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Which Pouch Laminator Do I need?

Shopping for Pouch Laminators? There are many Pouch Laminator options to choose from, making your decision a difficult one. Two of my favorite brands, GBC and Banner American , offer a full range of high quality Pouch Laminators. In choosing the right Pouch Laminator, consider the following general guide:

How Much Laminating Do You Do?
Depending on how much you will be laminating, you may want go with either an industrial or a low volume model to suit your needs. Laminating speeds can vary widely from under 10 inches a minute to over 59.

What Is The Width of the Documents You Are Laminating?
Pouch Laminators come in many different widths, anywhere from 4” to 24”, and depending on the width of documents you are laminating; you will need a corresponding size laminator. Luckily both GBC and Banner American laminators have multiple widths and should meet your needs, for instance, laminating id badges or business cards generally requires a 4” laminator like the GBC HeatSeal H100 while something larger like posters or menus require a much wider laminator, such as the Banner American PL135-4 .

What Types of Documents Are You Laminating?
The types of documents you are laminating may determine which type of laminator you should choose. Generally lower-end laminators work very well in laminating regular paper type documents. However, if you are laminating photos, a higher-end laminator that provides more even laminate distribution would be a better choice.

How Thick Are the Documents You Are Laminating?
Finally, laminating pouches come in various thicknesses; popular thicknesses include 3mil, 5mil, 7mil and 10mil. Many basic laminators can only laminate 3mil and 5mil thicknesses. However, higher-end laminators are generally able to laminate the full range of thicknesses. If your current or future needs will require thicker lamination you should consider a higher-end laminator which accommodates the thickness requirement.

Many considerations will go into purchasing a Pouch Laminator. Ultimately the correct laminator purchase for you is directed by the quality, width, and thickness requirements for the tasks you wish to perform. The preceding guidelines should help you narrow your choice for the correct Pouch Laminator for your particular needs.

BodyBilt Ergonomic Chairs

BodyBilt designs and creates chairs that are focused on providing the user with adjustability, customization, and quality. BodyBilt chairs use the ’10 point Posture Control’ system to allow users an endless number of positions to create the most comfortable posture. Each chair is specifically created based on the needs of the user.

The ’10 point Posture Control’ system gives the ability to adjust lumbar support, backrest height, seat tilt tension, armrest width, and more. BodyBilt’s unique design makes its office chairs the most versatile ergonomic chairs on the market. Multiple people can use the same chair and pinpoint a unique level of comfort like no other chair. Each chair model is customizable based on seat and backrest size, color, and fabric materials.

BodyBilt chairs come in an assortment of models and colors to fit in with your office space, whether for a home office or a new age start, BodyBilt has the chair for you. Prices range from around $600 to $1,300 depending on added features and chair size. Although the chairs are expensive, BodyBilt backs up its commitment to quality with a 10 year limited warranty. You can’t beat BodyBilt’s comfort, adjustability, and durability. I depend on my BodyBilt Highback Ergonomic Chair to make sitting at my job more enjoyable!

Why an Ergonomic Chair?

The goal of office ergonomics is to create the environment around the employee(s) rather than forcing the employee to adapt to the workplace. In an ideal world, each employee’s workstation would be ergonomically specific to that individual. This is rarely possible, but ergonomic chairs are a big step in providing customizable ergonomics to all office employees. By conducting extensive research on skeletal stress and proper posture, manufacturers have designed ergonomic chairs to provide the maximum amount of comfort and convenience for the user.

Ergonomic chairs have many advantages over a traditional office chair. Sitting in office chairs for long periods of time can cause chronic back pain. Being sedentary can also lead to stress in the neck, arms, and legs. Proper posture in an ergonomically created chair reduces fatigue and muscle stress, increases blood flow, and ultimately increases productivity.

Creating an ergonomic office environment can help prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries and increase employee productivity. Most ergonomic chairs are highly customizable to allow an array of users to adapt the chair to their sitting preferences. A High-Back Ergonomic Chair offers the user a ten point posture control system for ultimate customization, comfort, and convenience. For employees with above average height and weight, the Big and Tall Ergonomic Chair offers a larger back and contoured seat to provide optimal support. I have found ishopergonomics to meet all my office ergonomic needs.