A Review Of The Gbc Heatseal H312 Pouch Laminator
One of the best laminators for occasional use by home users
, office workers, and teachers is the GBC HeatSeal H312 Pouch Laminator. This is a reasonably priced product that has a lot of terrific features including several different temperature settings and jam-free operation, even as it also has a couple of weaknesses. Here's the lowdown on this device.
Strengths:
* The H312 has a feed opening that's just over 12 inches wide so you can laminate larger documents such as signs, menus, maps, and school projects, in addition to smaller objects.
* You can use pouches as thin as 3 mil or as thick as 5 mil. The machine has several different temperature settings, including one for cold lamination. Thanks to its ability to do this type of laminating, it's possible to use self-adhesive film with this device. There is a knob you turn to select the setting you want, as well as a small chart to help you determine which temperature you will need for your particular job. Both the knob and chart are colorful and easy to read.
* There are two rollers in this machine to ensure high-quality results whether you're working with regular paper, cardstock, or photographs.
* Technically speaking, you don't need to use a carrier on the hot cycles, which can help you save a little bit of time. However, using a carrier is strongly recommended. (More on this in the "Weaknesses" section below.)
* This device will warm up in under five minutes and it will audibly alert you as to when it's ready to go. This way you can start warming up the machine while performing other tasks and still be alerted when you can begin laminating. The machine has a top laminating speed of 14 inches per minute. It also has a lever that will free up any jams you experience, as well as a cleaning sheet can help you keep the rollers free from adhesive.
* The H312 will shut off automatically when it's not being used, which will cut down on the risk of fire, injury, and dealing with a high power bill.
* GBC has included a free rotary trimmer with this device. This can be used to trim any excess laminate from your work and you could even use it to trim other documents.
* Each unit has a limited one-year warranty and is cost-effective with a suggested retail price of $269.00.
Weaknesses:
* Although it is possible to not use carriers when working with this unit, you probably should. Not using a carrier can possibly damage your machine because it's very possible that glue will come out of your pouches and potentially wreak expensive havoc on the device's rollers. Using the cleaning sheet simply isn't enough to prevent this from happening, so be sure to use a carrier when using the hot cycles of this machine.
* It is disappointing that the H312 cannot handle pouches that are thicker than 5 mil. If you need a more rigid end product, choosing a machine that can handle thicker pouches is necessary. (One option would be the GBC HeatSeal H425.)
Overall, the GBC HeatSeal H312 is a great laminator for the home and office, as well as schools and print shops. It's affordable, has a variety of temperature settings, and is safe to use. This is one machine that should fit the needs of many people and organizations that need a high-quality device.
by: Jeffrey McRitchie
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