Grading the GBC Arctic Titan 1040WFC Laminator

Wide-format laminators are great to have
around for when you want to produce professional-looking graphics and
documents. One that's definitely worth some consideration is GBC's
Arctic Titan 1040WFC. Let's take a look at this machine and see if it
makes the grade.

• First of all, the Arctic Titan is a cold laminator that
  utilizes pressure-sensitive film. It's not capable of hot lamination,
  which is actually a good thing because it makes this device safe to use.
  Also, you'll be able to process thermally sensitive items (i.e.
  photographs, anything printed with water-based ink) and not worry about
  them being damaged by the machine.
• This laminator can work
  with film that's up to 38 inches wide, so it's perfect for working with
  wide-format items. The rolls of film you use can have cores with 3-inch
  diameters. GBC makes its own line of Arctic laminating film and each
  roll contains 150 feet of laminate. The company also produces Arctic
  mounting adhesive.
• You can use mounting boards with this
  device. The space between the rollers can be adjusted by up to 1/2” so
  you can complete your work.
• The Arctic Titan works fast and
  is capable of laminating up to 12 feet of material in one minute. You'll
  be able to laminate posters, banners, sidewalk graphics, and more in
  very little time.
• This is a well-designed device that has a
  number of user-friendly features. For one, it comes with a foot pedal so
  your hands can remain free as you mount and/or laminate. The front feed
  table is removable which makes swapping out film rolls really easy. And
  there's even a “STOP” button that's conveniently located so you can
  shut the machine down if something happens while you work.
• It
  probably comes as no surprise that this device will take up a lot of
  room, especially since its dimensions are 54" (width) x 22" (height) x
  21.5" (depth). It's heavy as well, weighing 165 pounds. However, you can
  use a rolling stand with it to make moving it around easier.
• The
  large rollers of this device are made from silicone. They're more than
  big enough to apply the right amount of pressure to your work so you can
  get great results.
• This machine has two warranties. The
  first gives you a full year's coverage on parts. The second is a 90-day
  labor warranty.

Final grade: A-.
Overall, the GBC Arctic Titan 1040WFC Laminator is a wise choice if you
and your organization are in need of a wide-format cold laminator. It's
great that this device is compatible with both pressure-sensitive
laminating films and mounting boards. It makes the machine really
versatile and perfect for a number of applications. Plus, this laminator
works quickly so you'll be able to get things done in a jiffy. While
this device is a bit on the large side, the stand makes storing and
moving it around easier. With some many things going for it, you should
consider adding the Arctic Titan to your workplace today.