Dry-Lam HLA-2301 Automatic Laminator | Mid-State Litho

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How fast does the HLA-2301 laminate?

Up to 68 inches per minute, which Dry-Lam rates 25 percent faster than previous ALM models.

What film thickness does it run?

1.5 to 10 mil, with 10 mil for single-sided use only.

What trimming does it include?

Flush-cut or border-cut with plus or minus 3 mm micro-adjustability, plus automatic feeding, laminating and stacking.

What sheet sizes and capacity?

Sheets up to 13 by 19 inches, 200-sheet feed capacity, 12.6 inch laminating width, and a warm-up under 5 minutes.

Does Mid-State Litho install and service it?

Yes. MSL is an authorized dealer with factory-trained technicians covering Michigan and the Great Lakes region. The machine ships with a mobile stand and waste basket.

About Dry-Lam automatic laminators

Dry-Lam builds the HLA series of automatic laminators for production finishing. The HLA-2301 is the current high-speed model at 68 inches per minute. The HLA-2501 sits below it in the line.

Both are on the automatic laminators page.

HLA-2301 or HLA-2501: which one you need

The split comes down to throughput and how much of the finishing you want the machine to do.

HLA-2301, $17,995. The latest high-speed model. 68 inches per minute, automatic feed, trim and stack, 1.5 to 10 mil film, 12.6 inch laminating width. Ships with a mobile stand and waste basket.

HLA-2501, $11,999. The lower-cost automatic laminator in the line. 20 to 67 inches per minute, 1.5 to 5 mil film, the same 12.6 inch laminating width, with a 6.5 minute warm-up and auto-feed and trimming options.

Take the HLA-2301 when you need production speed, the thicker 10 mil film range, and integrated trim and stack. The HLA-2501 is enough when throughput is lighter and you are running thinner film.

The heavy-duty threading board fits both machines and makes film changes faster.

One step up in price, the Lami Revo Flex at $19,949 is an alternative if you want to compare a different build.

Why buy from Mid-State Litho

We are an authorized dealer with factory-trained technicians, and we cover Michigan and the Great Lakes region for service.

We will laminate samples on your own stock before you buy, so you can check adhesion and trim on the material you actually run. Installation and operator training are included, and financing is available. To arrange a demo or a quote, contact us.