Laminating Plate Support

Laminators

There are different laminators that suit different needs. The most popular products are:

• Integra (Standard) - a laminator suitable for the most popular sizes including standard oblong, standard oblong lipped, cut down and similar sizes)
• Integra S - suitable for all sized number plates
• Integra M - suitable for motorcycle number plate lamination

You can also find out more information by following the guides below for laminating your number plates, and best practice for maintaining your laminating boards.

Acrylic Plate Lamination

Make sure the laminator is set to the 'acrylic setting'. Place the printed reflective with the registration on, face up on the laminator. Line up the edge of the reflective to the pegs, and place the acrylic on top. Peel back the adhesive cover on the acrylic, on the side nearest the laminator roller. Once this has been rolled through, you have your laminated plate.

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Aluminium Plate Lamination

Make sure the laminator is on the 'aluminium' setting. Place the printed film with the registration on, face down on the laminator. Line up the edge of the film to the pegs, and place the aluminium backing on top. Peel back the adhesive cover on the aluminium, on the side nearest the laminator roller. Once this has been rolled through, you have your laminated plate.

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Hex Plate Lamination

Make sure the laminator is set to the 'acrylic setting'. Place the printed reflective with the registration on, face up on the laminator. Line up the edge of the reflective to the pegs, and place the hex shaped acrylic on top. Peel back the adhesive cover on the acrylic, on the side nearest the laminator roller. 

Carefully stick down the reflective, and roll through the laminator as you peel back the rest of the film. When you've laminated, place the plate on a surface you can cut on. Use a craft knife to trim the reflective in line with the edges of the acrylic.

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Laminator Maintenance Best Practice

It is also important to follow best practice on maintenance, which can help extend the life of your laminator, simply by cleaning the rollers. Also ensure the pegs are secure on the laminating board, which will make it easier to align your number plates.