Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Buying Guide For The Best Sheet Laminators

By Richard Nelson


Finding the most appropriate machine to use for lamination services is not usually an easy task given the large number of different models available in the market. They come in various sizes, prices and features and it is therefore important to know what exactly you want before going to buy it. The tips below will be useful in helping you get the top sheet laminators in the market.

Laminators usually come in different types and styles due to the various applications they are utilized for. There are the hot laminators that usually work by making the adhesive backing to melt. The cold laminators on the other hand are great to be used on materials that are usually heat-sensitive and they mainly work with rolls that are self-adhesive to remove air bubbles from the finished product.

There is also the roll laminating machine which is the most versatile of them all as it handles large projects easily and is great for businesses or institutions whose laminating needs are high. The pouch laminating machine on the other hand is the most economical of them all and handles applications that are limited. It is great for small lamination needs.

You should make sure that you consider the capacity that the laminator you need can be able to handle well. They come in different capacities and it is therefore important to ensure that you pick the one that is more suitable to use with the rolls and pouches of different gauges and thickness. Gauge is in mils and the higher it gets then the more rigid the lamination process will be in the end requiring the right machine capable of handling the job to be purchased.

These machines come in quite a range of widths. The wider the laminator then the more versatile it would be in its service delivery. The maximum width that a machine is capable of handling will help you identify the right machine for a particular job.

There are also several safety features that you can consider before settling for any laminator machine. It should have an auto shutoff feature that will make it possible for the machine to avoid overheating when not being used. Look at whether it has the heat guard technology that provides it with a wall that is double-walled to prevent the machine from spreading the heat inside to the outside which could burn you when you touch.

You should also consider if it has features for anti-jamming before you take it. The features that you must make sure are in your laminator machine include the jam release button, reverse function and easy access function. These features are important as they make sure that you are able to stop jamming fast and also enable you to access the machine during maintenance and cleaning procedures.

The place where you wish to use it and how often you will be using your laminator machine will determine the type of machine to buy. If you will be using it occasionally either at home or in a less busy office then you should pick the simpler machines. A top of the range machine should be chosen if it will be to be used in a large office environment.




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