Pouch laminators are the most popular laminating machines on the market. The ease of use and mobility make these a best seller. Pouch laminating machines come in different shapes and sizes. The most common sizes are usually 4” and 12” laminators. These machines use a lamination pouch that is usually sealed on one side. The inside of the pouch is coated with a heat-activated film that sticks to the product you're laminating as it runs through the machine.
How they work: Pouch laminators use a lamination pouch that is sealed on one side. When a document is placed inside and run through the pouch lamination machine, the heat activates a film inside that adheres to the document being laminated. If you’re laminating heat-sensitive items, you may want to invest in a cold pouch laminator. This type of laminator use pressure to directly apply adhesive to seal the enclosed materials.
Why use a pouch laminator ? Pouch laminators are easy to use, mobile and relatively inexpensive.. Typical applications include menus, identification cards, business cards, scrapbooking, book covers and more. Pouch laminators come in a variety of sizes and it it easy to find one that will fit your needs.
Different types of laminators have different amounts of rollers. Lamination film, as it enters the laminator, passes through the rollers which evenly distribute heat and help keep the lamination film pressed shut during the lamination process. Less-expensive pouch laminating machines usually have two rollers while more expensive/professional machines have four rollers. Photo-quality laminators can have up to six rollers. Rollers help evenly distribute heat to provide a smoother, more professional look. Products being laminated on a laminator with only two rollers may take two passes to be done properly. Four roll laminators will laminate a product on the first pass and provide a more professional, wave/defect-free lamination.
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