Abstract: In the sector of the production of customized zipper tapes for application on items of apparel and accessories, disclosed is a process for the production of a woven tape with weft effect using a jacquard loom which permits control of each thread of the weft, warp and cord so that the design is not subject to limitations of repetition and length.

Abstract: Provided is a braking device configured to release a cord in a non-bent state so that the operation force required to pull cords is reduced and the behavior of slats is stabilized during an automatic fall, and a sunlight shielding device using the braking device. A braking device for braking movement of a cord includes a movement converter configured to convert movement of a cord into movement of another member. The movement converter includes sandwiching object configured to allow the cord to be sandwiched. The sandwiching object is configured to change a sandwiched state so that the cord is sandwiched by the sandwiching object when the cord and the sandwiching object move relatively in one direction and the cord is released in a non-bent state when the cord and the sandwiching object move relatively in another direction.

Abstract: A bobbin head assembly for a maypole type circular braiding machine contains a spindle unit, a braiding material spool with braiding material and a bobbin head. The bobbin head contains a compensation plate and a torsion spring extending helically around the extended axis of the spindle unit. The torsion spring has a nose bent radially inwards towards the center at each of the two ends of the torsion spring coils. A spring seat is attached on the compensation plate, for receiving the torsion spring with a spring abutment element for fixing the nose of one spring end in a circumferential direction of the torsion spring. A fixing collar adjustably fixes the nose of the other spring end in the opposite circumferential direction at different positions along the circumferential direction. The position of the fixing collar can be secured in the circumferential direction with respect to the bobbin head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a winch system intended, in particular, for water sports, comprising at least one frame, at least one motor, a brake system, and a main tension cable wound around two spools, each spool being actuated by a motor such that when one of the spools unwinds the main cable, the other spool winds up the cable such as to maintain both the unwinding speed and the tension required for the main cable.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus with automatic belt tensioning. A winding seat includes a first gear and a winding portion fixed at the first gear. A belt is windable around the winding portion, and the first elastic element is connected with the winding portion thus to wind the belt around the winding portion. A rotation preventing element includes a protrusion. When the protrusion retains the first gear, the winding portion is locked to prevent the belt being wound. When the belt is pulled, it drives the protrusion to be separated from the first gear and drives the winding portion to rotate. When the belt is released and the winding speed of the belt is decreased to a certain degree, the protrusion retains the first gear to prevent the belt being wound.

Abstract: A rope-climbing machine that has a simplified frame that reduces the cost of manufacture without sacrificing safety and overall strength. The machine is made of three parts-a mast, a base structure and a braking system. The mast is a length of pipe. The endless rope passes through this pipe as part of the operation of the device. There is a guide pulley attached to the top of the mast that directs the rope downwards. The braking system for the rope is attached to the base of the mast. The mast is attached to the back portion of the base, which holds the mast and provides a stable base for the device.

Abstract: A cable reel that has first and second opposing flanges. The first flange has a first hub portion and the second flange has a second hub portion. The first and second hub portions are axial aligned and configured to mate with one another to support cable. The first hub portion includes an elongated wall extends from the first flange. The elongated wall is sized to support cable. The elongated wall defines an inner area that is configured to accept the second hub portion. The elongated wall includes a plurality of flexible segments. The second hub portion includes a truncated wall that is receivable in the inner area of the first hub portion. The truncated wall includes a tapered outer surface for engaging and expanding the plurality of flexible segments.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for easily and efficiently manufacturing a cable bead, which features excellent wire winding performance. In this method, an annular core is held by a core rotating means. Then a reel wound with a wire is revolved in one direction through the inside and the outside of the core by a reel revolving means by holding the reel wound with a wire alternately on one side and on the other side of the core. And a wire is wound helically around the core as the core is rotated in a circumferential direction in association with the revolving motion of the reel.

Abstract: A security device includes a plurality of cables which are securable about an item of merchandise with a lockable cable-linking member and a cable-tightening mechanism each connected to the cables in a spaced apart manner. The cable-linking member may include a key member for unlocking the tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism includes an internal spool and other internal members some of which are related to the locking and unlocking of the tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism carries sense loops which typically include the cables and which if compromised actuate an onboard audible alarm. The device is configured to sound a security gate alarm upon passing through the gate and upon simply reaching a certain distance from the gate. The tightening mechanism may include a flip-up handle for rotating the spool to tighten the cable.

