A heat press and a laminator might seem similar at first glance, but they serve very different purposes.
5 Key Differences You Need to Know
1. Purpose and Application
A heat press is primarily used in the printing industry for transferring designs onto various materials such as fabrics, ceramics, and metals.
2. Materials Used
Heat presses use specialized inks and transfer papers. These inks can turn into a gas and bond with the material through a process called sublimation.
3. Laminator Functionality
A laminator is used to protect documents or materials by encasing them in a layer of plastic film.
4. Types of Laminators
Laminators can be either hot or cold. Hot laminators use heat to melt the adhesive on the film, which then bonds to the document when cooled. Cold laminators use pressure-sensitive adhesives that do not require heat.
5. Settings and Controls
The settings and controls on a laminator are designed to handle the specific requirements of laminating films, such as temperature and speed, which are different from the settings needed for a heat press.
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