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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

Sierra : Even though I just bake for fun, my cookies always look professional because their packaged ...

I don't know how I went so long without one of these! For such a reasonable price I think everyone should have one of these in their house! I heat seal my cookies into treat bags, and it keeps them fresh for almost 2 whole weeks! Even though I just bake for fun, my cookies always look professional because their packaged so well. It's also nice for resealing chip, cereal, and freezer bags. It has sealed all types of plastic for me, you just need to adjust the heat setting. I love love love this thing.

jose de la cruz : this is a great sealer you got to be careful using it or ...

this is a great sealer you got to be careful using it or you will break the heating coil underneath. once you learn to give it a rest after continuous use it can become a great tool for sealing and storing things.

robert damelio : Returned

Sending back stopped working after 4 bags

Amazon Customer : Does not seal properly-kinda burns it brown

Bought this awhile back and when I went to use it, it did not seal properly. So I thought maybe it was me and decided to watch some YouTube videos since that is where I got the link or suggestion to purchase it. Went back and tried again, using different gauge (75&100). It burnt the wrapper and shrink wrap did not look right. No real instructions, not happy, really want to return it if I can, maybe a defective item. I only used is a handful of times and just gave up. the burnt shriveled up look on handmade soap for gift giving looks awful. Then the middle strip looks ripped from it being burnt.

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.

Amazon Customer : Okay

Great but liner wears off and can leave pieces on whatever you are heat sealing.

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!

AmazonShopper : Awesome!

What a difference this has made in my cookie packaging! Everyone who received my cookies professionally sealed in a cellophane bag has commented on how professional they look and how fresh they stay. I love this thing, and can't believe I didn't have one before now. It's so easy to use and I know I will have it for years and years to come. It's great how it comes with an extra parts kit, too, that's a nice bonus. Excellent product, highly recommended!

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.

K. Dandrea : Okay sealer, poor design

As far as sealing goes, this is a fairly decent little machine. But the teflon strip that holds the heating element in place got dark pretty quickly with regular use, which left unsightly marks on the tea sachets we used it for. When I tried to change the heating element and teflon strip, the back screw was impossible to replace. I couldn't angle my screwdriver properly, and eventually both screws I used just dropped into the body of the sealer. I really don't recommend this product.

Debs Dream Store : How did I work, with out it

I don't know how I ran my soap business without this sealer. I use lots of shrink wrapping in my soap business to wrap my soaps. Together they see on my soaps perfectly For retail and wholesale orders. Thank you for the opportunity to review this product. Take care Deb
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BranL : I would recommend this to a friend based upon my personal experience ...

I bought this sealer October 2014 and have used it several times a week for extended periods of time each use. I have never had any problems with it at all. I don't know what I would do without this little baby. I use shrink bags with it, seal and apply heat. I keep the heat setting on 1 or 2 depending on what thickness bag I'm using, but have never needed more than a 2 on the heat. This unit came with a replacement strip that I am going to need to use soon, a burn mark is showing on the strip. Probably only a matter of time before I need to replace it, thus the reason for revisiting this purchase. I would recommend this to a friend based upon my personal experience with this sealer

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!

AmazonShopper : Awesome!

Phillip S. : Well-made, durable product, a little tricky to properly use, but no great learning curve. Good quality, good price.

A well-working product, you get exactly what is advertised. I just want to encourage people to not confuse this product with a vacuum-sealer product. Essentially, if you have a hair straightener in your bathroom closet then you can perform the same operation that this machine does, except for free. It simply melts a straight line across a plastic bag which is no longer than 8" wide. Also, be careful to lay flat the plastic bag where you are going to seal it, it's very easy to not make the bag air-tight, especially if you're using a bag 8" or 7" wide. All in all, a very durable, well-made, well-priced product. If this is what you're looking for than this is a good choice.

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.

S : When you find the right one....it's good

I went through about 4 of these from so many companies, all shipped by Amazon though (which made it easier to return, thank you). I kept getting ones that looked refurbished - scratches ALL over, some had melted parts on it, then one was perfect and new looking, however it didn't even work. FINALLY got this one from Technopack Corporation - works perfect, looks new (which is what I bought), and it's super easy to use. This was the ONLY one out of the 4 I got that actually came with extra heat strips... as described, but never received until I got it through this company! I am very happy I finally have one of these! Tested it out on a bag of chips, worked like a charm. Then I used it to seal up chocolates I make, works just fine! It's clean, not sure if it's NSF though, but it works. I've used it for several hours, straight, didn't burn out, didn't smell, didn't change the heating strip or damage it... the next day it still worked like normal. So I love it :)

Shipped great, no damage, comes with instructions (through this company, didn't get instructions from other companies, seriously), and I'm able to use it several times without it overheating or breaking.... so far!!

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.

Kinj : Don't buy! Fire Hazard!

