Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "wbblair3" <wbblair3@...> wrote:

> Bob,
> 
> This is OK for even cheap laminators like mine?  

Probably not. What I meant was even on the industrial spring loaded
roller models, you may have have a banging noise and possible problem
if you feed it in board parallel to the rollers. It need to be on a
good angle. 



I'm primarily afraid
> of damaging the rollers or is that not likely because of the rubber
> used? If so, I'll give it a try! 

See above, I have no idea what your model can do, or not. 


> Many thanks for the info on Ibico laminators and tips on what to buy.
>  I'll try to work with what I've got right now, but I'm saving a list
> of the models you mentioned if I ever decide that I need something
> better.  Here's what I've got so far:
> 
> Ibico PL-260
> Ibico PL-330
> Ibico EL-12 II
> 
> Are there any others to add?


Yep, these below are bad looking black machines, appear to be the
newer versions of the above PL-260/330 industrial series 

Ibico PL-12A 12" wide  4 roller
Ibico PL-135-4 13.5" wide 4 roller 
Ibico  PL-4A 4" wide 4 roller (may not work that well due to width though)

also there is small (4inch?) version of the PL-330, called the PL-140
 
If you buy one of these Ibico industrial models, you can still get
parts for it. Call Ibico service at 800-790-7787, ask them to fax you
a parts list for your model with exploded drawing. 

They faxed one to me for the PL140/260/330 series. I thought my model
was missing a gear on the front top feed roller. Turns out no, the
gear was not in the parts drawing, that roller is not driven.
Now I have a nice drawing and parts list though. 

I am a firm believer in buying quality instruments as cheap as
possible, and am happy to help others in the pursuit. 

Bob