Laminators
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Laminators
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What this page is
buythis.co.za/laminators is the Laminators page of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. On the live page it is a heading, a link to laminator videos and tiles to laminator accessories, large format, flatbed and hybrid printers, print media and inks. This knowledge base page explains what a wide-format laminator does, compares the four Rollman laminators, and lists the film, media and spares that go with them, with current prices.
Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-21. Some prices come from older dump entries (2026-10-19); confirm those on the product page. Check the product page before ordering, since prices change.
Why laminate a print
A roll laminator presses a clear protective film over a printed vinyl, poster or board, or mounts a print onto a rigid board. In the product descriptions, lamination protects prints from UV light, moisture, dirt and handling, makes them last longer outdoors and gives a clean gloss or matte finish. Typical jobs are signboards, vehicle and bakkie wraps, posters, display graphics, stickers, desk and wall wraps and printed magnetic sheets, most of them printed on a large format printer first.
Hot and cold lamination
- Cold lamination uses pressure only, with a self-adhesive film. It suits heat-sensitive prints and the cold laminating films listed below. All four Rollman machines can laminate cold.
- Hot lamination adds heat from a heater element so thermal films bond to the print. The RM-1520, RM-1800 and RM-1520A have a 2000 W heater; the RM-1520/L is cold only.
The product names for the RM-1520 and RM-1800 give a maximum temperature of 80°C with a default limit of 60°C, while their highlight lists mention laminating temperatures up to 50°C. Ask AM.CO.ZA support which setting suits your film.
The Rollman laminators
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
RM-1520/L (KB) |
Cold-only laminator, 1520 mm working width, manual rolling with pneumatic roller lifter | Rollman Cold Laminator 1520mm Main Machine in Crated Box | R 21 160.00 |
RM-1520 (KB) |
Hot and cold laminator, 2000 W heater, 1520 mm working width, manual rolling with pneumatic lifter | Rollman 2000W Hot/Cold Laminator 1520mm (220V) Main Machine in Crated Box, Maximum Temperature 80°C, Default Allowed 60°C | R 24 840.00 |
RM-1800 (KB) |
Hot and cold laminator, 2000 W heater, 1800 mm working width, manual rolling with pneumatic lifter | Rollman 2000W Hot/Cold Laminator 1800mm (220V) Main Machine in Crated Box, Maximum Temperature 80°C, Default Allowed 60°C | R 46 000.00 |
RM-1520A (KB) |
Automatic hot and cold laminator, 2000 W, 1520 mm working width | Rollman Automatic 2000W Hot/Cold Laminator 1520mm (220V) Main Machine in Crated Box | R 39 560.00 |
| Question | RM-1520/L | RM-1520 | RM-1800 | RM-1520A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamination | Cold only | Hot and cold | Hot and cold | Hot and cold |
| Working width | 1520 mm | 1520 mm | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Operation | Manual rolling, pneumatic roller lifter | Manual rolling, pneumatic roller lifter | Manual rolling, pneumatic roller lifter | Automatic |
| Maximum combined thickness of board and film | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | See the manual |
| Carton size and weight in the product JSON | 198 x 58.5 x 45.5 cm, 121.5 kg | 211 x 60 x 49 cm, 121.5 kg | 244 x 62 x 59 cm, 196.5 kg | 215 x 80 x 73 cm, 182 kg |
| Quality warranty in the product JSON | 1 year on parts | 1 year on parts | 1 year on parts | 1 year on parts |
From the am.im product JSON for the manual machines: a high-density, wear-resistant rubber roller; base material (including boards such as Perspex and Corex) plus film up to 20 mm thick in total; pneumatic roller lifting at up to 8 bar; household single-phase 220 V power, which can run from a generator through a precision AVR (automatic voltage regulator). The RM-1520A is the automatic model for production work, where, in its product description, automatic operation improves consistency and productivity on larger jobs; its videos show roll-to-roll lamination, film peeling and the built-in trimmer.
What comes in the crate
Each of the four laminators includes, according to the product JSON:
- A generic 220 V 550 W quiet, oil-free air compressor with an 8 litre tank (AG-AIR/550), which drives the pneumatic roller lifter. It carries a 6 month warranty.
- A silicone rubber squeegee for applying vinyl, film and tape (AG-SQUEEGEE), with no warranty since it is a hand tool.
Laminating film and media are not included.
A first lamination, step by step
- Place the laminator on a level surface with room in front and behind for the full length of the print, and connect the compressor and power.
- Let the print dry fully before laminating, especially solvent and eco-solvent prints.
- Load the laminating film roll on the top shaft and thread it under the roller. For board mounting, set the roller gap for the board and film thickness, staying within 20 mm combined.
- For cold film, leave the heater off. For thermal film on a hot and cold model, set the temperature for the film and let the roller warm up.
- Lower the roller with the pneumatic lifter, then feed the print in straight and roll it through at an even speed, keeping light back tension on the film to avoid creases and bubbles.
- Trim the edges with the built-in cutter (on models that have it) or a knife, and smooth any edge lift with the squeegee.
The videos below show loading, roll-to-roll lamination, board lamination on Perspex and installing a heating element.
