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A Roll Laminator is a Hot or Cold Laminator that uses Laminating Film to encapsulate and protect documents larger than you would normally be able to accomplish with a pouch laminator. Roll Laminating Machines are designed for high volume runs as they allow for a continuous run of product. Roll Laminators are perfect for laminating posters, maps, book covers, signs, photographs, charts, and much more. They allow for high production rates, are durable and built with heavy duty materials to last, and they allow applications to be wiped clean. Many roll laminators can also handle mounting documents onto foam board and other mounting boards; often as thick as 3/16” boards. Roll lamination is typically used for two sided lamination, completely encapsulating your documents in a protective lamination. In two-sided lamination, a top and bottom laminating roll are mounted onto the laminating machine with the adhesive sides facing each other. When the roll laminator is turned on the rolls are uncoiled and pressed onto the document. The heat and pressure applied then seals the lamination around the document, creating a protected and attractive finish. Lamination protects against spills, bending and tearing, and many films even protect against UV damage.
If roll lamination sounds like a solution you are interested in, then now is the time to start researching roll laminating machines. We are aware that this process can be tiring, as there are thousands of models and hundreds of manufacturers to choose from. When you are conducting your search, keep in mind these important factors:
What is the maximum width you will need to laminate? Roll laminators are available as small as 12” and as large as 27”, so you will need to conside the widest item that you will be laminating. Remember that you will need to leave at least 1/4” of laminate around the edges of your document. Will you need to mount onto foam boards? Many roll laminators have the capability to mount, however, you will need to check the specifications of the different models if this is a feature that you will be using. What is the maximum laminate thickness you will be using? Most roll laminators can laminate the maximum laminate available; 10 mil, however, it is always a good idea to double-check that your particular model will be able to handle the thickness that you will be using. How much space do you have for a laminating machine? Laminating machines are floor-model machines that require a decent amount of space to be run properly. Keep your working space in mind when shopping, and remember to always ask for the machine dimensions before ordering. Who will be using the laminator? Ease of use is important for many customers, especially those who will be using the laminator in environments with multiple un-trained users, such as schools or offices. If you are one of these customers, then you will want to confirm that the machine is easy to use and does not require special training to operate.
If roll lamination still sounds like the right path for your needs, then read on to learn about one of the most renowned machines on the market for schools and universities: the Professor Roll Laminator by Ledco.
Named for its preferred customer, the Ledco Professor Roll Laminator has an ease-of-usability that makes it perfect for schools and universities where multiple users may be present. It has been engineered to provide many years of dedicated service with minimal maintenance requirements. The Professor Laminator will laminates up to ten mil lamination film and mounts materials up to 3/16″ thick. It features a unique self-threading system that reduces the anxiety often associated with threading a laminator; making installing your laminating rolls easier than every before. The heated spring-loaded roller design permits simultaneous mounting and laminating using heat activated mounting boards. Heated rollers provide even pressure and heat, for the best possible lamination.
The Professor Laminator features silicone rubber rollers that are easily accessible for regular cleanings. Cleaning the rollers is important as adhesive seeps out of the edged of the rolls each time the laminator is used, and adheres to the rollers. Safety is not an issue with the Professor Laminators clear polycarbonate shield that protects from operator injury while providing an easy viewing platform. The shield is fixed to the machine and positioned so that the operator must naturally put it into guard position before laminating. Supply roll tension controls – Supply roll tension controls make it easy to adjust the roll tension by simply tightening or loosening the tension control knobs on the supply roll mandrels. A reverse switch is invaluable and helps avoid problems and clear misfeeds by reversing the lamination before damage can be done to the laminating machine. Variable speed control lets you adjust the speed of your laminator, and has the capability of running as fast as fifteen feet per minute. Mounting should be applied at one foot per minute. Variable heat controls lets you set the temperature of the laminator from 100 degrees to 400 degrees. An LCD temperature display makes it easy to set and maintain the correct temperature for your different applications and lamination types. The indicator light inside the heat switch comes on as the machine warms up. Once the machine reaches the set temperature the indicator light turns off. The built-in threading aids making threading your laminator easier than every before. Once the upper and lower strips of film have been threaded through the machine, bottom idler threading is automatically started when the operator closes the feed tray into it’s operating position. Forced air-cooling allows for perfect laminating, even with thicker films. Without a cooling system, thicker lamination films will warp or ripple because they are still too hot when they come out the back of the laminator. The Professor has a more effective cooling system than any other machine in its class.
The Ledco Professor Roll Laminating Machine has a maximum laminating width of 27” and accepts all lamination up to 10 mil thick on a 1” core. It takes about 30 minutes to warm-up to the maximum set temperature, which is the average for laminating machines of this size. Measuring at 34” long by 11” deep by 16” high and weighing at about 75 pounds unpackaged, the Professor, like all roll laminators, requires some space to be properly run. It works with a standard 110 volt outlet.
The Ledco Professor Roll Laminator has all of the features & benefits of the well-known Educator Roll Laminator, plus additional function and performance capabilities beyond expectations for all equipment in this price range. One of the most desirable functions of the Professor Laminator is that it not only runs laminating roll film, but can run laminating pouches as well. It is the perfect finishing tool for companies and institutions transitioning from outsourcing to bringing work in-house as well as for: Schools, Daycare Centers, Law Offices, Map Dealers, Color Labs, Government Offices, Libraries, Hospitals, Prisons, Small Print Shops, & Design Studios. It comes standard with a two year manufacturer’s warranty, one of the longest warranties in the lamination industry.
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