TS-2100 Liquid Silicone

HEAVY-DUTY FACE-MOUNTING LAMINATOR FOR LIQUID SILICONE

The Crest TS Silicone is a heavy-duty laminator engineered specifically for face mounting with liquid silicone. A hard chrome top roller runs against an EPDM-rubber bottom roller to deliver even, bubble-free optical bonds behind acrylic and glass. With an integrated backing-paper feed, roller pressure up to 8 N/mm and working widths up to 2150 mm, it is built for photo labs, fine-art finishers and premium display producers who demand a flawless face-mount finish on every panel.

Chrome top roller Liquid silicone face mounting Up to 8 N/mm pressure Up to 2150 mm width No compressed air

Where do you need it for?

01 / ACRYLIC FACE MOUNTING

The TS Silicone is the specialist solution for face mounting printed images to the back of clear acrylic. Its chrome top roller applies even pressure across the full width, spreading the liquid silicone into a clean, bubble-free layer. The result is the flawless depth and clarity that premium acrylic face-mount work is known for, with no roller marks in the bond.

02 / GLASS FACE MOUNTING

For producers of high-end wall art and display panels bonding prints behind glass. Liquid silicone demands a rigid, perfectly smooth roller surface, and the hard chrome roller against the EPDM counter-roller delivers exactly that. Every panel comes off the machine with the optical bond quality that defines a premium finish.

03 / WIDE-FORMAT FINISHING

When the format grows, so does the risk of an uneven bond. The TS-2100 handles material up to 2150 mm wide, so oversized acrylic and glass face mounts run in a single, controlled pass. Consistent pressure across the full working width means no compromise on finish quality at any size.

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BUILT FOR THE SILICONE PROCESS

The TS Silicone is purpose-built for one demanding job: applying liquid silicone cleanly and evenly behind rigid transparent substrates.

A hard chrome top roller gives a mark-free bonding surface, running against an EPDM-rubber bottom roller for controlled counter-pressure. Roller pressure reaches up to 8 N/mm across the full working width, at speeds up to 15 m/min.

An integrated backing-paper feed pulls the paper cleanly from beneath the table, and a digital nip-opening read-out lets operators set the exact gap for the substrate and return to it every run.

The machine runs entirely without compressed air, simplifying installation and lowering operating costs.

Best suited for

  • Photo labs and fine-art finishers face mounting prints behind acrylic and glass.
  • Premium display and wall-art producers who demand a flawless optical bond on every panel.
  • Finishers running oversized formats, with working widths up to 2150 mm on the TS-2100.
  • Operations that need repeatable, bubble-free silicone bonding shift after shift.
  • Producers looking for even pressure across the full width without roller marks in the bond.
  • Workshops that want a clean, integrated backing-paper feed without a separate stand.

Suitable materials

Clear acrylic panelsGlass panelsLiquid silicone bonding mediumPhotographic printsFine-art printsDisplay graphics Backing paperCustom substrates on request

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WHEN TO CHOOSE THE TS-2100 LIQUID SILICONE

  • You face mount printed images behind clear acrylic or glass with liquid silicone and cannot accept roller marks in the bond.
  • You need even, bubble-free pressure across the full working width, delivered by a hard chrome roller against an EPDM counter-roller.
  • You run photo, fine-art or premium display finishing where the optical bond quality is the product.
  • You want an integrated backing-paper feed that pulls cleanly from beneath the table, without a separate stand.
  • You need repeatable setup with a digital nip-opening read-out and height-adjustable rollers, shift after shift.
  • You produce oversized panels and need working widths up to 2150 mm in a single pass.
  • You want a simple installation with no compressed air, backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty.

WHERE THE TS-2100 LIQUID SILICONE EARNS ITS PLACE.

ACRYLIC FACE MOUNTING

For photo labs and fine-art finishers bonding prints to the back of clear acrylic. The TS Silicone applies liquid silicone with the hard chrome roller, spreading it into an even, bubble-free layer across the full working width. The result is the depth, gloss and clarity that make acrylic face mounts a premium product, with no roller marks in the bond and no compromise on repeatability.

GLASS AND PREMIUM DISPLAY

For producers of high-end wall art, gallery pieces and display panels mounting prints behind glass. The rigid chrome roller and EPDM counter-roller deliver the controlled, even pressure that a clean silicone bond demands on heavy, rigid substrates. Every panel comes off the machine with a flawless optical finish, the standard that premium face-mount work is judged on.

WIDE-FORMAT FINISHING

For finishers running oversized formats where an uneven bond would be costly. The TS-2100 handles material up to 2150 mm wide, keeping pressure consistent across the entire width so large acrylic and glass face mounts run in a single controlled pass. The integrated backing-paper feed and digital nip read-out keep large-format production clean, fast and repeatable.

Frequently asked questions

What is a silicone face-mounting laminator?

A silicone face-mounting laminator bonds a printed image to the back of a clear rigid substrate, such as acrylic or glass, using liquid silicone. The Crest TS-2100 Liquid Silicone is engineered specifically for this process, with a chrome top roller and EPDM bottom roller that apply even pressure to spread the silicone cleanly and produce a flawless, bubble-free optical bond.

Why does the TS-2100 Liquid Silicone use a chrome top roller instead of rubber?

Face mounting with liquid silicone needs a rigid, perfectly smooth bonding surface. A rubber top roller can mark or distort the silicone layer. The hard chrome top roller runs against an EPDM-rubber bottom roller, giving even, controlled pressure that spreads the silicone cleanly across the full working width without trapping air.

What is the difference between the TS-1600 Silicone and TS-2100 Silicone?

Both machines share the same silicone-optimised engineering: chrome top roller, EPDM bottom roller, roller pressure up to 8 N/mm, 15 m/min maximum speed and the same integrated backing-paper feed. The difference is working width. The TS-1600 handles material up to 1650 mm wide, the TS-2100 up to 2150 mm. Choose based on the largest substrate width you produce.

How does the backing-paper feed work?

A single paper holder sits at the front bottom of the machine on a lockable steel shaft with no brake. Via the included guiding roller, the backing paper is pulled from underneath the table. The holder locks so the shaft cannot fall out, keeping the feed clean and continuous during production without a separate stand.

What material widths and formats can the TS-2100 Liquid Silicone process?

The TS-1600 processes material up to 1650 mm wide and the TS-2100 up to 2150 mm. Removable smooth-aluminium infeed and outfeed tables support the substrate for clean, controlled feeding, making both models suited to face mounting standard and oversized acrylic and glass panels.

Does the TS Silicone need compressed air?

No. The machine operates entirely without compressed air, simplifying installation and reducing operating costs. Roller pressure is delivered mechanically and adjusted by handwheel, or optionally via electrical roller height adjustment with digital pre-settings.

Can the TS Silicone be customised?

Yes. The TS Silicone is a configurable platform. Available options include roller temperature up to 150 degrees Celsius with digital read-out, additional bottom roller heating, rear-side pressure read-out by LED bar, output table, slitting system, length counter, end-of-roll detection with automatic stop, 3-inch to 6-inch core adapters and electrical roller height adjustment with digital presets. Other options are available on request.

What warranty does Crest offer on the TS Silicone?

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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