8" (200mm) Impulse Manual Bag Sealer Heat Seal Closer + Free KIT review and price compare 2025

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No Warm-up time necessary. Die-Cast construction
Note: Seals bags made of any thermo sealable material, with the possible exception of thicker metalized laminations. Please see below for more information.

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These small yet powerful units are probably the most ubiquitous packaging machines, and are used to seal bags for a great variety of industries and applications. They are affordable and easy to use, which makes them a great alternative for light-duty bag sealing applications. The sealing process is simple: The operator places the bag over the sealing element and lowers the upper jaw thus activating the unit. The seal process quickly ends once the preset seal time is reached. The operator retrieves the sealed bag and repeats the process. Bags are sealed repeatedly and uniformly.

Features:
Simple to use - No operator training.
LED sealing power indicator.
Adjustable timer for optimal seal control.
Seals bags made of any thermosealable material.
No Warm-up time necessary.
Machine Includes 2 Sealing Elements & 2 PTFE Sheets.

Technical Specifications:
8 inch (200 mm) sealing length.
1/16 Inches (2 mm) wide sealing.
Heat Time: 0-3.5 Sec. (Under 2 Seconds is recommended for most applications)
Voltage: 110 VAC / 50-60 Hz
Plug type: NEMA 5-15P
Impulse Power: 300W (heat element does not heat while machine is not sealing, thus, energy draw is minimal)

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Wattage

300 watts

Bulb Voltage

110 volts

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Questions about 8" (200mm) Impulse Manual Bag Sealer Heat Seal Closer + Free KIT

Is this sealer approved for food preparation? Does it have the proper placard?

Answer: I have a home cookie business, approved by the NYS Dept. of Agriculture. I sell my cookies at local food and craft fairs, and love my packaging. I use this sealer on 9 x 12 cellophane bags and it works beautifully! I love that I can package my own product and it looks great and very professional...I would personally and professionally recommend this item for your use.

Answer: To my knowledge the heat sealer is not the food safety issue it is the type bag. I use a heat sealer to seal roasted coffee bags. I do not recommend buying from this company as the delivered item did not work and they initially refused a return. I went to ebay with better results from a different manufacture of the same item.

Answer: I think it does. It comes in a box with instructions, photos, and a manual....and it's easy to use.

Does this work for Myler Foil Bags?

Answer: This product is designed to seal mylar bags as well as other types of plastic bags. The adjustable temperature makes this appropriate for a very wide range of product thicknesses and materials.

Is the heating element flat or round?

Answer: The heating element is flat

Answer: Flat, but I've used round replacements...they worked fine.

Answer: Ebay

Can you use this to seal cellophane bags smaller than 8 inches?

Answer: Yes...8" is the maximum seal width...but you can seal any width that is smaller:)

Answer: Yes, you can seal any bags smaller than the width of the machine. Turn the heat down for cellophone, though, or it will melt instead of seal. This is a marvelous machine, we love using it for all the charity work we do.

Answer: Yes you can. Watch your heat level. Depending on the thickness of your bags adjust your heat.

Answer: yes you can

Answer: yes.

Would this seal static shielding bags?

Answer: Yes. I have been using it to do that.

Hi, I would like to know if you be able to ship this sealer to Bogota, Colombia, South America? If so, how much will be S&H?

Answer: Sorry, we don't provide international shipping.

Is it battery operated? or is it electric? If battery operated how long do the batteries last? thank you!

Answer: It is electric, no batteries needed. I love this and I am ordering 2 more for my store. Hope this helps you.

Answer: It is electric. Not battery operated.

Answer: It's Electric. I love mine. Have been using it for over a year, and it seals cello and other types of bags. Great deal, and an effective product as far as I'm concerned. Hope you have as good a luck as I have had...KD

Answer: This is strictly electric.

Answer: Electric

Does this work on sealing airfill mylar balloons

Answer: We use this to seal coffee bags and to create a seal for shrink wrap. There is a timer to adjust how long heat is applied. We did several tests to get the timing just right and with our coffee bags we flip the bag over and re-seal the bag to ensure all four layers are melted together. Test, test, test. It's great for small production but not great for detail work.

