TDL-2200 8kW Cold Glue Foam Laminating Machine 2000-2200mm Width 10-50m/min for Fabric Bonding

 Cold Glue Foam Laminating Machine with 2000-2200mm Laminating Width and 10-50m/min Laminating Speed for Fabric Bonding

The TDL-2200 cold glue foam laminating machine bonds PU sponge, EVA and PE to fabric, leather, non-woven and mesh without heating. It runs at 10–50 m/min across a 2000–2200 mm working width, driven by an 8 kW motor, and produces a flat, wrinkle-free laminate with stable bond strength. Because no heating is used, the machine saves electric power and avoids thermal damage to the foam.

Laminating is the step that turns a plain foam sheet into a finished material. A foam sheet on its own has the cushioning but not the surface; a laminated sheet carries a fabric face, a leather look or a reinforcing layer, and that is what the customer actually buys.

Traditional lamination relies on heat to activate an adhesive. That means heating rollers, warm-up time, energy consumption, and a risk of scorching or compressing the foam surface. The TDL-2200 uses cold glue laminating instead: the adhesive is applied and the layers are pressed together at ambient temperature.

The result is a simpler process. There is no warm-up wait at the start of a shift, no energy spent holding rollers at temperature, and no thermal damage to the foam. The laminate comes off the machine flat and wrinkle-free, which is the quality marker customers check first.

Removing the heating stage changes the cost structure of a lamination line in four ways.

• Energy: the machine does not carry the load of heating rollers or an oven, so running cost is lower and the 8 kW motor covers the mechanical drive rather than process heat.
• Start-up: production begins as soon as the line is threaded. There is no waiting for temperature to stabilise, which matters for short runs and for the first hour of a shift.
• Material safety: thin foams and heat-sensitive fabrics are not exposed to hot surfaces, so the risk of scorching, glazing or surface compression is removed.
• Consistency: without a temperature variable, the bond depends on adhesive application and roller pressure, both of which are mechanical settings that repeat from batch to batch.

For a plant running thin sheets, the last point is the most valuable: heat is the usual cause of a laminate that looks fine in the middle of the roll and fails at the edges.

The TDL-2200 is designed for PU sponge, EVA and PE foam, laminated with fabric, artificial leather, genuine leather, non-woven fabric and mesh materials. Typical combinations include:

• PU sponge with fabric: shoe lining, garment interlining, decorative panels.
• PU sponge with mesh: breathable automotive and furniture laminates.
• EVA with fabric or leather: footwear uppers, sandals and bag components.
• PE with non-woven: packaging and construction padding.
• Foam with foam: multi-layer cushioning where two foam grades are bonded into one sheet.

Adhesive choice should match the material pair. A glue that works on PU sponge may not bond EVA with the same strength, so the adhesive and its application rate should be validated during commissioning with the actual materials the plant will run.

A wrinkle is not a cosmetic defect; it is a thickness variation. Once a fold is pressed into a laminate, the sheet cannot be recovered, and any downstream die-cutting or stitching inherits the error.

Three factors control wrinkles on the TDL-2200:

1. Web tension: the foam and the facing material must enter the nip at matched tension. Too much tension on one side pulls the laminate out of square.
2. Roller pressure: pressure must be even across the 2000–2200 mm width. Uneven pressure on a wide machine is the usual cause of edge wrinkles.
3. Adhesive application: too much glue creates slip and squeeze-out; too little leaves dry patches that lift after lamination.

Because the process is cold, there is no thermal expansion to complicate the setting: what the operator sets mechanically is what the laminate keeps.

The machine measures 7800×2200×2000 mm and weighs 3000 kg. The frame carries the laminating rollers across the full working width and holds them parallel, which is what keeps pressure even across the sheet.

Glue is applied to one or both webs before they enter the nip. Even application across the width is the foundation of a wrinkle-free result.

An 8 kW motor drives the line through the 10–50 m/min speed range. The drive must hold speed steady, because a speed change during lamination changes the adhesive film thickness and therefore the bond.

Rolls of foam and facing material are mounted at the infeed, and the finished laminate is rewound or cut at the outfeed.

The control station groups the drive, the nip setting and the emergency stop. Guards cover the roller nip and the drive side of the machine.

• Cold laminating without heating: saves electric power, lowers running cost and causes no thermal damage to raw materials.
• Wide laminating width: a 2000–2200 mm working width suitable for large roll-to-roll sheet composite.
• Adjustable laminating speed: 10–50 m/min, flexible for different production volume demands.
• Excellent composite effect: the finished material is flat and wrinkle-free, with stable and reliable bonding strength.
• Fast start-up: no warm-up time, so short runs are practical and the first hour of a shift is productive.
• Global support: remote technical assistance, spare parts supply and installation guidance.

