Pro-Lam 230 9" Laminator by Akiles

Welcome to MyBinding video. Today we're looking at the Akiles ProLam 230, a nine inch pouch laminator. Step by step, let's watch a demonstration of the ProLam 230 in action.Plug the machine in and turn the power on with the green switch. Use the helpful chart on the top of the machine to know what temperature to set for what thickness and then adjust with the dial. Gather your materials together as you wait for the machine to warm up. The red indicator light says it's ready to go. All set, turn the motor on with the red switch. Place your materials into the pouch, get good margins, and always make sure the crease end goes first into the throat of the machine. Let the Pro-Lam take it from here and when your project is completely finished, remove it and lay it flat on a surface to cool. The ProLam 230 is so simple, this eight year old can do it. Adjusting the temperature for a thicker pouch, let's make a name card. When the red indicator light lights up, you know you're ready to go. Turn on the motor, and send it through. Your wait will not be very long as it takes about 30 seconds to laminate a letter size document. That's it; it really is that easy with the Akiles ProLam 230. For more demos and reviews of this product and many more, check out MyBinding.com.

Welcome to MyBinding video. This is a product review of the Akiles ProLam 230, a nine inch professional laminator. For the price, this is a great laminator, both for quality and ease of use.

Lamination speed is always important. At 24 inches per minute, this machine can laminate a standard size document in about 30 seconds. The functional switches are very easy. A power on starts the machine and begins to heat the rollers, of which there are four silicone rollers for consistent heating. You control the temperature with the knob according to the pouch thickness you are using and the ProLam 230 can handle up to 10mil in thickness.

There's a very handy and helpful chart affixed to the top of the machine to help you determine what is the best temperature for your pouch. There's a separate on/off switch for the motor to save on the life of the motor as well as energy. Simply click it on when the ready light is on.

One significant weakness of the ProLam 230 is its size. The feed opening is only 9.1 inches wide, so it keeps it at standard size documents or lower. It does not require the use of a carrier, which is nice and makes things a little faster. However, a carrier always keeps a machine cleaner and lasting longer. As compact as it is, it's a pretty heavy machine because it's basically all metal, which means it will last a long time. If this size is all you need and you don't mind the industrial look, the ProLam 230 could be a great buy for you. And for under $300, it's hard to beat the quality. For more demos and reviews of this product and many more, check out MyBinding.com.