How do I purchase just the replacement kit?

Answer: Good morning dear Jaimie,

Answer: You could try searching for "impulse sealer replacement kit." Because Amazon.

Answer: You can search for dealers

Will this work on food storage bags, like the seal a meal brand?

Answer: YES IT WILL WORK ON MOST PLASTIC BAGS

Answer: I've not tried it, I use this for sealing commercial packaging.

Answer: I don't know for sure. I've never tried it on them, but i suspect that it will. They are poly so I don't see why not.

Does this have a cutter?

Answer: No, it doesnt have s cutter.

Answer: You can do the seal and pull method, which effectively tears the bag where it's being melted. Or you can just use a good pair of scissors. But to answer your question directly: NO.

Answer: No, it doesn't. That would be convenient, though. What I've done is buy bags that are super close to the finished size I need so I don't need to cut them. Or just cut with regular scissors. No biggie, but it's an extra step, yes. Still, this is an excellent deal and really makes a professional impression.

Answer: No

CAN THIS BE USED FOR BALLOONS?

Answer: What kind of balloon? I'm assuming you mean the foil kind? Yes, I think it will work fine for that application.

Answer: No!!

When I plug it in and try to use it the power light does not come on and it does not get hot. Am I doing something wrong?

Answer:

Answer: Power light only comes on when contact between upper and lower touch, also heat is instant .... Hence... (impulse) seal.

Answer: All you have to do is just plug it in, there is no "on of off" switch, place the bag on the sealer, and press the top handle down to seal, and it will seal. You can also adjust the time of seal from the knob in the front.

Answer: Power light does not come on until you press the top on the heating element.

Can this shrink wrap DVD Cases?

Answer: The impulse seals the ends of a shrink wrap or cellophane bag but it doesn't shrink the bag. You have to use a heat gun or blow dryer to shrink the bag.

Answer: it wont shrink wrap it but it will seal it closed with a small amount of air inside it.

Answer: No, it can not shrink plastic.

Answer: No it cannot. You need a food saver for that with a built in vacuum

does it work on bubble wrap?

Answer: To be honest, I never tried it on bubble wrap. Other sites say you can use this type of sealer on bubble wrap. If you had the flat side of the bubble wrap on the outside to seal, it should work, but might cause more plastic melt on the heat bar.

Answer:

Answer: It might, I am not sure and dont want to try it with mine just in case. The air pockets may be problematic....I think it should be used on a flat plastic.

well this work to seal a filter type tea bag,(paper )

Answer: We use it to seal tea bags. I needed to adjust heat levels and hold it down for about 3 seconds. Make sure tea bags are heat sealable.

Answer: I don't believe so. It is designed for: Mylar, Polypropylene, Static shielding, Nylon, Polyethylene, & Polyurethane bags

Where was it from?

Can this be used for Kraft paper bags?

Answer: Yes it can be used on heat sealable paper bags

Answer: Hello Samantha B.

Answer: I've never done that, nor would I ever try. Not sure why you want to seal a paper bag. The device gets very hot and would burn and catch the paper bag on fire. I'd never do that. Something has to melt. What would melt in a paper bag? It's paper. No -- Don't do this. Someone could get hurt. Best wishes.

Does this seal grosgrain ribbon?

Answer: Seals anything if you get the timing down right

Can you use it with bags longer than 8" if you scrunch the bag up on one end and seal in 8" segments?

Answer: You can, yes, but it wouldn't make a good straight seal.

Would this work on Kraft zip top bags?

Answer: I use it to seal all kinds of bags. I haven't found any yet that it wouldn't seal.

Answer: Yes, I believe it does seal most plastic bags.

Answer: No it has to be cellophane bags only.

Answer: I expect that it should. They are made of the correct material.

We have replaced the wire and tape on it twice. Now a metal underneath them in the body of the machine is melting, is there a replacement?

Answer: Dear Customer, please contact your seller.

I've only used this a handful of times and it stopped working. Is there something I can do to fix it?

Answer: Hi dear Haig,

Answer: Use it as a door stop . . . mine NEVER worked and I could not get my money back . . . love how they sent out the repair question to those of us who bought past models!

