I recently got a RollsRoller (Premium model). It works great for laminating, and like Split76 said, the thinner laminates work best (e.g., less "silvering"). Specifically, the cast films like 3M's 8518 provide the best results -- and that's because those films are more pliable. On the other hand, thicker (calendered) laminates like Oraguard 210 aren't as flexible/pliable, so they require more pressure to reduce silvering. The RollsRoller brand uses adjustable pneumatic pressure, so that's what makes it possible for me to fine tune the pressure for different film/applications (unlike the "all or nothing" electric motors in Rollover or other "less expensive" machines).
On a side note: I've researched and tested virtually every major applicator table on the market over the past 3 to 4 years. There are many reasons why I chose the most expensive [RollsRoller] brand/model, but the primary reason is that it's the only machine fabricated as a solid welded frame -- meaning the tabletop is perfectly level and true at all times (doesn't fall out of square over time). A solid welded frame provides consistent pressure across the entire table, side-to-side, end-to-end, no matter where the roller is at. So if you're doing very much laminating/mounting with an applicator table and you're experiencing issues with consistency, then this is something you might need to look at because the bolt-together and/or modular applicator tables can fall out of alignment, and need to be resquared and releveled periodically.
About the rollers:
Keep in mind the rollers on applicator tables (like RollsRoller, Rollover, etc.) are made from very dense foam rubber, whereas the rollers on a wide format laminating machine are made from semi-rigid neoprene rubber. That's why traditional laminators will always produce better finished laminating results (especially when they have the heat assist option).
No, I would not do a ton of laminating with an applicator table. If I've got long runs to do (e.g., vehicle wrap), then it's easier/faster to use a traditional laminator. For single or low qty. multi-sheet runs, I'll use the RollsRoller.
Speed-wise, I can laminate about (10) 4' x 8' prints in approximately 16 to 18 minutes without any skewing, tunneling, or bubbles. So it's not going to break any speed records, but it's not as slow as the guy's video above suggests either.
Regarding the dust issue -- Pick up an adhesive-based contact cleaner. I got mine from RollsRoller
Contact cleaner - ROLLSROLLER
but I'm sure there are other companies that offer them.
Regarding the static issue -- Pick up one of these StopStatic / elastic ionic cord kits w/ mounting magnets:
StopStatic Elastic Kit - StopStatic
(many of the printer and plotter manufacturers already have these built into their machines -- my printer, Summa plotter, and the RollsRoller had these pre-installed (or contained a kit for user-install) It doesn't eliminate 100% of the static, but it makes a big difference.)
Hope that helps!
.. We've used rollsroller and cwt to laminate for the last 6 years but i'm ordering roll laminator because i got summa f. I need whole rolls to be laminated at the time. I guess i should have ordered roll laminator few years ago but.. This works just fine, the thinner the laminate is, the better it laminates. Wrap laminates do not wrinkle at all, they always stretch a bit so it is not a problem. Only problem is monomeric prints with HP latex and high temps, laminating that could be a .. .. interesting because of the heat