If none of these types of laminators sound like what you need

The decision to buy a roll laminator is
often a serious one. Roll laminators tend to be expensive and they can
take up a lot of room, so you want to make sure you buy the right one.
This article will introduce you to four different types of roll
laminators, such as school laminators and wide-format machines.
Continue reading to find out which type is the best for you and your
company, as well as discover some of the best models in each different
category.

School laminators. As the name indicates these durable,
affordable laminators are perfect for use in schools. They can be used
to laminate posters, reference materials, art projects, and more.
School laminators are often easy to use which means anyone can learn
how to use one, even the technologically impaired.

Generally speaking, school laminators are designed for use with thinner
laminating films, such as 1.5 and 3 mil thicknesses. GBC makes a number
of school laminators, including the HeatSeal Ultima 65 which is the
best selling school laminator in the United States.

Commercial-grade laminators.

These laminators are frequently used by companies that laminate a lot
of documents and need a fairly rigid product. Documents laminated by
these machines tend to be less than 27 inches wide and include menus,
signs, and marketing materials. Machines in this category often feature
higher laminating speeds, silicone rollers, and other advanced
features. They're perfect for print shops and other organizations that
need to produce high-quality lamination in-house. Royal Sovereign
produces some good commercial-grade laminators, such as the RSL-2702
and the RSS-685. These machines will feature adjustments that are not
available on most school laminators allowing you to use specialty
laminating films for specific applications.

Wide-format roll laminators.

If you're in the graphics arts business or simply want to laminate
something that's wider than 27 inches, a wide-format laminator is what
you need. These machines are a great choice when laminating maps,
posters, banners, and large signs. They offer high-quality hot and cold
lamination and can vary in size. Some machines can laminate items that
are up to 65 inches wide, so the laminating possibilities are endless.
GBC and Royal Sovereign are two of the leading manufacturers in this
category, producing the 44DT 43" laminator and the high-speed RSS-1050N
41" machine, respectively.

Pouch board laminators.

Sometimes you need to mount your document on to a board and there's no
better way to do that than with a pouch board laminator. These machines
are designed primarily for mounting but can be used to do specific
types of encapsulation as well. They are good for companies that need
an array of document finishing options. Some pouch board laminators to
check out include the Phoenix wide-format laminator and the ProSeal 25"
and 44" models.

If none of these types of laminators sound like what you need, you
might want to consider a pouch laminator. Pouch laminators are smaller
than roll laminators, and are great for small laminating jobs including
ID cards, snapshots, legal documents, and so on. This type of laminator
is also usually a lot less expensive than a roll laminator, so if
you're on a budget, you should check out this type of machine.

Now that you're aware of all the different laminating possibilities,
you'll be able to make an informed choice about which machine to buy.
Thanks for reading and good luck with your laminating!