TS-1600 & TS-2100 High-Pressure UV Laminator
The heavy duty laminator engineered for UV-printed substrates and demanding overlaminate applications.
The Crest TS delivers an impressive roller pressure of up to 8N/mm combined with a specially selected rubber compound. This powerful combination completely eliminates the silvering effect (microscopic air enclosures) that often plagues conventional laminators on rough surfaces and UV-curable inkjet prints. Equipped with a smart, rotatable HMI touchscreen and a high-performance 150°C heated top roller, this robust industrial system guarantees flawless lamination quality. Available in 1650mm and 2150mm working widths, the machine operates fully electrically without the need for compressed air.
Where do you need it for?
01 / UV PRINT FINISHING
PROTECTIVE OVERLAMINATION ON UV-PRINTED SUBSTRATES
Engineered specifically for Print Service Providers (PSPs) and industrial finishers processing high-volume UV-curable inkjet output. The Crest TS seamlessly partners with any UV inkjet printer to apply pressure-sensitive overlaminates flawlessly. Utilizing extreme nip pressure and advanced roller engineering, it eliminates the notorious silvering effect completely, even on rough, textured, or heavily layered UV prints.
02 / TRAFFIC SIGNS
HEAVY DUTY TRAFFIC SIGN LAMINATION
Designed for traffic sign manufacturers and heavy-duty outdoor graphics producers who require ultimate durability. The TS effortlessly processes rigid boards, sheet material, and continuous rolls. By combining extreme high pressure with a precise, digitally controlled 150°C heated top roller, it delivers an unbreakable bond. This ensures long-lasting, weather-resistant overlamination capable of surviving years of harsh outdoor exposure.
03 / DECORATIVE PANELS
PREMIUM PANEL AND DECORATIVE FINISHING
The ultimate solution for decorative panel producers lamination finishing films onto premium rigid substrates. Thanks to the special rubber compound of the rollers and precise pressure readout on the rotatable HMI touchscreen, it guarantees streak-free, bubble-free, and optically clear results. Perfect for high-end applications where flawless surface quality and aesthetic perfection are absolutely non-negotiable.
Built for demanding lamination
The Crest TS is purpose-built for the most challenging industrial finishing tasks: applying a high-quality protective laminate on top of UV-printed substrates and other demanding materials. Where standard laminators fail and leave silvering, streaks, or quality defects, the TS excels.
Its robust, powder-coated industrial frame , high-performance 150°C heated top roller , heavy-duty unwind brake with wrinkle control , and precision friction-clutch windup are all heavily engineered for continuous daily production at extreme pressures of up to 8N/mm.
The machine effortlessly accepts board, sheet, and roll material across its entire working width. Because it operates entirely without compressed air, it drastically simplifies workplace installation, minimizes maintenance, and significantly reduces overall operating costs.
Best suited for
- UV-printed inkjet output requiring premium protective overlaminates.
- Pressure-sensitive overlaminates applied to rough, textured, or uneven surfaces.
- Heavy-duty traffic sign and high-volume outdoor graphics production.
- Premium decorative panel and industrial finishing film lamination.
- Rigid boards, sheet material, and continuous rolls processed in heavy industrial volumes.
- Production environments looking to optimize efficiency without a compressed air infrastructure.
- High-end operations requiring absolutely silvering-free, streak-free, and flawless lamination quality.
- Advanced digital control with live monitoring of speed, pressure, and temperature via a rotatable HMI touchscreen.
Two working widths. One platform
1650 mm working width
For wide format UV prints, traffic signs and decorative panels up to 1650 mm wide.
BEST FOR
Standard wide format finishing operations, mid-size traffic sign production, decorative panel finishing where 1650 mm covers the production mix.
2150 mm working width
For oversized UV prints, large traffic signs and wide decorative panels up to 2150 mm wide.
BEST FOR
Large format wide format production, oversized traffic sign and outdoor graphics work, decorative panel production requiring wider coverage.
What the TS handles
Working with a specialty UV ink set or unusual substrate? Contact our specialists.
