Laminators are a popular choice for the office, but they are also a great choice for the home market. Laminators can be used to preserve your photos, and documents. For those businesses that do in-house ID card printing laminators are used to protect the ID, and are an excellent investment. There are many different laminators on the market ranging in price. Let's have a look at five laminators that are affordable and recommended.

1. Model KL 10A 10" Personal Laminator

This laminator combines compact size with compact price. It has a 4 roller system, and an adjustable temperature control. It can laminate up to a 20 ml pouch. It's a real bargain for personal use, or a small business that doesn't do a lot of laminating.

2. Model KL 12AR 12" Office Laminator

For the business that demands a little more from its laminator the KL 12AR is a good choice. It will protect and enhance your ID cards, and other documents. It's designed for medium to high volume usage, but keeps a nice low price point seen more often on personal models. It can laminate up to a 20 ml pouch. This is a good choice for small to medium businesses with a medium to high demand usage.

3. Model KL 12HR 12" Professional Laminator

This particular model has earned a reputation for being one of the best in its class. This laminator is a 6 headed roller, and it is designed for high volume usage. It offers heat adjustment, motor speed controls, and a reverse switch. It can laminate up to a 20 ml pouch. This is a good choice for medium to large businesses with a high demand.

4. Model HL4 Heavy Duty 4" Laminator

This heavy duty laminator comes with four rollers. It has two switches - one for heat on/off and one for the motor on/off. You can adjust to the desired temperature, and when it reaches that temperature the ready light will come on.

5. Model KL 10L 10" Personal Laminator

If your laminating needs are minimal and varied this personal laminator might be just what you need. Priced at under $200, it makes it a good buy and easy to fit in almost any budget. It features a 4 roller heated plate system, and a temperature adjustment. It can laminate up to a 10 ml pouch. This is a good choice for personal and small business needs.

Aren't sure which laminator is right for your company? Here are some things to consider.

1. What type of items will you laminate? Photographs? Menus? ID Badges?

2. What ml thickness do you need to use?

3. What is your budget?

Your laminator can do a lot more than just laminate your company ID cards. That's why you should take a bit of time to consider all the things you could do with your laminator and choose accordingly to get the maximum value out of your investment.

Laminating is so popular because of the protection it provides. It also enhances the appearance, making the colors more vibrant, and the print crisper. It also prevents smears. Laminating protects your important documents by encapsulating them between the plastic laminate, all the while keeping their professional, crisp appearance for years to come.

Because you won't have to replace your documents or ID badges as often, over the long term it will save your company money. As a business you watch your expenses carefully, which is why laminating makes good business sense.

There are as many uses as there are choices in laminating machines. One of the most popular uses of the laminator is for ID cards. If this is how you plan to use your laminator take into consideration the number of cards you plan to laminate on a monthly bases and your budget. Then find the best laminator for your job.

Of course there are many other uses for your laminator. Common business uses include:

-ID Badges and Tags

-Magnets

-Menus

-Placements

-Checklists

-Emergency Procedures

-Operating Procedures

-Contact Lists

-Customer Lists

-Reference Guides

-Security Codes

-Signs

-Visitor Passes

In-house ID card printing has significantly reduced the cost of production. Add that you can now easily laminate them in-house, that equates to even more savings. Laminators range from under $200 to over $1000, so choose wisely. Choose a laminator that's low cost but without the proper functions and your money is wasted. However, choose a more expensive laminator with functions you won't use, and your money is also wasted. Shop wisely. Business is all about the bottom line, so keeping costs down makes good business sense.