MAX Laminate Thickness for Apache AL13P What is te maximum pouch thickness which can be used in the Apache AL13P unit? Express thickness in MILS please ie, 5 mil, 7 mil, 10 mil, etc.
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From one of the 5-star reviews..."The instructions list: 1.5mil 230deg 3mil 266deg 5mil 302deg 7mil 328deg 10mil 356degAllow about 5min after reaching temp, before laminating."
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I normally use 3mm pouches with the settings on the 3mm button and never experienced any waviness. You could try using a jacket during laminating if you gets wavy (a letter size envelope can be used as a jacket).
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Depends on exactly what you are trying to laminate. The "pouches" are sturdy but flexible plastic. One side has adhesive and the other does not. The adhesive sticks to one side of the material being laminated and seals to the plastic side where it extends beyond material being laminated. The resulting unit can be trimmed as desired as long as a reasonable margin, say 1/8" or more is left beyond the edge of the material laminated. The material to be laminated should be reasonably thin, perhaps not thicker than good construction paper. The resulting laminated unit is quite sturdy. If your letters and projects meet these conditions and are within the specified size limits, the product should work satisfactorily.
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I use my saw a lot and the maximum thickness seems to be about 2 inches. I've tried to use it w/o the guide to gain a little greater thickness and it works very poorly.
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Yes, you can use any size pouches. Great purchase I use mine for EVERYTHING!
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According to the W1713 manual, the maximum cutting thickness is 2" (5.08cm) with a "blade stroke" of 3/4" (1.905cm). At this thickness, 2.75" of a standard 5" blade will be used; adjust speed accordingly.
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If you go to HP and search for the printer. you can download a product brochure. It says 11.8 mil max thickness. Hope that helps
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Max thickness is about an inch and a half. I purchased mine to cut pinewood derby cars for our scout troop if that helps.
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It is 3mm thick i used it under 6mm laminate and it is working great no problems at all.
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I am currently using Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches. They work great. I use these because I can find them at my local grocery store and for the price also. I would think any laminating pouch would be fine with this. I've made a work horse out of this machine with those pouches and haven't had a problem yet.
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I always keep the thickness setting at the lowest level, 3 mil, I believe.don't let that "thinness" throw you. It's a good quality laminating, even a piece of regular copy paper becomes like card stock. It's nice.
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Tom, I use these hinges for some types of cabinetry/doors I build professionally. I wouldn't say there is any maximum door thickness for them. There is a maximum face frame thickness of 13/16". I suppose if you have a door over 2" thick or so, it will only open 90 degrees as opposed to the 105 degrees the hinges are capable of opening--that said, thicker doors could pinch on the face frame or another door very close at the hinge side.Hope that makes sense and helps.
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I have the metal unit in my hand, the maximum drive thickness is 1-1/8 inch, length 5-3/4 inch, and width 4-1/2 inches. Nicely designed unit, glad I bought it.
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It will not! I tried to laminate a 'blown up'(8 x 12) photograph using a 10 mil pouch, it ended up stuck in the machine and damaged my photo. It was warped.
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Not sure if mat board is too thick but we have used poster board, card stock and various weights of papers. The thicker your stock, the laminator needs a higher temperature in order to seal properly. That seems to be a guess for the heat setting most times. A micrometer can help measure thickness and possibly help you choose a proper heat setting. Sometimes the material can be run through again at a higher temperature if the seal wasn't clear the first time.
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I have a Scott laminator and have always use 5 mil pouches, and never with a protector sheet. I would review your laminator requirements and see what they suggest.
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I am a 2nd grade teacher and use this daily x's 34 projects. I bought the Apache 100 Pack of 5 Mil Letter Size (9 x 11.5") Crystal Clear Universal Thermal Laminating Pouches for under $8 as well as the Universal 100 pack of 9 x 11.5" laminating pouches for under $10 offered here on Amazon and they have worked beautifully. Last week my class made Christmas ornaments and I did not have one problem with the laminating pouches and the principal wanted to know where I bought this so she could get a few for other classrooms.