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Burst SepaDUO System – Burst and Flying Knife in One Laminator | ZFPrator – Operating Principle, Advantages and Applications | ZFP

DUO System – Two Separation Technologies in One Laminator

Selecting the appropriate separation method depends primarily on the type of laminating film being used. Standard BOPP films are ideally suited to Burst Separation, whereas highly tear-resistant mater...
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Burst Separator – Operating Principle, Advantages and Applications | ZFP

Burst Separator – How It Works, Benefits and Applications

Burst separation has remained the primary method of separating laminated sheets for many years. Despite the emergence of newer technologies such as the Flying Knife, it still delivers the highest prod...
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Flying Knife Separator – How It Works and When to Use It | ZFP

Flying Knife Separator – How It Works, Benefits and Applications

The Flying Knife Separator was developed to overcome the limitations of conventional Burst Separators. By mechanically cutting the laminating film instead of tearing it, it enables the automatic separ...
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Industry 4.0 in the Post-Press Sector

Next-Generation Industry 4.0 Control Panel for D&K Laminators

Introducing the next-generation control panel for D&K laminators, built to Industry 4.0 standards. Starting from fall 2025, D&K Europa models and higher are equipped with this panel. This intuitive in...
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Laminating Films - Types, Properties & Applications | ZFP

Laminating Films – Types, Properties and How to Choose the Right Film

Selecting the right laminating film is just as important as choosing the laminator itself. Even a perfectly adjusted machine cannot deliver the expected results if the film is not suited to the substr...
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Industry 4.0 in the Post-Press Sector

Industry 4.0 in the Post-Press Sector

In the era of digitalization and automation, Industry 4.0 opens new possibilities for the printing industry. Polish manufacturer of laminators and post-press machines, ZFP, offers solutions that suppo...
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Encapsulation – What It Is and When to Use It | ZFP

Encapsulation – What It Is and When to Use It

Encapsulation is a specialised form of double-sided lamination in which a printed sheet is completely enclosed between two layers of laminating film. The films are permanently bonded together not only...
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Digital Foiling (Sleeking) – Process, Benefits & Applications | ZFP

Digital Foiling – Process, Benefits and Applications

Digital Foiling, also known as Sleeking, is a process that applies decorative foil to selected areas of a printed sheet without the need for a metal die. The decorative foil adheres only to areas prin...
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Cold Lamination – Applications, Benefits and Limitations | ZFP

Cold Lamination – Applications, Benefits and Limitations

Cold lamination is a process used to protect and enhance the surface of a wide variety of materials without the use of high temperatures. Instead of heat-activated adhesive, it employs pressure-sensit...
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