Laminator Fly Cutter
The non-stop lamination solution featuring fully automated sheet separation for continuous production lines.
The Crest LFC-1700 (Laminator Fly Cutter) is specifically engineered for high-end, continuous lamination of flexible foam sheets, rigid panels, and composite materials. Equipped with an integrated, traversing cross-cutting system (fly cutter), the machine separates laminated sheets fully automatically and with precision, without stopping the production line. Whether handling single- or double-sided lamination, thermal hotmelt adhesives, or pressure-sensitive films, theLFC-1700 guarantees a non-stop production process with maximized throughput and minimal operator intervention.
Where do you need it for?
01 / FOAM PRODUCTION
POLYURETHANE FOAM SHEET LAMINATION
For foam producers running continuous lamination on PU and other foam types. Non-stop fly cutting separates finished sheets at the correct length without slowing the line. The LFC-1700 handles foam thicknesses up to 50 mm on sheets and 30 mm on rolls, maintaining stable lamination pressure across the full 1700 mm width. The fly cutter separates sheets without compressing or deforming the soft foam, fully preserving cell structure and material integrity.
02 / PANEL & WOOD
PANEL AND WOOD SHEET LAMINATION
For panel producers laminating wood, MDF, and composite panels in high production volumes. Supports single- or double-sided lamination in the same machine, with options for thermal films, hotmelt adhesives, and cold pressure-sensitive protective films. The robust, driven, low-resistance roller tables smoothly handle heavy panel weights without requiring operator intervention, automatically separating the sheets on the fly.
03 / FULL AUTOMATION
FULLY AUTOMATED PRODUCTION LINE
Engineered for advanced industrial environments looking to minimize operator intervention. The LFC-1700 seamlessly integrates with optional automatic sheet feeders for the infeed section and automated pick-and-place units for the outfeed handling. Driven by a smart PLC and an intuitive 9-inch touchscreen HMI, the machine becomes the high-efficiency lamination core of a fully automated workflow.
Cut to length. Without stopping the line.
Conventional laminators stop the line every time a sheet has to be separated. The LFC-1700’s on-the-fly cutting system separates sheets while the machine keeps running. No start-stop cycles. No throughput loss. No operator intervention between sheets.
Built for non-stop production
The LFC-1700 is engineered for environments where lamination is part of a continuous production line, not a finishing step. The on-the-fly cutting system separates laminated sheets at the correct length while the machine keeps running, completely eliminating start-stop cycles and the throughput loss they cause.
Sheet-to-sheet and roll-to-sheet workflows are supported, featuring single- or double-sided lamination across the full 1700mm processing width. The uniform application pressure is electronically monitored to preserve delicate core materials.
Best suited for
- Continuous production of laminated sheets in industrial volumes.
- Polyurethane foam rolls and loose sheets (from 10-150 mm thick) and other flexible foam sheet lamination.
- Wood, MDF, sandwich structures, and composite panel material lamination up to a product width of 1700mm.
- Single or double-sided lamination workflows designed to eliminate post-process board warping.
- Hot lamination up to 180°C utilizing thermal films and hotmelt adhesives.
- Cold lamination using pressure-sensitive protective films (PSA) under digital nip-pressure regulation.
- High-volume manufacturing lines targeting full automation and minimal operator handling.
What the Laminator Fly Cutter handles
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When to choose the Laminator Fly Cutter
- You produce laminated sheets in industrial volumes: Engineered to eliminate start-stop line disruptions and maximize high-volume output.
- You laminate polyurethane foam, wood, MDF or panel materials: Optimized to process core thicknesses ranging from 10 to 150mm.
- You need single or double-sided lamination in one machine: Synchronized drive systems prevent mechanical stress and stop boards from curling after lamination.
- Throughput per shift is a line-level KPI you need to improve: Seamless processing delivers continuous lamination at high speeds.
- You’re building toward full production line automation: Fully equipped to link with automated feeding stations and outfeed handling setups.
- You need cuts to the correct length and position with no operator intervention: The embedded traversing cross-cutter cleanly slices materials automatically.
Where the Laminator Fly Cutter earns its place.
Polyurethane foam sheet production
For foam producers laminating PU and other foam types in continuous workflows. The LFC-1700 handles foam thicknesses up to 50 mm with stable pressure across the full 1700 mm width. The fly cutter separates sheets without compressing or deforming the foam, preserving cell structure and sheet integrity.
Wood and panel lamination
For panel and wood producers laminating sheets in production volumes. Single or double-sided lamination is supported in the same machine, with hot or cold options for thermal and pressure-sensitive films. The driven low-resistance roller tables handle panel weight without operator intervention.
Fully automated production line integration
For production environments aiming for low-intervention operation. The LFC-1700 supports the optional automatic sheet feeder for infeed and the automatic pick-and-place unit for outfeed handling. Combined with the smart PLC and HMI, the machine becomes the lamination core of a fully automated workflow.
Frequently asked questions
On-the-fly cutting (often called fly cutting) utilizes a traversing cross-cutter that moves forward in perfect sync with the speed of your production line during the cutting cycle. Unlike conventional cutting systems that require the material to momentarily pause, a fly cutter separates sheets while the line remains in continuous motion. This eliminates material backpressure, avoids throughput loss, and prevents deformation of delicate materials like polyurethane foam.
The Crest LFC-1700 is designed for a highly diverse mix of flexible cores and rigid substrates up to a maximum product width of 1700 mm. It cleanly processes polyurethane (PU) foam and other flexible foam substrates on rolls (10–30 mm thick) or loose sheets (10–150 mm thick), as well as wood sheets, MDF, sandwich structures, and composite panels. For surface finishes, it applies technical scrims, non-woven cloths, hotmelt coatings, thermal lamination films, and cold pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) films.
Non-stop production is achieved by integrating automated material synchronization across the entire system. From the high-grip, dual-driven lamination rollers to the 100% driven infeed table, the line coordinates speed seamlessly. Because the embedded fly cutter travels alongside the advancing material to perform the cross-cut exactly within the pre-configured product gap, there are zero start-stop cycles and no operator interventions needed between sheets.
The LFC-1700 is engineered to serve as the core of an advanced automated factory floor. It features smart PLC architecture managed via a 9-inch HMI touchscreen interface for instant recipe loading and automated batch counting. For a fully low-intervention setup, it can be seamlessly combined with an optional automatic upstream sheet feeder for the infeed table and an automated pick-and-place outfeed system to stack finished products.
Yes. Every Crest machine is fully customizable to integrate directly with your unique factory footprint, manufacturing speeds, and specific application demands. For example, the structural length of the robust multi-roller infeed and outfeed tables can be custom-scaled, slitting knives can be configured to match specialty material widths, and the PLC interface can be custom-programmed to establish bidirectional data handshakes with your existing upstream or downstream machinery.
A 5-year warranty applies, provided a service agreement is in place. Crest’s service organization supports the installed base directly from the Netherlands.
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