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Industrial Series Laminator  HD-25

"Workhorse" Laminator  HD-25

Most dependable..productive...trouble free..easy to use...versatile...easy to maintain

These are the kinds of terms Ledco owners use to describe their Heavy Duty 25.   There are Ledco machines 15 years old ...and older that are still going strong.   There are owners with several machines that have produced for years with no maintenance other than oiling, adjusting and replacing "normal wear" parts.   We hear from appreciative owners every week.

They say a Ledco HD-25 absorbs tremendous usage with amazing durability, produces high-quality lamination and does jobs it isn't supposed to do such as single-sided laminating.

Years ago,  a Ledco distributor coined the name "Workhorse" for the HD-25.  Although never adopted by Ledco, many owners still use the name "Workhorse".  That's because the word so aptly describes this extraordinarily reliable heavy-duty laminator.  As more than one owner has said, "It just keeps going."

Who can use a Workhorse?  Any graphics or finishing shop that needs a true commercial machine...trade laminators, photo finishers, printers, government or school support centers, binders & finishers, military installations, hospitials, reprographers, map makers, publishers and manufacturers.

The HD-25 machine is unique because of its toughness and because no other manufacturer offers a low cost autofeeder designed specifically for a 25-inch commercial machine.  With the addition of a third-party autocutter, a rugged and fully automatic laminating system can be assembled for many thousands of dollars less than other commercial auto-system on the market.


Here are the features that contribute to making a machine people naturally call a Workhorse...


Intelligent Heat Controllers - display both the set temperature and the actual temperature.  the microprocessor in the control quickly learns to anticipate the heat demand of each job and keeps the actual temperature within a few degrees of the set temperature.

 

  • Laminating and Pull Rollers - are covered with quality silicone rubber for superior release quality, higher lamination quality and easier cleaning.  The laminating rollers and pull rollers are interchangeable.
  • Removable Heat Shoes - are teflon coated to reduce film abrasion.  They are easily unplugged and removed to clean or replace the laminating rollers.
  • Built-in Retractable Slitters - save an enormous amount of cutting time by trimming away side scrap during the lamination process.   The two heads can be adjusted independently with great precision.
  • Dual Tension Knobs - (clutches) for each supply roll mandrel are easy to use and provide as little or as much tension as needed to keep work wrinkle-free.
  • Forced Air Cooling - is essential when running thicker films, because the lamination needs to be cooled to get good results.
  • Easy Access Controls - are conveniently located and grouped for effective operation.
  • A Safety Guard - is built into the feed tray to help insure it will always be in place when laminating.
  • Both upper and Lower Rollers Are Driven - to minimize the wrinkling or curling that can occur when only one roller is driven
  • Standard Precision Feed Tray - has both left and right side guides and can be replaced with the power feed tray in seconds.
  • Made In U.S.A. - All Machines are Made  in The U.S.A.



Optional Equipment...

Power Feed Tray - Designed exclusively for the Workhorse laminator, this autofeeder has received good reviews for its effectiveness and easy setup.  Automation of feeding is the first step toward automated lines and lower production costs.

Risers and Extensions - Risers raise machine off work surface, allowing longer supply roll brackets (extensions) to handle larger diameter rolls of film.

Extended Supply Roll Brackets - Allow for larger supply roll diameters.  Used without risers when a machine is on a stand.

Stand - Built of heavy duty tubular steel.   Designed to place unit at optimum feeding height, and to provide a secure base.

Upper Fan Assembly - When running thicker films additional cooling capacity permits work to be run at a higher speed.
Scrap Rewind - Removes liner material from pressure sensitive and dry resist films.

Footage Counter - For accurate measurement of film usage.

Additional Slitter Heads - For multiple-up work.