Are there freezer bags that I can use with this for meats and vegetables ?

Answer: I doubt it. This just seals one edge. It does not vacuum seal the bag. There is still air in the bag once sealed.

Answer: I’m not sure, I only use it to seal cookies, the bags I get aren’t meant for meat.

Answer: Dear Customer,

How many elements and Teflon tapes come included with free kit?

Answer: Hi dear Christina,

Answer: There were 2 element/teflon tape kits with the sealer I received.

Answer: Comes with 2 of each.

Answer: They send you 2 kits

Answer: Mine arrived with 3 but if you keep the material clean you will never use any of the refills

Answer: I agree with the others, there were 2 extra of each.

Answer: mine only came with one. ;(

can we purchase unit with round wire?

Will this product seal straws? I have a honey business and recently my vendors have been asking for honey sticks. Polyester straws.

Answer: It's labeled to do polyethylene and polypropylene BAGS. Straws are thicker material, I have tried it on some plastic drinking strewa with some success. I don't know what the straw material is. It may be polyethylene The container of straws is not labeled.

Does this have the proper plug to be used in the United States? (I am in desperate need of a new impulse sealer )

Answer: Hi dear Halley,

Answer: Yes it does. It is your standard household plug that is used with most US appliances.

Answer: Mine one does, I am in the states too

Answer: Yes I am in the U.S.

Answer: Yes

I'd like to know if it can seal waxed paper. Please let me know. Thanks

Answer: It will sell it together but it will accumulate wax on your heat strip, which may cause it to burn out faster

I wanted to seal the coat hanger hole of plastic bags from the dry cleaners and use the bags as can liners. Would this heat sealer do the job?

Answer: It should ! , Set it to 2, if it doesn't seal try setting 3. The liner is so thin, that it may burn a hole if too hot. If temperature is too low, you could try higher. This sealer is very sufficient for most bags

Answer: It most certainly will fuse polyethylene bags

Answer: Yes it will but you will have to set it on a light heat setting

What is the highest temperature the machine reaches?

Answer: I don't know because the temperature is not listed on the device or on any manual but I've been impressed with how it works. I tried it on a Gladd garbage bag and it sealed it well.

Answer: Honestly I'm not sure we use it to seal plastic bags and only have it set on level 2 of 7. It only turns

will this item properly seal foam or bubble wrap?

Answer: no, i use it daily and it is very tricky to use with thin mylar food grade bags, even on low it tends to burn thru to easily and quickly, it would burn thru rather than seal foam or bubble wrap.

what size is the sealing strip?

Answer: sealing strip-5"(130mm)

Answer: 8 inches, I use 6 inch bags with no problems.

Does it seal a bag with an sugar cane paper exterior and corn plastic interior?

Answer: can be used to seal kel-f, mylar, polyflex, p.v.a., polyethylene, polyurethane, polyvinylchloride.

Can this work with mylar bags?

Answer: Maybe not sure... I use it for sealing cellophane bags in soap making . Hope this is helpful .

Answer: Yes

will this seal wax paper

Answer: Thank you for your question

Answer: I do not think it is meant to seal waxed paper but rather plastic. It gets hot really fast and I would worry that it would burn rather than seal wax paper.

Answer: I have no idea. It's very hot, so it might make a complete mess and "gum up" the device. I am sure I would even try it. Try a Heat Gun that is used to shrink wrap gift items. We use a heat gun for things like this. If a heat gun doesn't work, neither would this. Hope this helps a little!

Answer: No, it does not

Answer: No, it won't.

Answer: Sorry, im not sure. Better ask to the saler company

I use an iron to seal the edges of a muslin bag. Can this product do this and, if so, what temperature do you recommend?

Answer: I am not sure but I do not see why it would not work. I would try it on a low to medium setting and increase if the heat if you need to.

Can I use this on Kraft stand up bags?

Answer: Not sure what a Kraft stand up bag is, however, I use it on generic Ziploc bags I buy at the grocery store. It states that you can adjust the setting for different thicknesses of different bags, but I found the factory setting was perfect for my needs. Hope this helps.

Answer: Hi dear Karen,

Answer: I don't think so. It's mainly for shrink wrap bags

Answer: I think you could, as long as they are sealable.

