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.
