Industrial Laminators : WALCO® Industrial Laminators for Traffic Signs and Signage Panels
Walco designs industrial laminators specifically for traffic signs and signage panels. From commercial signs and barricades to indoor and outdoor displays, these supports are essential for business installations, road construction, U.S. DOTs, and correctional facilities across the United States, as well as provincial and territorial ministries of transportation and correctional facilities in Canada.
Our traffic sign laminators ensure precise, durable lamination on panels, signs, point-of-sale displays, and all types of signage substrates. Walco solutions provide consistent application of protective and permanent films, guaranteeing long-lasting performance and high-quality finishes. They meet the needs of manufacturers of commercial signage, indoor and outdoor signs, exhibition and event displays, as well as road and safety signs.
Reliable and high-performance, Walco laminators deliver accurate, durable, and professional lamination, including traffic signs compliant with U.S. MUTCD standards and with provincial and territorial road signage standards in Canada (Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, Quebec, etc.).
Permanent Film Application for All Types of Signage Substrates
Walco laminators are specifically engineered for extruded barricades and narrow parts requiring precise application of permanent reflective films. Their adjustable systems ensure uniform lamination, even on complex or narrow profiles, delivering reliable, durable, and high-quality results.
Walco sign laminators are compatible with a wide range of substrates, including plastic, metal, wood and glass, making them versatile solutions for diverse signage and display applications.
Typical applications include:
- Directional and wayfinding signs (B2B and B2C)
- Barricades and extruded traffic panels
- Space layout and delimitation systems
- Outdoor signage
- Point-of-sale (POS) displays for trade shows and events
- And more
Walco 822 Laminator
The Walco 822 is a flat panel traffic sign laminator for widths up to 50.0"", designed to apply permanent reflective films to the top only of sheet metal sign blanks. The system simultaneously removes the carrier liner and rewinds it onto a new cardboard core tube. Upon request, the 822 can be upgraded to handle extruded barricades in addition to flat panels, offering a versatile solution for wide traffic signage.
Walco 823 Laminator
The Walco 823 is a narrow laminator designed for 12"" extruded barricades and narrow flat substrates up to approximately 18"" wide. It features custom conveyors with adjustable wheel rails that adapt to the profile of the extrusion being processed, ensuring precise, uniform lamination on narrow or complex parts. Unlike the 822, the 823 is optimized for smaller widths and specialized profiles, providing high-quality lamination in more constrained formats.
Walco solutions are designed to meet the demands of signage and space-planning manufacturers by offering:
- Controlled and consistent lamination on extruded profiles and narrow formats
- High productivity for continuous or repetitive production runs
- Compatibility with a wide variety of materials
- Flexible integration inline or offline, depending on your production setup
For manufacturers of traffic signs, commercial signage, POS displays, and complex layout systems, Walco laminators provide durable, high-quality permanent film application that meets both U.S. MUTCD standards and Canadian provincial/territorial signage standards where applicable.
Walco 822 : Traffic Sign Laminator for Flat Panels
The Walco 822 is specifically designed for laminating flat traffic signage panels, with the option to process extruded barricades upon request.
This system applies permanent reflective films exclusively to the top surface of metal panels while simultaneously removing the liner and winding it onto a 3"" (7.6 cm) cardboard core. The 822 can also be configured to process extruded barricades, depending on your requirements.
Main applications
- Road and safety signs
- Flat panels up to 50"" (127 cm) wide, expandable to 60"" (152 cm)
- Extruded traffic barricades (optional)
Operation
- Precise application of permanent reflective films on the top surface only
- Automatic liner removal with motorized rewind on a 3"" (7.6 cm) core
- Suitable for various materials: aluminum, plywood, extrusions, etc.
Standard configuration
- Compatible with extruded barricades and flat panels
- Variable speed controls up to 45 ft/min (13.7 m/min)
- Touchscreen electrical control panel
- Motorized liner rewind
- Safety air cylinders
- Air brake
- Lateral film adjustment of up to 1"" (2.54 cm) during lamination for easy web alignment
- Motorized upper unwind with air brake for smooth film delivery and a rewind station that removes the carrier liner (film backing) onto a new 3"" (7.62 cm) cardboard core
- Single nip point adjustment to ensure accuracy
Main options
- Edge wrapping system
- Static bar
- Heater bar
- Pedestal caster mounting
- Pnuematic unwind shaft for fast roll change
- Extrusion sign configuration
- Upgrade to 62"" (157.5 cm) width for a maximum substrate capacity of 60.0"" (152.4 cm)
- Infeed/Outfeed conveyors
Walco 823 : Laminator for Narrow Extruded Barricades and Flat Panels
The Walco 823 is a compact and narrow sign laminator specifically designed for applying permanent films to the top surface of 12"" (30.5 cm) extruded traffic barricades. It can also process narrow flat signage panels up to approximately 18"" (45.7 cm) wide.
Equipped with dedicated adjustable roller-rail conveyors, the 823 adapts precisely to the geometry of extruded profiles, ensuring stable guidance and uniform lamination.
Main applications
- For extruded traffic barricades up to 12"" (30.5 cm) wide
- For narrow flat signage panels (up to ~18"" / 45.7 cm)
Standard configuration
- Designed for extruded barricades and narrow flat panels
- Variable speed controls up to 45 ft/min (13.7 m/min)
- Push-button control panel (no touchscreen)
- Lateral film adjustment of up to 1"" (2.54 cm) during lamination for easy web alignment
- Motorized upper unwind with air brake for smooth film delivery and a liner rewind station that removes the carrier liner (film backing) onto a new 3"" (7.62 cm) cardboard core
- Safety air cylinders
- Air brake
- Conveyors adapted to extrusions with adjustable roller rails to guide narrow or complex-shaped parts, ensuring uniform and precise film application even on complex profiles
Main options
- Heated bar for improved adhesion of permanent films
- Edge lamination system
- Anti-static bar to reduce static electricity generated during liner removal
Why Walco Traffic Sign Laminators Stand Out?
- Recognized industrial expertise in the United States and Europe: Walco has built a reputation for excellence in laminating technology, supplying high-performance solutions to manufacturers across both continents.
- Robust, proven machines designed for demanding production environments: Our laminators are engineered for reliability, precision, and durability, ensuring consistent performance even in high-volume or challenging industrial settings.
- Solutions tailored to signage, POS, and traffic sign markets: Walco machines are specifically configured to meet the needs of traffic signage, commercial signage, point-of-sale displays, and other specialized applications, offering flexible integration inline or offline.
- Comprehensive technical support: From installation and training to maintenance and troubleshooting, Walco provides full support to ensure optimal machine performance and uninterrupted production.
- Proven compatibility with MUTCDC requirements and U.S. and Canadian provincial transportation authority standards: Our laminators deliver precise, durable application of reflective films that meet strict regulatory requirements for traffic signage across North America.
Which Model Is Right for You?
Walco® 823: Laminator for Narrow Extruded Barricades and Flat Panels
Choose the Walco® 823 if you primarily work with extruded barricades, narrow profiles, or small-width parts. This model is specifically designed for high-precision lamination on extrusions and narrow substrates, providing stable and accurate guidance. It is ideal for traffic signage production compliant with U.S. and Canadian standards.
Walco® 822: Laminator for Wide Flat Panels
Choose the Walco® 822 if you process wide flat panels typically used for traffic signage, POS displays, commercial signs, or rigid panels. Its robust and versatile design allows the application of permanent and reflective films with perfect uniformity on wide substrates. It is perfectly suited for regulatory panels compliant with U.S. DOT and Canadian transportation authority standards.