{"title":"Pouch Laminators: Akiles ProLam and iLam Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid-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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roll-laminators\"\u003eroll laminator\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry the full Akiles pouch laminator range, from compact desktop units to wide-format production machines. The \u003cstrong\u003eProLam Plus 160\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 6.3 inch desktop unit sized for ID cards and badges. The \u003cstrong\u003eProLam Plus 330\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the same high-temperature platform to a 13 inch width for letter and legal documents. The \u003cstrong\u003eiLam Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 12.8 inch roller-driven machine built for continuous duty. The \u003cstrong\u003eProLam Photo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 13 inch photo-grade laminator for color-critical prints. The \u003cstrong\u003eProLam Ultra\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eProLam Ultra-X6\u003c\/strong\u003e handle film up to 14 mil at 13 inches, the \u003cstrong\u003eProLam Ultra-XL\u003c\/strong\u003e stretches to 18.9 inches for wide format pouch laminator work, and the \u003cstrong\u003eProLam Ultra-X10\u003c\/strong\u003e tops the line with 320 F high-temperature operation and 14 mil capacity at 13 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laminating-machines\"\u003elaminating equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, or call us to spec the right Akiles pouch laminator for your shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose a Pouch Laminator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour specs separate the eight models we stock:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePouch width.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilm thickness.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and material.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume and build.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your work leans toward continuous rolls rather than pouches, compare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-sided-laminators\"\u003esingle sided laminators\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/double-sided-laminators\"\u003edouble sided laminators\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wide-format-laminators\"\u003ewide format laminators\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAkiles Pouch Laminators: Lineup and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-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. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/financing-and-leasing\"\u003eFinancing and leasing\u003c\/a\u003e are available, and our factory-trained technicians back what we sell with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/service-and-support\"\u003eservice and support\u003c\/a\u003e across Michigan and the Great Lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a pouch laminator and how is it different from a roll laminator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pouch laminator seals a document inside a pre-sized, pre-sealed pouch, one piece at a time. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roll-laminators\"\u003eroll laminator\u003c\/a\u003e applies film from continuous rolls and suits high-volume or oversized work. Pouches win on simplicity and edge sealing; rolls win on throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pouch sizes can these machines handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat film thickness do Akiles pouch laminators support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Akiles pouch laminator is best for ID cards, photos, or signage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Mid-State Litho service these machines and supply laminating film?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We are an authorized Akiles dealer with factory-trained technicians, and we stock \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laminating-film\"\u003elaminating film and pouches\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for sizing help, supplies, or service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/midstatelitho.com\/collections\/pouch-laminators.oembed","provider":"Mid-State Litho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}