Can this be used to seal/fuse grocery bags?

Answer: Hi,

Answer: Not sure but I suspect the plastic in the bags may be too thick.

I wanted to know from the owners if Metal or Plastic?

Answer: Heavy duty metal

Could this be used to help extend the shelf life of homemade food items sold at a farmers market?

Answer: it will seal the bag but will not vacuum air out

Answer: No, it doesn't vacuum, just seal.

Answer: i think so

Does this work with 220V output?

Answer: No it does not 220 requires a different plug

What is the Impulse Power and the Sealing Width?

Answer: Electric/plugs into wall; 8in

I'm looking for a new rubber pad for the arm top of the sealer. Mine has burn marks in it. . Any suggestions where I can find one?

Answer: http://www.amazon.com/Inches-Impulse-Sealer-Replacement-Repairs/dp/B002T52UFM

Hi, this seals aluminium bags? For dried fruits for example.

Answer: I have used this on the aluminum heat seal bags (the have a zip lock seal and then you seal above that part)

Answer: I don't know. I use shrink wrap bags. To shrink wrap cds

Answer: I've only used it for plastic bags.

Answer: Yes I use it for that purpose and it works just fine

Answer: Yest it will work fine

Does this work better than an iron for sealing refillable paper tea bags?

Answer: I've never used an iron, and only used this sealer for cello bags and it works great.

Answer: These machines are intended to seal plastic materials

Is this just the sealer kit or is this the actual sealer?

Answer: Its the actual sealer and it comes with an extra kit.

Answer: It's a sealer which comes with a kit to replace the element if it fails. I never had a chance to replace the element, mine caught on fire the first day I used it, and I threw it in the trash.

Answer: It is the sealer.

Answer: Thank you!

If you wanted a very tight seal on something, could you use shrink-wrap bags in this, and then shrink them? Or does this somehow eliminate the air?

Answer: This does not eliminate the air. It simply seals a plastic bag, and not any plastic bag. Make sure the bad you select works with a heat sealer. It does make a tight seal. I use mine on mylar balloons.

Answer: Hello actually this sealed but does not take air out. The quality of the seal I would not trust under pressure

Is it important to get the exact size for the bags you're sealing? My bags are 2.5" wide . What happens if I use a bigger sealer than I need?

Answer: I would say it is not critical to get a size to match your bags. Our sealer could accommodate an 11 inch bag. our biggest bag has a mouth of 6 inches and smallest bag has a 3 inch mouth. The sealer works great. Just make sure the sealer is as big or bigger than the seal you are wanting to make.

Answer: It's ok to use a bigger sealer because you just place what you're sealing and then press it down. I used to use a 12 inch sealer to seal 5" bags but bought this one after.

Answer: It works any size or with of bags your sealing. If its smaller it okay plus it comes with extra sealing coils.

Answer: Hello Fairah. No it doesn't matter if you use a bigger sealer. The bags I use are about the same width and I'm ok with that. At least with this sealer you have enough room for wider bags should you have those sizes too. I'm very happy with my sealer. It does the job perfectly. Hope this helps.

The sealer in the photo is iron/metal body. Is the sealer received metal or plastic?

Answer: The item pictured is an exact representation of the item received. This is an extremely well made machine, obviously designed for commercial use. The body is metal and very sturdy.

Answer: The sealer we received is metal. It has been very reliable.

Answer: The one that I received was plastic. I sent it back because it was badly cracked and scuffed upon arrival. I have since received a new one that is plastic as well, but it works very well.

Answer: Metal

Answer: metal

Product reviews of 8" (200mm) Impulse Manual Bag Sealer Heat Seal Closer + Free KIT

Kevin G. : Pretty good

It'd probably be a good idea to get a 12" or larger impulse sealer unless you're certain that you'll only be sealing stuff that's a little bit shorter than a gallon ziplock length (or are willing to play around with multiple seals to get a full seal.) The temperature adjuster is accurate, but the knob is not well marked so it takes a bit of effort to make sure you have the 'tic' on the knob on the setting you want it at. If you're only sealing one sort of bag, once you get it dialed in it can just stay set. If you're sealing multiple types of plastic, with a bit of practice you'll get pretty good at guessing the heat setting needed.

