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GinkoLam 1650 Wide Format Laminator 165cm
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GinkoLam 1650 | 165cm Entry-Level Wide Format Laminator

Professional lamination made simple — the GinkoLam delivers flawless wide-format results from day one, every time.

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Pneumatic roller descent — no manual wheel, no mechanical damage risk

CE-certified by APAVE France — fully compliant with latest European Machine directives

Integrated rewinder + footswitch for smooth, one-person operation

So you want a laminator that just works — without the learning curve, the wrestling matches with a hand wheel, or the sinking feeling when a roll gets misaligned. Say hello to the GinkoLam.

Built through a partnership between KALA and a trusted Asian manufacturer, this 165cm (65") wide-format laminator was designed specifically for workshops, print shops, and sign businesses that need reliable finishing without the premium price tag. It handles lamination, premask application, and board mounting up to 45mm thick — everything you need to take raw prints and turn them into polished, sellable work.

What makes it genuinely easy to live with? The roller descends using a built-in compressor — no wheel-turning, no awkward leverage, no risk of mechanical damage. A simple lever opens the roller up to 45mm, and that's it. Feed your media, press go, and let the machine do its job.

The GinkoLam ships ready to use, either pre-assembled on its stand or flat-packed — your choice. Either way, setup is fast, and so is everything after it.

The GinkoLam packs a surprisingly complete feature set for an entry-level machine. Here's what you're actually getting:

Graduated shafts make aligning print media and laminating film quick and painless — no guesswork, no crooked runs. Graduated shafts are paired with a removable document guide that lets you feed media flat through the roller without triggering the laser safety barrier, keeping your workflow smooth and interruption-free.

Need to work alone? The integrated laminated print rewinder at the rear handles your output without a second pair of hands — and without damaging finished prints. Add the footswitch to the mix and you can start, stop, and control feed speed without ever taking your hands off the media.

The linear counter tracks how far you've run, helping you monitor roll usage and plan jobs efficiently.

On the safety side, two emergency stop buttons and dual laser cells halt roller motion instantly if anything goes wrong. Everything resets cleanly with a single button.

SpecificationValue
Max Working Width165 cm / 65"
Max Board Thickness45 mm / 1.7"
Roller Diameter130 mm / 5.2"
Heating TemperatureUp to 60°C / 140°F
Speed Range1–5 m/min
Power110V–230V / 2.5kW
Machine Weight150 kg / 330 lbs
Warranty1 Year

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65" hot laminator — model comparison

Kala Ginkolam 1650

vs Vivid Easymount SIGN 1600 & SIGN AIR 1600

Working width
165 cm
5 cm wider than both Vivid models
Mounting thickness
45 mm
20 mm more than Vivid range
Max temperature
60°C
15°C higher than SIGN AIR 1600
Vivid
Easymount SIGN 1600
EM-S1600H

Max width160 cm
Speed6 m/min
Mount thickness25 mm
Max temp60°C
PressureManual wind-up
CompressorIncluded
Take-up motorOptional extra
Warranty1 year
Made in China
Vivid
Easymount SIGN AIR 1600
EM SA-1600H

Max width160 cm
Speed5 m/min
Mount thickness25 mm
Max temp45°C
PressurePneumatic
CompressorOptional extra
Take-up motorOptional extra
Warranty1 year
Made in China
Full specification table
Feature Vivid SIGN 1600 Vivid SIGN AIR 1600 Kala Ginkolam 1650
Max working width160 cm160 cm165 cm
Laminating speed6 m/min5 m/min6 m/min
Mounting thickness25 mm25 mm45 mm
Max temperature60°C45°C60°C
Control panelDigitalDigitalDigital
Pressure systemManual wind-upPneumaticPneumatic
Roller controlPneumaticPneumaticPneumatic
Silicon rollersYesYesYes
Take-up motor + mandrelOptional extraOptional extraIncluded
CompressorIncludedOptional extraIncluded
ManufacturedChinaChinaFrance — CE approved
Warranty1 year1 year1 year
Max working width
SIGN 1600160 cm
SIGN AIR 1600160 cm
Kala 1650165 cm
Laminating speed
SIGN 16006 m/min
SIGN AIR 16005 m/min
Kala 16506 m/min
Mount thickness
SIGN 160025 mm
SIGN AIR 160025 mm
Kala 165045 mm
Max temperature
SIGN 160060°C
SIGN AIR 160045°C
Kala 165060°C
Pressure system
SIGN 1600Manual
SIGN AIR 1600Pneumatic
Kala 1650Pneumatic
Take-up motor
SIGN 1600Optional
SIGN AIR 1600Optional
Kala 1650Included
Compressor
SIGN 1600Included
SIGN AIR 1600Optional
Kala 1650Included
Manufactured
SIGN 1600China
SIGN AIR 1600China
Kala 1650France — CE
Warranty
SIGN 16001 year
SIGN AIR 16001 year
Kala 16501 year

Specifications correct at time of publication and subject to change without notice. Comparison based on publicly available specifications. Performance may vary depending on application and operator use.

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