Choosing a Pouch Laminator Machine
Laminator Selection Guide
1. What Will You Be Laminating?

Card/Photo LaminatorsLaminator Mouth Width 4.5” |
Document LaminatorsLaminator Mouth Width 9.5” |
Wide Format LaminatorsLaminator Mouth Width 12” & Wider |
2. How Strong Will The Lamination Film Need To Be?
3 mil - Light Duty
For occasional handling, filing, or posting of menus, photos or other items where pouch flexibility is Three mil pouches will enhance and protect your sheet size documents are remain very flexible. 3 mil pouches consist of 2 sheets of 3 mil laminate film for a total of 6 mils. |
5 mil - Standard
For moderate handling, filing or posting of items such Five mil pouches are the perfect thickness for a quality yet economical lamination. 5 mil pouches consist of 2 sheets of 5 mil laminate film for a total of 10 mils. |
7 mil - Heavy Duty
For daily handling or posting of items such as sales material, calendars, luggage and ID tags. Seven mil pouches provide a rigid laminated item and are great for all size card and sheet size documents. 7 mil pouches consist of 2 sheets of 7 mil laminate film for a total of 14 mils. |
10 mil - Extra Heavy Duty
For intensive daily handling or usage of items such as reference documents, displays, posters, signs, id badges, etc. Ten mil pouches provide the best document protection available. Ideal for items that may be handled a lot such as id badges or those exposed to the elements such as menus and signs. 10 mil pouches consist of 2 sheets of 10 mil laminate film for a total of 20 mils. |
3. How Frequently Will You Be Laminating?
*Occasional Use*
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*Moderate Use*
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*Frequent Use*
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