GBC Catena 65 27" Laminator - Fast, Versatile, Adjustable Heat & Speed

Name: GBC Catena 65 27" Roll Laminator - 1715845
Brand: GBC
SKU: 1715845

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Item# 1715845

Effortless operation with AutoSpeed technology for consistent, high-quality laminating results.
Integrated rear trimmer and pivoting table streamline film changes and post-lamination trimming.
Versatile compatibility with a variety of thermal and cold lamination films for diverse project needs.
Compact design with a lightweight build, making it easy to fit into any workspace without sacrificing performance.

Product Description

This new and improved GBC Catena 65 roll laminator encapsulates and mount jobs up to 27” wide, making it the perfect choice for small print shops, universities and large offices. Plus, its increased 1/4” mounting gap ensures that mounting to foam core is quick and frustration-free. This new GBC Catena 65 has a faster lamination speed by up to 3.5ft/min than the old model. Equipped with new easy-to-use features including an open design, pivoting table, AutoSpeed and programmable presets, the GBC Catena 65 is now simpler than ever to operate-even for first-time users. Ideal in laminating posters, signage, charts, graphs, placemats,certificates, and POP displays.This New GBC Catena 65 27" Roll Laminator tackles your most demanding jobs with unmatched ease, versatility and efficiency. Old model number: 1715840

Product Details

Easy to Use

AutoSpeed takes the guesswork out of laminating and ensures the best output every time.
Pivoting table and heat shield provide easier access when changing film.
AutoGrip aluminum, lightweight shafts make it simple to remove and add film.
Pivoting table offers a place to rest heavy film rolls while inserting film on the shaft, simplifying the film prepping process.
Redesigned, easy-to-use control panel makes key buttons easier to find.
Additional stop button on the back of the machine allows users to easily stop the machine while viewing output.
Programmable preset keys store your most commonly used temperature settings.
Rear trimmer makes trimming after lamination hassle-free.

Quality & Versatility

Designed for thermal encapsulation and mounting applications.
Mount to boards up to 1/4" thick.
Optional rewind kit separates the release liner and enables the use of PSA films for cold applications.
Adjustable temperature control up to 302F degrees.
Variable laminating speeds from 1' - 8.5' per minute.
Removable shaft hooks on the back of the machine extend the exit, reducing the likelihood of film wraps.
Open design with improved rollers increase ease-of-use and produce better quality output.

Specifications

Product Number: 1715845

Warm-up Time: <10 Min

Variable Speed: 1 - 8.5 ft/min

Film Type:

Thermal: Nap I; Nap II; PET/LDPE; PET/EVA
Cold: PSA (with optional rewind kit)

AutoSpeed: Yes

Slow Forward/Reverse: Yes

Fan: Yes

Rear Stop Button: Yes

Rear Trimmer: Yes

Fan: Yes

Ready Light Indicator: Yes

Temperature Display: Yes

Programmable Temperature Preset: Yes

Energy Saver:

Standby: 2 Hrs without use
Auto Shut-off: 3 Hrs without use

Rewind Kit: Optional

Manufacturer's Warranty: 90 days

Compatible Supplies: 1" Core Thermal Roll Film - 1.5-10mil Thick & 27" Max Width
Mounting Board - Up to 1/4" Thick

Dimensions: 35" (88.9cm) x 14" (35.6cm) x 21" (53.3cm)

Weight: 111lbs (50.3kg)

Power Requirements: 120V, 60Hz

Old vs New Model

	Old Catena 65	New Catena 65	New Features/ Improvements
Core Size	1" & 2.25" (with adapter)	1" & 2.25" (with adapter)
Max Working Width	25”	27”	27” offers even more versatility
Gapping	3/16" (5mm)	1/4" (6mm)	Now mount to boads up to 1/4" Thick
Film Type: Thermal	Nap I; Nap II; PET/LDPE; PET/EVA	Nap I; Nap II; PET/LDPE; PET/EVA
Film Type: Cold	PSA (with rewind kit)	PSA (with rewind kit)
Warm-Up Time	<10 min	<10 min
Speed	1.5 - 5 ft/min	1 - 8.5 ft/min	Faster lamination by up to 3.5 ft/min
Film Shafts	Standard Steel	AutoGrip Film shafts (Aluminum)	Lighter weight aluminum shafts make it simple to remove and add film
Pivoting Tables	No	Yes	Pivoting table and heat shield provide easier
Attached Idler Bar	No	Yes	Threading is easier than before
AutoSpeed	No	Yes	No need to determine which speed setting to use
Rear Stop Button	No	Yes	Machine allows users to easily stop the machine while viewing output
Extended Exit w/ Shaft Hooks	No	Yes	Film wraps are less likely
Open Design	No	Yes	Easier to change film
Programmable Preset Keys	No)	Yes	Store your most commonly used temperature settings
Slow Forward/Reverse Button	No* (reverse only)	Yes
Ready Light Indicator	Yes	Yes
Rear Trimmer	Yes	Yes
Fan	Yes	Yes
Optional Rewind Kit	Yes	Yes	Separates the release liner and enables the use of PSA films for cold applications
Edge Guide	Yes	Yes
Standby Mode	Yes	Yes	2 Hrs without use
Auto Shut-off	Yes	Yes	3 Hrs without use
Warranty	90 Days	90 Days
Dimensions	39" W x 17" H x 18" D	35" (88.9cm) x 14" (35.6cm) x 21" (53.3cm)
Weight	84lbs	111lbs (50.3kg)
Power Requirements	120V, 60Hz	120V, 60Hz

