After you ve made the biggest choice in the laminating process choosing what kind of laminator to buy you ve got another decision to make. This time it s about laminating pouches and what thickness you re going to use. These supplies come in five common thicknesses and they re all good for different needs. The outline below will fill you in on these thicknesses so you can learn more about them. Check it out....
1.) 1.5. These are the thinnest pouches you can buy if you can find them at all. They re not manufactured very often simply because most of today s laminators aren t compatible with them. However, if you can find them, they re good for when you have a lot of laminating to do and want to save some cash. Keep in mind that because these supplies are so thin, it will be very easy to fold/bend your documents.
2.) 3. Three mil pouches are great for documents that need a little bit of protection but not a lot. They re still pretty flexible (although not as flexible as the 1.5 mil ones), but they re great for larger documents such as signs and posters. Unfortunately, they re too thin to be used on smaller items because the plastic will curls up too easily.
3.) 5. These pouches are truly the middle ground. They re good for bigger documents and they can be used on smaller ones such as business cards. When using them on larger objects, you ll get more rigid results that you would if you had used a 3 mil pouch. These supplies tend to be pretty affordable, so they re a great choice if you want a fairly rigid product but don t want to spend a whole bundle on supplies.
4.) 7. Seven is said to be a lucky number and that s true even when it comes to laminating pouches. These supplies are much more sturdier than their 5 mil cousins and they re perfect for name tags, business cards, and more. They re a nice compromise between the more flexible 5 mil ones and the ultra rigid 10 mil supplies, so you ll get a great result for a great price.
5.) 10. If you want a super rigid end product, 10 mil pouches are what you need. These supplies are ideal for items that will be regularly handled and subject to abuse (i.e. outdoor signage, menus, placemats, etc.) You won t be able to bend or fold items laminated with these pouches because they re really, really strong.
Finally, when deciding which pouch to use, you should not only consider your document and desired results, but what your machine can handle. Not all laminators can handle all pouches, so be sure to consult your machine s instruction manual so you ll know which supplies you need to get. That way, you ll save time, money, and frustration, and you won t end up with a botched laminating job. (And a box of supplies you ll never use again.)
Choosing the right laminating pouch is easy. Now that you know what to look for, you ll find it to be a cinch. Happy laminating!
Author Resource:-
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.
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