Product Catalogue - Hot Press

36TOOLS OF THE TRADETOOLS OF THE TRADEHot Press offer a comprehensive range of finishing toolsdesigned to make mounting and laminating easier andmore efficient.TACKING IRONUsed to tack Dry MountingTissue to the back of prints and then to a substrate.The small shoe iron is pre- set at a fixed temperature.PIERCING TOOLCUTTING MATSThis cutting mat is a tri-layered,self-healing PVC (vinyl) matdesigned to protect your worksurface from blades or knives.Ideal for covering all of yourworktables, this anti-slip, PVC (vinyl) surface self-heals scars andscratches and helps to keep cutting tools and perforators sharp.THE BIG PURPLE RULERA metal roller with perforatingspikes, used to create pin- sized holes in unpierced PVCfilms, allowing moisture and airto escape during the laminating process.DUST REMOVAL SYSTEM ROLLER & PADSA great tool for any mounting or finishing room, the Dust RemovalSystem (DRS) roller removes dust and dirt from prints, substratesor film without leaving a tacky residue. Theroller is durable with a steel handle and canbe cleaned easily by rolling over a specialadhesive pad (sold separately).OLFA KNIVESHot Press offers twodifferent types ofcutting knives:an ergonomicallydesigned heavy duty cuttingknife featuring rubber grip inserts, and amore economical standard utility knife. Both usereplaceable snap-off blades.ANTI-STATIC BRUSHA special cleaning brush with conductive fibres, which gently whiskaway harmful dust, lint and dirt and dissipate static.Used to clean prints priorto lamination.A Grounding cordis included.A cutting edge safety ruler idealfor trimming. Its non skid padsprevent twisting and keep thetrim straight and a safety guardprevents the cutting blade from riding up ontofingers and hands. The bright purple colour makes it easy to find.STRETCHER PLIERSMetal jawed pliers used to clampthe canvas when applying it to stretcher bars.MULE AND WHIPThe Mule is a safe and convenient mobile storage cart, which canhold up to 12 rolls of Hot Press laminatingfilms, mounting adhesives canvases andspecialty media. It fits throughstandard commercial doors (36”,914 mm), holds up to 800 lbs.(363 kg) and accommodates 2”and 3” (51mm and 76mm) cores.The Hot Press Whip can be usedin conjunction with the Mule toallow easy lifting of heavy rolls oflaminate and media from either the Mule or the floor.MAGNETIC LAMINATOR CADDYKeeps gloves, eraser blocks, tapemeasures, Zippy Cutter and pencilsclose at hand, yet away from thelaminator nip and emergency stops.Strong rubber-covered magnetsattach the black basket firmly whileprotecting the surface finish.