Laminating Film Rolls for Roll Laminators
Mid-State Litho stocks thermal laminating film rolls for the roll laminators print shops run every day. The line covers DryLam Everstick HLA roll film in matte, gloss and silk matte. These rolls come in 1.2, 1.5, 3.0 and 5.0 mil, 12.6 inch wide on 328, 492 and 984 foot rolls, and sell in 2-roll sets. The line also has fuseFX SAP matte films. For wider-format work, it has 5.0 mil SuperLam 25 inch by 200 foot thermal film (SG25205) and 25 inch by 200 foot mounting adhesive (JHA25200). These are low-melt films formulated for toner-based digital prints on heated-roller and automatic laminators.
Most of these orders come from print shop finishing floors that reorder film for a laminator they already run. Tell us the machine and the stock, and we will match the gloss, matte or silk matte film to it. Mid-State Litho is a family-owned Michigan dealer, founded in 1984, and most orders ship with a same-day quote. Browse the roll laminators and roll laminating machines these films run on, or call 1-800-343-4231 for help to choose.
DryLam Everstick HLA Roll Film (Matte, Gloss, Silk Matte)
Everstick HLA is DryLam's high-adhesion roll film for digital print protection. The mil ladder on this page starts with 1.2 mil silk matte and 1.5 mil matte and gloss (984 foot rolls). Next is 3.0 mil matte, silk matte and gloss (492 foot rolls). It ends at 5.0 mil matte and gloss (328 foot rolls). All rolls are 12.6 inches wide and sold as 2-roll sets.
An Everstick HLA release liner is available for one-sided lamination where you laminate a single face rather than encapsulate. Everstick HLA is a strong default for menus, covers and short-run digital work that needs a clean bond to toner. Popular stocked rolls include the Everstick HLA Matte 3.0 mil (DL-HLA75MATT), 1.5 mil (DL-HLA38MATT) and 5.0 mil (DL-HLA125MATT).
fuseFX SAP and SuperLam Thermal Films
The fuseFX SAP series covers standard matte thermal film for everyday encapsulation of digital and offset prints. The films are SAP38MATTE at 1.5 mil by 984 feet, SAP75MATTE at 3 mil, and SAP125MATTE at 5 mil by 328 feet. For wider work, use the 5.0 mil SuperLam 25 inch by 200 foot film (SG25205) and the matching mounting adhesive (JHA25200). The adhesive is also 25 inch by 200 foot, and the pair handles signage and mounting jobs that a 13 inch machine cannot. Use the SAP films for general menu, signage and presentation durability, and the SuperLam and mounting adhesive when you need width for wide format laminators.
How to Choose Laminating Film
Four things decide which film is right for a job, and all of them are on this page:
- Thickness (mil): 1.2 to 1.5 mil for flexible, book-cover style lamination, 3.0 mil for general purpose, and 5.0 mil for rigid menus, signs and covers.
- Finish: gloss for color pop and photos, matte for glare-free readability, and silk matte for a soft-touch look. All three finishes are stocked here.
- Roll spec vs your laminator: 12.6 inch by 328, 492 or 984 foot rolls suit 13 inch class machines, while the 25 inch SuperLam SG25205 suits wider laminators. Check the core size, since SG25205 uses a 1 inch core.
- Substrate: for toner-based digital prints, choose the low-melt, high-adhesion Everstick HLA and SAP films. They bond to fused toner without silvering and are our strongest fit for digital laminating film.
Not sure which film runs on your machine? Request a same-day quote or call 1-800-343-4231 and we will confirm compatibility. When the machine is the real problem, our service and support team services the laminators these films run on.
Why Buy Laminating Film from Mid-State Litho
Mid-State Litho is a family-owned Michigan dealer serving the Great Lakes region since June 1984, more than 40 years. Our factory-trained technicians install and service the roll laminators these films run on. This matters because film problems are often machine problems, so one call covers both the film and the equipment. Most orders ship with a same-day quote.
For film buyers this is a reorder relationship, not a one-time purchase. We hold consistent stock, and a real person can tell you which film runs on which laminator. You get film plus machine service from a single source instead of a marketplace listing. Financing is available on equipment through our financing and leasing page. You can also compare the pouch laminators and DryLam equipment and supplies that pair with these films.
Laminating Film FAQ
How do I choose a laminating film?
Match three things to your job: thickness, finish and roll size. Use 1.2 to 1.5 mil for flexible, book-cover style work, 3.0 mil for general purpose, and 5.0 mil for rigid menus, signs and covers. Pick gloss for color pop, matte for glare-free reading, or silk matte for a soft-touch look. Then confirm the roll width and core fit your laminator. If you are unsure, call 1-800-343-4231 with your machine model.
What laminating film works with my roll laminator?
Match the roll width and core to the machine. The 12.6 inch wide DryLam Everstick and fuseFX SAP rolls fit 13 inch class roll laminators. The 25 inch SuperLam SG25205 fits wider machines and runs on a 1 inch core. Tell us your laminator model and we will confirm the right film.
What is the difference between gloss, matte and silk matte film?
Gloss gives the strongest color and contrast and suits photos and marketing pieces. Matte removes glare for easy reading on menus, reports and signage. Silk matte sits between the two with a soft-touch, low-sheen finish. All three finishes are stocked on this page.
How much does laminating film cost?
Roll film sets on this page currently run from about $175 to $595 depending on mil thickness, finish and roll length. Request a same-day quote for your exact film and quantity.
What film do I use for toner-based digital prints?
Use a low-melt, high-adhesion film such as the DryLam Everstick HLA or fuseFX SAP series. These films are formulated to bond to fused toner without silvering, so on-demand digital prints come out clean and bubble-free.
Related equipment: Foliant lamination machines for production encapsulation and finishing.