Our direct heat (constant heat) sealers are available in two different seal types: meshed or serrated. Before purchasing your sealer, determine which seal line you are looking for as your sealer will only be able to provide one type of seal.
Meshed: provides a woven, knit, or knotted material of open texture with evenly spaced holes
Meshed Seal Line
Serrated: provides evenly spaced horizontal lines
Serrated Seal Line
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Do you have a clamshell which needs to securely sealed and unsure what type of sealer you need? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We have two sealers just for you!
Our first unit is the OnPak ultrasonic clam shell sealer. The OnPak sealer seals clamshells quickly and safely using ultrasonic waves. Unit is simple to operate. Because unit uses ultrasonic waves, there is no fear of burning your fingers accidentally on the horn.
Our second unit is the KF-772DH Direct Heat clam shell sealer. KF-772DH is equipped with two heat settings and is ideal for sealing a variety of clamshell packages made of OPS, PSP, PVC, PET, and EPS.
You are always welcome to send your clamshell packages to us and we can test them on either the OnPak or KF-772DH sealer for you to decide which one you like better.
What is Linda’s favorite sealer? Her go-to suggestion when customers call and ask for help? The W-300DAT(S) direct heat/constant heat sealer. Why we ask?
Pls note: This sealer will not work on polyethylene type of bags.
Send us your sample today and we can seal your bags on this sealer for you!
All of our stainless steel band sealers provide you with the option to code your bag whether through embossing or dry ink coding or hot stamp printing.
Embossing leaves an imprint on your material w/o using any type of ink. Our band sealers will continually emboss characters at the seal line and show up best on darker or foil type of bags!
CBS-880 / FR-770 offer embossing on the seal line
Dry ink coding prints ink on the bag using an ink roller that is heat activated. The standard font size is 18PT but we also offer an option of 10.5PT for those seeking smaller print sizes. Dry ink coding prints a very clear and solid message at the seal line.
Dry Ink coding Example – 18PT Font
Dry Ink Coding Example – 10.5PT
Take a look at a video to get a better idea of how our dry ink coding works!
Take a look at our video demonstration to get a better idea of how dry ink coding works on our band sealers!
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.
THS Series Foot Operated Direct Heat Sealer
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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!
We have created a couple of glossary reference guides for our distributors. There are so many terms to remember that we sometimes we forget too!
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Many of our customers call us asking what sealer works best for their gusseted bag. Our blog, today, will address that question.
What is a gusseted bag?
Gusseted bags are commonly used in the coffee and tea industry. The sides of the bags fold in to form a gusset. Gusset bags have sides that expand, allowing you to package bulkier, larger items.
What type of sealer should you use to seal a foil gusseted bag? Because of the gussets, a single element sealer such as your typical hand impulse sealer cannot properly seal through all four layers of the gusseted bag. Do not use a hand or foot or automatic sealer, not even a 5mm sealer.
We recommend using the following sealers:
…this small unit is the perfect size for sealing coffee bags
Double Impulse Sealers
Double impulse sealers utilize two heating wires (upper and lower) to seal through your gusset bag. We carry both hand and foot operated as well as a few automatic units to suit your produtction level needs. Seal width – usually 5mm or 10mm (.20″ or .40″)
For more options, please see our website here.
Our most popular unit for sealing coffee bags
Direct Heat Sealers
Direct heat sealers (also known as constant heat sealers). Whereas impulse sealers only create heat when sealer jaw and body meat, direct heat sealers maintain heat in the jaws as long as the sealer is turned on. As a result, direct heat sealers possess better heat penetration to seal thicker materials. Seal width – usually 15mm (0.6″)
Portable direct heat sealers or clamp style sealers are affordable and easy to use. We carry 6″, 8″, and 12″ models.
A temperature controller accurately controls the temperature from 30°-550° F (0°-300° C)
Foot or Table Top Direct Heat Sealers utilize a temperature controller. Both units use a foot switch to control the movement of the upper jaw.
Seal quickly and efficiently with a band sealer
Vacuum Sealer
Sometimes, in addition to sealing a bag, you will require a vacuum. We also carry a vacuum sealer made specifically for foil gusset bags (coffee bags). The vacuum sealer is a double impulse sealer with a 5mm seal.
Seals and vacuums in one step!
We hope this provides you with some smart choices for sealing your gusseted bags. Please be sure to check out our website – Sealer Sales. Please contact us for more questions.
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