What You Might Not Know About Pressure-Sensitive Laminates By Michael Popovich, sales manager, KAPCO Graphic Products How many times have we heard that pressure-sensitive or cold laminates are too expensive to use when compared to thermal laminates?
When you look at the actual costs of thermal laminates as well as differences in application and performance issues, this assumption doesnt necessarily stand upparticularly when laminating vinyl-based products or water-based inkjet media. In fact, most manufacturers of water-based and solvent media recommend that pressure-sensitive laminates be used due to better bonding and the need for only single-sided lamination protection. Consider Application Needs When evaluating the pros and cons of thermal laminates versus pressure-sensitive laminates, determine what media will be used, type of lamination needed for the application, and finally, the projected cost. The material being printed on is important to your lamination choice. Thermal laminates can affect the performance of adhesive backed and vinyl-based products. With adhesive backed media, the heat applied to thermal laminates can lead to adhesive failure by causing premature curing of the adhesive and the loss of adhesive peel stren
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