Avid Armor Vacuum Sealer Machine - A100 Stainless Construction, Clear Lid, Commercial Double Piston Pump Heavy Duty 12" Wide Seal Bar Built in Cooling Fan Includes 30 Pre-cut Bags and Accessory Hose review and price compare 2024

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Brand	Avid Armor
Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Stainless Steel
Item Dimensions LxWxH	13.5 x 8 x 17.8 inches
Item Weight	14.5 Pounds

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HEAVY-DUTY VACUUM SEALER SYSTEM - Field and Home processing tested & approved! Tested quality for use in restaurants, industrial, by outdoors-men & women, professional & home processing and sous vide vaccume cooking. Avid Armor A100 features stainless steel construction, a 12" wide seal bar and built-in cooling fan
STARTER & MAINTENANCE KIT INCLUDED: A100 package includes vacuum accessory hose, 30 pre-cut vacuum seal bag samples. Maintenance kit includes replacement vacuum chamber gaskets, seal wire and teflon seal tape
USE PULSE FUNCTION TO PREVENT CRUSHING FOODS - Package your delicate food like breads, fruits and cheese not requiring a full tight vacuum seal
IMPULSE BAG SEALER MODE - Seal bags without using the vacuum step. Makes a wide 5 mm positive seal preventing leaks and the need to double seal. Great when making bags from continuous vacuum bags rolls or vacuum sealing back to back packages
MARINATE & VACUUM SEAL STORAGE CONTAINERS - Using the A100 vacuum accessory port simply attach the vacuum hose to machine then your canister or jar to remove air storing grains, nuts, coffee, fruits, liquids, grated vegetables and cheese in your brand name canister (canister, jar not included). Great for marinating and pickling
KEEPS FOOD FRESH 5X LONGER – The 28” vacuum keeps food fresh up to 5x longer than traditional methods such as zipper bags or plastic containers. Keeps your freezer organized and full of quality foods.

Product Description

Avid Armor is the Trusted, Innovative Name in Quality Food Storage

We are an American small business passionate about our brand. Founded with a simple mission: create superior vacuum packaging products.

Our universal vacuum sealer bags and frustration-free vacuum sealing system allow you to preserve your food from “field to sealed” and eat fresh in your kitchen year-round. With Avid Armor, you can be confident that you’re getting quality dependable products and service.

Tech Specs

450 Watts of Vacuum Power
12 Inch Long Sealing Bar
Wide 5 mm Seal Wire
110 - 120 Volt - 60Hz
15" W x 10.75" D x 3.75" H (5.25" H including handle)
14 lbs

What's Included:

30 Convenient Sized (10 Each - Pint, Quart, Gallon) BPA-Free Avid Armor Vacuum Seal Storage Bags
Vacuum Tubing for Vacuum Marinating Canisters (Canisters not shown nor included)
Replacement Vacuum Chamber Gasket, Metal Heating Element, and Heat Tape

Avid Armor A100 Vacuum Sealer System

Processing Fresh ... FIELD TO SEALED!

The A100 vacuum sealer is designed to stand up to the rigorous demands of processing & butchering wild game, fish and harvest, while not breaking the bank for consumers that just need an easy-to-use machine for everyday use of meal prepping, storing leftovers, bulk freezer storage and sous vide cooking. If you are looking for the best commercial vacuum sealer for home use, then look no further!

Features

Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Construction
Clear View Lid for Easy Loading and Sealing
Extra wide, Easy-to-Load and Clean Vacuum Channel
Pulse Setting to Prevent Crushing Delicate Items
Impulse Seal Function to Continuously Seal Bags without Vacuuming
Adjust Seal Time Function to Ensure Perfect Seal
Double Piston Pump with Cooling Fan for Continuous Bag Sealing
Accessory Port for Marinating and Vacuum Sealing with Canisters (Canisters not included)

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Questions about Avid Armor Vacuum Sealer Machine - A100 Stainless Construction, Clear Lid, Commercial Double Piston Pump Heavy Duty 12" Wide Seal Bar Built in Cooling Fan Includes 30 Pre-cut Bags and Accessory Hose

What is the HG vacuum strength at is the?

