royal sovereign or drytac

[a77]

Hi guys,
I have the option to buy either a Drytac JM63SHA-HA or the Royal Sovereign RSC1650LSH

They would both be the same price for me, I think local support for both would be comparable as well. So if you were to start with your first large laminator, which one would you choose?

Thanks!

 

[Letterbox Mike]

I have no experience with the DryTac unit but we had a RS for several years and I was very satisfied with it. It takes some fidgeting to get the pressure set right initially, but once you get it dialed in it's a good machine for the money for sure. I actually regret not getting another one honestly, it's very simple but it does what it's supposed to do.

 

[Tim Aucoin]

I've used a RS hot laminator (just a small 25" one), and it has been fine. I've not used a Drytac before.
Looking at the specs for both, and the construction, it looks like the Drytac is built more solid and higher quality (Royal Sovereign is 346 lbs vs. the Drytac at 627 lbs.). That says something right there.

I am also not a fan of the pressure lever on the Royal Sovereign. I am running a cold Seal 54EL that has the wheel crank for roller pressure (like the one found on the Drytac), and I really like the control that offers vs. moving a lever into a fixed slot/position.

Just my 2¢ worth!

 

[a77]

Thanks guys, sounds like I won't be really going wrong. That point about the pressure lever vs dial is good too.
Thanks

 

[synergy_jim]

Ive had my RS for 7 years. very few issues. Love it!

 

[SIGNTIME]

I really like my rs