Customer Reviews

Fellowes EXL45-2 Small-Size Laminating System

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This laminator is incredible. It helps to let me and my kids make photos that will live FOREVER! The sizing is perfect for an average photo, and the materials that the Fellowes 52004 are made of makes it all the better. Never in my career have I seen a laminator that is THIS good. The only real complaint I have is that it can't laminate the larger things like a drawing, but other than that, this is one mighty piece of machinery. Also, me being a photographer for a local magazine, allows me to see exactly how this can, and can't be used to help in my work, but as a subtitle for my review, this makes taking photos worth my time!

This laminator works like a champ! I ordered this laminator to do a last minute project, laminating 70 business cards. I used 5mm sleeves with 2 business cards in each. I did all 70 in a continous session and this machine never faltered; no overheating, no jamming, no issues. All came out looking great and completely sealed. I am especially happy that this laminator does not require the use of an additional carrier - just send the sleeve through.

I love this little unit. Slim, trim,portable quiet and does the job fast and effectively. I've been laminating EVERYTHING and then some. Laminated proof of insurance certificate, Registrations for cars, boats, motorcycles and waverunners, Medication List & Physicians List cards ( I typed a list of our medications and our doctors names and phone on a business card so I have it handy in case of emergency or filling out forms) Old photos, ID cards, newspaper clippings, prayer cards ( the ones you get from funerals), anything that would be beneficial to protect, I laminated. It takes just SECONDS to do, and it comes out perfectly every time. Just picked up more business size laminating pouches from my local office supply, and I'm ready for more!

I make many photo IDs for hospitals and it works perfect with the GBC laminators. You have to put it all the way high to make it work with IDs, if you have it on the other two settings, it will not laminate well. The power button is very nice, a strong feature. Lastly, you don't have to use cardboard to laminate photos or pictures, another strong reason you should buy this for your office. In addition, the form factor is perfect for a small desk, it's not bulky and big.

I have used this product for 500 business cards so far without a jam. It heats up quickly and has auto shut off.....my last one jammed and melted the pouches and ruined the machine. HIGHLY recommend.

My title pretty much says it all. I bought this product because of it's description, and what I needed it for (small ID cards).
So if a product delivers what it promises - aces in my book.

This model worked well two times, laminating business card sized items using 5mil plastic. I cleaned the roller after each pass using Fellowes cleaning paper as directed. The third time, using 3mil plastic the item jammed in the roller where it is stuck forever. Don't buy this model. I recommend spending a little more and purchase a full size laminator, which can be opened to clean the rollers and remove jams.

The Fellowes EXL45 is fantastic! It heats up quickly and seals perfectly. The price was right and it was shipped in just a few days.

I wanted a reasonable cost laminator to preserve social security card, fishing license, medicare card etc.

I really wasn't expecting the fantastic results and ease of use the laminator delivered as it was so much less costly than the others I had looked at.

So I am really pleasently surprised and have been laminating a lot of my family's cards as well, all with ease and great results.

Lovely machine, had to pay customs fee to postie, needed a transformer as different voltage and plug, my stupidity but finally got it up and running.....!