Abstract: A tensioning device for tensioning a flexible elongate member, such as a cord, comprises a first winding member which can rotate around an axle for, directly or indirectly, winding and unwinding the elongate member at a first end thereof, and a second winding member which can rotate around said axle for, directly or indirectly, winding and unwinding the elongate member at the second end thereof. The first and second winding members are interconnected by a tensioning member striving to cause a relative rotation between the first and second winding members for creating a prestress or tension in the elongate member. A restriction device is provided for limiting the maximum possible relative rotation between the first and second winding members.

Abstract: A fiber tensioning device, including a frame, two or more axles rotatably supported by the frame, each axle having a drum that engages the fiber, each axle also having a wheel, a belt for coupling each of the wheels, and a brake for controlling the belt.

Abstract: A series of RFID tags is reeled around a reel core formed by a core material and a stress absorbing material lapped around the core material to absorb a stress produced in reeling the series of RFID tags. In the series of RFID tags, a number of RFID tags each having an antenna and a circuit chip connected to the antenna and performing radio communication with the antenna are formed in a predetermined pitch on a long-belt-like and flexible base.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed to prepare strand segments of predetermined length for use in a molded concrete product at an assembly facility. The strand segments are loaded into a strand reel (10) having multiple slots. The strand reel is then transported to the mold site. At the mold site, the strand segments can be simultaneously pulled out from the strand reel for placement in the mold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the tension in a bobbin assembly having a supply bobbin with yarn thereon. As the yarn is fed to a drive bobbin, a magnetic field is variably applied to magnetorheological fluid to apply resistance to the supply bobbin as it rotates thereby controlling the tension on the yarn.

Abstract: A self-compensating tension control device for regulating the payout of filamentary material from a spool includes a fixed support and a spindle assembly pivotably mounted to the fixed support, wherein the spindle assembly rotatably carries the spool of filamentary material. A pull-off force imparted by the filamentary material causes angular movement of the spindle assembly and rotation of the spool. A braking assembly mounted to the fixed support and coupled to the spindle assembly applies a braking force corresponding to an angular position of the spindle assembly.

Abstract: The application discloses an adhesive transfer apparatus comprising a frame, a first feed roll carrying a supply, of an adhesive transfer substrate, and a second feed roll carrying a supply of an adhesive mask substrate. The adhesive transfer substrate has a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on an adhesive carrying side thereof. The first and second feed rolls are rotatably mounted to the frame. The adhesive mask substrate has a bonding side to which the adhesive will bond. Tie first and second feed rolls are positioned such that The selected substrate can be inserted between the transfer substrate and the mask substrate.

Abstract: A multi-purpose laminating and adhesive transfer apparatus having a frame supporting rotatably engaging nip rollers. A replaceable cartridge is insertable into the frame and has upper and lower feed rolls which may be a laminate, film or paper, or an adhesively coated film or a film having an affinity for adhesive. The upper and lower feed rolls containing the webs of laminating or adhesive transfer material have tensioning caps which can be adjusted to provide the proper tensioning to prevent the rollers from overrunning as they rotate. Tensioning caps and the cartridges are pre-set and provided to the user. A cutter blade is positioned at the discharge side of the nip rollers and may be actuated to sever the master at any desired location. The apparatus may be operated to apply lamination to either top or bottom surfaces of a substrate or an adhesive to the top or bottom surface of the substrate or to both surfaces.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for stocking cables and other coilable elements such as, for example, hosepipes, pipes and tubes. A stocking device includes a stocking basket formed by a circular outer wall. An edge of a bottom wall serving as a winding base is disposed against the outer wall. A guide member and a fixed or rotary laying stocking device assist in coiling the element. The laying stocking device angularly leads the element to be coiled from the guide toward the stocking basket. At least one height adjustment mechanism is also provided. The height adjustment mechanism adjusts the height of the laying device in order to insure that there is ample space between a stack of the coilable elements in the stocking basket and the laying device. The height adjustment mechanism may be automatic, manual or self regulating.

