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Silicone tape applicator Europe | Mistral

The Mistral silicone tape applicator is a hi-tech product, perfect to apply silicone tape on top of pressure sensitive adhesive in the large production of envelopes. It can fit onto a Macari-Fidia DOKKI cross unit, as well as other manufacturers’ machines, and it requires a hot melt adhesive slot coater. The Macari-Fidia Macchine Grafiche Mistral is extremely easy to fix on a conventional folder gluer — simply place it in the machine shoulders.

To apply silicone tape on top of a surface is an easy operation when using our silicone tape applicator. However, generally speaking, it is more difficult than applying double sided tape. We recommend the application of silicone tape in the presence of large quantities, for two simple reasons: the first, economic, and the second, longer make-ready time for the machine preparation.

Silicone adhesive tape applicator Mistral

Fidiagraf participates every year in fairs in the world of print finishing. On those occasions, we show customers the operation of our automatic machines, including the Mistral silicone tape applicator. It is adaptable, efficient, fast and precise, just like our Speedy double sided and tear tape applicators.

For all information, do not hesitate to contact us or visit our YouTube channel.

Possible Jobs

Courier envelopes and special envelopes.

Mistral silicone tape applicator

Possible Jobs

Courier envelopes and special envelopes made with the Mistral

Specifications

  • Maximum tape width: 40 mm
  • Minimum tape width: 12 mm
  • Maximum working output: 200 pieces/min
  • Requirement: Mistral needs a hot melt gluing system to work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes the Mistral silicone tape applicator for Europe?

The silicone tape applicator Mistral is a product of Macari-Fidia (Macari S.r.l.), based in Ciriè near Turin, Italy. The company was founded in 1990 and supplies customers in over 30 countries.

Is the Europe page a different applicator from the main Mistral page?

No. It describes the same Mistral silicone tape applicator, with the same tape widths and the same maximum output. The two pages differ only in wording.

What does Mistral put on an envelope?

It places silicone tape on top of pressure-sensitive adhesive on envelopes made in large production runs. The silicone tape covers the adhesive until the user peels it off, so it is a cover strip and not the glue itself.

What tape widths and output does Mistral have?

Mistral applies silicone tape from 12 to 40 mm wide, and its maximum working output is 200 pieces per minute.

Macari-Fidia gives two reasons: one is economic, and the other is the longer make-ready time the machine needs. For small and medium runs, double-sided tape is the simpler route.

How is Mistral mounted on a folder gluer?

It sits in the machine shoulders of a conventional folder gluer. Mistral also fits a Macari-Fidia Dokki cross unit and the machines of other manufacturers.

What does the Mistral line need besides the applicator?

A hot melt gluing system with a slot coater must be on the line, because Mistral works only together with it. That system lays down the adhesive that the silicone tape then covers.

What kinds of envelope does Mistral work on?

Mistral works on courier envelopes and special envelopes, as the pictures on its page show. Cardboard mailers and boxes are covered on the silicone tape for cardboard mailers page.

How much does Mistral cost in Europe?

Macari-Fidia gives a quotation for every Mistral project and publishes no price, because the configuration depends on your machine and hot melt system. Send your envelope sample, the tape width, your folder gluer and the volume to [email protected] or through the contact form.

What installation and service comes with Mistral?

Macari-Fidia’s own technicians and fitters offer consulting, installation, start-up and staff training on site, if you request them. Maintenance and servicing agreements are on offer too; read the Aftersales & Spare Parts page.

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