What is it?
The Akiles Pro-Lam Plus 330 Laminator seals documents up to 11” wide and 17" long in a clear, protective film using a heated roller system. Allow 10 minutes for the machine to heat up before using.
What can I do?
Use this machine to laminate insurance cards, printed menus, small posters, signage, important documents, or even workbook pages for use with dry-erase markers! Cannot be used with paper thicker than cardstock.
What does the Makerspace provide?
Laminate pouches are sold in the following sizes:
| Cost | Type | Size | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| $.05 | Business Card | 2 ¼” x 3 ¾” | 7mil |
| $.05 | Luggage Tag | 2 ¼” x 4 ¼” | 5mil |
| $.15 | Luggage Tag Loop | 6” long | |
| $.10 | Index Card | 3 ½” x 5 ½” | 5mil |
| $.20 | Photo | 6” x 9” | 5mil |
| $.15 | Letter | 9” x 11 ½” | 3mil |
| $.50 | Tabloid | 11 ½” x 17 ½” | 5mil |
*mil is a unit of measurement that represents a thousandth of an inch
(3mil = .003 inches, 5mil = .005 inches)
How do I use it?
Place the document inside of the appropriate sized clear, laminating pouch and place the pouch inside of a carrier envelope. A carrier envelope protects the laminating sheet from melting inside the machine and will be provided for you. Do not laminate an item without a carrier envelope. A staff member will be available to assist you during the process. *Call in advance to ensure availability.
What do I need to bring?
Just bring your item to be laminated.