Wide, Wider, Widest Laminating

Laminators are becoming easier to use, with automated features, such as laminate handling, which rolls material off quickly for storage, says Knutson. New bidirectional laminators hold up to four supply rolls at a time, he says.

"That saves a lot of time, and you don't have to take material rolls on and off when you want to switch between heat-activated and pressure-sensitive films," he reports. "It saves a little bit on your back, lifting 60˝ rolls."