How Cold Pressure Sensitive Laminators Work
A cold laminator uses rollers to apply firm, even pressure that bonds a pressure-sensitive adhesive film to your material, with no heating element involved. This makes cold laminating machines the correct choice whenever heat would damage the substrate, such as inkjet prints, certain photographs, and thermally sensitive vinyl graphics.
Cold Laminator Machine vs Hot Roll Laminator
| Cold Laminator | Hot Roll Laminator | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Required | None | Yes, heated rollers |
| Warm-Up Time | None, ready instantly | 5 to 15 minutes typical |
| Best For | Inkjet prints, heat-sensitive vinyl, photos | Paper, standard office and school materials |
What Is a Cold Laminator Used For?
A cold laminator is used wherever heat would damage the material being laminated, which is common in sign shops, photography studios, and print production using inkjet or solvent-printed graphics. For a complete overview of how the process works, read all about cold pressure sensitive laminating.
Choosing the Right Cold Laminator
| Use Case | Recommended Width |
|---|---|
| School or office projects | 12 to 18 inches |
| Sign shop or photography studio | 25 to 38 inches |
| Wide format print production | 54 inches or wider |
Why Buy from MyBinding.com?
| Full Akiles and Tamerica range in stock | Cold pressure sensitive laminators in every width, ready to ship same or next business day. |
| System guidance before you buy | Call (800) 944-4573 and our team will match a cold laminator to your material and width needs. |
| Pressure sensitive film stocked | We carry matching cold laminating film alongside the machines. |
| Free shipping at $75 | Qualifying orders of $75 or more ship free within the continental U.S. |
| Easy Returns | MyBinding.com offers easy returns on most items. Contact our team to arrange a return. |
Need installation or operating instructions? Browse our product manuals page.