Clayton Parks : good sealer

Nice sealer for the money. My daughter used for sealing up some cookies she was baking.

Nancy S : Works fine!

I have used this to seal ziplock baggies, dollar treat bags, and cellophane sheets. I usually have it at a #3 setting and hold it for 6 seconds on the treat bags. Experiment and when you test a new type of bag. I love using this sealer on my custom orders.

JMac : Very easy to use!

As a seller, I really like to reseal/seal all my products. With this product, I can seal my little bags and they look very professional. They seal very well. At times, they don't seal completely and I have to double seal it, but overall it works great. I've been using it very often and it hasn't broken down on me yet. I am really happy with this product.

ND : Uneven quality, short lifespan

We have bought several of these. You never know what you you will get. It might have a sturdy metal housing or it might be cheap plastic. However, all the units have very short life spans. They all stop working after a few months. We are looking for a good quality unit, even if the initial price is higher because the cost of these "throw away" units adds up over time.

FarmGirl : Bummed!

This is what I needed for my bakery company but it was just thrown in a box , the box wasn’t taped so it had fallen out it was dirty and scratched. After about 2 weeks of use the fabric piece they have laying on the surface has peeled up and is giving problems and makes it hard to use...

Gwendys Goodies : Great product for a reasonable price

This was the perfect answer to our bag sealing needs at our bakery. Easy to adjust to get the perfect seal for our individually wrapped cookies.

Prime user : Heater seal bagger work great!

Product worked very well, but the instructions need a bit of a rewrite. The control dial is numbered however, there is no reference to the numbers. The directions are poorly written/translated in English with no specifics on setting the control timer. You will have to do a few practice runs to get it set to the best spot for the material that you are using. Once I figured that out it worked perfectly.

Little T : This is a great product. Do yourself the favor and buy the ...

This is a great product. Do yourself the favor and buy the additional heat strips. I sealed about 100 cookies and the stripped burned pretty evenly. it comes with 2 so if you will use this as much as I do you will need the additional ones. Great product for the price. You should also look into the one that cuts off the extras.

Sondra : Simple, easy to use.

I bought this to seal the cookies I made for my kids' teachers. It's very easy to use. I just sacrificed one bag to test the heat setting it needed to be on and have it written down on the bag packaging. The nice thing is it came with 2 extra strips in case the original burns out.

Stack⠀Overflow : Works On All Kinds Of Plastics; Consider Getting the 12" (Or Larger) Version

The Impulse Manual Bag Sealer works beautifully once you get the heat setting right for the particular kind of plastic (e.g. Polypropylene and Polyethylene) and thickness (e.g. 3 mil and 5 mil). Getting the heat setting right (by using the heat adjustment knob) involves a little experimentation.

The width of the seal is about 2mm. The sealer will work on ANY kind of plastic bag. I've tried it on a variety of plastics: grocery bags, Ziplock bags, sheet protectors, laminating sheets, mylar, and even the non-woven backing on CD sleeves! On non-porous plastics, the sealer creates an airtight seal EVERY time.

I use this sealer for not just packaging but for a variety of non-conventional uses. I use it to reseal bags of chips, make custom pockets and bags for my camera lenses and filters, "reconstitute" air pillows -- you know, the kind you find in Amazon's packaging? -- that I've pre-punctured and flattened for storage. I also make disposable mylar sleeping bags with it (it takes a few passes). The usefulness of this sealer is limited only by your imagination!

I've been using this sealer heavily for 2 months now and it's held up very well. The teflon-coated fabric strip is showing a little wear and has areas of blackened residue (from melted plastic, which can be scraped off). Nonetheless, the fabric and underlying wire are fully functional. The sealer does come with two sets of replacement fabric and wire. When it comes time to replace them, you simply have to unfasten 2 brackets (by loosening 4 screws) and replace the wire and teflon-coated fabric strip.

I wish I had gotten the since I often use it to reseal my big bags of chips to preserve freshness -- the 12" version should seal these bigger bags in one convenient pass. So, if you think you might use the sealer for larger projects, consider getting the 12" or larger version of this sealer!

