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Question by wannasnooze: Do the small heat laminators work as well as paying to have lamination done for me?

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Answer by Kate B
Yes, they just work just as well.
I have paid up to $ 3 each for an A3 to get laminated. I use a small laminator at home and at work and am very happy with the result, plus with more money in my pocket.

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Although there are a number of different types of laminators on the market they generally fall into two major categories. Hot laminators use heat to melt adhesive and laminate documents while cold laminators use pressure sensitive adhesive to laminate. However, choosing between hot and cold lamination can sometimes be difficult. Each type of laminating system has its own set of strengths and weakness. This article is designed to help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of each system so that you can compare the two and make an educated choice for your laminating needs. Here are five things to consider.

1. Supply Types: The variety of supplies available for a cold laminator vs. a hot laminator is substantial. Hot laminating pouches are available in dozens of different sizes. However, options for cold laminating pouches are extremely limited. With this being said, cold laminating rolls are available with the ability to laminate and apply adhesive, just apply adhesive or to laminate with matte adhesive. Hot laminating supplies for these options are more difficult to find (especially in small sizes).

2. Cost: Generally speaking, the cost for a hot laminator should be very similar to the cost for a cold one. However, the cost of laminating supplies can be very different. The supplies for laminating with a cold process laminator are often more expensive than laminate that uses heat. However, other strengths and features of cold lamination can sometimes outweigh the cost difference. However, the cost of supplies should weigh into the decision.

3. Speed: Without the need to wait for your laminator to heat up cold lamination is often quite a bit faster than hot lamination. Small cold laminators don’t usually even require power. This means that they can easily be transported and used in almost any place. Hot laminators usually require between two and fifteen minutes to warm up before they can be used and always require power.

4. Heat: Amazingly, the greatest advantage of cold lamination over hot lamination is the lack of heat. Cold lamination is ideal for use with heat sensitive documents such as photos, vinyl and other materials with low melting temperatures. For instances where heat will be a problem, cold lamination is the obvious choice.

When weighing hot vs. cold lamination these are four important things to consider. Depending on the types of documents you plan on laminating, the size that you need to laminate and your budget you will need to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of the two types of laminators and choose. Good luck, and happy laminating.

Question by Jim A: Will lamination (5mil) affect the quality of a photo when scanning it?
I want to scan some pretty detailed photos that have been laminated. Can anyone give me any suggestions at making the photos as clear as possible even though the originals are covered in plastic? Thanks

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Answer by kathi1vee
You may have to adjust the exposure a little, or lighten/darken, since the light in the scanner may reflect off the plastic. Also, I find that pressing the photo down with a book or something helps to reduce the reflection.

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A lot of people, when they think about laminating machines picture huge roll laminators such as you might see in a school or business, or maybe the little pouch unit that created their name badge. These are very commonly seen, but that doesn’t mean that they are always the best solution for your laminating needs. Cold lamination is emerging as a great choice for a lot of applications, and here are five reasons why.

The first reason you may want to consider cold lamination is that it offers you a bit more versatility than hot lamination. Using cold lamination, for instance, you can create such fun and unique items as magnets and stickers. While that may not be in your immediate plans, such items are great marketing devices, and you never know when they will come in handy for fund raising or trade shows and the like. There are cold lamination machines that are able to laminate one side of an item while applying adhesive to the other side. That is very handy making signs as well. Cold lamination is without a doubt, safer than hot lamination. Because there is no heat or electricity involved in many cases, there is little risk of fire or of someone touching the wrong place on the machine and accidentally burning themselves. This, of course, reduces any potential liability, or loss of work days due to misuse or injury. It also makes cold lamination an excellent choice for use by children. Cold lamination is just a lot easier of a process than hot lamination. There are so many steps involved with hot lamination, such as figuring how hot you want the machine to be set, and how quickly you want the items to be run through the machine. On top of that, you need to pay close attention to the relative thickness of your document and if you are using the correct type of film for your project. On the other hand the cold laminating process generally consists of turning the handle. It is really just as simple as that. The vast majority of cold laminating machines do not require electrical power. This of course means that you will be able to use them just about anywhere you can take the machine. Plus, one other great thing about cold lamination is that the machines are usually small enough to take just about anywhere. You can take them to a scrapbooking or crafting party, or keep them stashed out of sight when you aren’t using them. This sort of convenience alone is a big reason to consider a cold laminating machine. With cold lamination you can say goodbye to problems such as curling or melting when the documents you are laminating are thin or especially large. Also, you will never have to worry about the document that you are laminating (such as photos, signs or other heat sensitive papers) becoming damaged.

As we stated above, you will find that cold lamination is not ideal for every project, but for a great deal of applications, it is the safer, more portable, and more versatile solution.

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