Building your own laminating table?

[ATD Signs]

Has anyone out there thought of building their own laminating / application table? I have a hard time considering the cost of a rollover type of mounting table at 15 to 20 thousand.
I know one fellow that has an ezy taper mounting machine and he said he really likes it, and it is half the price. Any thoughts on this

 

[FrankW]

There is a company in germany who have build their own, and they sell drawings and components for a few bucks. This is the english version of their homepage:

http://selfmade-roller.com/shop/

Perhaps this could help you with your decision.

 

[bigben]

Or you can order a Chinese one. Last time I've asked for a price, it was 7500$USD shipping included to Montreal for a 1500mmX3000mm work area (60inX118in).

Here is a link

 

[rjssigns]

IIRC someone on this forum was going to be importing them from China. Name escapes me, but you may find it if you search for Rolls Roller.

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

We just ordered our demo machine and its on the boat. We are ordering the 1700mm x 3700mm table to test, work out the kinks and we have talked about importing them for us sale, just working out the logistics with the manufacturer.

 

[GVP]

Great price from China - but look at the shipping cost!

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

Great price from China - but look at the shipping cost!

That is air freight

 

[bigben]

That is air freight

Indeed. The quote I have via sea was around 600$

 

[DirtyD]

What kind of brokerage fees, then ltl fees, I'm sure those fees add up to a lot, I would think.

How long from purchase to door? Can't things like that sit at customs for awhile?

 

[reQ]

Cost to make your own if you know exactly what you are doing is roughly 3k USD. That will include aluminum extrusions, pneumatic parts, tempered glass & silicone roller & guide rails for it to ride on.
Like i mentioned in another topic - i decided to import China-made table,because i simply don't have the skill to make a perfect table that will work without a hiccup. If you are in US, it will cost you under 10k delivered to ur door.

 

[reQ]

I see that you are in Ontario, so for me - 13500 CAD delivered to Central Canada. So for you probably less

 

[bigben]

Maybe we could make a group buy for Canada... Just an idea.

 

[reQ]

Maybe we could make a group buy for Canada... Just an idea.

Doable, but might be few issues. For me for example its better to deliver to Vancouver Port. I it will be delivered to port on the east, i will pay much more for freight after.

 

[player]

Doable, but might be few issues. For me for example its better to deliver to Vancouver Port. I it will be delivered to port on the east, i will pay much more for freight after.

You could get a bulk shipping rate for all units. Divide total shipping by the number of members. Each member pays equally regardless of location.

 

[ATD Signs]

You should try and show that table at the Toronto sign show next September, a basic model, and then another upscale model .
I'm sure that you would get a lot of interest

 

[doxtoby]

Has anyone tried to build the self-made roller.

 

[ATD Signs]

Does anyone know where you could buy a 6 inch silicone roller 54 inches wide?

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

Does anyone know where you could buy a 6 inch silicone roller 54 inches wide?

China...alibaba has a few listed

 

[Speedsterbeast]

I've had an Ezy Taper for over 2 years now. The learning curve on it can be VERY frustrating, but after that it's smooth sailing. It does everything it advertises, takes up little shop space, is very well built too. And it can't break down! I think it's a little over priced, but still a good investment. The only thing I don't use it for is taping. But all my laminating and mounting is done with it.

 

[Geoff897]

My Fayon Laminator just turned up 3 weeks ago, I could write an entire essay on the disappointment with my flatbed Laminator.

The table frame is uneven, when the roller runs over it creases the vinyl and creates bubbles throughout the whole length of the laminator. The steel is rusty when the paint has been scratched. Looks like the frame has been left in the weather for long time.

The roller has already fallen off the machine and broken the heater core (Second Day), Cables too short and jammed between the steel casing and LED’s flicker randomly

I was told they have seen the manufacturing issue before and their only recommendation is pack steel between the supports to support the glass ;\ to level it,

With the glass weighing 300kg so not looking forward to lifting up and down without breaking it. With 13 supports have gaps ranging from 1 to 4mm so its going to be a roulette game to find which one needs supporting and which ones doesnt.

I offered to pay for one of their experienced engineers with the correct tools to fly over but they advise they are too busy to fix the issue and won’t provide any assistance or compensation.

I would highly recommend to stay away from this machine and pay for a named brand who supports there products locally or spend the time building your own.

Also it only sits at 80cm high so very painful working height unless your 5ft tall

I would highly recommend to stay away from this table (I can’t even call it a laminator), what a waste of $10,000k.

After doing some further research i found 3 people who bought these locally and they also similar manufacturing issues