Mid-State Litho is an authorized Akiles dealer for pouch laminators, serving Michigan and the Great Lakes region since 1984. A pouch laminator seals your document inside a pre-sized laminating pouch, producing a rigid, fully enclosed finish that protects ID cards, badges, luggage tags, menus, signs, and photos. Unlike a roll laminator, which feeds film from continuous rolls for high-volume work, a pouch laminating machine needs no film threading or long setup: pick the pouch, insert the piece, and run it through.
We carry the full Akiles pouch laminator range, from compact desktop units to wide-format production machines. The ProLam Plus 160 is a 6.3 inch desktop unit sized for ID cards and badges. The ProLam Plus 330 brings the same high-temperature platform to a 13 inch width for letter and legal documents. The iLam Plus is a 12.8 inch roller-driven machine built for continuous duty. The ProLam Photo is a 13 inch photo-grade laminator for color-critical prints. The ProLam Ultra and ProLam Ultra-X6 handle film up to 14 mil at 13 inches, the ProLam Ultra-XL stretches to 18.9 inches for wide format pouch laminator work, and the ProLam Ultra-X10 tops the line with 320 F high-temperature operation and 14 mil capacity at 13 inches.
Choosing a commercial pouch laminator comes down to four questions: how wide are your pouches, how thick is your film, what materials are you laminating, and how many pieces a day will you run? The guide below walks each axis. If you want a second opinion, our finishing team sizes laminating pouches machines against real production work every week. Browse the rest of our laminating equipment, or call us to spec the right Akiles pouch laminator for your shop.
How to Choose a Pouch Laminator
Four specs separate the eight models we stock:
- Pouch width. 6.3 inches (ProLam Plus 160) covers ID cards and badges; 12.8 to 13 inches (ProLam Plus 330, iLam Plus, ProLam Photo, ProLam Ultra, Ultra-X6, Ultra-X10) covers letter, legal, and menu formats; 18.9 inches (ProLam Ultra-XL) covers wide-format pouches.
- Film thickness. The ProLam Plus, iLam Plus, and ProLam Photo run pouches up to 10 mil. Step up to the ProLam Ultra series for 14 mil capacity on rigid signage and heavy laminates.
- Temperature and material. High-temperature 320 F models (ProLam Plus 160 and 330, ProLam Photo, Ultra-X10) handle thick and specialty pouches, and the ProLam Photo adds a photo-grade path for color-critical output.
- Volume and build. Entry desktop units suit occasional use, the roller-driven iLam Plus is built for continuous duty, and the Ultra-XL and Ultra-X10 carry production workloads.
If your work leans toward continuous rolls rather than pouches, compare our single sided laminators, double sided laminators, and wide format laminators.
Akiles Pouch Laminators: Lineup and Pricing
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Akiles dealer. The current lineup runs from entry to production: ProLam Plus 160 ($335), ProLam Plus 330 ($399), iLam Plus ($529), ProLam Ultra ($719), ProLam Ultra-X6 ($765), ProLam Photo ($939), ProLam Ultra-XL ($1,399), and ProLam Ultra-X10 ($1,599). Every machine ships with factory support behind it. Financing and leasing are available, and our factory-trained technicians back what we sell with service and support across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pouch laminator and how is it different from a roll laminator?
A pouch laminator seals a document inside a pre-sized, pre-sealed pouch, one piece at a time. A roll laminator applies film from continuous rolls and suits high-volume or oversized work. Pouches win on simplicity and edge sealing; rolls win on throughput.
What pouch sizes can these machines handle?
From 6.3 inch ID and badge pouches on the ProLam Plus 160 up to 18.9 inch wide-format pouches on the ProLam Ultra-XL, with most of the lineup at 12.8 to 13 inches.
What film thickness do Akiles pouch laminators support?
Up to 10 mil on the ProLam Plus, iLam Plus, and ProLam Photo models, and up to 14 mil on the ProLam Ultra, Ultra-X6, Ultra-XL, and Ultra-X10.
Which Akiles pouch laminator is best for ID cards, photos, or signage?
The ProLam Plus 160 for ID cards and badges, the ProLam Photo for photographs and color-critical prints, and the ProLam Ultra-XL or Ultra-X10 for signage and heavy 14 mil work.
Does Mid-State Litho service these machines and supply laminating film?
Yes. We are an authorized Akiles dealer with factory-trained technicians, and we stock laminating film and pouches. Contact us for sizing help, supplies, or service.