Old Catena 65

New Catena 65

New Features/
Improvements

Core Size

1" & 2.25" (with adapter)

Max Working Width

25”

27”

27” offers even more versatility

Gapping

3/16" (5mm)

1/4" (6mm)

Now mount to boads up to 1/4" Thick

Film Type: Thermal

Nap I; Nap II; PET/LDPE; PET/EVA

Film Type: Cold

PSA (with rewind kit)

Warm-Up Time

<10 min

Speed

1.5 - 5 ft/min

1 - 8.5 ft/min

Faster lamination by up to 3.5 ft/min

Film Shafts

Standard Steel

AutoGrip Film shafts (Aluminum)

Lighter weight aluminum shafts make it simple to remove and add film

Pivoting Tables

Yes

Pivoting table and heat shield provide easier

Attached Idler Bar

Yes

Threading is easier than before

AutoSpeed

Yes

No need to determine which speed setting to use

Rear Stop Button

Yes

Machine allows users to easily stop the machine while viewing output

Extended Exit w/ Shaft Hooks

Yes

Film wraps are less likely

Open Design

Yes

Easier to change film

Programmable Preset Keys

No)

Yes

Store your most commonly used temperature settings

Slow Forward/Reverse Button

No* (reverse only)

Yes

Ready Light Indicator

Yes

Rear Trimmer

Yes

Fan

Yes

Optional Rewind Kit

Yes

Separates the release liner and enables the use of PSA films for cold applications

Edge Guide

Yes

Standby Mode

Yes

2 Hrs without use

Auto Shut-off

Yes

3 Hrs without use

Warranty

90 Days

Dimensions

39" W x 17" H x 18" D

35" (88.9cm) x 14" (35.6cm) x 21" (53.3cm)

Weight

84lbs

111lbs (50.3kg)

Power Requirements

120V, 60Hz

Video

GBC Catena 65 Basic Operations Demo Video

Transcript :

Catena 65 Basic Operations. Located at the rear of the machine, you have the fan switch, the power switch and a 15 amp circuit breaker. When you turn on the Catena 65, it will automatically default to 32 degrees at speed 5. When you hit the Hot Button, it will automatically default to 230 degrees Fahrenheit. To increase the temperature, hit the Up Arrow Key. To decrease the temperature, hit the Down Arrow Key. To increase the speed, hit the Up Arrow Key and to decrease, hit the Down Arrow Key. When you hit the Measure Button, this will indicate how hot the rollers are. The Reverse Button is to reverse the rollers. The Run Button is to make the rollers go forward and the Stop Button is to stop the rollers.
This setting here marked 3/16 is for foam board. If you are using High-Pressure Laminate, you want to go all the way down to the 6:00 position, this is for thermal encapsulation. When you are done, you want to raise the handle back up to the 12:00 position to gap your rollers. If you do not gap your rollers, it will be a flat spot in the heat roller.

Staff Review

GBC Catena 65 Roll Laminator Review

By all appearances, the GBC Catena 65 offers in-plant print facilities, copy shops, and other businesses that do laminating in-house a flexible and reasonably-priced choice for professional laminating. We took a close look at this machine recently. Here is a quick overview of what we consider to be the Catena 65's strengths and weaknesses.

Strengths:

One of the major strengths of the Catena 65 is the machine's superior mounting abilities. This machine can mount prints onto Gator board, foam core, and Sintra boards that are up to three sixteenths of an inch thick. There are few laminators on the market with that kind of capability.
The Catena 65 gives you a lot of different options when it comes to adhesives. We found that the machine worked great whether we used pretreated board or hot mounted adhesive. This kind of versatility is awesome, and is part of why we think there are a lot of businesses out there that should take a serious look at this machine.
Adding to the versatility of this machine, we were pleased to discover that the Catena 65 is able to handle a remarkable variety of laminating films, including 1.5, 1.7, 3, 5, and ten mil thicknesses. You can adjust the speed and the temperature on the Catena 65, which is great for working with materials of different thicknesses and types.
The Catena 65 comes with integrated one inch core adapters which will work for most standard projects and film types. Of course there are some types of films that will only operate correctly on core adapters that are two and a quarter inch, but for those kinds of projects, you can buy adapters separately.
We found the Catena 65 to be of very durable construction. The feed tray is all metal, and the sides of the machine appear to be made of a high quality plastic. To keep your machine running cleanly and correctly, you should always remember, however, that the rollers need to be handled carefully during cleaning, and you should never let any sharp object touch them. Also, there are some objects that simply shouldn't be run through the machine (or really any laminator) such as any items that contain glitter or any other abrasive materials.

Weaknesses:

Unfortunately, it seems that the Catena 65 cannot accept film on a three inch core. This won't affect too many projects, but there are some specialty types of film that are only available in three inch cores.
The Catena 65 is a professional grade machine, and as such you may find that it is a little more difficult to master and configure than your average school or similar machine. This is no reason not to purchase it, just something to consider. There is a little bit of a learning curve involved in mastering the Catena 65.
The 25-inch capacity is almost certainly going to get you through most projects, but for wider items such as posters, etc., you will need to move up to a wide format laminator.

GBC Catena 65 27" Roll Laminator - 1715845

Item# 1715845

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