SINCHI 13-Inch Thermal Laminator & Foil Applicator, 3–10 Mil, 4-Roller, 55s Warm-Up, 18 seconds/page, Auto Shutoff, Commercial-Grade Laminating Machine with 10 Pouches for Office, School, Crafts & DIY

Prior to this laminator I was having issues with the laminate lifting off the paper. I use very heavy cardstock that is around 230gsm. This laminator had zero issue perfectly laminating every type of paper I pushed through it. The only issue I had with using heavier cardstock was scratching. The customer service was FAST! And I mean within the hour. Charles was quick to respond with assistance that was useful and informative. I can now print and laminate my own trading cards as well as anything I need to laminate without issue. The noise level is not that bad. Yes it has a low hum but it is not troublesome. I have used a variety of laminate and I will say sinichi brand pouches are very nice. For my trading cards I do use a glossier pouch because I want them things SHINING! Hope this is useful.

I purchased this laminator 7-28-25 for the ability to laminate 3-10 mil. It is a great product that is simple to use and gets the job done. It worked great for about 6-7 month then stopped working. I contacted the manufacturer and it was still within the 12 month warranty period. After a couple quick emails back and forth asking basic questions to determine if it was indeed malfunctioning, they without hesitation, provided a shipping label to send back to the factory for diagnosis and repair. It didn't take them long to repair and send back to me, costing me nothing. They stand behind their warranty with no hassle. Big shout out to Charles from Sinchi. Thank you, sir for you great customer service. That is something that is rare in current times.

The packaging was great —and I commend that especially because of how expensive the laminator is. The machine is easy to plug in and use. It heats up fast and after pressing the “on” side switch to turn on the power, you select laminating pouch thickness (I love that it can laminate 10 mil pouches!). The machine works every time and works well. It even comes with a cleaning sheet should glue get on the rollers. I haven’t had issues with my laminator, but I’m not worried. I trust the machine. It’s heavy duty and also, modern. It comes with two tiny metal prongs to ensure then final laminated document comes out straight, and has a place to rest for cooling. I would highly recommend this laminator to others. Although the price is a tad high, it’s so worth it! Great laminator!

It is as easy to use as they say, and works great. Simple to set up and use. Would definitely recommend it

After testing the SINCHI 13-Inch Thermal Laminator & Foil Applicator, I came away genuinely impressed by its speed and versatility — though it’s not without a few quirks. If you regularly laminate documents, photos, or crafting projects, this unit offers a lot of functionality for the price. Setup and Build Quality: Out of the box, it feels more professional than the typical home-office laminator. The design is sleek, compact enough to sit neatly on a desk, and the buttons are clearly labeled. The build uses quality materials — it’s not heavy-duty metal, but it doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy either. Performance and Warm-Up: The headline feature here is the 55-second warm-up time, which actually delivers. You can go from power-on to laminating in under a minute — a big timesaver if you’re processing several sheets. The 4-roller system ensures even pressure and eliminates the bubbling or wrinkling you often get with budget models. I tested both 3-mil and 10-mil pouches, and the laminations came out smooth, sealed, and crystal clear every time. Foil Application: The foil function is a nice bonus for crafters or small business owners who want to add metallic accents to cards or prints. It’s not an industrial-grade foiling machine, but for light decorative use, it performs better than expected once you get the hang of aligning the material and temperature settings. Speed and Noise: It runs quietly and steadily — no loud grinding or rattling. Laminating speed is quick, with letter-size sheets feeding through in under 30 seconds. Ease of Use: The controls are straightforward, and the anti-jam lever actually works — a small but welcome feature that makes it easy to clear any misfeeds. Switching between hot and cold laminating is simple, though the instructions could be a bit clearer for first-time users. Downsides: It’s a little bulkier than ultra-compact laminators, and the foil feature has a learning curve. Also, there’s no automatic shutoff, so you’ll need to remember to power it down after use. Overall Impression: The SINCHI 13-Inch Laminator strikes a solid balance between speed, quality, and versatility. It’s ideal for teachers, crafters, or anyone who needs professional-looking laminations at home or in a small office. A bit of practice with the foil function, and you’ll get some surprisingly polished results.

Great laminator but it does have issues after heavy daily use but using the cleaning sheets and not letting it stay on too hot for very long periods of time it can last years I love it and it's really fast doing 3mil lamination big time saver compared to most others. It is definitely worth the steeo price I've had to purchase twice after a year and a half of daily use but have been more careful this time around and no issues the price is fair given the quality and upgrade vs other laminators.

***Updated review: First, after using this machine continually for the last few weeks, I am so impressed with how well it works compared to the many other laminators I have used in the past. I did, however, end up with a problem because I cut the laminator pouch too small and put it through the machine causing it to get caught on the inside and in essence, ruining the laminator. I contacted the manufacturer to see what could be done and the response was immediate! Within less than 24 hours they are sending a replacement machine and it will arrive in just two days. Literally, from the beginning of the problem to the full resolution will be less than 72 hours. What amazing customer service! I still love the machine and now know that if I want to use small pieces of laminate I should use a lamination sleeve*** ORIGINAL REVIEW: I purchased a much smaller laminator last week that couldn't handle laminating two sheets of copy paper inside a 5 ml pouch. Heaven forbid I try to laminate cardstock! I decided to spend the extra money for a commercially rated laminator and the difference is AMAZING! This model, the ProLami F3410 is the lowest end of the commercial options from this manufacturer and the benefits of the higher priced models didn't have enough additional benefits to justify the added cost for me. All laminate up to 10 ml and all can do foiling if I decide that is something I want to do in the future. I had a 17-page project to laminate and the previous laminator left bubbles and didn't fully seal the 5 ml pouches to the copy paper inside. I hoped that running them through multiple times would help, but even after 3-4 tries I only had minimal success. Rather than throwing the entire project away, I saved it in the hopes that the new laminator would fix the problem and sure enough, this laminator SEALED the bubbles and issues that the former laminator didn't seal! Even after they had already been through the laminator multiple times, it only took one time through to fix the mess with this laminator. Amazing!!! So glad I decided to spend the extra money on this machine. It's a life saver for my project!

I'm an elementary teacher, so of course I love to laminate things for school. This is the 4th laminator I've ordered this school year and by far the best. It will handle 3 mil up to 10 mil laminating pouches beautifully. The 10 mil is my favorite. It is hefty & thick. 5 mil is most practical and more affordable. This machine does great with all the different laminating pouches - no bubbles or streaky areas. (So much better than the Scotch laminator, which really only does a good job on 3 mil.) This laminator is heavy, but that means that it isn't made out of mostly plastic. Its motor has a pleasant hum, which changes pitch depending on the setting. That is to be expected since it runs slower for the thicker laminating pouches. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this machine. I work at 2 schools, so when my laminator at the other building wears out, I will replace it with another of this one. It is awesome!