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Hot lamination is the most common and durable lamination method and is generally preferred over cold lamination. Hot laminators use a heat-activated adhesive that is heated as it passes through the laminator. Most laminators heat the lamination to between 200 and 300° F. The heat required for lamination varies depending on the thickness of the laminating pouch or sheet. Some hot laminators have adjustable temperature settings. The downside to hot laminators is that some items (for example, some photographs) can not handle the heat required to apply the lamination.

Hot laminators use rollers to move the materials through the machine. The rollers also help distribute heat evenly, so better laminators have more rollers. A laminator with more rollers will provide a smoother, more professional look without defects. The least expensive laminators have two rollers, professional laminators have four rollers, and photo quality laminators have six rollers.

Features to look for when choosing a hot laminator:

Maximum laminating width
Maximum laminating thickness
Maximum film thickness
Speed
Number of rollers
Adjustable temperature
Hot/cold lamination

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