10 Reviews: Best Laminator for ID Cards (Sep 2023)

Scotch office supplies are well-known for their high quality, and this thermal laminator is no exception. The Scotch Pro Thermal Laminator is an excellent choice for instructors because it is inexpensive, simple to use, and laminates well. It heats up in under 5 minutes and shuts down after an hour. It can handle sheets up to 9 inches wide and thermal pouches with a thickness of 3 mil or 5 mil. It even has a jam-proof system to prevent partially laminated sheets from jamming in the laminator.

I absolutely love how strong the laminated product is! I laminate the whole paper, cut it, and it results in no pealing. I love it!

by JWP

The GBC Fusion 7000L is quick. Start laminating 12 inch wide papers after one minute of warming up. The machine can laminate 45 pages in ten. It also incorporates Advanced Auto Pouch Thickness Detection, which automatically adjusts the laminator’s settings based on the paper thickness. Auto jam detection clears jams. Cold lamination works well with pressure-sensitive pouches. So no bubbles or creases. Furthermore, auto-shutdown saves electricity by turning off unused devices.

If you can afford this laminator, it really is the best one on the market. I tried out two other laminators from another company and they both failed during the first couple of weeks. This laminator is built to withstand a lot more.

by Amazon Customer

In one minute, the Swingline GBC Fusion 3000L Laminator is audible and visually ready. At 19 inches per minute, the laminating process is faster (please note that the maximum document width of this machine is nine inches). If there is a problem, the Intelligent Jam Alert System will beep. It’s simple to repair the pouch and continue laminating. Cold lamination is also an option for pressure-sensitive pouches. To save energy, the thermal laminator will shut down after 30 minutes. The machine includes 30 pouches.

We have used this both for business purposes (menus, counter signs, etc.) and home purposes (school projects, mostly). It does a really good job. The laminator itself is priced well and the supplies are reasonable in cost. Very pleased with the purchase. Quality item.

by Just Me

This Thermal Seal Laminator will rapidly become a treasured resource. This machine utilizes heat to seal photographs, signs and recipe cards inside laminating sheets. This home laminator has an on/off switch, power and ready lights. This device can keep your kids’ schoolwork and assignments looking fresh for a long time.

I ordered the laminator a couple of years ago and I love it. I ordered one for home and my classroom. I would recommend this to anyone with a business or an office. The laminating paper is great it is sturdy and I love using it...

by Emilia

The Fellowes Venus Laminator employs InstaHeat Technology and can laminate at a rate of up to 31 inches per minute. Unlike most personal laminators, this Fellowes model has six rollers to ensure that each item is completely sealed and free of bubbles. It is compatible with pouches up to 10 mil thick. The AutoSense system adjusts the lamination setting based on the thickness of the bag.

Purchased this machine in 2018 for use in a restaurant setting. Have literally run 7m to 10m sheets "thousands" of times without issue. best money we ever spent and saved thousands of dollars in the same product from a professional printer.

by Sanddollarkid

The Brainstorm ID Laminator was designed to work with Teslin ID Card laminating pouches of 7 and 10 mil. Designed for simplicity of use and consistent lamination. Stop thinking about using a low-cost laminator to make Teslin ID cards. This is the laminator for you. Other “simple” laminators struggle with heavier 10 mil laminates that the Brainstorm ID-Lam 45 easily laminates. You will not be sorry. A two-year warranty is included!

Love the ease of use to laminate multiple sized things. Created laminated ID badges for work event; about 260, and it works perfectly. No bubbles at all. Heats up fast, fun and easy to use. Used it with Teslin 10ml laminated sheets. Love this little laminator!!!

by LIG fan

Akhiles’s ProLam Plus 160 pouch laminator is the company’s next generation. This exciting new system has a 6.3″ lamination capacity, adjustable PCB heat control, silicone rollers, hot/cold lamination capabilities, and the same Akiles all-metal quality construction. The Akiles ProLam Plus 160’s unique dual heat system distinguishes it from other laminators. Heated rollers and heated platens are standard on the ProLam Plus 160. This ensures more even heat distribution and prevents heat dissipation, which is a problem with standard pouch laminators.

We bought this to make luggage tags at trade shows, and it worked like a dream! Hot enough to handle the 10 mil pouches, and we used it nonstop all day without a single issue. Would highly recommend this laminator.

by Stef

The Tamerica/Tashin TCC160 is an all-metal 6-speed transmission 4 roller heavy-duty pouch laminator This laminator can laminate up to 6 documents at a time pouches ranging from 3mil to 10mil Business cards, luggage tags, recipes, greeting cards, invitations, licenses, catalogs, menus, bookmarks, announcements, membership cards, rotary file cards, sales presentations, newspaper clippings, and craft projects can all be laminated using the Tamerica TCC160 laminator.

the laminator has worked very well, we started giving all employees and vendors entering our property must carry ID cards, we needed to make over 1000 cards to start, it made all cards with no problems

by Joseph M.

This item is specially designed for easy do yourself ID Card and ID Badge laminating. You do not need to be confused about how to use this laminator because this laminator is easy to use. Completed with a high-quality lamination feature makes this laminator is the favorite. This laminator can multipurpose-laminate anything up to 4.5” wide. Go purchase now for getting secure protection for cards and badges. Super safe and easy!

I have used this to laminate various club cards and it works well. The warmup to operating temp seems a little slow.

by Bob Boetger

To begin, we not only have one of the best laminators in the industry, but also one of the most visually appealing. Fellowes’ patented InstaHeat technology prepares it for lamination in less than a minute. It is suitable for both hot laminations with standard pouch sizes and cold laminations with self-adhesive pouches. This laminator is great for craft projects. It also has energy-saving features to prevent overheating!

This Fellowes Laminator Saturn3i 95, 9.5 in heats up quickly and does a nice job laminating paper and index cards. The only thing I would change is to add some sort of feeding....

by Greg G.