Selecting Best Pouch laminator for Home use

Home pouch laminators are designed for low volume usage. Pouch laminating machines for home use offer the most basic features, without many of the advanced options that are used in office or professional settings.

Nearly all pouch laminators are thermal machines, they utilize heat to seal the pouch and fuse the layers together. The heat is applied by either heated plates or heated rollers. Rollers help ensure secure adhesion, eliminate air bubbles and move the laminated documents through the machines. Low volume machines (for Home use) are equipped with two rollers.

Variable temperature control feature allow users to adjust the heat level based on the thickness of the laminating pouch. Many laminating machine include popular Stand-by mode feature(preserves power while the machine is not laminating). These laminators are commonly available in 9" and 13" widths, and can laminate 3 mil and 5 mil pouches only.

Among the most popular models of home pouch laminators are 

The Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901 

Important Features

The Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901 features a two roller system with two heat settings that allows you to laminate items up to 9 inches wide and use laminating pouches up to 5mil thick. You can laminate letter-size, legal-size, business-card size, and photo-size papers, all with crisp, clear results. This laminator is photo-safe and features a jam release lever to quickly release items if they get caught in the machine. Weighing only 5.4 pounds and taking up only 9 inches of surface space, it is portable and easy to stow away when not in use. When paired with Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, you can be confident that your documents will look their best and important information will show through.

At Home in the Office

The Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901 is a great addition to any office or business. Protect important documents, make ID cards, laminate menus, create reusable calendars or organizational charts, and make signs and postings that last.

Teacher’s Pet

Teachers and educators will love the versatility of this machine. Quickly and easily create classroom seating charts, teaching aids, instruction sheets, phone lists, class schedules, name tags, and classroom decorations that stand up to the rigors of the school year.

Arts, Crafts, and Creativity

Protecting photographs and preserving children’s artwork are just the beginning of what this laminator can do. Make greeting cards, holiday crafts, enhance scrap booking projects, create and protect your own recipes, laminate your favorite sheet music, and make collages--let your creativity run wild! This machine can even laminate certain fabrics!

Outdoor Uses

The Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901 isn’t just for indoor fun. Make sure fishing and hunting licenses last through the season, or protect expensive ski lift tickets and season passes from moisture. Coaches can laminate play books, play

sheets, and lineup cards to use when the weather gets nasty. Take it to the garage and laminate vehicle titles and registrations, and keep instruction manuals from getting greasy or dirty.

Swingline GBC Laminator

The compact Inspire thermal laminating machine offers incredibly easy one-step laminating - all you have to do is plug it in. The Inspire warms up in 7 minutes and is able to laminate any document up to 9" wide. Working at a laminating speed of 10" per minute, the Inspire is perfect for scrapbooking, kids projects or any home office project.

During the warm-up, you can prepare documents for laminating by loading each into a thermal laminating pouch. The Inspire can laminate letter or legal size documents in a 3 mil pouch. 5 mil pouches can also be used to laminate items up to photo size (4" x 6"). A carrier is not required, making every laminating project super simple.

When you need to laminate at home, the Inspire thermal laminator is your best choice. Items laminated with Inspire and Swingline GBC pouches are always crystal clear, free of bubbles and perfectly preserved to last. The high-gloss finish also helps laminated items look great on display. Laminating is easy, fast and fun!

• Thermal pouch laminating machine offers easy, carrier free, one step laminating
• Laminating speed of 19 inches per minute and has capacity for documents up to 12 inches wide using 3 or 5 mil thermal pouches. Swingline Thermal pouches are crystal clear, free of bubbles and perfectly preserved to last (not included).
• Perfect for scrap-booking, kids and home projects. Swingline Thermal pouches are crystal clear, free of bubbles and perfectly preserved to last. Laminating is easy, fast and fun! Warmed up and ready to use in 7 minutes
•  Intelligent Power Off after 30 minutes of inactivity conserves energy. The Fusion 3000L laminator delivers high quality results. 10 inches per minute laminating speed 
• Cold setting available for smooth lamination results with pressure sensitive pouches. More details below.

Fellowes Venus 125 Laminator

Description

Designed for daily use in large offices, the Fellowes Venus 125 12.5-Inch Laminator features intuitive controls and advanced technology for safe, efficient laminating. The Venus heats up in only four minutes and features HeatGuard Technology that traps heat inside the laminator, so the outside is comfortable to touch. A four-roller system with advanced temperature control ensures consistent, quality results every time you laminate. The Venus also features a cold setting, where self-adhesive pouches can be used to protect heat-sensitive material. Fast and easy to use, the Venus is an essential tool for marketing agencies, sales organizations, and businesses that want to enhance the appearance of their documents.

Features

Heats Up Quickly and Safely
Fully heated and ready to use in only four minutes, the Fellowes Venus 125 can laminate a letter-size document in approximately 30 seconds. Capable of laminating documents up to 12.5 inches wide without a carrier, the Venus uses advanced temperature control for smooth, consistent results every time. HeatGuard Technology traps heat inside the laminator, so the outside is comfortable to touch. An auto-shutoff function prevents overheating when the machine is not in use.
Variable Hot and Cold Laminate Settings
Multiple temperature settings allow the Venus to laminate pouches up to 10 mil thick. In the cold setting, self-adhesive pouches can be used to protect heat-sensitive items.
Four-Roller System Ensures Dependable Performance
A four-roller system offers superior laminating results and consistent quality. In the event of a misfeed or overload, reverse mode allows pouches to be easily re-centered or removed.

Design

LCD Screen for Easy Operation
With the intuitive LCD screen, the Venus is remarkably easy to use. Visual and audible indicators signal when the machine is ready to laminate. Easy-to-Clean, Clam-Shell Design
Cleaning, maintenance, and misfeed removal are simple with the Venus's unique clam-shell design. Simply open up the machine to remove a misfeed or clean it of debris.

High performance laminator for professional applications

Laminates pouches up to 12-1/2" wide and 10-mil thick; no carrier required

5 temperature settings for hot and cold lamination

LCD control panel makes laminating easy and trouble-free

Heats up in 4 minutes, laminates in just over 30 seconds

HeatGuard Technology™ keeps heat inside so laminator is cool to touch

Accessible design opens up for cleaning, maintenance, or document removal

Reverse mode disengages pouch for re-centering or removal

Auto shut-off prevents overheating when not in use

Includes laminating starter pack (ten 3-mil letter pouches