Abstract: One end of a flexible positioning cord is fixed on one end side of a molding drum and the positioning cord is then pulled from the other end side thereby applying a tension to the positioning cord. The tensed positioning cord presses a joint of an extensible fabric into one of tooth part forming grooves to position it therein. Next, a tension member cord is wound in a spiral form and the tension applied to the positioning cord is then relieved to allow the removal of the positioning cord from the tooth part forming groove. Thereafter, an unvulcanized rubber sheet is wrapped around the extensible fabric wound with the tension member cord, and the resultant substance is then subjected to cure through the application of pressure thereby forming a cylindrical slab. The slab is cut into round pieces at specific widths thereby obtaining synchronous belts.

Abstract: A multi-purpose laminating and adhesive transfer apparatus having a frame supporting rotatably engaging nip rollers which define a nip area. A replaceable cartridge is insertable into the frame and has upper and lower feed rolls which may be a laminate, film, or paper, or an adhesively coated film, or a film having an affinity for adhesive. The frame includes an open front for receiving the cartridge and a rear wall, and the cartridge includes an open rear in substantial alignment with the open front of the frame. The cartridge also includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall, the open rear providing access to the upper and lower feed rolls and loading of material from the upper and lower feed rolls to the nip rollers. The front wall of the cartridge has an opening therein in alignment with the nip area.

Abstract: A multi-purpose laminating and adhesive transfer apparatus having a frame supporting rotatably engaging nip rollers. The frame and has upper and lower feed rolls which may be a laminate, film or paper, or an adhesively coated film or a film having an affinity for adhesive. The upper and lower feed rolls containing the webs of laminating or adhesive transfer material have tensioning caps which can be adjusted to provide the proper tensioning to prevent the rollers from overrunning as they rotate. The tensioning caps are pre-set and provided to the user. A cutter blade is positioned at the discharge side of the nip rollers and may be actuated to sever the master at any desired location. The apparatus may be operated to apply lamination to either top or bottom surfaces of a substrate.

Abstract: A multi-purpose laminating and adhesive transfer apparatus having a frame supporting rotatably engaging nip rollers. A replaceable cartridge is insertable into the frame and has upper and lower feed rolls which may be a laminate, film or paper, or an adhesively coated film or a film having an affinity for adhesive. The upper and lower feed rolls containing the webs of laminating or adhesive transfer material have tensioning caps which can be adjusted to provide the proper tensioning to prevent the rollers from overrunning as they rotate. Tensioning caps and the cartridges are pre-set and provided to the user. A cutter blade is positioned at the discharge side of the nip rollers and may be actuated to sever the master at any desired location. The apparatus may be operated to apply lamination to either top or bottom surfaces of a substrate or an adhesive to the top or bottom surface of the substrate or to both surfaces.

Abstract: Braking assembly for a reel-holder flange in textile apparatus, comprising a fixed flange connected to the arm for supporting the reel, at least a first and a second braking shoe supported by the fixed flange, each having an external arched lateral face which defines a braking surface for a corresponding internal annular braking band of the reel-holder flange. A drive is provided for driving the braking action which comprise at least a first and a second thrust device provided between the first and second braking shoe at the facing and opposite ends of the braking shoes, with the thrust devices which act on the braking shoes in a direction circumferential to the latter to move them apart one from the other and create a displacement in diverging radial directions of the shoes towards and against the coupling band of the reel-holder flange.

Abstract: A welding wire dispenser for use on a spool of welding wire comprising a base which is removably secured to the top plate of the spool. A let-off arm is rotatably mounted on the base and has a guide tube mounted thereon through which the welding wire extends. A brake is provided on the base and is associated with a coil spring to tension or compress the same as the welder or wire feeder pulls the wire from the spool of wire. When the welder or wire feeder discontinues its pulling action on the wire, the tension in the spring exerts sufficient force on the wire extending from the spool to prevent the wire from shingleing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a strip of ply or belt stock reinforced with steel monofilaments fed from a plurality of reels (60, 60', 60") mounted on the spindles (54) of a reel support structure (18). The article of manufacture which results from the method is a uniform strip of reinforced ply or belt stock of higher epi, smaller gauge and fewer splices than possible with prior method and apparatus.

