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MAINTENANCE – Direct Heat (Constant Heat) Sealers

Posted on 12/07/2012 | 7 comments

KF-CS Series Portable Direct Heat Sealer

For sealing thicker materials, we are big fans of direct heat sealers – portable or foot operated. Direct Heat Sealers provide really beautiful seals and are super easy to use. However, to ensure that your direct heat sealer enjoys a long life, please follow the following easy steps.

Always unplug the sealer from the power source when doing maintenance.
Make sure the unit is not left on when not in use for a period of time.
Do not leave the unit on overnight. This will shorten the life of the parts.
Find the lowest temperature that will still seal the bag.
Make sure that when the foot board is depressed that the foot board does not hit the ground.
Make sure that the unit is wiped down periodically to remove any excess bag material left behind after sealing.
Remove any food debris from the sealer or seal bars that may have oozed out of the bag when sealing if you are packaging food.
Purchase Silicone Spray from a local hardware store . There are many brands & types. I would look for food grade Silicone Spray if packaging food.
THS Series Foot Operated Direct Heat Sealer
Spray the Silicone Spray onto a shop rag or tooth brush. When the sealer is turned off for the day & near cooled, still warm is a perfect time to wipe down the sealer. Never spray the Silicone Spray directly on to the unit.

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Tagged Constant heat sealer, Direct Heat Sealers, Instruction, maintenance, Sealer Sales

The Best Little Vacuum Chamber That Could

Posted on 11/30/2012 | Leave a comment

If your small home vacuum sealer is just not meeting your needs, this chamber vacuum sealer is the perfect upgrade. The TC-Series vacuum sealer is an easy to use table top unit that can vacuum seal your product: cheese, nuts, dried fruit, and much more! Just place your item in the chamber, close the lid and 30 seconds later..voila! A perfectly vacuum sealed product with a beautiful two line seal. We also carry options such as gas flush and 220V.

FEATURES

Compact, easily fits most spaces
Stainless steel construction
Durable aluminum steel bar
Acrylic plastic lid
Pump manufactured and designed in Italy (TC-420 series – Busch pump)
Custom features available – gas flush, sensor control, 220V
ETL, UL, NSF, CE, and CSA Certified

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Next Generation in Sealing – our Impressé Band Sealer

Posted on 11/28/2012 | Leave a comment

Next Generation in Band Sealer Sealing

Our newest addition to our band sealer product line providing the best combination of elegance and functionality in one unit. The Impressé Band Sealer provides a 15mm seal width, the widest seal available. The Impressé Band Sealer is a heavier duty model compared to our CBS and HLM band sealer lines, offering the best sealing quality on the market.

FEATURES

Next Gen Robust sealing block design provides better and more stable sealing quality

Durable stainless steel
Easy to operate – minimal operator training
Fast warm up time
Solid state digital temperature controller that maintains seal bars at a proper temperature for consistent seal quality
Motorized rubber conveyor for speed control
Knurled pressure wheel with variable pressure adjustment
Sealing method – constant/direct heat accompanied by a pair each of cooling and heating blocks
Unit feeds right to left

Contact our distributors for more information!

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Tagged Band Sealer, Constant heat sealer, Direct Heat Sealers, Sealer Sales

Impulse Sealing vs. Direct Heat Sealing – Your Questions Answered

Posted on 11/20/2012 | 1 comment

We often get this question: What is the difference between impulse sealing and direct heat sealing and how do I choose??

Impulse sealers – require no warm up time and seal by applying a pulse of energy to the sealing area, followed immediately by cooling. Impulse sealers only use power when the jaw is lowered. **So if you are just sealing your every day poly bags, an impulse sealer will do the trick.**

a 5mm impulse sealer will do the trick for this poly bag

Direct heat sealers (constant heat) – maintain constant heat in both jaws. Direct heat sealers use power as long as the machine is turned on. As a result, direct heat sealers possess better heat penetration in order to seal thicker materials. **If you are sealing thicker materials such as kraft paper or anything with gussets, go with a direct heat sealer.**

Gusset bags require direct heat sealers

Use our handy little chart to help you make a decision but if you still are unsure, please contact us or one of our distributors for assistance!

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Tagged Constant heat sealer, Direct Heat Sealers, Impulse Sealers, Instruction, Sealer Sales, sealing gusset bags

PACK EXPO 2012

Posted on 10/27/2012 | Leave a comment

Booth 8864 – Come visit our booth!

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Coming Soon! PACK EXPO

Posted on 10/24/2012 | Leave a comment

Just a reminder that we are exhibiting in booth number E-8864
at PACK EXPO International 2012,
and are pleased to provide you with free registration!

Be sure to visit Sealer Sales, Inc. at PACK EXPO International 2012 in Chicago, October 28 – 31, at McCormick Place. We will have our experts and top executives on hand to answer your questions.

PACK EXPO International is the largest packaging and processing show and the only show you need to attend to find all your solutions in one place!

Join us this October in Chicago to find the full array of packaging and processing innovations among 1,600 exhibitors and suppliers. Take home the technologies you need to improve operations, increase efficiency, reduce recalls, maintain equipment and enhance your brand.

