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How to Use a Dry Mount Press - Regular Operation

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Note: Depending on the type of press you
have these instructions may vary slightly.

Here's How it Works...


Step 1: You will need an adhesive tissue sheet, foamboard, a tacking iron, kraft paper, release paper and the artwork.		Step 2: Switch on the press. The heat and power lights will come on. Note: It is advised you pre-dry the foamboard and kraft paper. More details...


Step 3: Consult the tissue instructions to find the appropriate settings for the type of artwork you have. Set the temperature dial to the desired setting.		Step 4: Position the adhesive tissue on the foamboard. Note: The adhesive should be trimmed to the exact size of the artwork.

Step 5: Plug in the tacking iron and wait for it to heat up. Tack at one point near the edge of the adhesive tissue. This is to prevent the tissue from slipping or shifting.
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Step 6: Place the artwork image side up on the tissue and align its edges with the edges of the tissue.

Step 7: Using a piece of release paper between the iron and artwork, tack the artwork to the tissue at one point along the edge opposite where you tacked the tissue to the foamboard.

Step 8: Tacking at opposite ends creates a Z effect. Note: With heat sensitive artwork it's best to apply the iron to the back side of the tissue/artwork rather through the release paper on its face.

Step 9: Cut a piece of kraft paper larger than the foamboard and enfold the assembled pieces in the kraft paper.

Step 10: Place the assembled pieces in the press. Consult your instructions to find the appropriate dwell time for the type of artwork you have.
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Step 11: Close the press. The amount of time it remains closed is the "dwell time". The dwell time for this art was 30-45 seconds.

Step 12: Open the press and remove the artwork.

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Step 13: Lift away the kraft paper. In many instances cooling under weight is called for. More Details...

Step 14: Done correctly, mounting gives you a flawless flat, firm mount of the artwork against the foamboard.

Beinfang 160M Dry Mount Press

Item #13059

The Seal/ Beinfang 160M can handle sizes up to 36” by any length and yet is still small enough to fit on a tabletop with an overall footprint of just 19”x23”. Equipped with an extra-wide opening it utilizes heat and pressure to mount, laminate and texturize prints on substrates up to 1” thick.

The temperature range of 150-350 degrees is thermostatically controlled with direct temperature read-out for precise control. Includes one year manufacturer’s warranty.

Our Price: $1,185.95

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