The Kala Mistral 1650 is a wide-format cold and heat-assisted laminator built for sign shops, print houses, and wide-format finishing departments that require consistent, professional output across large media sizes. With a working width of 65" (165 cm) and a maximum overall width of 67" (171 cm), the Mistral 1650 accepts media up to 50 mm (2") thick and runs at speeds from 0.9 to 21 ft/min (0.3–6.5 m/min). The machine features a 4.5" (114 mm) roller diameter with a 2" (50 mm) nip opening, and heat-assist capability via a top roller that reaches 86°F–140°F (30°C–60°C) with a heat-up time of approximately 7 minutes to 40°C. An automatic pressure calibration system maintains roller parallelism for consistent results across the full working width. Media handling includes roll-to-roll operation, a maximum film width of 64" (165 cm), a maximum roll diameter of 9" (23 cm), and both manual feed and full reel operation modes. Application capabilities include single-sided lamination, single-pass encapsulation, adhesive mounting, pre-mask and tape application, and rigid board mounting up to 2". Standard equipment includes multiple media shafts, an in-line slitting system, an anti-static cord, a laser eye safety sensor, emergency stops, and footswitch control. Power is 1,800W at 110V or 230V / 50–60 Hz (16A at 110V, 8A at 230V), and the machine measures 81" L × 32" D × 60" H with a net weight of approximately 462–500 lbs (210–230 kg).
The Mistral 1650 represents a meaningful step up from the Kala Mistral 1350, the 53" wide-format laminator that sits just below it in the same Mistral line. The 1350's 53" working width falls short of the 60"–65" media range that has become standard across banner, textile, and rigid substrate finishing work. The 1650 adds a full 12 inches of usable working width, directly expanding the job categories a shop can accept without resorting to multiple passes or stitched output. Both machines share the same core Kala engineering — adjustable pressure, heat-assist, roll-to-roll capability, and in-line slitting — but the 1650 brings those capabilities to a format that covers virtually the entire wide-format finishing market. For any shop that has outgrown the Mistral 1350's width ceiling, the 1650 at a used price is the most direct upgrade to taking on wider work without paying new-machine prices.