Laminators & Supplies

Welcome to HuntOffice laminators and laminator accessories store. Here you will find laminators manufactured by top class brands such as GBC, Ibico, 3L and more. Laminators can be used for both personal and professional assignments. The range includes various laminating size machines like A4 laminators, A3 laminators and A2 laminators. We also carry a selection of professional roll laminators that are designed to work in heavy use environments. In this section we also offer laminating accessories such as laminating pouches, laminating film rolls and self-laminating pouches.

Laminators Ireland - A buyers guide

Laminating is the process of applying a plastic film on a surface. Applying a plastic film makes the surface more durable. With items such as paper the laminated film is bonded on both sides. As well as protecting, laminating is also used to make items tamper proof such as identity cards. There are two main types of laminating machines, pouch laminating machines and roll laminating machines.

Pouch laminating machines - Perfect Home Laminator

This is a popular type of laminating used in homes and offices. Pouch laminators come in various sizes including A4 laminators, A3 laminators, A2 laminators etc. The inside of the laminating film is heat activated. With laminating pouches the item to be laminated is placed inside the laminating pouch, the pouch is then fed into the laminating machine. The laminating machine contains heated rollers; the rollers are used to feed the pouch through the machine while distributing heat and keeping the film pressed. You can also get cold laminated pouch machines for heat sensitive documents. Cold laminating pouches are activated by pressure instead of heat.

Roll laminator machines

These are often used when laminating larger volumes or large type documents. Roll laminators work in the same way as pouch laminators, again there are two types of laminating rolls, one which is activated by heat and cold laminating rolls which are activated by pressure.

Heat Laminators

With heat laminators there is a range of different temperature settings. With laminating pouches there is also a range of different micron thickness. Using the wrong temperature setting with the wrong micron pouch can cause the laminating pouch to melt or damage the machine so always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using a laminator. With some laminating pouches a carrier is also required to prevent the pouch melting into the machine. A laminating carrier is a cover that goes over the laminating pouch protecting the laminator machine.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1 - Where can I buy a laminator in Ireland?

HuntOffice stocks A4 laminators, A3 laminators and roll laminators from brands including Q-Connect and Leitz iLam, available online at huntoffice.ie with fast delivery to all 32 counties of Ireland. Laminating pouches and accessories are also stocked. Contact our customer service team if you need help choosing the right machine for your office or school.

2 - What is the difference between an A4 and an A3 laminator?

An A4 laminator handles standard A4 documents and is the right choice for most offices and schools. An A3 laminator accommodates larger sheets, making it suited to posters, classroom displays, maps and certificates. If you laminate a mix of sizes or are unsure which to choose, contact our customer service team for a recommendation.

3 - What laminating pouch thickness should I use?

For standard office documents and notices, 80 mic pouches are sufficient. For menus, ID cards and classroom resources that need a more rigid finish, 125 mic is the most common choice. Always check that your laminator supports the pouch thickness you intend to use - our customer service team can advise if you are unsure.

4 - Do you sell laminating pouches in bulk for offices and schools in Ireland?

HuntOffice stocks laminating pouches in a range of sizes and thicknesses, available in bulk packs for offices, schools and print rooms across Ireland. Contact our customer service team for bulk pricing or to discuss a regular supply arrangement to keep your laminator stocked.

5 - What is a roll laminator and does my business need one?

A roll laminator uses continuous film rolls rather than individual pouches, making it suited to high-volume laminating or non-standard document sizes. For most offices and schools laminating occasional documents, a standard pouch laminator is more practical. Contact our customer service team if you are unsure which type suits your volume and requirements.