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LAMINATING TIPS:
- Industry standard specification for 3 mil laminating pouches is 3 mil on each flap for a total of 6 mils added to your paper and 1 mil equals 1/1000th of an inch and 25 microns metric.
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- The lamination industry calls these laminating pouches yet they are sealed on only one edge. They should be called laminating folders.
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- For customers with adjustable temperature laminators who are trying a new brand, we recommend lowering the temperature approximately 25 degrees F for the first sheet or two. Users can always re-run laminate that was not run hot enough and seems foggy, but you cannot fix blister bubbles caused by running too hot the first time.
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- Laminators with speed control can achieve a cooler result by trying a faster speed at first. Then, slow the speed as necessary to achieve perfect laminating results. Generally, setting the perfect temperature and speed will be done just once for each thickness of laminating pouch; however, temperature requirements may also be affected by large dark solid colors which draw more heat.
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- Sheets should not be laminated until at least 24 hours after being printed. This is especially true for laser and digital output. Allowing printed sheets to be open to air for extended time before laminating will increase adhesive grip.
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- Customers who plan to trim sheets after laminating should wait at least 24 hours to allow adhesive to cure. Curing will produce a cleaner and more professional cut.
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Laminating tips have been provided by Oregon Laminations Company, where laminating is done professionally on a daily basis.
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