Abstract: A product roll includes, in its most preferred embodiment, a cylindrical core defining a core central passage for receipt of a dispenser spindle and including a core outer surface and a core inner surface, a roll of product coaxially wound around and attached to the core outer surface, and a rotation retardant attached to the core inner surface for retarding rotation of the product roll with respect to the dispenser spindle. Alternate embodiments include a cylindrical core with an adhesive filler as one component of the core mass, a multi-layered core having an inner layer defining friction-increasing projections and indentations, and a core insert with a strong outer adhesive for relative stationary engagement with the core and a weak inner adhesive for impeding rotation of the core and core insert assembly.

Abstract: In a transversing incore probe system including a probe connected to a helix cable that is advanced into a drive assembly and is kept under high tension by a spring biased reel, a safety device is provided by a brake tool including a clamping assembly for clamping the brake tool in a fixed position relative to the reel, a head connected to the clamping assembly for releasable engagement with an outside circumferential surface of the reel, and a threaded shaft connected to the head and received within the clamping assembly for advancing the head toward and withdrawing the head from the reel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a strip of ply or belt stock reinforced with steel monofilaments fed from a plurality of reels (60,60', 60") mounted on the spindles (54) of a reel support structure (18). The article of manufacture which results from the method is a uniform strip of reinforced ply or belt stock of higher epi, smaller gauge and fewer splices than possible with prior method and apparatus. A plurality of the reels for feeding the monofilaments are mounted on a spindle secured at one end, with friction means (64,66) disposed between each of the reels located adjacent to each other for applying an axial braking force to each of the reels. A spring biasing means (68) is disposed between each of the reels located adjacent to each other for pressing the friction means (64,66) against the adjacent reels.

Abstract: A holder attached to a base member comprises an upright post and a multiplicity of rod extensions orthogonally supported on the post. A different spool of fishing line is mounted for rotation on each rod extension. Adjustable tensioning means are provided on each rod extension engaging a corresponding spool to vary the tension in the fishing line as the spool is rotated on each rod extension thereby permitting selection of the tension of the fishing line as it is wound from the spool to a fishing reel. Attachment means are provided for rendering the base member stationary on a flat supporting surface. In addition, the base member includes means for applying fish scent to the line as it is withdrawn from a selected spool, and cutting means for severing the fishing line after it is wound from each spool.

Abstract: A rotation-retarded product roll which product roll includes, in its most preferred embodiment, a cylindrical core defining a core central passage for receipt of a dispenser spindle and including a core outer surface and a core inner surface, a roll of product coaxially wound around and attached to the core outer surface, and a rotation retardant attached to the core inner surface for retarding rotation of the product roll with respect to the dispenser spindle. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, an alternately formed core inner surface retards rotation of the product roll with respect to the dispenser spindle.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and unwinding wire rolls containing electrical conductors that are not wound on a reel but form coils by their own semi-rigid structure. The apparatus is a rigid container formed by a first side panel spaced from a second side panel by a series of rotatable rollers that form a U-shaped configuration to accept and facilitate the unwinding of a roll of wire through the open top of the apparatus. Two opposing face panels attached to the vertical edges of the side panels and a base panel complete the basic container structure. A spring loaded interior panel located between, and parallel to, the first and second side panels provides necessary horizontal force to hold a roll of wire in a vertical position while the rollers support the wire roll from below. Carrying handles in the side panels are provided for transporting the device while a similar handle on the interior panel allows the user to manually move the panel for loading or unloading wire rolls.

Abstract: The disclosure describes herein a box within which is mounted a reel having a supply of wire, cable or the like to be dispensed. An opening is provided in one of the walls of the box to allow the egress of one end of the strand. A cover securely contains the reel within the box. Also mounted within the box is a brake device which has a portion slidingly contacted by the strand prior to egressing from the box. An external pull on the strand frees interengageable elements on the brake device and on one of the side plates of the reel from blocking rotation of the reel in one direction. As soon as a pull is no longer exerted on the strand, a resilient element on the brake device urges the elements to interengage to thereby stop rotation of the reel.

Abstract: In a winding drum for a chain strand, which is mounted in a support frame by means of a mounting support device so as to be rotatable relative to the latter and which has a central winding shaft, lateral butting rings and on either side a central receptacle for the support device, the latter comprises a shaped plug, which can be non-positively brought into plug connection with the receptacle and with which, in its plugged-in position on rotating the winding drum, with respect thereto, in frictionally resistant manner, a brake torque can be applied to the drum. The plug has a shaped portion projecting axially over the butting ring towards the support frame and also has a non-rotationally symmetrical outer profile for the non-rotary mounting in the support frame.

