Product Description
The GBC Falcon 3064 wide format laminator is the latest generation technology for thermal and cold lamination and mounting of inkjet and photographic images up to 64" wide and 1" thick. The Falcon 3064 is the ideal finishing system for maximum control and capability in lamination. Laminate and mount from either side of the unit using the innovative swivel control panel that goes where you go. Bi-directional operation is further enhanced by the repositionable foot pedal and adjustable nip rollers to enable pressure-sensitive lamination and mounting operations immediately following thermal jobs. No need to wait for the rollers to cool down. The addition of the patented Advanced Electrical Safety System allows you to maximize the output quality without jeopardizing safety. The new AES System consists of three components - fiber optic detection, dynamic braking, and dual processor. These features work together to immediately stop the rollers once an obstruction is detected - no extra revolution - to provide the ultimate in safety. The GBC Falcon 3064 includes GBC's patented new Advanced Electrical Safety System is designed to protect the operator when running jobs from either side of the machine. The system consists of three components--fiber optic detection, dynamic braking, and a dual processor. The edge-to-edge fiber optic sensors provide full obstacle detection across the width of the roll to eliminate the possibility of failure due to blind spots. Once the sensing beam is broken, the dynamic braking system engages to immediately stop the rollers. The dual processor provides a backup to ensure reliability and maintain consistent performance.
Product Details
- Unwind/Rewind: 1 unwind, 1 rewind (3 combo unwind/rewinds)
- Maximum Film Width: Up to 64 inches
- Gauge: Up to 10mil
- Film Diameter: Up to 10" on a 3" Core
- Material Thickness: Up to 1"
- Speed: 0-18 fpm (Both Directions)
- Temperature: Up to 300 Degrees F
- Dimensions: 82" W x 33.5" D x 57" H
- Weight: 1498 lbs
- Power Requirement: 220V, 32A, 60HZ, Single Phase
- Plug Configuration: NEMA 6-50P
- Safety C/UL listed
- GBC Part Number: 1712489
- 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty on parts, 90 days labor
Specifications
- Digital display for pressure and temperature eliminates guesswork.
- User-friendly control panel swivels to either side in seconds.
- Bi-directional productivity allows hot and cold jobs to be run consecutively.
- Foot pedal provides maximum hands-free control accessible from either side of the unit.
- Roll-to-roll applications benefit from an edge roller on the front feed table and a curved trailing edge on the rear feed table.
- Heat and pull rollers are independently adjustable and infinitely variable to 1" thanks to mechanical roller adjustment.
- Intelligent controller monitors and maintains consistent temperature for optimum quality.
- High release silicone rollers allow for easy cleaning.
Loading and Feeding:
- Film shafts swing out for easy loading and unloading.
- Front table folds down for easy access to rollers. Rear feed table is removable.
- Advanced Electrical Safety System protects fingers from harm while feeding.
- Unique pressure plate flattens leading edge of curled prints for improved feeding.
Finishing:
- Adjustable high-quality clutch ensures consistently flat output.
- Two in-line edge slitters save trimming time.
- Channeled air-cooling system and large chill idler roller eliminate waves on thermal output.
Staff Review
GBC Falcon 3064-1 Wide Format Laminator Review
Laminators come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from only a few inches wide to several feet across. The GBC Falcon 3064-1 is one of the wider laminators available and generally appeals to larger offices that specifically need a large, versatile machine able to accommodate a variety of materials. Here is a closer look at the details of the Falcon 3064-1.
Strengths:
- This laminator can take items up to 64 inches wide. This is perfect for posters, banners, maps, blueprints and more. Film gauge can be up to 10mil and items can go through as thick as one inch. Film rolls can be up to ten inches on a three inch core. Items are processed anywhere from 0-18 feet per minute at temperatures as hot as 300 degrees, depending on what is optimum for your materials.
- A digital display controls this machine and keeps the user aware of the current status. Current temperature and pressure information is shown, eliminating guesswork. The display swivels to either side of the machine for extra convenience.
- GBC's patented Advanced Electrical Safety System protects the operator from accidental injury. Fiber optic sensors completely line both nips to prevent any blind spots. If an obstruction is detected, such as fingers or other objects getting too close, the dynamic brake system instantly stops the rollers so nothing gets caught. This system provides maximum safety without compromising quality.
- Bi-directional operation allows both hot and cold lamination to happen simultaneously. The foot pedal can be placed on either side for hands free operation. Adjustable nip rollers allow cold lamination to occur just after thermal processing so you don't have to wait between jobs.
- Both the pull and heat rollers are independently variable for additional control. The pull rollers can be mechanically adjusted to allow materials as thick as one inch through for laminating or mounting. Intuitive controllers monitor and maintain a steady temperature for peak performance.
- The superior clutch helps to ensure completely flat and smooth output. A channeled air-cooling system and large chill idler roller further guarantee crystal clear lamination by eradicating waves from thermal output.
- Cleaning this device is easy with the high release silicone rollers. Film rolls are easily loaded and unloaded, thanks to the swing out feature.
- Two integrated trimmers, one on each side, make releasing laminated documents simple.
- GBC protects this product with a one year warranty on parts and 90 days coverage on labor.
Weaknesses:
- With such a large, feature-full machine, it's hard to imagine a downside. But size is only a benefit if it's something you need. You should know this device weighs almost 1500 pounds and stands just under 6 feet tall and 7 feet wide. As long as your office can accommodate these dimensions, you won't have a problem.
- One nice thing would be the ability to save jobs in memory for later. Since the device is easily programmed, this isn't a big deal for most users.
Clearly the strengths of the GBC Falcon outweigh the weaknesses. This machine truly is a heavy duty, versatile device that will provide professional results in any office. We would highly recommend the Falcon 3064-1 to any business needing a wide format laminator.