Cold roll laminators and cold pouch laminators do not use heat to laminate. The cold roll/pouch lamination film is pressure-sensitive, which means the film has a sticky side that sticks to the product when brought into contact. Cold lamination is good for use with products that can be damaged by heat. One example of this would be wax-based ink that can be melted by heat.

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Thermal roll laminators use roll lamination film that contains a heat-activated glue on one side of the lamination that sticks to the document while being run through the laminator. Roll laminators are easy to use and help lower the cost of lamination for high-volume lamination. Great for use in schools, churches and businesses. Use a roll laminator to laminate posters, photo ID, business cards, reports, menus and more. Order your roll laminator today!

Pouch laminators are the most popular laminating machines on the market. The ease of use and mobility make these a best seller. Pouch laminating machines come in different shapes and sizes. The most common sizes are usually 4” and 12” laminators. These machines use a lamination pouch that is usually sealed on one side. The inside of the pouch is coated with a heat-activated film that sticks to the product you’re laminating as it runs through the machine.

Different types of laminators have different amounts of rollers. Lamination film, as it enters the laminator, passes through the rollers which evenly distribute heat and help keep the lamination film pressed shut during the lamination process. Less-expensive pouch laminating machines usually have two rollers while more expensive/professional machines have four rollers. Photo-quality laminators can have up to six rollers. Rollers help evenly distribute heat to provide a smoother, more professional look. Products being laminated on a laminator with only two rollers may take two passes to be done properly. Four roll laminators will laminate a product on the first pass and provide a more professional, wave/defect-free lamination.

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