thick that allow for single-sided lamination available in 25-, 61-, and 80 (available on request)-in. Its Advan-Tac EZ Mounter is a cold mounter able to coat boards up to ½-in.
hot/cold machines include: the 64 series, 6400, and 6450.
Encore series of entry-level machines for pressure-sensitive and heat-activated films, including the NH, a cold laminator optimal for direct-to-vinyl the SH, with a single top-heated roller for one-sided thermal films and pressure-sensitive overlams the higher-performance DHR, which builds upon the SH and the even more advanced Maxim model. Compadre, a heat-assisted cold laminator, remains the latest machine from AGL. 38), which provided snapshots on laminate offerings from more than 80 companies across the marketplace. Note: Looking for more information on laminating media? Check out our January “Protection and Pizzazz” feature (p. As always, we strive to provide a good sampling of wares from around the market if we've missed a company, please let us know. To help you find your own next print closer, we’ve assembled the following roster of more than 40 companies producing laminators that use pressure-sensitive and thermal films (hot, low-temp, and heat-activated), as well as those that utilize liquid laminates, to protect, encapsulate, and mount wide-format graphics. Just as a baseball manager can bring in his best relief pitcher-aka “closer”-to wrap up the win, you can do the same by bringing in a laminator to seal the deal. Or maybe you suddenly see that it looks fine, but “fine” isn't good enough-and you and the client decide to add a texture to the final piece or enhance its gloss. Perhaps the client mentioned that the finished piece would be installed in a high-traffic area and you want to provide the print with additional protection. So you’ve given the project your all-the colors are correct, the graphics are sharp, and the print is flawless. Join Big Picture’s Brain Squad - and Make Your Voice Heard!.Get Your Free Subscription to Big Picture magazine.