Don't Ruin Your Laminator - 4 Reasons to Always Use a Carrier With Your Pouch Laminating Machine

1.) To avoid a big, sticky mess.

When you laminate a document, the heat from the machine's rollers melts the adhesive inside the laminating pouch. This adhesive helps bind the pouch to your document. As the adhesive is melted during lamination, it's very possible that some of it will ooze out of the laminating pouch on to the machine's rollers, which not only affects the machine's performance, but the look of your document. However, you can prevent this mess from happening by sticking your items in a carrier.

2.) To prevent jams.

A laminator jam can really hamper your productivity and also lead to intense frustration. Unfortunately, laminating without a carrier can greatly increase the chance of a pouch getting wrapped around the machine's rollers due to a build-up of adhesive. Sometimes you can prevent a jam if you manage to notice the potential problem, but really, the best way to ensure you won't get a jam is to use a carrier when laminating. A carrier not only prevents adhesive from escaping the pouch, it adds rigidity, making it easier for your document to safely exit the machine. That way you won't have to worry about your document getting all rolled up inside the laminator, which is annoying because it can not only run your machine, it can damage your work as well.

3.) To get a great-looking finished product.

Let's face it: one of the main reasons people laminate is because they want their documents to look good. And - surprise! - A laminating carrier can help make that happen. By placing your work in a carrier, you can be confident that your document will emerge from the machine looking great and lacking any imperfections such as unsightly heat marks. A carrier ensures that your document will lay flat and smooth, and won't get tangled up in the rollers or be marred by adhesive.

4.) To cool off.

When your document comes out of the laminator, it's going to be very hot, making it easy to burn yourself. Also, the hot plastic of the laminate can be easily marked by fingerprints. A carrier can prevent this, allowing you to place your document off to the side where it can cool off with being ruined - or possibly burning your hand.

These are the four reasons why you should use a carrier when laminating. Most packs of laminating pouches you buy will include a carrier, so they're easy (and cheap) to get a hold of. Or you can order extra carriers to make sure that you always have one on hand. With so many benefits available so easily, carriers are definitely a must-have when laminating.