The temperature and running speed necessary to achieve a successful transfer of the FloodCoat White thermal coating onto the print will vary with combination of vinyl, ink and laminator.

Determining Good Transfer
A trial to establish the best settings for each vinyl/ink/laminator combination is strongly recommended. These settings can then be used whenever this combination is used in the future.

The trial print needs to be carefully checked to ensure that the FloodCoat White thermal coating has successfully transferred. First, when removing the carrier, check that there is no coating left where it should have transferred onto the print. Where the coating has transferred, the carrier will appear semi-clear and where it didn't transfer, it will still be on the liner. Second, use a piece of adhesive tape to attempt to remove the coating from the print, thus checking the adhesion of the coating to the print.

Settings
The top roll needs to be heated to a temperature between 250-275°F. Initial recommended running speed is 18 inches/minute. Higher speeds are possible dependant on the laminator model, brand of ink, settings and vinyl. Pressure/nip gap should be slightly higher/narrower than for laminating self adhesive vinyl, typical 420kPA or 60psi.

A back-brake can be applied to eliminate any intense wrinkles. The carrier is not prone to stretching.

Ensure that the print is free from dust and is not contaminated. Oils, sweat and dust can interfere with coating adhesion. We recommend using cotton gloves when handling your print before installing FloodCoat White. We also strongly recommend using a lint-free cloth to wipe off your graphic before laminating to eliminate any dust that may have landed on it.

Carrier
It is recommended that the print is dry before FloodCoat White is applied. However, solvents from the print can 'pass-through' the coating, enabling the coating to be applied before the print is completely cured, unlike most traditional lamintes.

To achieve best results when removing the liner from the laminated graphic, pull the liner at a consistent rate and at a 180° angle from the graphic.

Troubleshooting
Generally if the transfer is not successful, a lower running speed, more pressure and/or a higher roller temperature will solve the problem.