Abstract: A holder is disclosed herein for rotatably supporting a spool whereby a supply of fishing line is carried on the spool with a lead length of line extending from the spool to a fishing pole mounted fishing reel. The holder includes a substantially U-shaped bracket with a cross member integrally supporting a pair of spaced-apart upright plates for carrying a spool support shaft about which the spool rotates during a line dispensing procedure. The shaft includes a friction adjustment mechanism for adjusting tension on the spool to control speed spool rotation. Mounting devices are disposed on the cross member for releasably securing the bracket to a stabilizing support for such a table.

Abstract: A plastic spool is rotatably mounted between the two plastic halves of a housing. A spring motor is mounted to the housing and engages with a gear train connected to the housing such that a spring will suffice to retract a length of line ten times as long connected to the spool and windable thereon. The housing has an opening which allows the entrance of water. The line is connected to a floating surface bouy and is automatically extended as a scuba diver descends to lower aquatic depths. Vanes extend radially from the spool and cooperate with the water to resist too rapid rewinding of the line onto the spool as a diver ascends. The housing has a hook-shaped handle for restraining of the reel and also has a clip which retains a writing instrument which may be used for underwater communication between divers by writing on a planar surface of the housing.

Abstract: A brake band for the bobbins used on a rigid frame wire strander. The brake band is a substantially non-porous polyester strip or band, preferably made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The band is provided with a longitudinal crease for keeping the band centered on the hub of the bobbin with which it is associated.

Abstract: A missile data link filament (12) dispenser (10) is located within an enclosure (20) having a single eyelet opening (26) through which the filament feeds on launch. A quantity of a damping gas having an effective density of at least about two times that of air (28) is provided within the enclosure (20). The gas serves to damp the helical motion of the filament by absorbing its rotational energy, to inhibit ballooning of the filament (12) as it is paid out from the dispenser (10).

Abstract: A missile data link filament (12) dispenser (10) is located within an enclosure (20) having a single eyelet opening (26) through which the filament feeds on launch. A quantity of a particulate material (28) located within the enclosure (20) is converted to an aerosol mixture by the filament movement on dispense. The aerosol mixture serves to act as a brake on the filament preventing dispense speed exceeding a predetermined desirable maximum.

Abstract: A cassette for storing and dispensing filamentary material to a machine for producing hollow articles by filament winding includes a housing having an outlet; a spindle supported internally of the housing; a hollow roll rotatably mounted on the spindle; and a reel of filamentary material carried by the hollow roll. The reel is fixed for rotation with the hollow roll and the hollow roll is rotatable in one direction to permit unwinding of the filamentary material from the reel. A force opposing the unwinding of the filamentary material is provided by a device located internally of the hollow roll. An adjustable braking mechanism is provided to establish a first tension on the filamentary material and an additional tensioning force is applied to the filamentary material by a complementary tensioning arrangement.

Abstract: In combination with a spool upon which elongated stock such as ribbon, wire, thread etc. is to be wound and from which the elongated stock is to be unwound; an electromagnet with cooperating armature and a yoke; the device is to be selectively used as a brake and as a clutch. This is accomplished by a permanent air gap from 0.1 to 1.5 mm between the yoke and the armature to remain effective in the energized state. On application of a relatively high voltage to the electromagnet positive coupling obtains between the electromagnet and the armature and, therefore between a shaft connected to the electromagnet and the armature as thereafter being connected to the spool; for positive common rotation of these parts. Upon application of a lower voltage to the electromagnet, a brake force becomes effective between the electromagnet on one hand, plus armature and the spool subassembly on the other hand.

Abstract: The collapsible spool holder consists of a base plate, two pivot arms, two pins to hold the arms on the sides of the base plate and a shaft that snaps into the pivot arms. It is used to hold fishing line spools so as a person can replenish the fishing line on the reel of their poles. First one screws the base plate onto a hard, smooth surface (tackle box, boat, etc.), then the shaft is snapped out of the pivot arms. Next the shaft is inserted into the middle of the spool and snapped back into the slots of pivot arms. The product stays stationary so as one could unwind the fishing line from the spool which rotates with its flanges in contact with the relieved radius or shallow concave groove upon pivoting of the arms under gravity influence onto the reel of one's fishing pole.