There may be BETTER sealers out there, but if you're looking for a BUDGET sealer, it is the opinion of this reviewer that the Impulse Sealer is the way to go.

msqun : Works Great for Small to Medium Tasks!

Easy to use, lightweight, portable and straightforward. If you are looking for the most durable product you may want to go with another option. If you need something for light or medium use, this product will likely be enough for your needs. Works well. Seals packages for my small botanical business fine. Be sure to let it cool more than 5 seconds before you lift the handle AFTER the light goes out. I am glad it came with the extra cloth kit, as it began sticking within the first week, but I believe this is because I was not letting it cool long enough before lifting the arm.

Allan M. Lees : Beware Poor Quality

I bought two of these items to test them out. One worked, the other was completely defective and didn't work at all. Not a good indication of quality control. Then I bought 4 more and two failed within a week. Customer service is non-existent. They don't respond to requests for replacements or product returns, so it's a huge waste of money.

This is a very poor quality product. Look elsewhere for your heat sealer needs.

Cheryl H : Purchased to seal plastic bags ..........

... works like a charm! Takes only a couple of seconds to seal 2x4 plastic bags, saving loads of time and the closure is much more secure. Great buy!

desert dweller : We used to use a handheld battery device which required a great deal of practice because of differing plastic thicknesses

Despite some of the fit and finish being rough it has worked flawlessly for 3 weeks since arrival. No problems about electrical connection or loose parts as some mentioned. We used to use a handheld battery device which required a great deal of practice because of differing plastic thicknesses. This one with the timer setting can be adjusted for perfect seal quickly no matter the thickness. It is built of strong components, but as stated not put together like and ipad. I would buy it again.

kim : Good product. My second purchase.

This is my second purchase of this product. The first one I purchased lasted about a year then stopped working. Cheaper to just get a new one than try to figure out why it won't work. I still give it 4 stars because I used the first one every single day that I had it with hundreds of seals a day and only had to change the element twice. It was a workhorse and for the money, completely worth it. I hope this one lasts longer than the first.

genabeebers : Seals polyurethane bags perfectly. Used setting 1 on a ...

Seals polyurethane bags perfectly. Used setting 1 on a 3mil polyurethane bag for cookies. There is no on/off switch. The sealer heats up quick. Place the bag onto the heating element and pull the arm down. The red light will stay on for a second and turn off when the bag is sealed. If the heating element is too hot, the bag will melt where you're trying to seal it and it won't seal properly.

SpaceSheep1 : Pleasantly surprised!

I wasn't sure if this sealer will work with different kind of plastic bags, but it seems to be able to handle anything I throw at it!
It seals plastics with water and air tight seal, which I didn't expect. I also was able to seal bubble envelope and even those heavy grey antistatic bags, although antistatic bags do not seal as well as others.

max : This thing works like a charm I love it

This thing works like a charm I love it! Thought it would be tricky to manipulate but its not. Only thing it says leave plugged in but I don't do that have no need to. I'd recommended it to any small business owner that needs to seal their bags I use it to seal my pouches for my refill body creams and scrubs..

Kinj : Don't buy! Fire Hazard!

This sealer is not worth the money! I just used it, and it worked on the first two bags sealing them all the way across. After that, it only sealed half of the bag across. If I leave it on longer, one side of it melts while the other side still doesn't seal. Basically it heats unevenly. Also, both ends of the heating/sealing part start to burn and smoke which seams like a fire hazard to me! I guess I'll have to buy a new one that actually works. Too bad I already wasted money on this one.

JayBards : Excellent Product, Great Pricing

I was skeptical about a device that costs only $25, since I had previously used similar ones costing $200 or more. This sealer is nearly all metal construction and has a timer on the end that adjusts the length of time the heating element is activated. Other systems use a variac that adjusts the amount of heat applied to the strip. There is no on/off switch, so the device is always off until you lower the presser arm, when the device heats the strip for the amount of time you select on the dial. For cellophane bags, I used a setting of #1 and it sealed perfectly through the bag and folds. I was concerned that cellophane was not heat-sealable, but it was not a problem. The directions are poorly written, but it is possible to figure out what they mean since the device is so simple. The take-home is: the dial adjusts the time (not heat level), press down and hold in position for 5-10 seconds after the light goes off (to prevent sticking of the plastic to the upper presser arm), the device is always off until you press down. Although they say to leave it plugged in all the time, I would unplug it if not in use (just to be safe).

