Foliant
Foliant Castor 530 SF
Foliant Castor 530 SF
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Industrial Laminator
The Foliant Castor 530 SF is a high-speed, heavy-duty industrial laminator engineered for demanding print environments. With a maximum speed of 180 ft/min and throughput up to 4,600 sheets per hour, this compact powerhouse features a suction stream feeder, fast bump separator, micro-adjustable air shaft, and PLC-controlled automation. Its walk-in service area, wide film compatibility, and support for paper weights up to 600 gsm make it a premier solution for offset and digital lamination.
Key Features
🔷 Suction Stream Feeder – OMRON servo-driven with 25.5” pile capacity and electronic overlap control.
🔷 High-Speed Bump Separator – Automatically separates laminated sheets with fast-cycling rollers.
🔷 Micro-Adjustable Film Shaft – Tool-free positioning and quick changeover for rolls up to 9,842’.
🔷 Dual Roller System – Heated chrome roller with 4 internal heaters and pneumatically adjustable pressure.
🔷 In-Run Adjustable De-Curl Bar – Includes unique "U" crossbar for flat sheet processing.
🔷 Walk-In Service Section – Provides easy access for cleaning and roller maintenance.
🔷 Wide Film Support – Laminates BOPP, Nylon, and PET films from 20–42μm.
🔷 Touchscreen PLC Interface – Omron-powered control system with icon-based navigation.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 180 ft/min (55 m/min) |
| Max Throughput | 4,600 SPH (19.7” x 27.8”) |
| Max Sheet Size | 20.8” x 29.5” |
| Min Sheet Size | 12.5” x 11.8” |
| Paper Weight | 115 – 600 gsm |
| Film Compatibility | BOPP (24–42μm), Nylon (24–35μm), PET (20–26μm) |
| Feeder Load Capacity | 25.5” pile |
| Overlap Accuracy | ±0.08” (2 mm) |
| Power Requirements | 3-phase, 400V AC, 9650W |
| Air Requirements | 200 L/min @ 6–8 bar (external compressor) |
| Warm-Up Time | 10 minutes |
| Machine Dimensions | 53” W x 145.5” L (with jogger) |
| Machine Weight | 1,819 lbs (825 kg) |
Applications
📚 Book Covers & Educational Materials – Durable lamination for publishing and academic printing.
📦 Product Packaging & Inserts – Finishes retail-ready cards, cartons, and inserts.
📄 Commercial Flyers & Mailers – High-speed lamination of brochures, posters, and direct mail pieces.
🛍 Retail Signage & POP Displays – Laminates for in-store displays and promotional graphics.
Available Options
📍 Jogger 530 – Vibrating sheet reception tray (3.9” pile).
📍 Pallet Stacker – Pneumatically controlled lift stacker for 25.5” sheet piles.
📍 Pallet Feeder – Accepts full paper pallets for high-capacity automatic feeding.
📍 Film Loader/Manipulator – Electric lift for 275.5 lb rolls, connected via internal circuit.
📍 Non-Sticky Pressure Roller – Allows lamination of windowed or adhesive-backed sheets.
📍 Additional Film Roll Shaft – Speeds up changeovers during continuous production.
⚠️ Machine must be operated with either a Jogger or Pallet Stacker.
Benefits
✅ Industrial speed and capacity in a space-efficient footprint.
✅ Handles wide film and stock ranges, including thick and coated media.
✅ Fast, intuitive setup and film changes with minimal training required.
✅ Built-in automation and touchscreen interface streamline operator workflow.
✅ Expandable with stacker, feeder, and loader options for full system integration.
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