Best Approaches on Current Needs Encapsulation

Encapsulation is very common today in the highly competitive world of business. There is a plethora of commercial and industrial applications that require encapsulation. However, the different applications in different environments require different specifications on encapsulation.

Encapsulation thickness

The different applications demand different encapsulation thickness due to the specific application. Hence, consumers must apply the most appropriate encapsulation films which can be as thin as 1.5 mm or as thick as 15 mm depending on the documents or print material. Catalogues which are used by hardware stores are usually thicker than menus used in cafés and restaurants.

A thicker encapsulation offers a longer shelf life of the document. Double-sided lamination would bring on an encapsulation thickness between 4mm and 30 mm.

Encapsulating films

Different applications would seek out different types of encapsulations which use different encapsulation films. Higher quality encapsulation would demand higher quality plastic films for covering the desired printed matter or document. This is where heat activated encapsulation films are preferred especially when long run encapsulation is desired.

Permanent or double-sided encapsulation allows a stronger binding of the film to the document. The durability of the binding depends heavily on the type of printed material that is to be encapsulated. Ink sensitive materials may find it harder to be encapsulation; hence, one may consider pressure sensitive films or even cold encapsulation films which work best for thick catalogue encapsulation.

Choice of materials

Encapsulation films can be found in polyester, nylon or polypropylene material which has its individual material strengths and weaknesses. Hence, each kind of encapsulation film is suitable to different documents and printed materials. Polyester encapsulation is most popular with double-sided lamination and higher gloss for a longer lifespan.

Polypropylene encapsulation is cheaper with quality gloss although not as durable whereas nylon encapsulation is the most expensive option although it is effective in reducing curling and stretching. Nylon is great in absorbing moisture from the encapsulated document to offer a longer lasting protection as its heat resistance property ensures that the document is kept at the desired size and shape for a better presentation.

There are many types of encapsulation machines in the market to facilitate encapsulation works. Not every commercial, industrial or residential sector can afford a high quality encapsulation machine for their encapsulation needs. Some encapsulation needs are not very frequent while others are in low quantum to warrant a personal encapsulation unit. Hence, outsourcing of professional encapsulation works is common today.

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