Laminating speed
The maximum laminating speed provided by the device — in other words,
the length of the section that the laminator is able to laminate in a minute. The high speed rate makes it easier to operate with large volumes of media, but significantly affects the cost of the device. Therefore, it makes sense to look for a quick laminator only if you have to deal with large volumes of media, or if the ability to quickly handle the task is critical. If the device is bought for use from time to time, this indicator can be ignored.
Max media thickness
The thickest media the laminator is capable of operating with.
If choosing the device is based on this spec, it makes sense not only to take into account the thickness of the media is being to operate with, but also to take a certain margin just in case. At the same time, we note that even the "thinnest" modern laminators are capable of processing materials up to 0.2 – 0.3 mm thick — this is comparable to thin cardboard or very thick paper. And in high-end professional models, this value can exceed 10 mm.
Warm-up time
The time it takes for a hot laminating device (see «Laminating Type») to reach operating temperature.
The shorter this time, the more convenient the laminator to use, but the more energy it consumes. Also note that a high heating rate (1 – 2 min) may be a sign that the device uses plates as heaters; these laminators are considered less advanced than heated roller models and are less suitable for some special tasks (such as laminating photos). So, powerful professional devices will inevitably have a rather long warm-up time — up to 30 minutes in some models.
