This knowledge base article is a quick Film Number Plate Assembly Guide using a roller jig.
You produce a Film Number Plate by laminating a reverse-printed film sheet above a reflective backing plate. Our British Standard certification includes number plates made with this specific plate media combination. So we can guarantee number plates made from them will be road legal, subject to correct use.
Video Guide – Film Number Plate Assembly
Film Number Plate Assembly
When assembling a printed number plate, we recommend using a jig and roller for a professional finish. The jig pins are used to line up media accurately & consistently. And the rollers apply equal pressure across the entire width, helping the adhesive to bond evenly.
Below you can see a quick step-by-step guide to Film Number Plate Assembly. Click the photo’s for a slightly larger image for each stage.
Place a LG EnviroPlate on the Jig
Place the LG EnviroPlate backing on the Jig, use the pins
To start, place your jig in a well lit, clean and warm work area. Use the pins and place your LG EnviroPlate backing on the jig. Ensure it’s positioned flat and straight, reflective facing upwards.
Peel Back & Crease the Adhesive Cover
Fold back a few centimetres and crease the adhesive cover
Next, you’ll stick your printed clear film on top of the EnviroPlate. So, fold back a few centimetres of the adhesive cover at the right side of the plate. Create a crease in the cover to stop it from slipping back onto the exposed adhesive.
Join Film above the EnviroPlate
Align the Film above and carefully join them together
Now line up the Clear Film, printed side facing down, above the reflective face. Use the pins to ensure the media lines up. Carefully join them together at the exposed adhesive end, by running your finger lightly down the edge.
Move Parts Towards Rollers
Slide the parts towards the rollers, joined edge first
Next slide both parts towards the rollers, with the joined edge nearest. Ensure you loosely hold the film, to stop it moving about. Stop once your components touch the rollers.
Roll and Bond it Together
Slowly feed the parts through the rollers using the arm
Finally, take and keep hold of the folded adhesive cover on the EnviroPlate. Slowly wind the Jigs arm, so the components are fed through. The adhesive cover should pull off while the rollers bond the parts together.
Film Number Plate Specification
We hope this Film Number Plate Assembly guide provides a quick refresher. Try this Film Number Plates Article for more details on our film plate components, its specification & recyclability.
