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PF-FLM-TL · Films & lamination

Thermal lamination.

Heat-sensitive film bonded to the print with heat and pressure, leaving a high-quality, durable surface. Gloss, matte and soft-touch finishes for premium covers, cartons and commercial print.

Heat-bonded Gloss / matte / soft-touch Premium Print finishing
01 · Main properties

Premium finishing, securely bonded.

  • Adhesive-coated film bonded by heat and pressure in the laminator nip.
  • Gloss, matte, silk and soft-touch (velvet) finishes.
  • Standard EVA and high-tack POE / PUR adhesive systems.
  • Resists scuffing, moisture and cracking on folds and creases.
  • Excellent base for spot-UV, foiling and embossing over the laminate.
  • Anti-scratch and anti-microbial grades available.
02 · Applications

Where it earns its place.

  • Book and brochure covers, annual reports.
  • Premium folding cartons and rigid boxes.
  • Business cards, folders and commercial print.
  • Menus, point-of-sale and display work.
  • Packaging requiring spot-UV or foil over lamination.
03 · Compatible equipment

Runs on thermal and combination laminators.

  • Thermal laminators — GMP, Komfi, Autobond, Foliant.
  • Sheet-fed and roll-fed commercial laminators.
  • Pair adhesive system to laminator temperature / speed.
  • Soft-touch films for premium hand-feel finishing.
04 · Technical specification

Material specification.

Match the adhesive system (EVA vs PUR) to your laminator and the downstream finishing.

Film type
BOPP / PET thermal laminate
Thickness
24 / 27 / 32 / 38 µm options
Adhesive
EVA · high-tack POE / PUR
Application
Heat + pressure (≈ 90 – 110 °C)
Finishes
Gloss / matte / silk / soft-touch
Over-finishing
Spot-UV, foil & emboss compatible
Special grades
Anti-scratch / anti-microbial
Core
3″ (76 mm) ID
05 · Transport & storage

Handle it right, it runs right.

Storage temperature
15 – 25 °C · stable, dry
Relative humidity
45 – 60% RH
Shelf life
12 months from manufacture, sealed
Orientation
Store rolls upright on the core; do not crush
Light
Keep boxed; avoid direct sunlight and UV
06 · Ordering

Slit to your laminator width, on your core.

Roll widths
305 – 1050 mm · slit to order
Roll lengths
1000 m · 3000 m (custom)
Core
1″ or 3″ ID
Finish
Gloss / matte / silk / soft-touch
Lead time · stock
48 – 72 hours
Sample
Free on request
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PF-FLM-CL

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Room-temperature pressure lamination. PF-FLM-MET

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Decorative metallic finishes. PF-HS-MPP

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Foil-stamp over the laminate.