Laminating pouches have a versatile uses in document finishing. They can be used for luggage tags, ids, business cards, menus and far more. They come in all sizes and should be a part of any office. So, we simply outline the basic uses and the different types of machines out there to support pouch laminating.
When it comes to protecting and/or preserving valuable images or documents, laminating is necessary. However, the materials you need to laminate do not always come in big sizes, do they? Nor do they always require longer, more tedious work that can only be made possible with the use of big equipment. These are the main concerns that made way for the invention of pouch laminators. Perfect for brief uses or small sized applications, this specially designed equipment offers the best solution for various office or small commercial lamination purposes.
Pouch Laminating Basics
Pouch laminating makes use of laminating pouches whose one side remains sealed. The process involves coating the inside of the laminating pouch, a film specifically activated by heat, which attaches to the material being laminated as it passes through the laminator. The substrate, the paper or fabric on which images will be printed on to, sticks to the print with the aid of prepared adhesive. The substrate used is not limited to just one card. It could either be any number of materials or another laminate sheet. To ensure that the adhesive layers (pouch with the print, substrate, and laminate) are all bonded well to one another, you must run them through heated rollers with applied pressure.
What You Need to Know About Pouch Laminators
You can maximize the advantage of pouch laminators with moderate use. They are affordable and effectively designed to deliver satisfying results. But if you want to laminate materials in large-volumes, thus requiring continuous use of the equipment, you will find a roll laminator more suitable for the job.Pouches come in varied thickness (measured in micrometers, but in the US mil is used), ranging from the standard 80-25 for home and office use. Take note that the thickness will rely on the quality of the machine you purchase. As a rule, price is commensurate to thickness. The thicker the pouch, the higher the amount you have to pay for it.
If you are looking for the best equipment to buy, these other important guidelines will surely come in handy:
-Price is based on the quality of the equipment. The better the quality, the higher the price is.
-More affordable laminators run your pouch through the machine with the use of heat plates.
-Roll laminators are used for big-volume projects. The machines utilize heated rollers, ranging from 2-6 rollers. The smoothness of the melt determines the quality of the machine's performance. The more rollers are used, the lower the possibility of having air bubbles on the laminated product.
In considering the right equipment for your needs, you also need to consider the regular volume of materials/products you will be laminating.
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If you own a mailbox store or are considering getting into the printing business having upfront capital can be an issue. If capital is an issue, leasing is a possible solution. By leasing your print finishing equipment like printers, binding machines, laminators, or business card cutters, you have the flexibility that purchasing the equipment may not give you.
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