Abstract: A tensioning device for a fishing line is provided and consists of a base member secured to a stationary structure. The base member has two outwardly extending arms, one of which is adjustable toward and away from the other. A take off spool of bulk fishing line is rotatably supported between the arms of the base member. Resistance to the take off spool is applied during rotation to keep the fishing line under tension when transferred onto a fishing reel by one person.

Abstract: A tape dispenser includes an automatic tension control mechanism and provision for auto-splicing the tail portion of one tape to the leading portion of another. The tensioning mechanism includes a brake band that extends at least partially about a tape spindle and is tensioned in response to the position of a spring-biased tensioning roller over which the tape is routed.

Abstract: A clamping brake for selectively braking each thread in a warp mill having a plural number of threads includes first and second brake disks which can move together to brake a thread in a thread guide positioned between the brake disks. The second brake disk is moved by pneumatic fluid, opposed by either gravity or a spring force.

Abstract: A package strapping machine is provided with a tape rolling up device for rolling up excess tape drawn off of a tape reel. A package is strapped by a thermoplastic tape being drawn off of the tape reel and looped around the package. The tape reel is fixed to a rotatably supported shaft. The tape rolling up device includes a friction member surrounding the shaft, and a spiral spring has an inner end connected to the friction member and an outer end connected to a fixed point. The shaft includes a surface contacting the friction member, so that when the tape is drawn off, rotation of the shaft causes rotation of the friction member and tightening of the spiral spring. If tape continues to be drawn off after the spiral spring is completely tightened, slip occurs between the friction member and the shaft contact surface to allow the additional tape to be drawn off.

Abstract: Carpet display rack having notched uprights in which spindle assemblies are rotatably mounted, the notches being radiused for easy entry and facile rotation of the spindle assemblies. The spindle assemblies include end pintles on which stop washers (for braking) are mounted and support washers which support a core tube. The brake is handle-operated and includes a brake plate pivoting on one of the uprights to engage a rotating stop washer.

Abstract: A scuba diving reel comprising a hand held frame rotatably mounting a line receiving spool on which a length of line is wound. A coupling member is provided on the terminal end of the line for attaching the line to an object such as a buoy so that when the scuba diver moves away from the buoy, the spool will rotate and pay out line. Anti-backlash mechanism is provided for preventing the freewheeling of the spool when tension force thereon is removed. Rotatable pinch mechanism is provided for maintaining taut the line portion between the pinch mechanism and the spool.

Abstract: A wire play out control apparatus for an intermittent wire strand feeder comprises an elongated, deflectable member including a strand guide for controlling displacement of a strand along the length of the deflectable member. The deflectable member is mounted at one end of a lever pivotally secured intermediate its ends so that the opposite end of the lever is aligned for pivotal displacement between a first position engaging a brake against the spool and a second position disengaging the brake from the spool. The outlet of the strand guide is positioned in axial alignment with the feed axis of the feeder. The pivot mounting also permits lateral adjustment of the strand guide inlet with the play out position of the strand on the spool.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes a base having an upstanding post with a gripping means on the upper end biased to a first position and movable to a second position. The hollow post telescopingly receives a roll of articles separated into individual segments and the gripping means can be pushed from the first positon to frictionally grip the roll between the base and the gripping means so that the article can easily be separated from the roll without any rotation of the roll.

Abstract: A multi-purpose laminating and adhesive transfer apparatus having a frame supporting rotatably engaging nip rollers. The frame and has upper and lower feed rolls which may be a laminate, film or paper, or an adhesively coated film or a film having an affinity for adhesive. The upper and lower feed rolls containing the webs of laminating or adhesive transfer material have tensioning caps which can be adjusted to provide the proper tensioning to prevent the rollers from overrunning as they rotate. The tensioning caps are pre-set and provided to the user. A cutter blade is positioned at the discharge side of the nip rollers and may be actuated to sever the master at any desired location. The apparatus may be operated to apply lamination to either top or bottom surfaces of a substrate.