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An In-Depth Look at the Pro-Lam Plus 330 Pouch Laminator
An In-Depth Look at the Pro-Lam Plus 330 Pouch Laminator
Pouch laminating a method of encapsulating documents and photos in a protective pouch using a machine called a pouch laminator. Laminating helps protect from a variety of harmful exposures including liquid, sun and heat, bends and tears. A Pouch Laminator uses heater rollers (or in some instances, heated plates) to activate an adhesive present on the laminating pouches. The adhesive bonds together around your document or photos, protecting them from damage and preserving them for years to come. Pouch Laminators are the most popular and least expensive method of laminating. Pouch laminators are used to laminate applications from identification cards up to posters and large signs. In this article we will discuss one of the popular Pouch Laminators on the market: The Akiles Pro-Lam Plus 330. With the knowledge you will take from this detailed review you will be able to make a truly informed purchasing decision.
The Akiles Pro-Lam Plus 330 is a 13″ pouch laminator that features a dual heat system for a more efficient lamination at both low and high temperatures. It will laminate with a variable heat setting; as low as 176° and as high as 320°. Heated-rollers allow a balanced heat distribution during the laminating process giving crystal clear, bubble-free results when laminating color copies, photos & ink-jet printouts. The Pro-Lam Plus 330 is designed with four Silicon Rollers that provide a professional product that eliminates the need to use pouch carriers. This durable and user friendly laminator also features a reverse switch for clearing jams when pouches are fed crooked through the throat. With the Pro-Lam Plus 330 Pouch Laminator you can laminate at speeds up to 550 millimeters per minute with a laminating pouch as thick as 10 mil. The Pro-Lam 330 is also capable of producing cold lamination, or pressure sensitive, so strictly adhesive pouches can also be used. Akiles continues is excellence with an extremely heavy duty metal construction that was built to hold up, even in high production and warehouse environments. Metal gears also guarantee strength and durability through the years of use.
Benefits:
- The Pro-Lam Plus 330 Pouch Laminator is perfect for home, office, and even high-production use.
- The Pro-Lam Plus 330 has a 13″ throat width allowing for documents as large as 12″ wide, or laminating pouches as wide as 13″. This opens up a wide variety of opportunities for use including business cards, luggage tags, photographs, letters, legal documents, and even store menus.
- The Pro-Lam 330 can take the largest thickness of laminating pouches available –10 mil— giving you even more versatility to create thin encapsulations with 3 mil pouches or thick encapsulations with 10 mil pouches… and anything in between!
- The Pro-Lam Plus 330 uses heated silicone rollers, which provide optimum quality and end results, unlike laminators that used heat plates. It ensures that your pouch will not have scratches as it emerges the machine, and provides even pressure and heating all the way through for consistent results.
- The Pro-Lam Plus 330 is capable of laminating both hot and cold laminating pouches, so now you can even laminate your heat-sensitive materials.
- The heat and speed settings on the Pro-Lam Plus 330 Pouch Laminator are adjustable, so you can get the perfect lamination result every time.
Limitations:
- Pro-Lam Plus 330 cannot laminate documents large than 13″, including such items as posters and trade show graphics. It is meant for smaller applications.
- As with all laminators, some testing may be in order before the perfect end result is achieved. For this reason, we recommend testing a variety of speeds and heat settings until you get the optimum result. If your laminating pouch comes out with air bubbles, then the laminator is running too hot. Adjust the heat and try again. If your laminating pouch comes out with milky spots, then the laminator is running too cold. Adjust the heat and try again. We recommend only adjusting one of the settings (heat or speed) until the perfect result is achieved.
If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing the Pro-Lam Plus 330, visit Tim the Tutor at Binding101.com. They have great pricing on a full line of Pouch Laminatorsand they charge only $9 for shipping UPS Ground. Shop online now!
About the Author
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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