Answer: The vac pump is rated at 27.5" Hg. This is the top level for a "suction clamp type vacuum sealer".

Does it have a vacuum hose hookup

Answer: Yes. My model came with a hose. We don't use the hose in the restaurant but, I'm sure it works great. We love this machine. It's a well made heavy duty vac sealer. Works with standard food saver style bags and we get them cheap on amazon.

Answer: Mine does and it is the best thing I have blocked

Can this product be used to seal and store liquidy foods? If so to what degree can this be done? Would mashed potatoes work? How about bone broth?

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Answer: Vacuum sealers aren't designed to seal wet contents: however, I've had good success freezing soft "liquidy" foods by freezing them first, and after they're in a solid state they can be easily handled and vacuum sealed. Good luck.

Answer: Yes you can seal liquids but must first freeze them so the liquid doesn't get sucked into the vacuum. I have sealed mashed potatoes without a problem

Answer: freeze in a Ziploc, then with the Ziploc unsealed, put the frozen item in the sealer bag and follow the instructions. Absolutely no liquid may enter the machine. Really good machine.

are replacement parts available? Is there a parts list?

Answer: Yes all spares are available. There is no list however just simply call or email is with the item required starting with model A100 and the part. Example: A100 vacuum valve, A100 gasket kit, A100 Teflon tape. Let us know if any questions..

Answer: Some basic replacement parts come with the unit. From the Amazon page, "Maintenance kit includes replacement vacuum chamber gaskets, seal wire and teflon seal tape."

Answer: I'm not sure if replacement parts are available but I am sure if you contact the company they will let you know. They were very quick to respond to my questions regarding the product before and after purchasing it.

Answer: My unit was purchased for business use. It only came with an owners manual. The unit works great, no problems at all. The only thing we replace is new bags. They can be purchased from several sellers on Amazon. Good product and I can recommend it to others.

Answer: Works trouble free.have it almost 2 years. Heat sealing strip is availablel.

Answer: It comes with foam seals and a new sealing element, my third sealer, and by far the best one one!

Answer: Call the manufacturer

Where is this vacuum sealer made?

Answer: We have tried every vacuum sealer made. This one is made in USA and is totally superior. Their customer service is also great and since I am a certified technician that uses vacuum pumps daily THIS ONE IS IT!! We also do mason jars and that is tough on a sealing machine. Don't hesitate just get it you won't be sorry, the other brand attachments also work on it.

Answer: Our model A100 is manufactured in China.

Answer: Label says its made in China.

Can I vacuum seal a bag with marinade or liquid?

Answer: With all vacuum sealers which suck out the air liquids and marinades can be tricky. With our A100 there are several things you can do: use the pulse vac mode which allows you to control the vacuum and how much. By pressing pulse you create how much vacuum...and once you see the liquid being drawn to top of bag simply press seal button to create a locking positive seal. The other method is: many users will par freeze their liquids in a small bowl then vacuum pack the "brick". Works great! With the A100 you have lots of freedom and flexibility.

Answer: Yes, but freeze the liquid first. The same applies to anything that contains liquid or juice, e.g., fish, raw meat, etc., in order to end up with a better result & no mess.

Some say 85kpa what is the suction power

Answer: I do not know the value for the suction power. However, I will tell you that I would be happier if it drew a tighter seal. Most times I find the bag is not as tight as I want. I am planning on getting a stronger one myself.

Answer: I don't know but there is a button that you can use to increase or decrease sealing time.

Answer: -1.892 psi

How close to the end of bag does it seal?

Answer: You decide how much bag is left pass the seal by moving the bap position relative to the sealer strip. All this is visible through the clear cover.

Answer: You can seal at the end of the bag without vacuum with vacuum about 1/2 inch from end

Answer: About a half inch.

