GBC EZ-Load laminating film is a specialty film laminate for use with the GBC EZ-Load Laminator line.

It’s important to confirm that you first have an EZ-Load laminator since EZ-Load film is not compatible with traditional roll laminators. And currently, GBC only manufactures three EZ-Load laminators:

• Ultima 35
• Sprint H950 (or equivalent models such as the H925)
• Pinnacle 27 (available in both traditional and EZ-Load versions)

Each of these laminators uses a different EZ-Load film size (11.5″, 12″ or 25″), but they all take advantage of the main selling point of the EZ-Load line and that is the foolproof loading method. In other words, GBC has taken the guesswork out of loading film by adding special adapters to the core of the film rolls that allow the film to only be loaded one way … the correct way.

Sometimes in environments like schools where multiple people will be using the same laminating machine, not everyone gets trained correctly on how to install film and sometimes this results in messy errors that can damage the equipment.

But with the EZ-Load film rolls, no mistakes can be made when loading the film which can eliminate frustration and save money in costly repairs and service calls.

Overview: The GBC Ultima 35 EzLoad 12” roll laminator (1701680) provides quality and flexibility to handle personal, school and business lamination projects with patented EZLoad laminating film technology. From photos and certificates to banners and signage, this laminator is well equipped with great features to consider.

Features:

• Ease of Use Operation: The POWER and READY lights allow the user to know when their GBC Ultima 35 EzLoad is fully operational and ready for use. With an approximate 1 minute warm up time, there is little waiting involved and you can begin your lamination projects almost immediately. Use the simple ‘rocker’ switch to enable the Stop, Forward or Reverse functions of the laminator. The Temperature Control Knob makes it easy to adjust the heat settings for the various film thicknesses. If you are looking to eliminate costly service calls due to film jams or wraps caused by incorrectly loaded film then this laminator might be just for you. The Ultima 35 EzLoad films are designed with special sized and color coded end caps to make film loading fool-proof. The film cartridges will only fit into the appropriate and designated positions. The adjustable Feed Guide is a helpful tool to ensure that longer materials are aligned and fed into the laminator properly for flawless finished projects. The Ultima 35 EzLoad also has an integrated trimmer to allow users to cut laminated materials from the machine.
• Safety: Users are protected from inadvertently contacting the heating elements with the safety Heat Shield. To prevent overheating and offer peace of mind, the Ultima 35 EzLoad laminator is equipped with an Auto Shut-Off feature that turns the laminator off after 1 hour of non-use.
• Durability and Service: A limited 1 year warranty from GBC is included with the purchase of a new Ultima 35 EzLoad laminator. The well built Ultima 35EZ is capable of providing years of production use. If a service need should arise, you can rest assured that with GBC’s nationwide service coverage, a qualified technician can be located in your area.
• Film Length/Thickness Options: The Ultima 35 EzLoad is limited only by the fact that the laminator will only accept the specifically designed GBC 12” EZLoad films. The current compatible films available are 1.7 mil., 3 mil., and 5 mil. thicknesses in both gloss and matte finishes.
• Cost: Most customers searching for a roll laminator to tackle their smaller laminating projects are looking for a laminator with a small footprint and price tag. With the introduction of the GBC Ultima 35 EZLoad 12” roll laminator both of these requirements have been met. You will not find a comparable laminator from manufacturers such as Banner, Tamerica or Akiles equipped with the above mentioned technology and features in the same classification and price range of the Ultima 35 EzLoad laminator.

Recommendation: If you are shopping for a laminator capable of laminating materials larger than 12” wide, mounting or a unit designed for specialty applications you should consider a laminator in a separate category such as the GBC Ultima 65 27” Heat Roll laminator or a model in the GBC Catena series. Whether you desire to preserve personal documents and family photographs, protect school signage and banners or enhance your company’s promotional materials you will be satisfied and pleased with your choice of the GBC Ultima 35 EZLoad 12” desktop roll laminator.

Do you need to buy more than 20 rolls of laminating film at a time? You can now request a free quote online using a simple laminating film quote request tool from Presentation Direct.

To receive a film quote within 1 business day, you simply need to select the width, length, thickness and finish of the laminating film you’re needing to order. And purchase orders are accepted from schools, governments and businesses with credit approval.

Laminating specialists are available to help answer questions about film and are willing to explain different options from top brands such as GBC. Customers can still order laminating film directly online if they’re ordering less than 20 rolls or do not need a formal quote.

Overview

The GBC Ultima 65 school roll laminator is the best selling laminator for the school market in the United States. Daycares, churches and printers are also taking advantage of this easy-to-operate, heavy duty, 27″ heat roll laminator. This laminator is an ideal solution to preserve classroom manipulatives, art projects, bulletin board decorations, tradeshow graphics, blueprints and so much more.

The GBC Ultima 65 is a heat roll laminator in contrast to a heat shoe laminator such as the Ledco, USI or Banner school laminators. A heat shoe laminator is not recommended for environments where the laminator will experience multiple stop and start runs. The benefit of a heat roll laminator is found in the steel rods found within the rollers. Heat rollers are able to evenly distribute heat which prevents cold spot blotches from appearing on laminated materials.

Features

• Ease of Use Operation - The keypad controls and LED display of the Ultima 65 makes laminating more efficient and simple enough for all operators. Teachers, librarians, office personnel and volunteers can feel comfortable and capable using the Ultima 65 with only minimal training.
• Safety - Complete with safety interlock feed tray and safety shield the GBC Ultima 65 is well equipped with safety in mind. This unit will not operate unless the feed tray is locked in place and the safety shield has been engaged. To prevent overheating and offer peace of mind, this laminator is equipped with an Auto Shut-Off feature that turns the machine off after 4 hours of non-use.
• Durability and Service - The heavy duty construction of the Ultima 65 will enable years of lamination use. This laminator requires only minimal maintenance. Service calls are typically a result of operator error. This includes loading film incorrectly or attempting to laminate materials (wood, cardboard, etc) not recommended for this machine. Please be aware that the Ultima 65 is not designed for mounting materials. If a service need should arise, you can rest assured that with GBC’s nationwide service coverage, a qualified technician can be located in your area.
• Variable Film Length/Thickness Options - Although 1.5 mil. 25″ x 500′ is the most common film used on the Ultima 65, this unit is capable of laminating sheets up to 27″ wide. This is ideal for laminating larger posters, maps, banners and signs. The Ultima 65 will accept 1.2, 1.5, 1.7 and 3 mil. Thick films to allow you to choose the desired rigidity of your finished product.
• Cost - If you are looking to invest your carefully budgeted money into a well built, dependable and easy to use roll laminator, the Ultima 65 could be the laminator for you. This unit is extremely well priced in its category. There may be an alternative laminator available at a slightly lower price, but with a GBC product, like the best-selling Ultima 65, you know you will receive a superior quality product. With the rising cost of oil and oil based products, laminating film costs can be difficult to manage. High volume film users such as schools are seeking ways to stretch their monies as much as possible. The GBC Ultima 65 will help you accomplish this goal because all brands and grades of film can be run on this laminator.

Recommendation

Whether you are an educational facility seeking to protect your educational resources, a church desiring to enhance their promotional materials or a printer offering basic lamination services for posters and signage for your customers, I would highly recommend the GBC Ultima 65 laminator. If you are shopping for a laminator capable of mounting or a unit designed for specialty applications you should consider a laminator in a separate category such as the GBC Catena series.