Pro-Lam 100 4" Laminator by Akiles

Pouch laminators offer a way to protect and preserve what's important, even if it's small. One device that was designed for small documents is the Akiles Pro-Lam 100. Here are its strengths, as well as its weaknesses, so you can see what it is - and isn't - capable of.

Strengths:

• The Pro-Lam 100 is a machine that was designed with small documents in mind. Its feed opening is 4 inches wide and is ideal for index cards, name tags, and other small items.

• This device has the ability to laminate quickly. It can process up to 24 inches of material in one minute so you can finish things up and move on to other tasks.

• It shouldn't come as a surprise that this device is on the small size. It only weighs 12 pounds and has dimensions of 11.8" (width) x 8.6" (depth) x 4.06" (length). You should be able to find a place for it easily as well as move it without any problems.

• You can be confident that everything you laminate with the Pro-Lam 100 will look fantastic. That's because it has aluminum heat plates and four rollers for adequate and precise heat distribution. This prevents heat marks and bubbles from marring your work.

• This machine's motor is perfect for heavy-duty use. That's because it can be used as well as remain on for hours in standby mode and not overheat. Also, leaving it on will eliminate the need to let it warm up so you can get things done faster.

• You'll find it easy to use this laminator. All the controls are clearly labeled and are on the front of the device. You can begin using it immediately even if this is your first time laminating. If you need some help, the operating instructions are printed on the back.

• The Pro-Lam 100 has a metal casing so you can be sure this device is well-made. It's strong enough to handle years of use but it does come with a one-year warranty just in case something goes wrong.

Weaknesses:

• This machine operates at temperatures ranging from 230 to 356 degrees Fahrenheit. There is no cold setting, so make sure you don't laminate any heat-sensitive documents including photographs.

• Like a lot of laminators these days, the Pro-Lam 100 can be used without a carrier. However, doing so may result in the interior of the device getting coated with excess adhesive.

• Finally, this device can't be used to laminate items that are more than 4 inches wide. If you need to work with larger documents, you should look at another device such as the Akiles ProLam 230 which has a 9-inch feed opening.

Despite being small, the Akiles Pro-Lam 100 really packs a punch. It has a lot of features that you'd expect a larger device to have, such as the heavy-duty motor and four rollers. But even though it has advanced features, it's still easy to use even for beginners. You'll just need to be sure the feed opening is wide enough for your documents and that you don't need a cold setting. Otherwise, the Pro-Lam 100 is an excellent laminator you should take a look at.