Foliant Castor 530 SF

The Foliant Castor 530 SF is a high-speed, heavy-duty industrial laminator for demanding print environments, running at up to 180 ft/min and throughput to 4,600 sheets per hour in formats up to 20.8 by 29.5 inches. Mid-State Litho is a second-generation Michigan print-finishing dealer based in Grand Blanc, serving the Great Lakes region since 1984. As an authorized Foliant dealer, MSL sells, installs and services the full Foliant laminator line.

The Castor 530 SF is built around a suction stream feeder, a fast bump separator, a micro-adjustable air shaft and PLC-controlled automation, with a walk-in service area and wide film compatibility. It is aimed at commercial and digital print shops laminating at speed in B2 format. Mid-State Litho delivers, installs, trains your operators and services the machine in-house.

Foliant Laminators, Authorized Great Lakes Dealer

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Foliant dealer and stocks and quotes the Foliant laminator line. The Castor 530 SF is the high-speed, single-sided industrial tier. For larger-format double-sided work, the Foliant Taurus 760 NG 4x4 is the companion model, so the two cover different jobs rather than competing for the same one. We only quote Foliant models we actually carry.

How to Choose a Production Laminator

Four axes decide the right production laminator: format and sheet size, single versus double-sided lamination, throughput, and automation level. The Castor 530 SF sits at the high-speed, single-sided, B2 point of that range, at 180 ft/min and up to 4,600 sheets per hour. Buyers who need larger format or double-sided output should look at the Foliant Taurus 760 NG 4x4 instead.

Why Buy from Mid-State Litho

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Foliant dealer with factory-trained technicians. We handle delivery, installation and operator training, back the machine with in-house service, and offer financing and leasing. We have served Michigan and the Great Lakes since 1984.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the Castor 530 SF?
Up to 180 ft/min, with throughput to 4,600 sheets per hour.

What max sheet size does it handle?
Up to 20.8 by 29.5 inches.

What feeding and separation system does it use?
A suction stream feeder with a fast bump separator.

Do you install and service in Michigan and the Great Lakes?
Yes. Mid-State Litho delivers, installs and services the machine across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

Is financing available?
Yes. Equipment financing and leasing are available; contact us for terms.

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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

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.