Fellowes Venus 125 Pouch Laminator

Fellowes is known for making great office equipment and their phenomenal Venus 125 laminator is no exception to the rule. This is a machine that's designed to be used in a large office, although small businesses would probably like it too, if they can afford the $450 price. Continue reading to find out what features make the Venus 125 such a great laminator.

As with the rest of Fellowes laminators, the Venus 125 is stylish and is loaded with nifty special features, such as an easy-to-read LCD control panel. The Venus 125 is capable of laminating documents up to 12.5" wide, so this machine is an obvious choice for companies that laminate a lot of big documents such as maps, menus, and signs. This machine is rated to handle laminating pouches up to 10 mil thick, so you can get super rigid results, and it has an adjustable temperature setting that makes choosing the right temperature easy. Cold lamination is also possible with this machine, which means you won't need a separate device to laminate your heat-sensitive documents and photographs. (Although you will need self-adhesive pouches.) You'll also be able to laminate more documents more quickly because you don't need to use a carrier, which eliminates a step in the laminating process.

This laminator heats up pretty quickly - in about four minutes - and a green light and a beeping noise let you know when it's ready for action. When it comes time to laminate, the Venus 125 gets it done quickly and can laminate a standard letter-size document in under a minute. As for safety features, the Venus 125 is equipped with the Fellowes' HeatGuard Technology which, thanks to insulation, keeps the heat inside the machine so you won't burn yourself, and there's an automatic shut-off that kicks in when the machine isn't in use. And, best of all, this machine easily opens up - just like a desktop printer - to allow for easy cleaning and maintenance. To open the laminator, just press the buttons on the side of the machine. It's that easy and the Venus 125 is one of the very few laminators on the market to have this feature. If you need a high-quality machine that's easy to maintain, this is the one to get.

The Venus 125 does have a couple of minor weaknesses. For one, it's not capable of laminating mounting boards. It's also designed for moderate use, so it's not ideal for companies that do a lot of heavy-duty laminating. Finally, the unit is rather large and takes up quite a bit of space on a desk. It's really meant to be used in a workroom rather than an individual office, so that might deter some potential buyers.

Overall, the Venus 125 is one of the best laminators money can buy. It's perfect for offices that need a laminator capable of handling different pouch thicknesses and the fact that it can perform cold lamination is an added bonus. If you need a high-quality laminator, check out the Venus 125. You shouldn't be disappointed.