Cold laminators are used when the material being laminated is sensitive to heat. For example, some ink jet printers use inks that can melt when heated. There are other types of printers that use heat sensitive paper. For these types of applications the cold laminator is the best choice. A hot laminator is used to seal the pouch and bind the layers together.
Excess material is trimmed off leaving the laminated item.
Pouches come in a variety of sizes and thickness. The thicker the material used, the stiffer and more durable the laminated item will be. Laminating films come in a variety widths and thickness. As with pouches, the thicker the film, the stiffer and more durable the laminated item will be. These films require less heat and are used when laminating materials that are sensitive to high temperatures, such as photographs.