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The lamination consists in the reinforcement of the card surface, applying a patch or a film to

protect the card from wear and tear and UV rays and to fight forgery.

In general, this action is performed in two steps by the machine: first it prints and then applies a

film. The varnish or film is applied at a very high temperature is out of reach of a traditional print

heads, and therefore, requires special equipment: a laminator.

Laminators feature hot rollers that provide temperatures in the 280-375°F (140-190°C) range. With

such temperatures, laminators actually “stick” the lamination material onto the plastic card.

This technology can be used when:

 The cards are used frequently in readers for barcodes, magnetic stripes or smart cards.

 More than three years lifespan

 Cards require a high level of security and must be impossible to forge.

For official document such as National ID cards, driving licenses, or to reinforce the security of

your business or organization, a simple ID badge is not enough.

In a way to protect your interests and your identity, the setting up of a secured identification can

be necessary.

Each secured identity solution is unique and involve a number of question to ask before full

implementation, for example:

 Lifespan and card resistance

 Level of security: a simple secured identification with impossible to forge but visible

elements or a high secured level with hidden or invisible for human eye elements?

 Conception: protection of the front card only or of the both sides?

 The kind of information to include on cards.

1. INTRODUCTION

2. THE LAMINATION

What is the lamination

Why use the lamination ?