Laminating HPL, decorative plastics, and other sheet products doesn’t have to mean hand coating, manual handling, extended press times, and inconsistent production. The customizable Black Bros. Panel Express System combines adhesive application, panel handling, indexing, pressing, and stacking into one integrated production system.

Using a high-tack, fast-setting PVA adhesive, the Panel Express System feataurs bank heaters to help open wood pores for deeper adhesive penetration while rapidly drying moisture from the adhesive, reducing cure time and allowing panels to move to machining upon completion.

The overall result is an automated and efficient laminating process with less manual handling and faster production flow.

The complete Panel Express System integrates:

• Panel Feeder for automated panel loading
• Panel Cleaner for surface preparation
• Adhesive Spreader for consistent adhesive application
• Laminate Indexing Station for accurate positioning
• Panel Express for heated roller pressing and accelerated curing
• Panel Assist Stacker with Outfeed Scissor Lift for streamlined product handling

The system handles panels from 30″ x 4′ up to 5′ x 12′, with panel thicknesses of 1/4″ and greater and weights up to 300 lbs.

A MORE ECONOMICAL SOLUTION

For manufacturers looking for a lower-investment approach, Black Bros. also offers a streamlined system built around the 775 Adhesive Spreader and Rotary Laminating Press.

Using the RL-750 with a single roller nip, manufacturers can achieve consistent adhesive application and reliable laminating performance while maintaining a cost-effective production process. Finished panels are then dead-stacked for approximately one to four hours, depending on temperature, humidity, and other workspace conditions.

Whether you need a fully integrated automated laminating line or a more economical production solution, Black Bros. can custom engineer the equipment around your process, production requirements, and future needs.