WHEN TO CHOOSE THE TS
- You apply pressure-sensitive overlaminates or thermal films on demanding UV-printed substrates.
- Standard laminators leave silvering, streaks, or quality defects on your premium industrial work.
- You need extreme, uniform roller pressure 8N/mm combined with high-temperature bonding up to 150°C.
- Your facility has no compressed air infrastructure available, making a fully electric system ideal.
- You produce high-volume traffic signs or outdoor graphics requiring durable, weather-resistant lamination.
- You finish premium decorative panels where flawless surface quality is the product.
- You need comprehensive board, sheet, and roll material capability packed into one single heavy-duty machine.
- You require full digital control and live monitoring of speed, pressure, and temperature parameters.
Built for high-pressure production
Silvering-free on UV prints
The combination of exceptional laminating pressure (up to 8N/mm) and a specially selected rubber compound for UV-printed substrates completely eliminates microscopic air enclosures. Where standard machines leave a ‘silvering’ effect that ruins lamination quality, the Crest TS ensures an unbreakable bond and a structurally perfect, crystal-clear surface every single time.
Robust industrial design
Featuring a heavy-duty unwind brake with combined wrinkle control, a precision windup friction clutch, and an ultra-robust industrial frame finished with high-quality powder coating. Every single engineering detail is rated for continuous, demanding daily production. The Crest TS is built specifically for the harsh reality of heavy industrial production environments, not for occasional use.
HMI TOUCHSCREEN & FULL OPERATOR CONTROL
Operates entirely without a compressed air infrastructure, drastically reducing maintenance and simplifying installation. The newly integrated, rotatable HMI Touchscreen control panel allows seamless machine operation from both the front and the rear side. Operators benefit from precise digital readouts of speed, temperature, and roller pressure (adjustable in %, Newton, kg, or lbs), alongside a foot pedal for start/stop control and advanced safety functions. Engineered strictly to optimize operator workflow, not to work against it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Silvering refers to the trapped microscopic air bubbles that appear as hazy, silver streaks when applying pressure-sensitive overlaminates onto rough, uneven, or heavily layered UV-printed substrates. The Crest TS completely eliminates this issue by combining an exceptionally high, uniform roller pressure of up to 8N/mm with a specially engineered industrial rubber compound. This unique combination forces all air out, ensuring an optically clear and flawless bond.
The primary difference lies in the maximum working width and the physical dimensions of the industrial frame. The TS-1600 offers a maximum material processing width of 1650mm (65″) and weighs 775kg. The larger TS-2100 accommodates material widths up to 2150mm (83″) and has an unpacked machine weight of 1350kg to ensure maximum stability at high pressures. Both models share identical high-end features, including the 150°C heated top roller and the rotatable HMI touchscreen.
The Crest TS is a highly versatile industrial system that seamlessly processes rigid boards, sheet materials, and continuous rolls up to a maximum thickness of 50 (2″). It handles a wide array of media, including UV-printed substrates, traffic sign panels, and decorative plates. In terms of films, it is fully optimized for both cold pressure-sensitive overlaminates and high-temperature thermal lamination films.
No, the Crest TS operates entirely without compressed air. By engineering a fully electrical/mechanical roller drive and pressure adjustment system, the machine eliminates the need for expensive pneumatic infrastructure, drastically simplifies floor installation, lowers daily energy consumption, and significantly reduces ongoing maintenance costs.
Absolutely. In fact, the Crest TS was purpose-built specifically to solve the finishing challenges associated with UV-curable inkjet output. Because UV inks cure instantly via UV light, they often create a textured, microscopic ridge pattern on the substrate. The extreme 8N/mm pressure and advanced heat profiling of the TS ensure the laminate contours perfectly around these ink layers without creating defects.
Yes, Crest machines are built on a modular industrial platform that allows for extensive customization based on your specific production workflow. Available factory options include an additional heating unit for the bottom roller, a precision automated slitting system, digital NIP-opening readouts, an integrated length counter, automatic end-of-roll detection, and customized output tables.
A 5-year warranty applies, provided there is a signed service agreement. For more information contact us. Crest’s service organization supports the installed base directly from the Netherlands.
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