 65
•PSA films only
• Digital controls
• Print takeup
• 67” working width
• Suggested Retail:
$11,500
• Dealer Price: $8,650
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

22. Selling D&K Products
• D&K has been an environmentally responsible
leader in adhesive technology for over 30
years
•Wide variety of high-quality
laminating/adhesive solutions
•Sophisticated release liners
•Products are manufactured by D&K in the USA
• Plants centrally located in Illinois and
Wisconsin
• Superior product and application support
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

23. Selling D&K Products: Product Comparison Chart
David Pachón
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24. Selling D&K Products vs. Competition
• Main Competitors:
•GBC
•Seal/Neschen
•MacTac
•Sell direct and through distribution
•Supply issues
•Lower quality films from overseas
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com

25. Additional Product Information
• 786-2299700
• Online: www.dkgroup.com
• Product sell sheets
• Webbing diagrams
• FAQ’s & glossary
• E-mail: management@printlat.com
David Pachón
www.PrintLat.com