2009 Foliant Foliant Gemini C 400A Automatic B3+ Laminating Machine

The Foliant Gemini C 400A is a fully automatic single-sided laminating system developed specifically for the demands of modern digital print production. Combining a high-capacity vacuum feeder, pneumatic high-pressure laminating unit and automatic sheet separator, the Gemini delivers consistently outstanding results with excellent productivity and reliability.

A key advantage of the Gemini is its integrated air compressor, eliminating the need for an external compressed air supply. This simplifies installation, reduces setup costs and allows for greater flexibility within your production environment.

Perfect for digital print providers, commercial printers, in-house print departments and print finishing companies, the Gemini handles sheet sizes up to B3+ (380 x 580 mm) and operates at speeds of up to 15 metres per minute, making it an ideal solution for both short and medium production runs.

Machine Highlights

• 2009 model in good condition
• Removed from service at a major Central London accountancy firm
• Maintained from new under a comprehensive service agreement
• Fully automatic vacuum belt feeder
• Pneumatic high-pressure laminating system
• Integrated air compressor, no external compressor required
• Automatic sheet separation and delivery
• Twin decurl system for digital and offset printed work
• Infra-red heated chrome laminating roller
• Film trimming and perforating system
• Compatible with standard BOPP laminating films
• Compact footprint with integrated stand
• Supplied complete with operator's manual
• Automatic Vacuum Feeder

The Gemini C 400A is equipped with a robust automatic vacuum belt feeder featuring a 250 mm rising pile capacity, ensuring smooth and continuous production with minimal operator intervention.

Feeder Features

• Becker vacuum pump
• Automatic front sheet separation
• Adjustable sheet overlap settings
• Capacitance sheet detection
• Adjustable side guides and sheet stops
• Accurate sheet registration for consistent feeding
• High-Pressure Laminating Unit

Designed for demanding digital print environments, the Gemini's laminating section delivers exceptional quality across a wide range of coated and uncoated stocks.

Laminating Unit Features

• Pneumatic pressure adjustment
• Precision-polished chrome laminating roller
• Heavy-duty rubber pressure roller
• Infra-red heating system
• Digital temperature control
• Adjustable film tension settings
• Film trimming knives
• Perforating wheel
• Adjustable film shaft

The machine's integrated compressor generates the high roller pressures required for professional results without the need for any external air supply.

Twin Decurl System To ensure perfectly flat finished sheets, the Gemini incorporates Foliant's proven twin decurl technology.

Benefits

• Decurl blade designed for offset printed materials
• Decurl roller for digitally printed sheets
• Minimises marking on sensitive toner and ink surfaces
• Produces flatter, higher-quality finished products
• Automatic Sheet Separation

Following lamination, sheets are automatically separated and neatly delivered to the receiving tray, helping to maximise productivity and reduce manual handling.

Separator Features

• Adjustable separating roller
• Deflection wheel system
• Variable separator speed control
• Reliable and consistent sheet delivery
• Film Compatibility

The Foliant Gemini C 400A is designed to run standard BOPP laminating films between 23 and 42 microns, providing excellent flexibility while keeping consumable costs low.

Ideal Applications

The Gemini C 400A is perfectly suited for:

• Digital print finishing
• Commercial printing operations
• In-house corporate print departments
• Marketing and communications teams
• Short-run and on-demand print production
• Brochures, covers, presentation materials and premium printed products

A well-maintained, fully automatic laminating solution offering professional finishing quality, reliable performance and excellent value for digital print environments.