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.
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.
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
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.
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
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).
Adding to our Shrink Wrapping 101 post last month, we wanted to demonstrate how a shrink tunnel machine works. It’s super easy and maintenance free and sooooooooo much faster than using a heat gun!
We have two dial settings: one for the upper and one for the lower heaters. Adjust the temperature and speed conveyor to your preference. Note: the faster the conveyor, the higher the heat. Play around with the settings…this may take some trial and error. Once your settings are set, place your item with shrink wrap packaging on the conveyor and voila!
Why Shrink Wrap? Shrink wrapping is an excellent and easy way to package a product without the need to purchase a lot of expensive equipment. Shrink wrapping provides:
Crystal clear sealed packaging
Protection from dust and moisture
Tamper proof packages
What Do I Need to Shrink Wrap? All you need to shrink wrap is
Shrink material which comes either as rolls of film or shrink bags
Hand impulse sealer (w/round wire), and
Heat gun
How Do I Shrink Wrap?
Insert your product between the fold of film or into a shrink bag
Using your sealer, cut off excess film and seal the ends of your film closed
Shrink the film on all sides using a heat gun
How Do I Determine the Right Film?
Measure the width and height of your product and add 5-10% to the measurement. This provides you with your minimum shrink bag width.
Measure the length and height of your product and add 5-10% to the measurement. This provides you with your minimum shrink bag length.
For shrink film (usually sold as centerfold film), take the smallest figure of the two to determine the shrink film size needed.
If the size you needs is not available, a larger size can be used because shrink films will shrink up to 40% in all directions
Need to Shrink Wrap Faster? If you are looking to shrink fast your product even faster, we have L-bar sealers which cut and seals two sides of the film in one motion.
Nozzle vacuum sealers are the most versatile among the three types of vacuum sealers we carry. Nozzle-style vacuum sealers suit nearly every application: for your home, manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, etc. Nozzle style vacuum sealers are easy to use and easy to clean. Because there is no chamber, nozzle vacuum sealers can seal virtually any type of product, especially large or bulky items.
Bag Type: Standard
Process: Air is extracted by means of a retractable nozzle which is placed in between the vacuum pouch. Bag conforms around product as air is extracted
Pros
Fast and light vacuum
Best for fresh vegetables and other “crushable items”
Best for liquids and/or grains
Gas flush option allowing perishable items to be sealed
Cons
External compressor may be required (our SINBO household vacuum sealer does not require an external compressor)
ONLY portable vacuum sealer on the market utilizing STANDARD poly/nylon vacuum bags.
NEW! DZ-280/2SE – filter canister allows this unit to seal liquids and powders – Video here!
VV-305T – 12″ Vacuum Sealer – for medium duty applications VV-305T is a medium duty vacuum packaging machine that is easy to operate and practically maintenance free. Sealer is also equipped with two sealing bars (top and bottom) for greater heat penetration when sealing thicker materials. A work table is also included.
STANDARD FEATURES
Impulse seal
High flow stainless steel retractable nozzle
Easy set up using only compressed air and standard electrical outlet
Controller with 20 programs
Non-oil filling Italian pump
Metal construction
Fitted with emergency stop
External compressor required
Value Vac is an economical high performance nozzle vacuum sealer.If you are looking for a no frills, entry level, commercial vacuum sealer, the VV1600 Value Vac is what you are looking for!
16″ Wide Impulse Sealing – No warm-up time needed with a 1/4″ flat band seal
Stainless Steel Nozzle – Easy to clean and more durable
Venturi Vacuum – No moving or electrical parts make the venturi pump very quiet
Lightweight Metal Construction – Provides portability and durability.
Vacuum Sealers remove oxygen from a package prior to sealing the bag. By removing oxygen from the package, vacuum sealing can extend the life of a food package or prevent rust of industrial items. Some vacuum sealers also provide gas purge/gas flush which can flush your pouch with nitrogen to ensure the complete removal of any oxygen in your pouch. Barrier type of bags must be used to ensure a proper vacuum…some sealers such as the external vacuum sealer require special channel or embossed bags in order to vacuum and seal. There are three major categories of vacuum sealers: external vacuum sealer, nozzle vacuum sealer, and the chamber vacuum sealer. We carry vacuum sealers in all three categories. Click here for our vacuum sealer product line.
External Vacuum Sealers
In an external vacuum sealer, your product remains outside of the vacuum sealer and a vacuum pump extracts air from a small vacuum cavity. See our WVT-455T video for an example of how this sealer works.
Bag Type: Only embossed/channeled bags can be used
Process: Air is extracted through the ridges on the pouch after the machine’s lid is closed over the bags’ end
Pros
Inexpensive
Cons
Embossed pouches more expensive than standard vacuum pouches
Not practical for higher volume user
Slower than commercial vacuum sealers
Nozzle or Snorkel Vacuum Sealers
In an external vacuum sealer, your product remains outside of the vacuum sealer; a nozzle draws air out of the bag and retracts so the bag can be sealed. See our Value Vac video for an example of how this sealer works.
Bag Type: Standard
Process: Air is extracted by means of a retractable nozzle which is placed in between the vacuum pouch. Bag conforms around product as air is extracted
Pros
Fast and light vacuum
Best for fresh vegetables and other “crushable items”
Gas flush option allowing perishable items to be sealed
Cons
External compressor may be required (our SINBO household vacuum sealer does not require an external compressor)
Chamber Vacuum Sealers
In a chamber vacuum sealer, the product is placed completely in a machine before sealing. See our picture of the TC-280F.
Bag Type: Standard
Process: Product is placed in the chamber and the lid is closed. A vacuum pump extracts air from the chamber; when the air has been extracted, the sealer will then seal the bag. Air allowed back into the chamber and the vacuum sealed product can be removed
Pros
Highest possible vacuum pressure
Identical vacuum extracted each time
Best for liquids and/or grains
Gas flush option allowing perishable items to be sealed
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″)
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)
Band Sealers allow you to seal nearly any thermoplastic material considerably faster than any other sealer.
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.
Sealer Sales has been in the sealing business for over 30 years....we know our sealers! Our blog is dedicated to educating you all about sealers: how to choose a sealer, how to use a sealer, how to repair a sealer, and much more!
Our distributor base is all over the US, Canada, and Mexico. Please contact us for a distributor near you.
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