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Come Visit Us at Natural Expo West

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**03/02/20 Update:  Natural Products Expo West has been postponed until further notice given the COVID-19 situation.  You can read more here.**

We will be exhibiting at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West March 5-7, 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center.  We are the sealing experts so stop by our booth #9301 and see the sealers we recommend for your packaging needs.

We can offer both flexible packaging as well as heat sealing equipment for your packaging needs.  We have a variety of flexible packaging options available – remember that foil bags will have the best barrier for preventing oxidation.

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  • Stand up pouches are our most popular bag; these bags have a bottom gusset which can allow the pouches to stand upright.  Our stand up pouches have a resealable zipper allowing your customer to reseal the bag once opened.  We have an incredible selection available.
  • Foil gusseted bags are popular for the coffee industry and will stand upright when filled.  The bags have side gussets which can expand allowing you to package larger items.
  • Enjoy the best of both worlds with our new square bottom gusseted bags. Now you can get the advantages of a traditional bag along with those of a stand-up pouch. Our square bottom gusseted bags allow even the lowest density product to sit narrow and sturdy on the shelves without ever worrying about tipping over.
  • If simple and inexpensive is what you are looking for, then look no further.  Flat pouches also known as pillow packs are widely used in coffee and food industry.

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Once the pouch has been selected, the pouches must then be filled with your product and heat sealed to prevent the bags from being tampered with.  To seal your bags, we offer a variety of heat sealing equipment that can meet your needs.  Whether you are just starting your production and looking for basic and affordable units or faster production volumes with the option to print a date code or expiration date on the seal line.

Remember that if you choose a gusseted bag, 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 a direct heat (constant heat) type of sealer.  Direct heat sealers will maintain constant heat in both jaws.

WNS-200D New Product

With its sleek and compact design, the WNS-200D is great for smaller work spaces.   Our WNS-200D is equipped with a digital timer which creates a consistent and reliable seal each time –  the sealing arm is easily activated and will not result in operator fatigue.

If you already have your bags and need a heat sealer option, we can test your bags on our sealers and send the samples back to you along with a video demo.  Just contact us!

 

Come Visit Us at Coffee Fest

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We can offer both flexible packaging as well as heat sealing equipment for your coffee packaging.  Most of our pouches can also be purchased with a one-way degassing valve.  These valves help allow the natural build-up of carbon dioxide in freshly roasted coffee to escape while preventing oxygen, light or moisture into the bag.  There are various coffee bag options available – remember that foil bags will have the best barrier for preventing oxidation.

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  • Foil gusseted bags are the most popular option and will stand upright when filled.  The bags have side gussets which can expand allowing you to package larger items.
  • Stand up pouches are gaining in popularity with coffee roasters; these bags have a bottom gusset which can allow the pouches to stand upright.  Our stand up pouches have a resealable zipper allowing your customer to reseal the bag once opened.
  • Enjoy the best of both worlds with our new square bottom gusseted bags. Now you can get the advantages of a traditional bag along with those of a stand-up pouch. Our square bottom gusseted bags allow even the lowest density product to sit narrow and sturdy on the shelves without ever worrying about tipping over.
  • If simple and inexpensive is what you are looking for, then look no further.  Flat pouches also known as pillow packs are widely used for office and restaurant service.  Ground coffee or powdered mixes can be packed in a pre-set portions to take the guesswork out of measuring each time you prepare a pot of coffee or any drink.

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Once the pouch has been selected, the pouches must then be filled with your product and heat sealed to prevent the bags from being tampered with.  To seal your coffee bags, we offer a variety of heat sealing equipment that can meet your needs.  Whether you are just starting your production and looking for basic and affordable units or faster production volumes with the option to print a date code or expiration date on the seal line.

Remember that if you choose a gusseted bag, 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 a direct heat (constant heat) type of sealer.  Direct heat sealers will maintain constant heat in both jaws.

WNS-200D New Product

With its sleek and compact design, the WNS-200D is great for smaller work spaces.   Our WNS-200D is equipped with a digital timer which creates a consistent and reliable seal each time –  the sealing arm is easily activated and will not result in operator fatigue.  For additional units we recommend for coffee bags, please see here.

If you already have your bags and need a heat sealer option, we can test your bags on our sealers and send the samples back to you along with a video demo.  Just contact us!

We will be exhibiting at the upcoming Coffee Fest trade show August 19-21, 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  We are the sealing experts so stop by our booth #TT5 and see the sealers we recommend for coffee packaging.  Register at www.coffeefest.com/los-angeles with code 84231 to receive 50% general admission.

NEW PRODUCT: SQUARE BOTTOM GUSSET BAGS

new-square-btmEnjoy the best of both worlds with our new Square-Bottom Gusseted Bags! Now you can get the advantages of a traditional gusseted bag along with those of a stand-up pouch! Perfect for ground or whole bean coffee and loose tea leaves, our new Square Bottom Gusseted Bags allow even the lowest density product to sit narrow and sturdy on the shelves without ever worrying about tipping over. The paneled look of these bags makes them perfect for graphics, labeling, and hot stamping as well as degassing valve application. Available in a wide array of colors and laminated in foil or clear poly to meet any barrier requirement.

Available Sizes: 6-10oz and 12-16oz
Color (7 colors): Black, Matte Black, White, Matte White, Clear, Natural Kraft Paper, Matte Bronze
Material Structure(s):

  • PET/INK/AL/LLDPE (Black and White only)
  • MOPP/INK/AL/LLDPE (12-16oz Matte Black and Matte White only)
  • MOPP/INK/VMPET/LLDPE (6-10oz Matte Black and Matte Bronze only)
  • Kraft Paper/AL/LLDPE (Natural Kraft Paper only)
  • PET/LLDPE (Clear only)

Thickness:

  • 4.8mil (Clear, 6-10oz Matte Black, and Matte Bronze only)
  • 5.0mil (Natural Kraft Paper only)
  • 5.4mil (Black, White, Matte White, and 12-16oz Matte Black only)

 

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W-Series Direct Heat Foot Sealer – Now with Serrated Seal Lines

The W-300DTS now comes with a serrated seal line!

W-300DT (1)FEATURES

  • Direct heat / constant heat
  • Seals many different types of thermoplastic materials but not polyethylene
  • Both jaws are heated simultaneously for better heat penetration
  • German manufactured thermocontroller
  • Protector bars available to prevent injury
  • 15mm / Serrated seal bars

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    Serrated Seal Line

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: W-300DT Direct Heat Sealer

We carry over 150 different sealers and we plan to highlight a product each month so in 13 years, we’ll go through all our sealers!

The W-300DT is our newest addition to our popular W-Series line of sealers.

W-300DT (1)FEATURES

  • Direct heat / constant heat
  • Seals many different types of thermoplastic materials but not polyethylene
  • Both jaws are heated simultaneously for better heat penetration
  • Protector bars available to prevent injury
  • 15mm / Meshed seal bars

LINDA’S PICK: W-300DAT(S) – Constant Heat Sealer

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?

  • Beautiful 15mm meshed or serrated seal giving your package a professional look
  • Unlike other direct heat / constant heat sealers, this sealer is equipped with a timer which will release the jaws when the seal is done.  CONSISTENT BEAUTIFUL SEALS.
  • German manufactured thermocontroller
  • Unit is small and can fit anywhere!

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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!

For more information, visit our website.

FRS-1120W – Hot Stamp Printing Band Sealer

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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.

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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

How to Seal a Gusseted Bag?

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:

6" Semi-Automatic Double Impulse Sealer

…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.

  • 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.