TS-1600 PRO-S
Heavy duty laminator and slitter in one machine, engineered for tape converting with frequent changeovers.
The Crest TS-1600 PRO-S delivers an impressive roller pressure of up to 8 N/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 high-precision integrated slitting system, special differential windup shafts, a smart, rotatable HMI touchscreen, and a high-performance 150°C heated top roller, this robust industrial system guarantees flawless lamination and perfectly finished rolls.
Where do you need it for?
01 / UV PRINT FINISHING & SLITTING
PROTECTIVE OVERLAMINATION AND PRECISION CUTTING
Engineered specifically for Print Service Providers (PSPs) and industrial finishers, the Crest TS-1600 PRO-S combines high-volume lamination with an inline finishing solution. Utilizing extreme nip pressure to eliminate silvering on UV prints, the machine simultaneously processes large rolls into precise, ready-to-use smaller rolls via its integrated crush-cut slitting system.
02 / TRAFFIC SIGNS
HEAVY DUTY LAMINATION AND ROLL PROCESSING
Designed for manufacturers who require both ultimate bond durability and high-speed production. The TS-1600 PRO-S combines extreme high pressure with a precise 150°C heated top roller for weather-resistant lamination. The addition of differential shafts ensures that even challenging materials are wound perfectly, eliminating tension differences for a superior end product.
03 / DECORATIVE MATERIALS
PREMIUM FINISHING AND SLITTING
The ultimate solution for producers requiring flawless surface quality and exact roll dimensions. Thanks to the special rubber compound of the rollers, precise pressure readout on the rotatable HMI touchscreen, and the advanced slitting and differential windup technology, it guarantees streak-free, bubble-free, and perfectly wound rolls.
BUILT FOR DEMANDING LAMINATION AND CONVERTING
The Crest TS-1600 PRO-S is purpose-built for the most challenging
industrial finishing tasks. Beyond its core capability of applying high-quality
protective laminates, it features a modular slitting unit with 7 crush-cut blades
(expandable) that cut against a hardened bottom roller.
To ensure the best possible windup result, the machine is equipped with
special differential shafts. These shafts automatically compensate for any
tension differences, ensuring that the processed small rolls are wound with
perfect consistency, regardless of the material width or properties. Where standard
laminators fail to deliver finished rolls, the TS-1600 PRO-S excels. Its robust industrial
frame, high-performance heating, and precision slitting are engineered for continuous
daily production at extreme pressures of up to 8N/mm.
Best suited for
- UV-printed inkjet output requiring premium protective overlaminates.
- Converting large rolls into smaller, precisely slit end-products.
- Production requiring consistent tension control via differential windup shafts.
- Heavy-duty traffic sign and high-volume outdoor graphics production.
- Premium decorative and industrial film processing.
- Operations requiring silvering-free, streak-free, and flawless lamination.
- Advanced digital control with live monitoring of speed, pressure, and temperature.
Suitable materials
Working with a specialty tape or unusual converting material? Contact our specialists.
When to choose the TS-1600 PRO-S
- You need a dual-function machine that laminates and slits in a single pass.
- You require perfect winding of big or small rolls using differential shafts.
- You apply pressure-sensitive overlaminates on demanding UV-printed substrates.
- You need extreme, uniform roller pressure (8N/mm) and high-temperature bonding (150°C).
- You require full digital control and live monitoring of all production parameters.
Where the TS-1600 PRO-S earns its place.
SILVERING-FREE ON UV PRINTS
The combination of exceptional laminating pressure (up to 8N/mm) and a specially selected rubber compound completely eliminates microscopic air enclosures. The Crest TS-1600 PRO-S ensures an unbreakable bond and a structurally perfect, crystal-clear surface every single time.
PRECISION SLITTING & DIFFERENTIAL WINDUP
Equipped with an integrated unit featuring 7 adjustable crush-cut blades, this machine transforms large laminated rolls into precise, smaller output rolls. The blades cut against a hardened steel bottom roller for clean edges, while the high-end differential windup shafts actively manage material tension to ensure a perfectly smooth and stable roll profile.
HMI TOUCHSCREEN & FULL OPERATOR CONTROL
The rotatable HMI Touchscreen allows seamless machine operation from both the front and the rear. Operators benefit from precise digital readouts of speed, temperature, and roller pressure, alongside advanced safety functions. Engineered strictly to optimize operator workflow, the system provides total control over every aspect of the lamination and slitting process.
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 Crest TS is a highly versatile industrial system that seamlessly processes rigid boards, sheet materials, and continuous rolls up to a maximum thickness of 10mm (0.4″). 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.
The integrated slitting system allows you to laminate and cut material to final width in a single, efficient pass. The 7 crush-cut blades are freely adjustable, allowing you to quickly configure the machine for various roll widths, turning large parent rolls into finished, ready-to-ship products immediately.
Differential shafts are essential for processing multiple lanes of material simultaneously. They automatically compensate for minor variations in material tension or thickness across the width of the shaft. This ensures that every individual small roll is wound with the exact same tension, preventing telescoping or loose windings and resulting in a professional, high-quality finished roll.
Yes, the slitting unit is modular and can be expanded with additional crush-cut blades to accommodate your specific production requirements, allowing for even more flexibility in the number of finished rolls you can produce at once.
Absolutely. In fact, the Crest TS-1600 PRO-S 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-1600 PRO-S 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, 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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