Laminating is a great way to preserve important documents, photos, and more. Small butterfly laminates are easy to use, while pouch and roll laminators are available for larger jobs. Investing in a laminating machine can save money over time.
Laminating, by sealing something between two sheets of plastic, is a great way to preserve documents, photographs, business cards, posters, or any other piece of paper that’s important to you. If you want to laminate something, there are several options available to you.
The easiest way to laminate something, like a small card, is to buy small butterfly laminates. This type of laminate consists of a piece of plastic that has another piece of adhesive attached to it. Simply place the document you wish to laminate between the two pieces of plastic, peel the backing from the sticky side and smooth the sticky side down. Butterfly laminates are available in various sizes depending on your needs. Some come with pre-drilled holes so they can be attached to luggage or anything else you’d like.
If your laminating needs are more extensive, you may need to use a laminating machine. Many shops that offer office and printing services, such as Kinkos, have laminating machines and will laminate documents, pictures or posters for you. If you own your own business and plan to laminate on a regular basis, consider purchasing a laminating machine. There are a few different options available.
Pouch laminators require the user to place the document inside a plastic pouch before passing it through the machine. This type of machine uses heat to seal the laminate. Envelope laminators are quite affordable, and small ones can be found for around $100 (USD). Envelope laminators that can handle larger jobs can cost in the thousands.
Roll laminators are the more professional and more expensive models. They use heat to seal the plastic sheets to the document. Roll laminators start at around $1,000 (USD) and those capable of laminating large documents like posters cost much more, $4,000 (USD) and well up. However, if you regularly laminate large documents and require precise and consistent results, investing in a machine can save you a lot over time. Keep in mind that heated roll and envelope laminators can cause damage to heat-sensitive materials, and a belt laminator may be more appropriate for such applications.
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