Abstract: A prelaminate has a plurality of layers intended for collective insertion in a mutually fixed spatial relation into the pinch between optionally heated, co-acting pressure rollers. The prelaminate includes a carrier layer, a first glue layer arranged thereon and adhered thereto, a cover foil, for instance of transparent material, such as PET, PVC or the like, and a second glue layer arranged thereon and adhered thereto. The two glue layers are directed toward each other. The layer have straight leading edges which are positioned above each other and are held in this registered position by a registering device. A rejecting device is used to prevent mutual adhesion between the two glue layers.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a foil laminate with a defined curvature is provided. The method includes providing an encapsulating device having a transporting assembly for carrying a carrier foil through the device, a first supply device for supplying to the carrier foil a first skin laminate such that the glue layer forming part thereof is brought into contact with the first surface of the carrier foil, a second supply device for supplying to the other side of the carrier foil a second skin laminate such that the glue layer forming part thereof is brought into contact with the second surface of the carrier foil, and a pressing device having a pinch for exerting a pressure force on the stack passing through and including the first skin laminate, the carrier foil and the second skin laminate.

Abstract: A device is provided for introducing a foil strip coming from a stock roll into the pinch between two rollers, for instance simultaneously with a plate or other flat object onto which the foil must be arranged by means of an adhesive layer. The device includes a braking member placed between the stock roll and a roller to exert a braking force on the foil strip, which braking member includes a fixedly disposed braking surface, which braking surface has a coating of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), a silicone material or other smooth and adhesion-rejecting material.

Abstract: The invention provides a light-transmitting cover foil intended to be arranged adheringly to a surface, for instance the surface of a carrier plate, optionally bearing information such as letters, numbers, images or the like, which foil consists of a laminate comprising: a first layer plastically deformable only at a relatively high first temperature, for instance in the range of 120.degree. C.-200.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminated identity card, comprising a photographic emulsion layer intended for identity information which is adhered on both sides to a covering layer and to a method for the manufacture of this laminated identity card, comprising the steps for: a) the provision of a photographic emulsion layer intended for identity information; b) the adhesion of a first covering layer to the one surface of the photographic emulsion layer; and c) the adhesion of a second covering layer to the other surface of the photographic emulsion layer.