Laminating machines protect important or frequently used documents and can be used in small businesses or large corporations. Laminators can help you save money by eliminating the need to re-copy or reprint documents that haven’t jammed. Lamination machines are ideal for businesses that regularly print items such as ID cards, maps, or menus. Furthermore, laminators are crucial equipment for companies producing VIP passes and backstage passes for concerts, sporting events and other events.
One of the main choices to make when deciding what type of laminating machine to buy is whether to choose a type of hot or cold lamination. Both have their relative advantages and disadvantages. Cold laminator is the kind of laminating machines that use pressure sensitive adhesives to bond the laminating film. These machines are used when the material being rolled is sensitive to heat. For example, some inkjet printers use inks that can melt when heated. There are other types of printers that use heat sensitive paper. For these types of applications, the cold laminator is the best option.
The advantages of using a cold laminating machine are:
- The machine can get the job done at a decent speed as the setup time is much less. No need to wait for the machine to heat up compared to the hot laminating machine.
- The machine is easier to operate and this is more convenient for inexperienced people.
- In terms of safety, the cold laminating machine is better as there is absolutely no chance of someone getting burned from the high temperature lamination.
- The machine required less maintenance compared to the hot laminating machine. This is because the hot laminating machine needs to be cleaned frequently to ensure good results.
- The end result of lamination is better as there is no incidence of bubbles, curling or waves in the laminated product that occurs when using a hot laminating machine.