Probably one of the most useful devices to own is the
laminator. This handy tool provides much needed protection,
professionalism, and style to your important documents and
photos and is typically used in both the home and the
office.
A laminator takes any kind of paper document, photo, or
sign,and places it in a laminating "pouch", which is passed
through the machine and sealed. The end result creates a
hardened clear plastic covering, making the paper
impermeable to water, scratches, tears and other types of
damage. Practically any flat surface can be laminated.
There are many advantages to owning a laminator. And
depending on whether you will be needing one for the home
or your business there several different options from which
to choose from.
A Hot laminator is the most common type,it uses heat to
activate an adhesive material onto the paper. The paper is
placed between two sheets of adhesive paper, and slid
through the laminating pouch. Most hot laminators take
about 3-5 minutes to heat up before use. A cold laminator
is not as popular, but is easier to use. Since it works
without heat; the papers are pushed through two rollers and
a type of pressure sensitive adhesion is used to bind the
lamination to the paper.
High performance laminators are ideal for use in an office
setting, most are now conveniently designed to be
user-friendly, and usually can fit on top of a desk. They
are meant to be energy efficient and are built to withstand
large volumes of work, with multiple options for laminating
documents, posters, business cards, and different types of
media. Technologically, many of the newer types now have
advanced features such as LCD readouts, a built in trimmer
and a protective shield. However, the best part about high
performance laminators is that most come equipped with both
options to use hot and cold lamination, different speed
settings, as well as an auto shut-off to prevent
overheating when the machine is not in use.
For home, first determine the capacity of its intended use;
whether for pictures and creative decorating ideas, or for
letters and documents, the quality of your projects depends
on the type of laminator you choose. Sometimes the use of
hot laminators on family photos may damage the original
picture quality, so the best choice for the home might be a
personal laminating pouch, which also has the option to use
either hot or cold lamination, and most are conveniently no
larger than 9-10 inches wide, so they take up minimal
space. They handle everything from standard sized
documents, to photos, and now even different types of card
stock. They aren't very expensive and can be bought with
multiple options, such as jam release buttons, and
adjustable temperature control settings.
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If you would like to learn more about the different makes
and models of laminators available online then visit the
website :
http://www.print-finishing-paper-handling.co.uk/laminating/i
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