This Lamination Guide Will Help You Choose the Right Lamination For You

Posted by Macro Enter on 20th Jan 2016


Laminating your projects has become so much simpler thanks to MacroEnter. They offer a multitude of options for your laminating needs. Giving you the ability to laminate different projects with unique lamination finishes, while attaining the individuality that can put your work on an entire new level of sophistication, class and style.

MacroEnter’s seemingly infinite lamination options are at your disposal to make your projects an extension of yourself, your company or your enthusiasm. Whether your needs are for work, personal use, functions, events, etc. you can maintain your professionalism while adding a little unique taste to the mix.

Below, listed are two different types of lamination material and within those types the options available:

Cold Lamination – Offering not only a beautiful finish, cold lamination uses a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive which is on a PVC film. This type of lamination offers UV protection and is compatible with most inkjet papers, film, aqueous or solvent inks as well as most wide format media products. Cold laminations come in the following finishes:

  • Gloss
  • Luster
  • Satin
  • Matte

Liquid Lamination – uses durable, economical coating on a variety of graphic products and applications, creating protection as well as image enhancement. Liquid lamination is less costly than other traditional methods and produces less waste. This type of lamination has the ability to stretch and conform to uneven surfaces much better than a traditional hard coat film also. Liquid lamination come in the following:

  • Clear Jet
  • Clear Shield
  • Hot Melt
  • Rolla guard

Need lamination equipment for a great price?

MacroEnter has an affordable variety of equipment for all of your laminating needs.

EZ Glide Applicator 55” with coating width – This is a new liquid laminating system built to protect the surface of your wide format digital prints and can be used with solvent-based coatings. This applicator is best for projects such as:

  1. Signage printed on water resistant media
  2. Vehicle graphics
  3. Fine art reprints or water resistant canvases
  4. Regular canvas
  5. Outdoor signage and wraps printed with eco or pure solvent inks
  6. Fine art canvas prints, printed with pigmented, archival inks

*This product is not designed for photos, bond paper or vinyl printed with pigmented or dye inks

Solo Cold Laminator – Sold in widths: 25”, 38”, 55”, or 65”

  • This product is perfect for laminating, mounting prints to boards and applying adhesives and reflective sheeting.


Adhesive Systems

Maxit Adhesive System – Matix Adhesive System Coaters (filled with adhesive and 4” rubber brayer) 24” and 36” width

  • This product is ideal for businesses worldwide that require an easily maintained machine, compatible with a wide range of stock such as:
  1. Output from laser
  2. Inkjet
  3. Wax printers
  4. Color copies

This automatic adhesive applicator, combines motor driven rollers with unique synthetic pressure sensitive adhesive. Giving you the ability to continuously reposition your material if need be, without drying out the adhesive, in turn giving your project a permanent resistance to heat and humidity.

Rollataq Adhesive System – Rollataq 24” Motorized Desktop Adhesive System

  • A simple and effective way to adhere photos, posters, labels and custom cards.
  • An impeccable option to handle with ease for mounting presentations, comps, wide format inkjet prints, signage as well as many other mounting needs.

MacroEnter keeps your needs in mind while offering the best possible options from laminating to adhesives so you can have a perfect project with minimal amounts of time spent.