Dry-Lam HLA-2301 Automatic Laminator
Dry-Lam HLA-2301 is a high-speed automatic laminator with feed, trim, and stack capabilities. Laminates up to 68” per minute with flush and border trim options.
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Details & specifications
The HLA-2301 is Dry-Lam’s latest high-speed, commercial-grade automatic laminator, built with upgraded features for faster performance and easier operation. With a top speed of 68 inches per minute, automatic feeding, dual-sided lamination, trimming, and stacking, the HLA-2301 is ideal for in-plants, schools, commercial printers, and production-level finishing environments.
Key Features
🔷 Laminates up to 68 inches per minute – 25% faster than previous ALM models
🔷 Supports automatic feeding, laminating, trimming, and stacking
🔷 Works with 1.5 to 10 mil film (10 mil for single-sided use only)
🔷 Flush-cut or border-cut trimming with ±3mm micro-adjustability
🔷 Simple-slide paper width adjustment and encoded film recognition
🔷 Color touchscreen panel with intuitive controls
🔷 Ultra-fast 5-minute warm-up time
🔷 Includes mobile stand and waste collection basket
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Laminating Width | 12.6" |
| Laminating Speed | Up to 68” per minute |
| Film Thickness | 1.5 – 10 mil (10 mil single-side only) |
| Laminate Thickness | 16 mil, 17 lb bond to 100 lb cover |
| Heat Type | Heated rollers |
| Temperature Range | 170°F – 270°F |
| Warm-Up Time | Less than 5 minutes |
| Paper Sizes Supported | 8.5"x5.5", 8.5"x11", 11"x17", 12"x18", 13"x19" |
| Feed Capacity | 200 sheets |
| Trimming Options | Flush-cut or border-cut |
| Control Panel | Color LCD display |
| Power Supply | 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz |
| Machine Dimensions | 48" L x 23.5" W x 44" H |
| Machine Weight | 163 lbs |
Applications
📄 Laminating book covers, marketing sheets, signs, and photos
🏫 Ideal for schools, universities, and copy centers
🏢 Used in commercial print shops and corporate in-plant facilities
Benefits
✅ Fully automatic feed-through-finish operation
✅ Handles single and double-sided lamination with easy film swaps
✅ Strong adhesion with no bubbling or peeling
✅ Proprietary chip recognition ensures proper heat and speed settings
✅ Simple and efficient—minimal training required
We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.
This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Install & train
On-site setup and operator training included.
Same / next-day service
Fast response across the Great Lakes.
Precision machining
Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
Financing
Lease and purchase options available.
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