Laminating width and speed are set on the machine. Adhesive type and application rate should be validated with your own materials during commissioning.

• Shoemaking industry: composite sponge and fabric for shoe padding and shoe lining.
• Garment and decoration: lamination of foam with non-woven fabric for clothing lining and decorative materials.
• Automotive and floor mat: composite materials for car interiors and floor mat production.
• Furniture and bedding: laminated foam layers for upholstery and mattress construction.
• Packaging: foam bonded to film or non-woven for protective packaging.

The laminator sits after slicing and before cutting to shape.

• Upstream: splitting and slicing produce the foam sheet at the required thickness; the facing material arrives as a roll.
• The TDL-2200: the sheet and the facing are bonded into one laminate and rewound ready for the next step.
• Downstream: laminate goes to die-cutting, contour cutting, stitching or packaging. Because the laminate is flat and wrinkle-free, downstream cutting yields are higher: a wrinkled laminate forces the operator to cut around the defect.

One point worth planning: adhesive needs time to develop full strength. Laminates are usually left to cure before further processing, and the stacking or rewinding method should allow that.

Output on the TDL-2200 is set by the interaction between line speed, roll length and changeover.

• Line speed: 10–50 m/min. Thin facings and soft foams run better at the lower end; simple two-layer work can run near the top.
• Roll length: long rolls reduce the number of stops. Every stop is a chance for tension to change and a wrinkle to form.
• Changeover: switching facing material requires re-threading and a fresh tension and adhesive setup. Batch orders by material to limit changeovers.
• Curing: plan floor space for laminates to rest before cutting, rather than cutting immediately off the winder.

• Energy: hot lamination holds rollers or an oven at temperature all shift; the TDL-2200 does not heat at all.
• Start-up: a hot line needs warm-up before the first good metre; cold lamination starts producing immediately.
• Material risk: heat can scorch thin foam and glaze synthetic fabrics; cold bonding avoids that failure mode.
• Consistency: manual gluing depends on the operator's brush or spray rhythm; machine application across 2000–2200 mm is even and repeatable.
• Width: hand lamination on a 2.2 m sheet produces wrinkles at the edges; a roller nip holds pressure across the full width.

The machine is 7800 mm long, so it needs a straight run in the layout.

• Floor: a level, load-bearing floor for a 3000 kg machine.
• Space: clearance at both ends for roll loading and laminate removal, plus a walkway along the operating side.
• Power: a supply sized for the 8 kW motor with correct protection. Confirm local voltage and frequency before the order is fixed.
• Adhesive area: a ventilated place to store and handle adhesive, with the application unit accessible for cleaning.
• Environment: dust-free air around the nip. Dust that lands on the adhesive film becomes a bond defect.

Commissioning covers threading, nip alignment across the working width, tension setup, an adhesive trial with the customer's materials, a wrinkle and peel check, then operator training.

• Before running: confirm the nip setting, check that rollers are clean, verify web tension and check the guards.
• During running: never reach into the nip. Use the stop control before adjusting material near the rollers.
• Adhesive handling: follow the supplier instructions on PPE and ventilation; keep the application unit clean to avoid dry glue lumps.
• Lockout: isolate power before cleaning rollers, changing the adhesive supply or clearing a jam.
• PPE: gloves and eye protection when handling adhesive and trimming laminate.

• Daily: clean the rollers and the adhesive unit at the end of the shift. Cured adhesive on a roller marks every metre that follows.
• Weekly: inspect roller condition for nicks or build-up, check nip parallelism and confirm web tension repeatability.
• Monthly: check the drive motor current against the commissioning record, inspect belts and bearings, and test guards and the emergency stop.
• Spare parts: keep roller bearings, belts and adhesive unit wear parts in stock; roller damage is the most common cause of a sudden quality drop.

Each machine is assembled and run before shipment, covering the drive, the roller nip, the tension system and the safety guards. The machine is CE certified.

At 7800×2200×2000 mm and 3000 kg, the machine is packed for container shipment with the rollers and control panel protected against transit damage. Delivery time is 45 working days after downpayment, with the final schedule confirmed when the order is placed.

1. Material pair: which foam and which facing material you laminate, since this sets the adhesive type and the roller pressure.
2. Width: confirm that 2000–2200 mm covers your widest roll, and whether you need the full width most of the time.
3. Speed: share your target output so that the 10–50 m/min range can be matched to your work.
4. Layout and power: confirm the 7800 mm straight run and the 8 kW supply.

Send these details and we will confirm the configuration, the adhesive trial plan and the delivery schedule.