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Glossary of Laminating TermsEncapsulating - Sandwiching an image between two heat activated films.Film - A synonym for laminate. The clear material used in the laminating and encapsulatingprocesses.In-feed - The side of the machine from which images are fed.Mounting - Affixing permanently an image onto some kind of backing board.Nip - The spot where the top and bottom rollers meet.Out-feed - The side of the laminator from which completed images emerge.Release Liner - The backing on a pressure-sensitive, heat-activated laminate or mountingadhesive. Once the release liner is peeled off, the adhesive layer becomes exposed.Decal - An image that has been laminated on top and has an adhesive backing.EnLeader Board - A piece of stiff card or foam board used to lead film, etc. into the nip of thelaminating rollers. Also used when pre-coating to prevent adhesive getting onto the rollers.Carrier Board (Sled) - A board that has a non-stick surface that is used when laminating one sideof an image only. These are sometimes made using a flat board coated with a self-wound.pressure-sensitive adhesive. The silicone release liner is not removed during coating and providesthe necessary non-stick surface).Pre-coating - The process of coating a substrate with an adhesive mounting film onto which animage can be mounted.41