Laminating Film
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Roll Laminating Film Guide
Roll lamination film is available in a wide variety of widths, lengths and
thickness. We also sell roll laminating film in a variety of widths, core sizes,
and finishes. Choose from gloss, luster, matte, UV, Digikote, Opti-clear, Digiseal,
PhotoPlus, and more from industry recognized brands such as GBC, Banner American,
Daige, USI, HOP Industries, and Valuebind.
Laminating Roll Film Specifications:
Thermal Roll Lamination Film: Thermal laminating film requires
heat in order to adhere to your print. Thermal roll film comes in a variety
of finishes and mil thickness which require various levels of temperature to
successfully laminate the print.
Cold Roll Lamination Film: Pressure sensitive lamination film
does not require heat. Lamination film is applied via pressure rollers by an
adhesive rather than a hot glue. Great for use with temperature sensitive products
and heavy ink coverage.
Core Size: The various models of roll laminators use lamination
film with different core thickness. The core is the hole that runs through the
roll of lamination film. The roll holders on the roll laminator is what is inserted
into the core of the film. A roll laminator with roll holders designed for 3"
laminating film cores cannot hold 1" core laminating film, however with
the use of core adapters, a roll laminator designed to hold a 1" core laminating
film may hold a 2.25" or 3" core laminating film. Since brands and
models vary in technical specifications, please check with our laminating specialists
before purchasing film that will utilize core adapters.
Width: Since roll laminators and wide format printers vary
in widths, so does roll laminating film. Please check the model of your laminator
to ensure the width of the roll laminating film does not exceed the machine
specifications. A 40" wide roll of laminating film will not fit in a 27"
laminator, although a 27" roll laminating film will fit comfortably within
a 40" wide roll laminator. This flexibility is extremely useful in many
applications since you can purchase roll film for the job at hand. If you have
a 27" wide roll laminator to handle posters, but then find the need to
laminate letter size documents, there are a couple options. You can choose to
run 27" roll film which will allow for (3) 8.5" wide letter size documents
along side each other and once laminated, cut sheets out individually using
a rotary trimmer. Another option is choosing to go with 9" wide or 12"
wide laminating film reducing scrap or waste. It is strongly suggested to keep
a variety of widths on hand to expedite the myriad of lamination projects.
Mil Thickness: Some laminators can only use lamination film
up to a certain thickness. The thickness of roll laminating film is known as
the mil thickness (thousandths of an inch). The higher the mil number, the thicker
the film. Roll laminating film can be purchased in 1.5 mil, 3 mil, 5 mil, 7
mil, 10 mil, 15 mil. 5 mil is very pliable, where the 10 mil is very tough and
rigid. To provide a lightweight protection to your print and enhance colors,
1.5 mil and 3 mil are our most popular selections which is ideal for indoor
applications such as maps, posters, and more. Schools, Government, and Military
organizations usually order bulk roll laminating film in 1.5 and 3 mil thickness.
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Types of Film:
Glossy - Clear as glass, shiny, superb finish. Laminated output becomes simply brilliant, the color literally jumps off the page.
Matte - Glare-free, soft look, slightly granular texture. Most matte laminating film feature write-on capabilities due to its slightly granular texture and a frosted glare free finish.
Satin - Smooth, glare-reducing soft finish. If you are looking for a softer finish than gloss, but not as granular as matte, roll laminating film in a satin finish is the ideal choice. Generally used for backdrop prints or documents that will receive direct, bright lighting.
Ultra Violet (UVI) - Protect against the Sun's damaging rays. Extend the life of all your laminated items with Ultra Violet Inhibitors. Most films are designed with special UVA and UVB inhibitors, allowing prints to last up 5 times longer than a non-laminated document. Ideal for outdoor signage.
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