Flat.Duo Vinyl & Shellac Record Flattener

The FLAT.DUO is a state-of-the-art record flattener combining German engineering with sustainable design. Here's a breakdown of its key features and capabilities:

1. Overview and Philosophy:

• German-designed record flattener focusing on functionality, design, and innovative technology.
• Resolves warpage and stresses in vinyl and shellac records through controlled heat treatment.
• Emphasizes sustainable development and ecological awareness.

2. Key Material & Design Features:

• Housing made of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP): recyclable, robust, lightweight, energy-efficient.
• Fixed pressure rings on aluminum plates with torque-controlled contact.
• Ensures even and quick record heating.

3. Advantages Over Alternative Methods:

• Offers both flattening and relaxation capabilities.
• Active cooling reduces flattening times.
• "Piggyback mode" doubles throughput for commercial use.
• Capable of Shellac record flattening due to precise temperature control.

4. User Interface & Customization:

• User-friendly interface with glass touch display.
• Application-specific methods with adjustable parameters (temperature, time).
• Customizable settings for vinyl and shellac records.

 Description

The FLAT.DUO is an innovative record flattener engineered to professionally maintain and improve the quality of vinyl and shellac record collections. This German-designed and manufactured device resolves record warpage and internal stresses through carefully managed heat treatment, combining functionality, appealing design, and cutting-edge technology. Beyond mere functionality, the FLAT.DUO stands as a symbol of sustainability and ecological consciousness.

A standout feature is its construction using expanded polypropylene (EPP) for the housing. This material provides energy efficiency through high thermal insulation, is fully recyclable, and is free of harmful substances. It’s surprisingly robust despite being mostly air, lightweight for transportation, produced with zero waste, and durable, extending the flattener’s lifespan. The FLAT.DUO offers both flattening and relaxing capabilities for vinyl records, and introduces specialized flattening for the more delicate shellac records.

The machine employs firmly fixed pressure rings on aluminum plates and optimized torque-controlled contact pressure, ensuring even and rapid heating. This precise temperature control, facilitated by lower temperature gradients and direct energy input, results in improved flattening outcomes. The FLAT.DUO significantly reduces flattening times through active cooling and offers a "piggyback mode," essentially doubling the number of records processed simultaneously, making it highly efficient for commercial environments without sacrificing quality.

The user-friendly interface, featuring a glass touch display, permits the selection of various application-specific methods, adjustable flattening parameters like temperature and time sequences. The FLAT.DUO's unique ability to precisely and gently treat all vinyl records extends to an industry first in the capability to level shellac records, which are known to be more fragile and have differing needs.

Safety measures include clearly marked hazard warnings, detailed safety instructions, and a recommendation to use only original parts. The manual also details appropriate environmental conditions for use, like avoiding moisture and direct sunlight. The device features a heating-press module to uniformly distribute heat, and a fan for controlled cooling, both of which add to a stable and safe record flattening system. Users can configure various parameters, for example, the temperature, the duration of the flattening cycle, and fan settings to tailor the flattening process to specific record needs. The FLAT.DUO allows users to optimize performance and treatment for a range of records, particularly for the sensitive processing needed for shellac records.