AMZ addiction : Not even turning ON

First i read the instructions. Worst instructions I ever read written in poor English.
Than i tried to turn the unit ON and it was dead.
Very disappointed

Chris M : Typical Chinese Quality(...and The Lack Entirely Thereof)

Absolutely horrible. Housing is completely made of plastic and looks almost nothing like the pictures. Also, it doesn't heat up hot enough and long enough to bond Mylar/BoPET.

Parts of the body are held together with wood screws, the manual says, confusingly, that the dial is for "degrees" and "seconds". The highest setting, 8, only keeps the unit on for 2 seconds and will NOT seal Mylar/BoPET.

The power cord is also ungrounded and is thinner than some USB cords, which is downright frightening. I intend on replacing that as soon as possible.

What I'm going to do is bypass the timing circuitry connected to the logic board sitting behind the dial and then relocate the on button from under the hinge to a hole I'm going to cut into the side of the devices body.

There's more than enough room inside to do this and if you have any sort of experience with modifying cheap Chinese equipment, I suggest you do the same. That way you can hold the silicone bar down and just turn it on for exactly how long you want it to be on.

Never buying anything from HiRez or any of the other vendors t hat sell this item ever again.

shane dunn : great tool , works wonderful

works as described. sealing is a cinch with the kraft brown metal lined FDA approved bags I also purchased. took one bag and used it to hone in on the necessary setting by sealing then cutting of seal and trying again on longer setting.

Starbuck : Economical and effective

This will get the job done. It is a very simple process to seal the bag and the product is reliable. The instructions appear to have been translated by someone who doesn't speak English, so I got assistance in figuring it out. Well made and heavy-duty product.

Rhonda R : Life-Changing!

I hesitated to buy one, not sure if my little hobby was really going to warrant one of these... but let me tell you... it's sooooo simple and easy to use and definitely worth it's weight in gold!

Some advice: Take a couple of your bags and play around with different heat settings straight away. That way you know what's too cool and what's too hot. A hotter seal isn't necessarily a stronger seal. I didn't realize that for a while. It comes with a kit for replacing the heat element and the fabric top which is nice of them.

Otherwise it seems durable and well-built. No complaints!

john k joseph : Get Yourself a Better Sealer Than This one!

This worked fine for a while, used if since april and now it's working on and off, changed the wire and still does the same. If you want something that lasts a while probably want to spend your money on something a little bit higher price and better quality!

AMZ addiction : Not even turning ON

First i read the instructions. Worst instructions I ever read written in poor English.
Than i tried to turn the unit ON and it was dead.
Very disappointed

robert damelio : Returned

Sending back stopped working after 4 bags

Austin : works fine so far

works fine so far. I have only had it for a few days. The instructions were clearly written by someone that speaks English as a second language and never bothered to have anything proof read. Here is an excerpt from the instructions you will receive with this product. "Non-tighten seal is because of the too short heat time, please regulating it toward to directions for Longer." That was one of the more decipherable instructions. It doesn't matter too much though. The thing is pretty self explanatory and has worked well for the short time I have used it.

Hawaiian Gal : Stopped heating after few uses was easy fix

After only a few uses the product stopped heating. I asked the company about the warranty but never got a reply. Feeling that I had lost money on the item I removed the back to see if I might be able to fix it. It was a very easy fix having to do with a button inside that needed to be clicked on to heat the unit. It had slipped down and wasnʻt clicking on anymore. A simple shim did the trick but how long it will last is another thing. It is working again and now I feel that I havenʻt totally lost money. I may still get my $24 worth yet! I would not order from this company again because I had no reply to what should be easy question!!!

Cheryl H : Purchased to seal plastic bags ..........

