Laminators

Roll Laminators are most often used in commercial, professional and high-volume educational environments. They range in width format from 4" to 80", but are usually larger than 12" wide. They process graphics or documents between two rollers, which may be heated or cold (see below). Generally, roll laminators require more professional skills to operate than pouch laminators, but they are also more versatile in terms of the types of jobs they can do. Specifically, roll laminators are capable of mounting graphics to rigid substrates, as well as applying specialized laminating films for applications such as outdoor signage.Cold roll machines are compatible only with pressure sensitive films, while heated roller machines can process both thermal/heatset and "cold" films. Pressure-sensitive films tend to be more expensive than thermal films and are commonly used for more complex decals and heat-sensitive substrates. An additional advantage is they don't require a more expensive heated-roll machine.Thermal films are less expensive than cold films and often associated with higher volume applications. Many large format jobs use both thermal and cold films.