Top 10 laminators

From printing houses and large offices the laminator smoothly migrated to privacy. In fact, covering with a protective film can be useful not only for documents, but also for children's drawings and photographs, letters and work schedules, passes, book covers, and even recipes. However, before buying an ordinary user inevitably faces a number of questions: how do professional models differ from laminators for home, how to determine the best one, and whether to overpay for a particular brand. To simplify your choice, find out the results of our rating - in it we tried to present all the answers and find out which devices are in maximum demand and managed to gain consumer confidence.

The best laminators for home

For home use or where lamination in small volumes is required, so-called batch laminators are usually recommended. They are easy to use, inexpensive and compact, and as a consumable material is used batch film of two sheets, welded on one side. It can not be cut, so you need to immediately pick up the film of the desired size (A3, A4, A5, etc.) and, accordingly, acquire a laminator, designed to work with this format. Another important criterion is the method of lamination, which is hot and cold. If you need to laminate heat-sensitive documents like ultrasound imaging or old photographs, pay attention to cold working instruments.

5 DELI E3894-EU

Deli, a large Chinese manufacturer of stationery, offered its customers a universal E3894-EU model, which it positions as an office model. But the minimum number of shafts, low power and price unobtrusively suggest that it is still better to use for home or mini-office. Judging by the characteristics, the laminator will perfectly cope with sealing A3 paper or less into the sheath of paper, but it must be ensured that its thickness does not exceed 0.6 mm (cardboard rolling is not provided). Pay attention to the thickness of the film with which he is able to work - from 60 to 200 microns, that is, if necessary, the document can be given almost the maximum density.

There are very few reviews on this model, and it is impossible to analyze its weak points in terms of reliability. But considering that the laminator, which is so affordable, quickly heats up, has a reverse, has an attractive design and laminates all types of documents, we still ventured to put it in the TOP of the best. The main thing is not to use it for commercial purposes and do not roll more than 10 sheets per day.

4 Office Kit L2305

A feature of this device is its affordability and availability of 3 modes of operation: cold lamination, hot lamination with a film with a thickness of 80 to 100 microns and hot lamination with a 125 micron film. It is assumed that plastic is used standard, so that consumables do not have to spend much money either. The productivity of work is average - heating lasts 5 minutes, and 1 sheet of A4 format is rolled for no more than a minute, which is quite convenient for most users.

Owners also like the presence of indicators on powering and availability, reliability and ease of use (among 70 reviews we did not see a single complaint, while the average lifetime was at the time of writing from 6 months to 1.5 years), a relatively long cord and high-quality sealing of documents without any defects. Among the shortcomings they mention the presence of low odor when heated and short support legs, so the device in order to avoid overheating of the table surface under the case is better to install on the stand.

3 Geha A4 Basic

Compact and inexpensive laminator from the popular German brand easily copes with the most popular lamination options - documents, photos, and not too thick cardboard, the format of which does not exceed A4 standard. The model works only with thin films - from 80 to 100 microns maximum, and for high-quality deposition of a more dense shell, you can increase the heating temperature of the work rolls. The cold lamination feature allows you to work with heat-sensitive photos printed in a photo workshop or on a sublimation printer.

There is no reverse, but its alternative is the ABS system (Anti Blocker System), which mechanically unclenches the shafts and makes it possible to manually remove the paper sheet. This feature is especially useful when you suddenly turn off the power and need to urgently "save" the document. The lamination speed is small, in addition, the device heats up for a long time, so it is not suitable for a large office, although it is called an office one. But at home or in a mini-office, such a laminator becomes a reliable assistant, as confirmed by reviews of satisfied owners.

2 GLADWORK jLAM Full

Let this model cost a little more, but the convenience of its use more than compensates for the initial costs. To begin with, the device is designed to apply a film with a thickness of 60 to 250 microns on A4 paper, thus ensuring maximum document protection from dust, moisture and mechanical damage. It can heat up in just 1 minute and provides two lamination options - cold and hot. Its power (850 W) and the number of shafts (4 pcs.) Is enough to work at a speed of 300 mm / min., And the surface of the laminated document becomes perfectly smooth. Thanks to the reverse function, cleaning and repair of the laminator do not require disassembly of the case, which best affects its durability.

From the reviews, we learned that the device is used with equal success both in the office and at home, and sometimes even migrates from place to place - compact dimensions and light weight make it possible to move it to where it is more convenient to work. If the document is twisted during the lamination process, it is possible to quickly release it by pressing the button. Display and speed adjustment in the laminator is not provided, but you can control the temperature, which, however, must first adapt itself.

1 Fellowes Lunar + A4

The Lunar + model went on sale relatively recently - in 2017 and perfectly complemented the Lunar series.Unlike the previous series, it is designed for periodic work with a film with a thickness of 75/80 microns and 125 microns and at the same time it is slightly more expensive. The device is extremely simple in management - both a schoolchild and a pensioner can deal with it. No additional settings are required - to start the heating and the rollers, just press one power button, and when the device is ready (the approximate heating time is 3 minutes), the green indicator lights up.

The ClearPath technology provides the exact feed direction, but if a jam still occurs, the release lever allows you to gently pull out the document. The laminator is given a 1 year warranty, during which the manufacturer undertakes to replace it with a new one when the warranty case occurs. Customer reviews indicate that the device is capable of producing about 20 starts per day without losing the quality of lamination, so it can be used at home and in the office.

