RollMan
Source: https://am.co.za/brands/rollman
- published: 2022-07-18 10:45:16
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modified: 2022-08-03 10:58:58
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shop / article: Buythis Store
- logo: https://cdn.am.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rollman.png
What Rollman is
Rollman is AM.CO.ZA's own brand of wide-format industrial laminators. They protect and finish large printed graphics such as posters, signs, vinyl prints and display graphics, and they can also mount prints onto boards such as Perspex and Corex. The range covers manual hot/cold machines in 1520mm and 1800mm working widths, a cold-only 1520mm machine, and an automatic 1520mm hot/cold machine.
The brand post itself (published 2022-07-18) only carried the logo, so the details below come from the AM.CO.ZA product data behind buythis.co.za (dump dated 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-20).
Quick answers
- Hot or cold? RM-1520, RM-1800 and RM-1520A do both hot and cold laminating with a 2000W heater. RM-1520/L is cold only.
- How wide? 1520mm working area on RM-1520, RM-1520/L and RM-1520A; 1800mm on RM-1800.
- How thick? On the manual machines the base material (for example Perspex or Corex board) plus the laminating film may be up to 20mm thick combined.
- Temperature? The RM-1520 and RM-1800 product names state a maximum of 80°C with 60°C as the default allowed setting.
- Power? Household single-phase 220V, up to 2000W. The product data says they can run from a generator through AM.CO.ZA's precision AVR.
- What lifts the roller? A pneumatic lifter. Every Rollman machine in the product data includes a 550W quiet oil-free air compressor with an 8L tank (AG-AIR/550) and a silicone squeegee (AG-SQUEEGEE, given as a gift item).
- Manual or automatic? RM-1520, RM-1520/L and RM-1800 have manual rolling with a high-density, wear-resistant rubber roller. RM-1520A is the automatic model, aimed at more consistent output on bigger production runs.
- Warranty? The machines carry a 1 Year Quality Warranty in the product data. The trimming blades are a consumable with no warranty.
The Rollman range with current prices
Prices are the current Sales Price and Regular Price from the product data, VAT included, stamped with the dump date. They are forex-linked and change often, so confirm on the linked Buythis page. Stock is not shown here.
| SKU | Product (from the product data) | Shipping weight | Sales Price | Regular Price | Price date |
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| RM-1520 | Rollman 2000W Hot/Cold Laminator 1520mm (220V), manual rolling with pneumatic lifter | 121.5 kg | ZAR 24840 (include VAT) | not listed | 2026-10-18 |
| RM-1520/L | Rollman Cold Laminator 1520mm, manual rolling with pneumatic lifter | 121.5 kg | ZAR 22080 (include VAT) | not listed | 2026-10-18 |
| RM-1800 | Rollman 2000W Hot/Cold Laminator 1800mm (220V), manual rolling with pneumatic lifter | 196.5 kg | ZAR 45080 (include VAT) | not listed | 2026-10-20 |
| RM-1520A | Rollman Automatic 2000W Hot/Cold Laminator 1520mm (220V) | 182 kg | ZAR 40480 (include VAT) | not listed | 2026-10-19 |
| RM-BLADE/10 | 10x Double Edge Trimming Blade Replacement for Rollman Laminator, 10 pieces | ZAR 625.6 (include VAT) | ZAR 1,100.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
Spare parts for the 1520mm machines are also in this KB: the replacement roller RM-1520/ROLLER and the 2kW quartz heater tube RM-1520/ELEMENT.
Choosing a Rollman
- Start with your widest print. The laminator must be at least as wide as the prints you finish: the 1520mm models for prints up to 1520mm wide, RM-1800 for prints up to 1800mm wide.
- Decide on hot or cold. If you only use pressure-sensitive (cold) laminating film and mounting, the cold-only RM-1520/L is the lowest-priced option. Choose a hot/cold model if you also want heat-assisted films.
- Decide on manual or automatic. Manual machines suit most sign shops. Pick RM-1520A when you laminate large volumes and want steadier, more repeatable results.
- Keep blades on hand. The built-in trimmer uses RM-BLADE/10 double-edge blades for clean edges on laminated prints and vinyl.
Videos named in the product data
- Rollman RM-1520 Industrial Laminator with Pneumatic Lifter, an entry level laminator from AM.CO.ZA
- New Rollman RM-1520 with hot and cold laminating in one, with silent air lifter
- RM-1520A Rollman automatic laminator unbox and basic operation guide
- Automatic laminating machine with heating and trimming option compared to the standard model
- Laminate correctly: Rollman automatic hot/cold laminator for rolled media vinyl and board media Perspex
- Laminate correctly: Rollman automatic laminator for rolled media with cutting blade, part 2
Where to go next
- Product pages in this KB: RM-1520, RM-1520/L, RM-1800, RM-1520A, RM-BLADE/10
- The laminator site overview: laminators.co.za site page and laminator SKU list
- Photos: laminator machine gallery and RM-1520 gallery
- Laminator guides: laminator SKU guide and laminator sales handbook