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Help! My Sealer Isn’t Working!

Posted on 10/03/2012 | 40 comments

Q: I bought a sealer and now the sealer isn’t working! Can you help me?

A: Why, of course we can! We are the sealer experts and can assist you with any sealer problem. Most often, the problem is a simple fix. All you need is a screwdriver, unplug your machine and follow our quick little troubleshooting steps.

Using a screwdriver, loosen the PTFE metal plate and untuck the PTFE cover.

1. Is your heating element / wire broken?
– This is the wire (flat or round) that heats up to seal or cut the bag/film. Remove the PTFE cover and check that the wire is not discolored, bent, or broken.

Check the wire. Make sure the wire runs fully across the sealer.

2. Do you hear the “click” of the microswitch activation?
The microswitch allows the electricity to pass to the heating element which in turn heats up and seals your poly material. Sometimes the microswitch moves out of alignment during shipping and needs a simple adjustment to get the unit back to proper working order.

Remove the bottom plate to locate the microswitch

If you do not hear the “click” of the microswitch, you will want to locate the microswitch and make sure the arm operating bracket touches the microswitch when the sealer arm is brought into contact with the sealer base.
Carefully push the microswitch level to ensure that the level comes in contact with the microswitch trigger.

Carefully push the microswitch level to ensure that the level comes in contact with the microswitch trigger.

Mounting Springs hold the elements on both ends.

3. Are the mounting springs (holding the elements) in tact and in good condition? Make sure that the spring the element mounts on is intact. Replace if damaged. Please check also that the mounting spring is not rusted or worn in any way as this will prevent the element from conducting heat.

Make sure there are no loose connections to the timer.

4. Does the timer light come on when you bring your arm down to meet the base of the sealer? The light on the timer should come on briefly when the seal bar is brought down for sealing. If it does not come on, there maybe some loose wires or the timer may need replacing

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Posted in Hand Sealer, Instruction, Troubleshooting

Tagged Hand Sealer, Heating Element, how to fix a sealer, Impulse Sealers, Instruction, microswitch, troubleshooting

FRS-1120W – Hot Stamp Printing Band Sealer

Posted on 10/03/2012 | Leave a comment

The FRS-1120W uses color ribbon printing (similar to our HP-280 imprinter) and provides a stronger adhesion print than dry ink coding and works better in humid environments.

imprints-018

FEATURES

Durable stainless steel
Easy to operate – minimal operator training
Fast warm up time
Ideal for medium duty applications
Tilting seal head which allows the machine to tilt up to 30 degrees
Suitable for any products including liquids
Solid state digital temperature controller that maintains seal bars at a proper temperature for consistent seal quality
Motorized rubber conveyor for speed control
Knurled pressure wheel with variable pressure adjustment
Sealing method – constant/direct heat accompanied by a pair each of cooling and heating blocks
Unit feeds right to left
Color ribbon allows for printing above or below the seal line

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Posted in Band Sealer, Direct Heat Sealer, NEW PRODUCT

Tagged Band Sealer, Constant heat sealer, Direct Heat Sealers, Sealer Sales, sealing coffee bags, sealing gusset bags

PACK EXPO International 2012

Posted on 08/21/2012 | Leave a comment

We are exhibiting in booth number E-8864
at PACK EXPO International 2012,
and are pleased to provide you with free registration!

PACK EXPO International is the largest packaging and processing show and the only show you need to attend to find all your solutions in one place!

Enrich your PACK EXPO International 2012 experience with education sessions that match your schedule and interests with topics that include:

Safety and security
Sustainability
Operational reliability
Simulation and modeling techniques to optimize efficiency
Tracking and identification

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Adding a “Cut” Option to Your Sealer

Posted on 07/11/2012 | 15 comments

We have two types of sealers that offer a “cut” option: a cut and seal sealer (aka a sealer with a round wire) OR a sealer with a sliding cutter. Please take a look at the two options to determine which sealer works best for you. If you have questions, please contact us or one of our distributors!

Seal and Cut Sealer
A seal and cut sealer is most often used in shrink wrapping film and bags. When using a seal and cut sealer, any excess material above the seal is cut off creating a clean seamless seal.

Seal and Cut Sealer (Round Wire)

When purchasing a seal and cut sealer, ask for an impulse sealer with a ROUND wire instead of a flat wire. Flat wire sealers create seal widths such as 2mm, 5mm, or 10mm seal widths. Round wires create no seam.

If you already have a 2mm sealer, you can easily purchase a round wire heating element and convert your sealer to a cut and seal sealer. Please note: ONLY 2mm sealers can be converted, a 5mm or 10mm sealer CANNOT be converted to a round wire. See our instructions on how to change your heating element wire.

Sealer with Sliding Cutter
Now, a sealer with a sliding cutter is most often used to trim a bag length or seal poly tubing. A sealer with a sliding cutter is equipped with a blade which will cut any excess material about 1/4″ from the seal line.

We carry sealers with cutters in a 2mm and 5mm seal width. We recommend using a 2mm for sealing materials 3-5mil thick (6-10mil total) and 5mm seal width for sealing materials 6-10mil thick (12-20mil total).