... works like a charm! Takes only a couple of seconds to seal 2x4 plastic bags, saving loads of time and the closure is much more secure. Great buy!

dobiegirls : Honey Sticks

I use to seal my honey sticks. Also use to seal bags for my body products - samples, bath salt refills, etc.
Would be handy if there was a temp selection. Some bags are quite thin and require a lower temp. Love it!

Marion Camacho : Broke in less than 1 year

This heat sealer stopped working after less than one year! I only used it to seal 2-10 bags about once every two weeks. The seller said it doesn't have a warranty for a year... I don't recommend this heat sealer. I've used heat sealers that lasted over 5 years without any problems. This one is obviously not of good quality.

Jmueller : I was very disappointed in this product

I'd give it no stars if I could. I was very disappointed in this product. I thought the good reviews would mean that the product was good and they liked it. I received it in the mail and it seemed to be fine just looking at it. However, as I inspected it more I realized the switch was broken and pushed inside itself. The only good thing was it was still able to control the heat sealer. Overall, this product does a decent job at what its supposed to do, but I can tell it won't last long since its made so cheaply.

Evers So Sweet : CRAPP IS ALL PLASTIC AND IT WILL TAKE A MONTH BEFORE YOU GET IT

Ok this is so infuriating!!! I waited for almost a month on this item and is not what I order. This is a cheap crappie one , I can even belive this is just wrong... look at the photos it's not even a good one. And the box was all bit up
And the replacement was not even in the box ...
Horrible I am returning this item.

gpprince : it does what I need it to do.

I bought this to seal zip lock mylar bags that I store seeds in from the garden. it is easy to use even though the instructions were written by a non native english speaker and can be confusing at times. but once a sentence is read a few times I could see what they were trying to say. it does its job well and hopefully it will last a long time.

T. K. : Good product with some maintenance drawbacks.

This product worked very well and I liked the adjustable dial for the heat settings. However, the wire burned out rather quickly and when I went to replace it found it to be a cumbersome task. The screws holding the wire in place were so tight I couldn't get them out without stripping the screw or twisting the wire. I ended up taking the bottom plate off and holding the screw securely from underneath. Not easy. All the screws were different, also. After replacing the wire 4 times (the replacement wires I purchased held up better than the ones that came with the unit) it just bit the dust. Too many times taking it apart and jiggling the wires, I guess. Seems to be a production problem or design flaw. I'm not sure. However, considering the price, if your not a heavy user this could be an okay product for you. If you use it a lot, I'd spend a little more for something easier to maintain. Overall, for the price and ease of use (not maintenance) it's a good value.

morgan : didn't seal

Does not work as well as others that seal the same thickness. It "looks" like it has sealed my packaging but it will leak out of the seal. I should have known from the price that there might be a flaw and I only bought it because my main one (which looks JUST like it) is in transit from a move. I do not recommend this at all.

I have even tried to seal over the same place more than once, twice, heck even tried leaving it pressed down for close to a minute with how luck.

john k joseph : Get Yourself a Better Sealer Than This one!

desert dweller : We used to use a handheld battery device which required a great deal of practice because of differing plastic thicknesses

Helena Reynolds : Love, love, love it!

Love, love, love it! This machine is great for packaging items and sealing them in anticipating of shipping. If you forget to unplug it, it's fine. Does not actually heat up and seems to be fairly safe around kids and pets.

Smartinup : Works great.

Works great when used with shrink wrap bags for packaging bath bombs and soaps. Provides a strong and complete seal every time.

morgan : didn't seal

Hawaiian Gal : Stopped heating after few uses was easy fix

kim : Good product. My second purchase.

Smartinup : Works great.

Works great when used with shrink wrap bags for packaging bath bombs and soaps. Provides a strong and complete seal every time.

Crystal : Great Product

No issues, works exactly as described. Bought as a gift and ended up purchasing a second one for my own personal use...had to have one too.

String Expo : A+

What a great product. Exactly what I expected. One thing to keep in mind when buying this is that is it the 200 version and won't cut all bags, just seal them. In order for the machine to cut them you need to raise the temp (which is easily done). I am very impressed with this purchase and it has already earned it's place in my office.

AMZ addiction : Not even turning ON

First i read the instructions. Worst instructions I ever read written in poor English.
Than i tried to turn the unit ON and it was dead.
Very disappointed

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