Having a pouch laminator is essential if you
want to be able to protect your documents. However, if you have one of
these machines, you're going to need certain things to get the most out
of it. From laminating pouches to cutting tools, having the right
supplies ensures you will be ready to laminate when the need arises. Here
are the three must-have pouch laminating supplies:
Having a pouch laminator is essential if you
want to be able to protect your documents. However, if you have one of
these machines, you're going to need certain things to get the most out
of it. From laminating pouches to cutting tools, having the right
supplies ensures you'll be ready to laminate when the need arises. Here
are the three must-have pouch laminating supplies:
Laminating pouches.
In order to successfully use your pouch laminator, you're going to need
laminating pouches. Pouches are available in many different sizes so
you can use them to laminate letter-sized documents, business cards,
menus, and much more. When you're selecting your pouches, you need to
pay attention to how thick they are. Pouch thickness is measured in mils
(0.001 of an inch) so the thicker the pouch, the more protection it
offers. You'll need to choose pouches that are only as thick as your
machine can handle. Be sure to check the device's instruction manual to
find out which supplies are suitable.
Carriers.
Whenever you use your laminator, you need to make sure you use a
carrier. This is basically a piece of cardstock that holds your document
as it moves through the machine. Using a carrier ensures your document
will stay flat, it prevents pouch jams, and it stops adhesive from
gumming up the gears. You can find a carrier in just about every box of
laminating pouches, although they can also be bought separately if you
misplace yours.
A cutting tool.
There will probably come a time when you need to trim excess laminate
from your work. Thus, you need to have some kind of cutting tool on-hand
to finish the job. Scissors and GBC Zippy knives can be helpful but
it's difficult to get a perfectly straight line with them. Your best bet
is using a straight edge and craft knife or else a rotary trimmer.
These tools will definitely help you get a straight line so your
documents can look as professional as possible. Best of all, rotary
trimmers come in a number of different sizes so it's easy to find one
that's just right for the type of materials you're using.
Finally,
if you don't have your laminator yet, make sure you pick a good one.
Some of the best are made by companies such as Fellowes, GBC, Akiles,
and Tamerica. You'll want to pick a machine that can easily accommodate
your materials so you can laminate without any trouble. Also, make sure
the laminator comes with a good warranty so you're covered in case
anything happens. A good warranty will last for at least a year.
Laminating
pouches, carriers, and a cutting tool: these are the three things you
need in order to get the most out of your laminator. And the good news
is that all of these things are pretty affordable so you won't need to
break the bank. Be sure to gather up these supplies so that you'll have
them when you need them. Happy laminating!
Jeff McRitchie is the Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com.
He regularly writes articles, reviews, and blog posts on topics related
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