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klmjff

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We run a Seal, no problems whatsoever..Found it on ebay also for a GREAT price. Some people like to bad mouth Ebay on here, but if it wasnt for them when I got started in this biz, I wouldnt be able to afford to start it....
 

WOODBS

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We run a Seal, no problems whatsoever..Found it on ebay also for a GREAT price. Some people like to bad mouth Ebay on here, but if it wasnt for them when I got started in this biz, I wouldnt be able to afford to start it....


what size is it? any issues with wrinkling etc?
 

Circleville Signs

New Member
We use a 55" Royal Sovereign. Seals are great, but they are a TON of cash. Unless you are running alaminator pretty much non-stop, a RS or GBC will do the job just as well, for about 60% of the price.


Gary
 

DGDesigns

New Member
I am also looking at the SEAL 62 Ultra C Plus which is a low to medium volume machine with smaller roller diameters, but it is expensive ($6,200). The SEAL 54 Base is a high production model. Depends a little on your budget. There's a lot of re-labeled products also(be aware). I am also looking at an Emseal brand from Australia, but I need to confirm that the smaller diameter rollers aren't a detriment to lamination and "silvering". It seems from the specs that larger rollers provide a faster lamination speed. I have been told too many opposing stories from salesman....let's face it, sales people don't work in sign shops and probably never installed a vehicle wrap in their life, so I'll post a question on roller diameter to get that figured out for both of us. I also checked the Drytac, used successfully by a lot of shops, but I personally cannot stand poor quality from Chinese manufacturing. I'd hate to make a beautiful print and ruin it with an inferior laminator. If the roller diameter is not a major issue, I am going with the Emseal. When my business gets more established I'll get the SEAL Base model. I've heard good and bad about the Royal Sovereign brand also...can't seem to get a straight answer from salesman. Check my post for roller questions. Good luck.
 

WOODBS

New Member
i think size does matter in the case of the diameter..only because i have been subbing out my lams to a local shop, he has 5-6" rollers. the prints lay flat and come out real nice..except when you let the backing run underneath the lam and print..aighh, exactly why i'm looking for my own.
 

DGDesigns

New Member
Same here, I am losing so much money subbing it out. I can't find many artists inthe sign industry in my area. People just buy machines and hit buttons. I heard the GBC is also a good product, but I never demo'd any...still undecided
 

DGDesigns

New Member
Well, that narrowed my search. It looks like there's a lot of crap out there. I worked in R&D shops and machine shops for 15 years; I could probably design my own :)
 

jyl

New Member
I also in market for laminator.
RS RSC 1650c if I get this $3500 new is it good price?
and what is bad about this product?
 

Mosh

New Member
We have a Seal. Guess what, unless our print is over 48" long use use a big squeegie. WAY FASTER and not any difference in quality (with some practice)
 

k.a.s.

New Member
Seal 52 base here, it was more money but works awesome. I also hear good things about the Royal Sovereign and they are cheaper.

Kevin
 

mark in tx

New Member
I have one of those big chinese models from Sign Wharehouse, struggled with it for 3 years, then I bought a Royal Sovereign RSC 1400C.
Night and day difference.
The RSC is so much better.
 

Letterbox Mike

New Member
I also in market for laminator.
RS RSC 1650c if I get this $3500 new is it good price?
and what is bad about this product?

Excellent price. Go for it. We run the RSC1400c all day every day and have for about 4 years with zero issues whatsoever. Does a fantastic job.
 

Tharnpheffa

New Member
I have one of those big chinese models from Sign Wharehouse, struggled with it for 3 years, then I bought a Royal Sovereign RSC 1400C.
Night and day difference.
The RSC is so much better.

Haven't had any issues with the RS 1400c. Had it close to 3 years, and at times it's a real workhorse, nonstop all day, for days.
 
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