Wide, Wider, Widest Laminating

Large-format pouch-mounter/laminators represent the latest in lamination innovation. These are generally designed for ease of use and low cost, says Wolff, of Graphic Laminating.

Other innovations include thermal encapsulating lamination.

"Mounting, laminating or encapsulating becomes especially necessary when an ink-jet printer is used," explains Gnatowsky, of Coda. "The paper is usually flimsy, 6- or 7-mil., and the ink jet puts a lot of ink on and in the paper. Lamination/mounting finishes the print, making it stronger and more durable to the touch, as well as offering image protection and print enhancement."