The Laminator That Does It All: Why the Drylam HLA-2301 Belongs in Your South Florida Print Shop
Most print shops treat lamination as an afterthought. A small desktop unit in the corner, a roll of film that takes forever to load, and an operator who dreads every job that comes through it. The output is inconsistent, the setup is slow, and the machine always seems to jam at the worst possible moment.
The Drylam HLA-2301 is built for shops that are tired of that story.
It's a professional-grade, fully automatic laminator designed specifically for the demands of a production print environment — and PressTech LLC is proud to offer it to print shops throughout South Florida. Here's why it's one of the best investments your shop can make in its finishing operation.
Warm Up and Get to Work in Under 5 Minutes
Time is money on a print floor. The HLA-2301 reaches operating temperature in less than 5 minutes — which means your operators aren't standing around waiting for a machine to wake up before they can start a run. Load the film, press start, and you're laminating.
Automatic Single and Double-Sided Lamination
Whether you're running single-sided lamination on postcards and presentation covers or double-sided on menus, ID cards, and business cards, the HLA-2301 handles both automatically. No manual reconfiguration between job types — the machine is ready for whatever comes off your press.
Two Trim Options Built Right In
One of the standout features of the HLA-2301 is its dual automatic trim capability — and the precision behind it.
Flush Cut trims the laminate flush to the edge of the sheet with micro-adjustable ± 3mm margin control, giving you clean, exact results on every sheet. Border Cut applies a custom sealed 4-sided trim for that finished, uniform border look that elevates the perceived quality of menus, certificates, and premium marketing materials.
Both trim modes run automatically — no operator standing over the machine adjusting cuts by hand.
200-Sheet Auto-Feed Tray
The HLA-2301's multi-thickness feed tray holds up to 200 sheets and feeds automatically through to the final sheet. Load a stack, walk away, and let the machine work. For shops running high-volume lamination jobs, that level of unattended operation adds up to real labor savings over the course of a day.
Simple Operation — Any Staff Member Can Run It
The HLA-2301 uses a color LCD touchscreen for all controls — start, stop, temperature, speed, and trim settings are all managed from one intuitive panel. Specially encoded film rolls allow the machine to automatically configure settings for the film loaded, removing the guesswork from setup entirely. Leading and trailing edge side cuts are fully adjustable from the panel.
This isn't a machine that requires a dedicated specialist. After a brief orientation, any team member can run it confidently.
Built for the Full Range of Print Shop Applications
The HLA-2301 is designed for the job types that show up every day in a South Florida print shop:
- Book Covers — polished, protected, professional
- Menus — durable gloss or matte finishes that hold up to daily handling
- ID Cards and Badges — clean flush-cut lamination on demand
- Business Cards — premium finish that makes an impression
- Training and Instruction Manuals — protected and professional
Supported paper sizes include 8.5×5.5, 8.5×11, 11×17, 12×18, and 13×19 — covering the full range of standard print output.
Specifications at a Glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Laminating Width | 12.6" |
| Speed | 84" per minute |
| Film Thickness | 1.5 – 10 mil (10 mil single-side only) |
| Temperature Range | 170 – 270°F |
| Warm-Up Time | Less than 5 minutes |
| Paper Feed Capacity | 200 sheets |
| Trim Methods | Flush cut or Border cut; Double/Single cut modes |
| Control Panel | Color LCD display |
| Power | 100–240 VAC, 50–60Hz / 1200W |
| Dimensions | 48" × 23.5" × 44" |
| Weight | 170 lbs (includes mobile cart) |
Included Mobile Cart — Ready to Roll
The HLA-2301 ships with a mobile cart that includes a built-in waste bin to catch laminate scraps after trimming, and a telescoping catch tray that extends for large sheets and collapses when you need to save floor space. It's a self-contained finishing station you can position anywhere in your shop.
PressTech LLC: Your South Florida Source for the Drylam HLA-2301
PressTech LLC sells, installs, and services the Drylam HLA-2301 for print shops across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. As a fourth-generation family business with over 30 years of hands-on experience in print finishing equipment, we know what it takes to keep a South Florida shop running at full speed.
When you work with PressTech, you get more than a machine — you get a team that walks you through equipment selection, handles installation and operator training, and is there for service and support long after the sale.
If your shop is ready to upgrade its lamination operation to something that actually keeps pace with your press, we'd love to talk.
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