Dan R. : Perfect, except timer limits

The teflon strip on top of wire is great, keeps everything clean.
The timer knob however isn't very adjustable. The lowest setting seems to be for saran wrap, while the highest can't even damage a basic ziplock sandwich bag from CostCo. I worry that freezer bags, and thicker mils are going to be an issue and require multiple heat-seals on the same seam.

The metal body is dated, but reminds us that this is commercial grade, a car could drive over this thing while I'm heat-sealing hamburger patties for lunch.

Elvira : Unknown country of origin and no UL approval

I like this sealer for my purposes completely, light use, but there is no country of origin anywhere on the package, in the user manual, or on the plate with the specs. The user's manual has been translated from I am not sure what language, but the instructions for use are quite unclear, had to ask my husband for help. Additionally, there is no UL info or approval sticker. Despite this, it will work for me, and for the price I will not complain so very much.

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.

kim : Good product. My second purchase.

AmazonShopper : Awesome!

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.

Nick : I wish I'd gotten it sooner!

This is the best price for one of these I've found. I'm really pleased with the seal, I started with a low '1' setting and moved up to '2'. that's it. takes a moment to align the bag and a moment to press the handle, a small clicking sound, wait a second and it's done.
It comes with 2 sets of replacement parts.
I will use it for my home business.
One thing that I thought was it would stink like plastic chemicals when I was running it, but it never did. I am glad for that!
The instructions are poorly translated but that doesn't really matter, they are simple enough to understand even if the translator didn't mind their p's & q's.

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.

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.

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.

Nemma Estrada : 8" impulse manual sealer bag

I love my heat sealer! It arrived sooner than I thought and it works beautifully. I use it to seal my tea bags and the setting number I've used is '3'. It does the work and I have no problem with it. I also have a soap business and I used the same heat setting of '3' to seal up shrink bags and it works just fine. so far so good. My only concern is the actual directions that came with the item. Broken English. the wording was confusing, but I guess it was directly translated from a different language to English. Other than that no problem at all.

eluper123 : It either burns it off or doesn't seal there is ...

It either burns it off or doesn't seal there is no middle even if you adjust the dial. Also it was suppose to be 12" not 8"

SnarkyTexan : Recommend for Perfectly Posh Consultants for Mylar Bag Samples

As a Perfectly Posh consultant, I was using lacons. Little plastic containers, to share products. Then someone discovered mylar bags. What do you use to seal those? A heat sealer. This thing is perfect. Even if you get some product in the wrong place, this heat sealer will not have a problem with it. I've used a hair straightener to seal before and it would just not seal if there was any product in the way of where I wanted to seal. This thing has no issues there. I also use it to seal bags of food if I need to. It also comes with a spare wire kit so when the first stops working, I have a backup without having to order. The timer works perfectly. I've even been able to seal 2 bags at once if I take my time. The heat sealer with the mylar bag makes my samples look professional and I love how they look. In my opinion, it's less messy too. I have a friend with a smaller sealer that's more "portable" and said it wouldn't seal the bags very well. I tried and had little success. This baby does the trick. I recommend this for consultants for sure.

Medicated Madame : Product didn't work

Instructions are written very poorly. I received a faulty unit, it doesn't work at all. ...this should be checked before sending it out. Bad business

Shoppingmama : Ok so this item has had a few issues since ...

Ok so this item has had a few issues since purchasing in August 2016. However, I was able to bypass them until yesterday when it stopped working completely. Sadly, I'll be ordering a different brand because you expect the product to work longer than a year and a half:(

Sylvester Morgan III : kind of funny. 2

Shipped on time, does the job. I use it to seal bags of baked goods. A few issues:

1. The instruction are in VERY ROUGH English. A bit hard to understand, kind of funny.
2. Even at the longest (8 seconds) heat setting, some of my bags don't seal right the first time, so I have to do them twice. (It could be the bags I'm using.)
3. Sometimes while sealing, there are a few sparks coming from the metal screw on the bottom half of the machine, below the black handle. Nothing too scary, just a bit strange. I might need to tighten the screw a bit, but still, it shouldn't do that.
4.The machine smells funny, kind of like chemicals or paint...not sure. I use it and put it back right away in the box it came in, then store in a closet.

For the price, it gets the job done. If I were to buy another one, I might shop around a bit more and splurge on a machine made in the USA.

Debs Dream Store : How did I work, with out it

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.

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.

dobiegirls : Honey Sticks

robert damelio : Returned

Sending back stopped working after 4 bags

D. S. Motor : I took this out of the box and immediately began ...

I took this out of the box and immediately began using it. I would have given this 5 stars, but the manual is awful. It is obviously written by a non-English speaker. It takes a couple of reads to understand the directions and that should not be. I have had information translated for my business and it only cost $5. As much as the product suits my purpose, I would not have selected this if I would have seen the manual.

Rhonda R : Life-Changing!

D. S. Motor : I took this out of the box and immediately began ...

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.

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.

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.

Debs Dream Store : How did I work, with out it

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