Johan Simbade
Tips On How To Choose A Laminator
In order to determine if a Laminator is worth your money consider some of the following tips and facts. Laminating machines are expert printers that specialise in making laminate for applications such as flooring, glass, and even plastic. The purpose of a Laminator is to harden and seal items so they can be used in a variety of situations where high quality and repeatability are essential. Many people use Laminators to make posters, labels, or other items so they can be more effective and efficient. If you want to buy a Laminator but are unsure about which one to buy, consider the points below to help you make your decision.
Firstly, an important feature to look at is whether it has a cold and hot setting. A cold laminator will require less power and a shorter warm-up time but this will mean it is unable to seal thick plastic parts effectively. Because of this, the cold laminator may not be the best option if you want to use a laminating machine on a regular basis. To test this, place a small item such as a small piece of plastic, pencil, or label into a cold laminator for a few minutes to see if any heat rises out of the bottom of the plastic.
The next thing you need to check is the feed rate of the laminator. Feed rates affect how fast the plastic is transferred through the device. If you frequently laminate large documents, you may find it beneficial to have a higher feed rate. Some Laminator models are able to detect whether or not the heated feed rate is sufficient. Check this setting by using the printout utility to compare the actual time taken to laminate the documents against the desired result.
Another important factor to test before purchasing a laminating machine is the reliability of the machine’s seals. When something happens to the feed rate or the seals, the finished product may not be as smooth as you would like. To test this, size up the documents and then try to remove them from the device while it is closed.
Another thing you should look at when buying a laminating machine is its roller speeds. This controls how thin the document can be printed. If the roller speed is too low, it takes longer to get to the desired thickness. But if the roller speed is too high, it might not allow enough air to flow through the document, causing the machine to seep through the plastic and possibly destroy the document.
If the machines are purchased online, you may find it helpful to turn off the auto shut off feature. This is because some machines have an indicator light that glows green if the machine is in the process of melting plastic. You don’t want to melt the documents during the laminating process. The recommended amount of time a laminating device should be left on is between twenty and thirty seconds. If it is not left on long enough, it could lead to melt through of the papers instead of being applied correctly.
