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What tools and materials do I need to laminate a Displax touch sensor?
This guide lists all the essential tools and resources needed to laminate a Displax touch sensor onto a glass substrate.
⚠️ Important: Always test the sensor before lamination. Refer to the testing guide here.
👥 This process requires two people to avoid damage during handling and application.
Tools & Materials Checklist
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Distilled or bottled water | For cleaning and spray mixture |
| 2. Johnson’s Baby Shampoo (pH 5.5) | Used in the water mix for static-free application |
| 3. Two liquid sprayers | One filled with water, the other with 90% water + 10% shampoo |
| 4. Two squeegees | “Squeegee 1” for cleaning, “Squeegee 2” for lamination |
| 5. Lint-free cloths | Preferably Vileda microfiber (Microquick) |
| 6. Retractable knife | For opening the packaging |
| 7. Ethyl alcohol 96% | For cleaning the surfaces |
| 8. Lamination wall | Vertical surface used for foil positioning (if available) |
| 9. Lamination table with foam surface | Used to lay down and laminate the sensor without creasing |
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