When choosing Lamination Film, you may encounter various thickness specifications, such as 7mil and 8mil. What do these numbers represent? What is the difference between them?
What is "mil"?
"Mil" is a unit of measurement for the thickness of Lamination Film, which is equal to 0.001 inches (1mil = 0.0254 mm). For example, 7mil means that the thickness of Lamination Film is 0.007 inches, while 8mil is 0.008 inches.
Features of 7mil Lamination Film
Thickness and Hardness
1.7mil is a medium thickness and provides moderate rigidity.
2. The plastic-sealed items are easier to bend, which is convenient for carrying and storage.
Applicable scenarios
1. Suitable for items that require a certain degree of protection but do not require high hardness, such as:
1. Certificates
2. Identification plates
3. Student or employee cards
Features of 8mil Lamination Film
Thickness and Hardness
1.8mil film is slightly thicker than 7mil, providing higher hardness and stronger protection.
2. The laminated items are very strong and not easy to bend, suitable for long-term use.
Applicable scenarios
1. For materials that require high-strength protection, such as:
1. Menus that are used frequently
2. Display materials
3. Important documents and certificates
How to choose the right Lamination Film?
Choosing 7mil or 8mil mainly depends on the following factors:
Purpose of use
1. If your project requires higher protection, such as frequent touching, carrying or long-term storage, 8mil is a better choice.
2. For general document protection or short-term display, 7mil is enough.
Compatibility
Make sure your laminator supports the thickness range of the selected Lamination Film.
|
Feature |
7mil |
8mil |
|
Thickness |
0.007 inches (0.1778 mm) |
0.008 inches (0.2032 mm) |
|
Rigidity |
Medium |
More rigid |
|
Protection |
Basic protection |
Premium protection |
|
Best Use |
IDs, standard documents |
Menus, certificates, display materials |
|
Cost |
More affordable |
Slightly higher |
Advantages of YIDU Lamination Film
As a leading global manufacturer of Lamination Film, YIDU provides high-quality products in a variety of thicknesses, including 7mil and 8mil. Our Lamination Film has high transparency, durability and ease of use, and is widely used in document protection, menu lamination and exhibition display materials.
If you are looking for Lamination Film that meets your needs, please contact YIDU, we will provide you with customized services to ensure that your project requirements are met!