Dry-Lam HLA-2501 Automatic Laminator

The Dry-Lam HLA-2501 is a high-speed, fully automatic laminator with auto-feed and trimming options, a 6.5-minute warm-up, and a color LCD display. EverStick™ film technology reads a chip on each roll and sets the temperature automatically, so operators skip manual adjustment. Compared to the HLA-2301, the HLA-2501 carries many of the same commercial-grade features at a lower price point, which suits print shops, schools, and in-house production departments.

Stand sold separately. The HLA-2501 ships as a table-top unit. An optional floor stand is available (Dry-Lam HLA-2501 Laminator Stand, mfr SKU DL-DLSS3230); see Recommended Accessories below.

Key features

• Hands-free operation: fully automatic feeding, laminating, and trimming
• EverStick™ film technology sets temperature automatically from a chip on the roll
• Two trimming modes: flush-cut with micro-adjustment, or border-cut for sealed, uniform edges
• Warm-up in about 6.5 minutes
• Single and double-sided lamination across the paper sizes listed below
• Color LCD display with plain controls and clear settings
• Strong adhesion prevents peeling and bubbling, including on flush-cut sheets
• Desktop design sized for production environments
• Improved exit tray for collecting laminated sheets
• Built-in waste basket collects trim scraps

Specifications

Applications

• Print shops: on-demand lamination of posters, flyers, and signs
• Schools: teaching materials, certificates, and classroom visuals
• Offices: documents, ID badges, presentation materials, and training guides
• Packaging and labels: product labels and marketing collateral
• Photo and graphic protection for photographs and digital prints

Available film options

• DL-HLA38GLOSS: 1.5 mil gloss
• DL-HLA75GLOSS: 3.0 mil gloss
• DL-HLA75MATT: 3.0 mil matte
• DL-HLA125GLOSS: 5.0 mil gloss

Additional film options are available; contact sales for details.

Benefits

• Automates feeding, laminating, and trimming in one pass
• EverStick™ auto-setting film cuts setup time between rolls
• Built-in scrap collection and accurate trimming reduce material waste
• Produces flat, bubble-free results without peeling or misalignment
• Fast warm-up and variable speed settings support high daily volume

About the HLA-2501: an automatic roll laminator for print finishing

The HLA-2501 is a print finishing automatic roll laminator. It runs 12.6 inch EverStick pressure-sensitive film off a roll and finishes posters, covers, menus and signage. It is not a PCB dry-film photoresist laminator, which is a different machine for a different industry; if that is what you were searching for, this page will not help. For graphics work it sits with the other automatic laminators and trimmers, and alongside the wider roll laminator range including wide format units.

HLA-2301 vs HLA-2501, which automatic laminator to buy

Both are automatic 12.6 inch roll laminators with EverStick auto temperature setting and auto-trim. Per the current product copy, the HLA-2501 carries the same commercial-grade features as the Dry-Lam HLA-2301 at a lower price point, so the comparison usually comes down to budget and to what your shop already runs.

EverStick film and accessories for the HLA-2501

EverStick roll film comes in gloss, matte and silk finishes from 1.5 mil up to 10 mil, all at the 12.6 inch web width the HLA-2501 takes. Common starting points are EverStick gloss 1.5 mil for general print work and EverStick matte 1.5 mil where glare matters; the full range is in laminating film rolls. A heavy-duty threading board makes roll changes faster. The optional Dry-Lam HLA-2501 laminator stand turns the table-top unit into a floor machine and is ordered by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Dry-Lam HLA-2501 laminate?

It is a graphics roll laminator that runs 12.6 inch EverStick pressure-sensitive film in gloss, matte and silk finishes. It is used for print finishing, not PCB dry-film work.

How is the HLA-2501 different from the HLA-2301?

The HLA-2501 carries the same commercial-grade features as the HLA-2301 at a lower price point. Both use EverStick film and auto temperature setting.

What is EverStick film technology?

Each EverStick roll has a chip the laminator reads to set the correct temperature, so operators skip manual adjustment and get consistent results.

Does the HLA-2501 come with a stand?

It ships as a table-top unit. An optional floor stand is available separately (Dry-Lam HLA-2501 Laminator Stand).

How much does the HLA-2501 cost and how does it ship?

The HLA-2501 is priced at $11,999 and ships by freight. Call Mid-State Litho for a freight quote or a demo.

Buying an HLA-2501 from Mid-State Litho

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Dry-Lam dealer based in Michigan. We quote freight to your dock and train your operators on the machine. Service and support comes from factory-trained technicians, and equipment financing and leasing is available on the HLA-2501. Contact us for a freight quote or to run your own stock before you buy.