Top Office and Commerce Laminators

Conventional low-budget devices are not able to laminate materials in medium and large volumes - they heat up for a long time, roll the document slowly and are extremely limited in the size and thickness of the paper. Therefore, the purchase of an office semi-laminator will have to be budgeted for 4-5 thousand rubles. They are distinguished by an increased number of rolling rollers (from 4 to 6), speed and the possibility of increasing their heating temperature, as well as a wide range of film thicknesses. For printing houses and large enterprises where there is a need for lamination of A3 formats and above, roll-type laminators are required - they operate at ultra-high speeds and provide maximum performance, but, respectively, are more expensive and larger.

5 Pingda PD FM-360

Pingda focuses solely on the production of laminators, and narrow specialization contributes to the continuous improvement of quality and the preservation of acceptable cost devices. So, the desktop laminating machine PD FM-360 is fully capable of satisfying the needs of an average printing house, ensuring an uninterrupted post-printing process. The maximum paper lamination width is 360 mm, while it can be done in a cold and hot way. The processing speed reaches 1.8 m / min., And two pairs of rubber-silicone rollers with internal heating are responsible for the perfect fit of the film to the surface.

In addition to high performance, rolled laminator is beneficial to purchase for one more reason - cost. Unlike other professional laminators, the desktop model does not take up extra space on the floor, which is especially important for small rooms. Consumables for it are much cheaper than for batch devices. On the other hand, due to the constructive complexity, a specially trained operator is required, and before launching it takes some time to refill the laminating film. Nevertheless, in the performance of a large amount of repetitive work, this roll laminator is an unsurpassed master.

4 GBC Fusion 5000L

Entrepreneurs who care not only the functionality of the laminator, but also the appearance, should look at the Fusion 5000L model. Its manufacturer, GBC, which is part of the American ACCO Corporation, paid particular attention to the design of the device. The streamlined shape, digital display with LED controls and a discreet color scheme transform ordinary office equipment into its decoration. With the functionality of the handsome laminator, too, everything is in order: he is ready to work with printed materials in formats from A6 to A3 with an impressive speed of 1 m / min or 10 A4 sheets in 4 minutes, sealing them in film with a density of 75 to 250 microns.

The presence of 4 shafts, sliding guides and the output tray provides a smooth surface laminated document.The device is able to operate in automatic mode, independently determining the format and density of the package, as well as the selection of parameters can be carried out manually. If the document inadvertently closes, the reverse function will come to the aid of the operator, and at the end of the work the laminator will automatically turn off, thereby saving energy. The slogan of the model range is “Just faster to the goal,” and it must be admitted that it corresponds to its characteristics.

3 Fellowes Proteus A3

If the intensity of use of the laminator exceeds 100 sheets of A3 format per day, professional equipment is indispensable. In its role, the model “Proteus” from the American company Fellowes, equipped with 6 shafts, 4 of which are heated with built-in infrared heaters, will perfectly perform. The device was put on sale for a long time, more than 7 years ago and has a lot of positive feedback. Uniform heating and precise temperature and process speed settings ensure perfect lamination to a film thickness of 75 or 250 microns.

High performance is achieved due to the 1-minute warm-up, speed of 950 mm / min and the introduction of the CleaPath mechanism, which is responsible for the exact direction of the documents and preventing their jamming. The device interface is intuitive, and the operator is not required to acquire special skills for its development. Warranty lasts 2 years, but in order to extend the life of the manufacturer recommends the use of branded consumables with basic, average or maximum thickness (80, 100 and over 175 microns, respectively).

2 GMP Photonex-SYNC 235

The line of semi-professional Photonex laminators from the well-known Russian company GMP is represented by A5, A4 and A3 formats. Model 235 (A4 format) has almost the same overall dimensions as a home appliance, but differs in impact resistance of the case, the presence of a forced ventilation system and the ability to work without stopping for up to 4 hours in a row. Its heating system consists of an infrared heater, 4 hot shafts and heating plates and allows you to achieve high quality sealing. At the same time, speed controllers, temperatures, quick programming keys allow in a matter of seconds to reconfigure the device to a different type of material.

Judging by the reviews, the owners of copy centers, mini-printing houses, advertising agencies and photo salons consider it to be profitable. They are satisfied with the performance of the laminator, adjustable speed up to 770 mm / min. and the presence of reverse. In addition to the usual lamination, the laminator provides hot foil stamping and gives the product an attractive appearance without the need to purchase additional equipment. Another important point: thanks to the constant expansion of the sales and service network, the company undertakes to provide prompt repair and free replacement of marriage in any region of the country.

1 Bulros FGK-320S

The purchase of this batch device is important for a photo studio, mini-printing house and copy center, because it allows you to quickly and efficiently laminate any printed materials with a maximum thickness of 2 mm. The laminator is enclosed in a metal housing, the design of which provides for a quick inspection of the rolling system of 4 rollers. On its front panel there is a LED display with digital indication of operating temperature, on and readiness indicators, as well as buttons for infrared heating of shafts and reversing controls.

Model FGK-320S provides for the use of consumables with a thickness of 60 to 250 microns. The power of the device is designed for 3-minute preheating and the rolling speed of a document of standard sizes (A3 and below) is 560 mm / min. In the reviews, we found information that the device works flawlessly, is extremely simple to use and does not require special operator training. There are also recommendations: to observe the user manual and not to touch the heated case until the active cooling system cools it to a safe temperature.

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