Which laminator of the three?

[VTSigns]

Looking at getting a second laminator. I'm looking for a Cold Laminator, don't want heat assist.

Just trying to get opinions between three laminators that seem to be pretty similar.

Laminator 1 : 65" Enduralam 3 Cold Laminator

http://www.signwarehouse.com/p-LMN-ES-C-65-1700IIMULT.html
- laminator would be purchased from an individual who never opened the crate for the laminator so it's new but not from SignWarehouse - price $2500 plus $500 to ship

Laminator 2 : 65" USTech v-9600 Cold Laminator

http://www.bestdgi.com/products-onl...&ustmodel=Master VT9600 Series - COLD&region=
- laminator would be purchased direct from the website above $2950 including shipping

Laminator 3 : 62" Sid Sign Cold Laminator
http://sidsignsusa.com/equipment/laminator/sid-1600-ew/
- laminator would be purchased from Paradigm Imaging - price $2300 plus $500 shipping

Let me know if anyone has experience with any of these and also which route to go. From what I have gathered they will all be similar in build and quality. The USTech will have a 3 year warranty which makes me think that is the way to go.

 

[Turnergraphics]

I know very little about what to look for in a laminator but I need one also so please share info once you decide.

 

[CreatedDesigns]

I have a 65" USTECH with the heat assist(just in case) works great for me no issues so far, But I have had it less than a year.

 

[player]

Looking at getting a second laminator. I'm looking for a Cold Laminator, don't want heat assist.

Just trying to get opinions between three laminators that seem to be pretty similar.

Laminator 1 : 65" Enduralam 3 Cold Laminator

http://www.signwarehouse.com/p-LMN-ES-C-65-1700IIMULT.html
- laminator would be purchased from an individual who never opened the crate for the laminator so it's new but not from SignWarehouse - price $2500 plus $500 to ship

Laminator 2 : 65" USTech v-9600 Cold Laminator

http://www.bestdgi.com/products-onl...&ustmodel=Master VT9600 Series - COLD&region=
- laminator would be purchased direct from the website above $2950 including shipping

Laminator 3 : 62" Sid Sign Cold Laminator
http://sidsignsusa.com/equipment/laminator/sid-1600-ew/
- laminator would be purchased from Paradigm Imaging - price $2300 plus $500 shipping

Let me know if anyone has experience with any of these and also which route to go. From what I have gathered they will all be similar in build and quality. The USTech will have a 3 year warranty which makes me think that is the way to go.

For me, it's crucial to have a take-up reel on the back. A front reel is also critical.

For long runs being able to remove the decks so the print goes directly to the lam rolls is another important feature.

 

[AaronSSsignsKC]

I have ran enduralam and us tech and both are nice machines in my experience but both had heat assist. Also as the previous person said one of the most crucial thing to think about when getting a lam is what you will be using it for. Do you need back take up reels etc it all depends on what you will be using it for. Good luck!

 

[Cole Not Cold]

We've had our USTech for a while now and have had no issues.