Akiles is a prominent name in the document finishing world, thanks primarily to their manufacture of professional grade binding machines. However, the company also makes pouch laminators that are well constructed, easy to use, and consistently produce terrific, professional grade results. Here s a short introduction to some of the stars of Akiles lineup of pouch laminators. Maybe you ll find one that s right for your needs.
Pro Lam 100. This is the smallest laminator Akiles makes and with its 4 inch feed opening, it s ideal for processing ID badges, licenses, luggage tags, and other tiny items. Despite this unit s small size, it offers professional quality laminating and it s easy to use. You can control the temperature setting, laminate without a carrier, and be secure in that this machine has metal parts and was built to last. This product is good for any office needing a small laminator.
Pro Lam 230 and 330. Like the Pro Lam 100, both of these products are well made and user friendly. The 230 can laminate items up to 9.1 inches wide while the 330 can accommodate documents that are 12.5 inches wide. Neither one of these devices can do cold lamination, but they will not overheat either. You don t need to use a carrier with these devices unless you re working with pouches that are 10 mil thick.
Pro Lam Plus 330. This is one of Akiles most advanced machines. It has a heavy duty motor that can perform both hot and cold lamination, and it will accept pouches up to 10 mil thick. Items inserted into the machine can be up to 13 inches thick, so this is a great machine to use for small posters, menus, maps, signs, and oversized photos. This device has heated rollers that will ensure flawless lamination every time, even when you re working with hard to laminate items such as ink jet printouts. This is a great machine to get if you want a versatile laminator for your office.
Pro Lam Photo. Laminating photographs can be a bit tricky because they often don t respond well to heat lamination. Cold lamination suits them best, as does a machine specially designed for them such as the Pro Lam Photo. This machine has a 13 inch feed opening for your largest pictures and it also has a 6 roller system (4 hot, 2 cold) to ensure a beautiful, bubble and wrinkle free finish every time. The machine will even turn itself off it starts overheating. While this device can laminate all sorts of documents, it really shines when it works with photos. This is the device to use when you want your photos to look great. UltraLam 250B and 250P. If you need a device for heavy duty lamination, then you should check out either the UltraLam 250B or 250P. These are hardcore devices can withstand heavy daily use and they have the ability to adapt to the thickness of whatever you re laminating so it will come out looking perfect. Also, these devices can run continuously and accept all thicknesses of laminating pouches. They even have a super wide document exit to prevent a jam from occurring.
Finally, all of Akiles pouch laminators are well constructed so you can use them for many years. They re also reasonably priced so your purchase won t cause too much damage to your budget. Whether you want to laminate a photo, business card, or larger document, get laminating with Akiles today.
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Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.