Laminating film and print media
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
V-50M/F/1520/G (KB) |
Gloss 80 gsm UV-resistant cold laminating film, 1520 mm x 50 m | Glossy 80gsm UV-Resistant Cold Laminating Film Roll of 50 Metres, on 100gsm White Silicon Backing Paper with Additional 15gsm PE Coating, Shipping from 3 | R 3 036.00 |
V-50M/F/1520/M (KB) |
Matte 80 gsm UV-resistant cold laminating film, 1520 mm x 50 m | Matte 80gsm UV-Resistant Cold Laminating Film Roll of 50 Metres, on 100gsm White Silicon Backing Paper with Additional 15gsm PE Coating, Shipping from 3 | R 3 036.00 |
V-50M/C/1520 (KB) |
Clear 100 micron printable PVC vinyl, 1520 mm x 50 m | 100μm Clear 1520mm Vinyl Roll of 50 Metres, 100μm Printable Clear PVC Vinyl with Transparent Adhesive on 140gsm White Silicon Backing Paper, Shipping from 3 | R 2 392.00 |
V-50M/S/1520/W (KB) |
Glossy white 80 micron printable vinyl, 1520 mm x 50 m | 80μm Glossy White 1520mm Vinyl Roll of 50 Metres, 80μm Printable White PVC Vinyl with White Adhesive on 120gsm White Silicon Backing Paper, Shipping from 3 | R 1 656.00 |
V-50M/P/1520/W (KB) |
Grayback glossy white 100 micron printable vinyl, 1520 mm x 50 m | 100μm Grayback Glossy White 1520mm Vinyl Roll of 50 Metres, 100μm Printable White PVC Vinyl with Gray Adhesive on 140gsm White Silicon Backing Paper, Shipping from 3 | R 2 116.00 |
V-50M/V/1520/W (KB) |
Perforated one-way vision 120 micron vinyl, 1520 mm x 50 m | 120μm Perforated UV-Resist OneWayVision (like Contravision) White on Black 40% 1520mm Vinyl Roll of 50 Metres, 120μm Printable White Perforated PVC Vinyl with Black Adhesive on 120gsm White Silicon Backing Paper, Shipping from 3 | R 3 036.00 |
More media are on Printable Self-Adhesive Vinyl and the inks on Digital Printer Inks.
Blades and spares
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
RM-BLADE/10 (KB) |
Ten double-edge trimming blades for the Rollman built-in cutter | 10x Double Edge Trimming Blade Replacement for Rollman Laminator, 10 Pieces | R 625.60 |
RM-1520/ELEMENT (KB) |
2 kW quartz glass heater tube, about 185 cm, for a 1520 mm laminator | 2kW Quartz Glass Heater Element Tube for 1520mm Laminator, about 185cm Length | R 1 196.00 |
RM-1520/ROLLER (KB) |
Replacement roller for a 1520 mm laminator | Roller Replacement for 1520mm Laminator | R 14 720.00 |
The heater element and roller are spare parts for compatible 1520 mm laminators. The product JSON says installation of spares sold by AM.CO.ZA is free for machines AM.CO.ZA sold (call-out rates may apply), and the element should be fitted by a technician because it is an electrical glass part.
Manual
How to choose
- Cold lamination only, lowest price: RM-1520/L.
- Hot and cold lamination on media up to 1520 mm wide: RM-1520.
- Media wider than 1520 mm: RM-1800.
- Regular production with long rolls and built-in trimming: RM-1520A.
- Budget for film, since none is included, and keep spare trimming blades for the automatic model.
- Ask AM.CO.ZA support on WhatsApp 060 600 7000 for advice or a demonstration before you buy.
Some UV-DTF printers also have a built-in laminator for transfer film; those are covered on UV-DTF Printing Solutions.
Laminator videos
The live page links to a YouTube search for laminator videos. Setup, operation and project videos from the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channels:
- RM-1520: Rollman 2000W Hot/Cold Laminator 1520mm (220V) Main Machine in Crated Box, Maximum Temperature 80°C, Default Allowed 60°C underwent set... (2026-10-16)
- Hot Lamination Process with Rollman Automatic Hot/Cold Laminator for Roll to Roll Lamination (2025-09-11)
- Laminate Correctly Rollman Automatic Hot/Cold Laminator for Rolled Media with Cutting Blade Part 2 (2025-08-26)
- F1-1801/ECO FastCOLOUR Eco-Solvent Printer, RM-1520A: Rollman Automatic 2000W Hot/Cold Laminator 1520mm (220V) printing and laminating an album cover (2025-08-21)
- Laminate Correctly Rollman Automatic Hot/Cold Laminator for Rolled Media Vinyl & Board Media Perspex (2025-08-17)
- Automatic Laminator with Lamination Film Peeling and Rolling (2025-08-02)
- F1-1801/UV FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm UV Printer & RM-1520A Rollman Automatic Laminator 1520mm, Printing Laminating (2025-07-26)
- Automatic Laminating Machine with Heating and Trimming Option Compares to Standard Model (2024-07-01)
- Automatic RM-1520A Laminator with Trimmer In Action, Tutorial Video (2024-06-18)
- RM-1520A Rollman Automatic Laminator Unbox and Basic Operation Guide (2024-06-18)
- Laminator on Supawood Vinyl Application (2023-08-29)
- Complete Steps if Vinyl Sign on ABS Sheeting Made by Large Format Printer and Laminator Roller (2023-01-21)
- Install Heating Element on Rollman Hot&Cold Laminator, Step by Step Installation Guide (2021-10-24)
- New Rollman RM-1520 Come with Hot Laminating and Cold Laminating in One, with Silent Air Lifter (2021-10-24)
- Bakkie Full Body Wrap by Vinyl Printed on Large Format Printer with UV Protection Lamination (2021-10-17)
- Outdoor 5 Years Sign Printed on FastCOLOUR UV Printer and Laminated by Rollman Laminator (2019-06-05)
- Why You Need Laminating for Your Vinyl Print and How to Use Rollman Laminator from AM.CO.ZA (2018-12-15)
- Rollman RM-1520 Industrial Laminator with Pneumatic Lifter, an Entry Level Laminator from AM.CO.ZA (2018-07-31)