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All about Roll Laminating

All about Roll Lamination

Roll Laminators are typically designed for higher volume runs and large formats up to 60″ wide and 1″ thick. For two sided laminate, two rolls of laminating film are used. And for one sided laminate, one roll is used. There is a wide variety of lamination film available in the market; however the most frequently used is thermal film which is activated using heat. Thermal film is constructed of two layers; a polyester layer and an adhesive layer. During the laminating process, the adhesive is warmed and melted. It is then pressed into the document acting as a bonding agent. As the adhesive cools, it hardens and creates a permanent seal between the document and the film.

Roll lamination is a process that involves two laminating rolls, a top and a bottom roll, and is placed on the machine with the glue sides facing each other. As the rolls are “uncoiled” a document is placed between the two pieces of laminate and is sealed as it travels through the rollers and the heat is applied. It is important to leave a small edge around the document to allow the lamination to adhere to itself. Some form of trimming is usually required with roll lamination. This lamination process is generally used for larger volume items as it can run at higher speeds and in a continuous roll.

Roll laminators operate by pulling film with a thermally-activated adhesive over a heat source and into a set of laminating rollers. Film from a roll passes over heat shoes to activate a polyethylene adhesive layer on the film. It then passes through rubber rollers to apply pressure and bond the film with the item being laminated. The film will actually fuse into the item.

With a maximum laminating width of 27″, a Roll Laminator is perfect for laminating posters, maps, book covers, signs, photographs, charts, and much more. They will allow for high production rates, are durable, and allow your application to be wiped clean. Many roll laminators can also handle mounting documents of several different thicknesses and on a variety of Mounting Boards.

Advantages:

• Allows for high production rates
• Protective
• Durable
• Can be wiped clean
• Wide variety of sizes and mils

Limitations:

• Machines require set-up and training.
• Large size is not ideal for all locations

If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing a Roll Laminator , visit Tim the Tutor at Binding101.com. They have great pricing on a full line of Laminating and they charge only $9 for shipping UPS Ground. Shop online now!

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Meet Tim the Tutor!  With over 11 years experience in the document finishing industry, Tim is a qualified Product Specialist for BUY101.com, Binding101.com and OfficeSupplies101.com.  His helpful product tips offer an insider’s honest opinions on products, giving you the information you need to make educated purchases.  Tim the Tutor lives up to Buy101′s motto, “We do the homework for you” by doing the research that answers your most common questions.  Tim is trained and skilled in the areas of binding, laminating, paper cutting, shrink-wrapping, drilling, folding, booklet making and much more.

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