Taian Pre-coated Film Co., Ltd. has been deeply involved in the thermal lamination film industry for over a decade. Customers often ask us: What's the difference between thermal lamination film and coating layer? In fact, both are used to laminate and protect printed materials, but they differ in application methods, convenience, and effectiveness. Today, we will explain the differences between the two in simple terms. Once you understand, you can purchase the right product for your needs.
The most crucial difference between thermal lamination film and coating layer lies in where the adhesive is applied. For thermal lamination film, the adhesive is pre-applied before leaving the factory, and it is then wound into mother rolls or small rolls. According to the size of the film you require, it is slit and sent to you. Once you receive it, you can directly place it on the laminating machine, apply heat and pressure, and it will bond with the printed material in just a few seconds, without the need for multiple processing steps.
However, the processing procedure for the self-adhesive film is much more complicated! The film itself has no adhesive, and it needs to be mixed with adhesive and brushed on by the customer before being laminated with the printed matter. None of these steps can be skipped. The more procedures there are, the more problems may arise, such as too much or too little adhesive being mixed, or insufficient drying temperature.
There are also differences in terms of environmental protection. The solvents used for coating and gluing in the coating process have a smell and are not good for workers' health, making them less environmentally friendly. In contrast, the thermal lamination film has no odor at all, is non-toxic and harmless, and is very reassuring to use in the workshop, reducing air and environmental pollution.
In terms of effect, the products coated with thermal lamination film have a smooth surface without blisters or wrinkles, and can also make the printed colors brighter; while the in-line coated film is prone to blisters and peeling if not handled carefully, and the solvent is flammable, posing a fire hazard. There is also a price difference. The pre-coated film is more expensive than the in-line coated film, but it offers a more efficient and safer coating method, making it suitable for higher-end printing and packaging products.
Both thermal lamination film and coating layer are used for lamination, but in-line coated film is an old method that is troublesome and not reliable. Pre-coated film is an upgraded version, which is convenient, environmentally friendly and has a good effect. Fujian Taian Pre-coated Film Co., Ltd. has been established for many years. You can rest assured about the quality. Whether you are doing mass production or small batch processing, choosing Taian Thermal Lamination Film is definitely a right choice!
