Archive for March, 2011

Due to the growing consumer demand for high gloss kitchen doors, cabinet doors, and furniture, major distributors are also demanding the high gloss doors from manufacturers. Distributors are losing business because their customers ask for products with glossy laminate that look more modern. Thus, today’s manufacturers need to put high-gloss vinyl designs in their collection or distributors may be forced to drop the line.

To help you meet these demands, Black Bros. supplies the Membrane Press and the SmartPin Press for your high gloss pressing needs. The video above shows the Black Bros. Membrane Press’s ease of operation in efficiently producing quality high gloss doors. The Black Bros. SmartPin Press is an even more advanced high gloss press providing more flexibility and productivity. For all of your various applications, these versatile presses will satisfy your lamination needs.

The demand for high-gloss laminated finishes have risen significantly over recent years. According to a 2010 survey by Material Intelligence, the globalization of design tastes from Europe has spread the trend of glossy laminate along the coasts and in large metropolitan areas.

Even lower income consumers, particular ethnic groups such as the Latino community, prefer high-gloss kitchen doors, furniture and cabinetry. New condo buyers such as young professionals also tend to choose a high-gloss kitchen, cabinet doors, bathrooms, and more.

Currently, major users of high-gloss film are retail fixtures and interiors, and high-end commercial projects. Many manufacturers also expect projects in healthcare markets will be using more high-gloss pvc as well.

The architects and designers who influence the specifications of commercial and residential projects and products are also strong advocates of high-gloss thermofoil. 3-D laminates offer more durability and value than traditional gloss finishes such as spraying.

To capitalize on this expanding market, Black Bros. provides the Membrane Press and the SmartPin Press for your high gloss pressing needs. The video above shows the Black Bros. Membrane Press’s ease of operation in efficiently producing quality high gloss doors. The Black Bros. SmartPin Press is an even more advanced high gloss press providing more flexibility and productivity. For all of your various applications, these versatile presses will satisfy your lamination needs.

The new Almex Solar Cell Laminator is designed to laminate flexible and rigid solar panels, solar cells, and solar modules. After placing a solar device on the bottom platen, the hinged upper frame will close, and the vacuum is initiated. The lower platen is electrically heated to 300 °F. The high wattage carbon-graphite heater provides rapid heating with low energy consumption, and the vacuum chamber will draw down to 500 milliTorr. The panel is laminated for 8 minutes and then the bottom platen is rapidly cooled. The entire cycle takes only 30 minutes to complete and the operation is fully automatic. For even faster cycle times, a two stage unit can be built. Press sizes are built to order to tailor to your specific applications.