Enjoy 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)
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!
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
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.
Enjoy 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.
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