There was a time when it was impossible to consider pouch lamination without the use of a pouch carrier. Nowadays, however, there are an increasing number of laminating machine manufacturers who are hyping machines that can laminate without the use of carriers. For the most part these types of machines utilize ceramic or silicon heated rollers and heating plates that are coated with Teflon to prevent laminating pouches from sticking. However, we have found that just because laminating machines are capable of being run without carriers doesn’t mean that it’s a good idea to do so. In fact, we believe that the pros of using a carrier for your hot lamination far outweigh the perceived benefits of carrier free lamination. Here are four reasons why we think you should use a pouch carrier every time you laminate.

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In the past almost every pouch laminator would require the use of a pouch carrier. However, in recent years more and more manufacturers are advertising that you can use their machines without a carrier. These machines often use silicon or ceramic heated rollers and Teflon coated heating plates and they are able to pass the documents through without a carrier. However, just because these laminators can run documents without a carrier doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t use a carrier. Here are four reasons you should always use a pouch carrier with your laminator.

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One of the best things about laminators is that there are a variety of supplies you can use with these devices. In fact, there are five different kinds of laminating pouches that come in many sizes and thicknesses, from 1.5 mil all the way to 10 mil. Knowing what supplies are available can help you make the right choice when it comes time to buy them. So here are the five types of packets:

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