Answer: About 3/4 of an inch

How long is recomended to let it cool off between seals? My current one says 2 minutes. I am looking to shorten that time drasticly

Answer: For model A100 we recommend 20 to 30 seconds between cycles. When I pack in bulk, we vacuum - seal - load new bag and go again with no issues.

Answer: Mine says 30 secs

Answer: Mine says 20 seconds. Seems to work fine.

Answer: 20 seconds should be fine

How does it work sealing if the food holds water or blood. Like deer and fish

Answer: It has a pulse feature that allows you to stop vacuum and seal before liquid enters the machine . I love mine no trouble after over a thousand uses I do not know if you are aware Avid also has a chamber sealer for around $250 more than a A100 and bags are about a third the price so if you use it a lot the difference will be made up and with it you can do soups and sauces

Answer: drain and pat dry the meat or fish you want to vac seal.any residual moisture will be sealed just fine. example of my blanched asparagus this spring, the little water that there was did not interfere with sealing

Answer: We use this for venison, beef, and all our bulk cheese we cut into one pound chunks. No leaks! No ice! Everything we seal comes out like you just put it in for many months. I have been using this model for 2 years with no issues. Try making cookies and as soon as they are cool bag them one in each bag and freeze. When thawed they are just like the hour you bagged them a day or months later!

Answer: You could freeze each item on a cookie sheet. When frozen place in bag and vacuum seal. I've put stew in a loaf pan, allow it to freeze and then seal the "loaf" of stew.

Answer: meat juices get partially sucked out of your bag and then it just seals the bag.

Can you use mylar bags with this unit?

Answer: Hello Amazon Customer! Thank you for reaching out and asking your question. We have not tested mylar with our Avid Armor Vacuum Sealer, as such I cannot recommend that the product be used for this. I did do a little research before replying and there seems to be some techniques out there (I just searched "can I seal mylar with a heat sealer"). However, since we have not tested it and it is not what the product is made for, I do not recommend it and if it damages the unit in any way it would not be backed by our guarantee.

Does it seal mylar bags?

Answer: Depends on the thickness of the mylar bag. There are bags that are 5 ~ 7 mils thick which the A100 can seal. However there are some on the market extra thick (like retort) that require more heat and pressure to seal (some cases the edge of clothes iron). Let us know the thickness or brand number of mylar bag and we may be able to provide more detail.

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Answer: Our A100 can heat seal mylar bags but it can't vacuum mylar bags unless it has an embossed texture.

Answer: You can seal Mylar bags but you have to use a straw in the bag to get a good vacuum.

Answer: This is an awesome sealer! The site gives the recommendations as to days to use.

Does the lid lock, how does it maintain pressure while sealing?

Answer: A seal on the door and a seal on the unit compress as the vacuum increases in fact at the end of cycle the seal is so strong you need to wait to open the door These are great units mine has gone nearly a thousand cycles and no complaints their bags are also the best I have used

Answer: Vacuum holds the lid down. Downside,no accommodation to store and cut bags.

Answer: Here's a link to the owners manual, 'https://avidarmor.com/content/A100-UserManual-web.pdf'

I want to buy this item but needs 220 volts?

Answer: 110 VAC

How loud is this unit?

Answer: That's very subjective. I don't think it's very loud at all (never tried measuring the decibel level).

Answer: It is fairly loud, It heats up fast. I love it. It is definitely with the extra $$. I had one that I had bought designed for residential use and was just as loud. If you are going to use it multiple time in a row its great it stays hot. I saved my vacuum suction from my other machine and it works on this also. The machine seals very well.

Answer: Not loud at alljust a normal seal sound love it

Answer: It is not bad, at all. The unit does make some noise as it draws down vacuum. At the end of that cycle is loudest, otherwise not bad at all. When just running it is super quiet. Hope helps.

Answer: Not very loud.

Can you use other bag brands?

Answer: Yes if vacuum sealing other branded bags with channels or embossing will work. If just using to seal the bags, any flat bag will work as well.

Answer: you can use any bag that has a textured surface. I have used several brands with no problems at all

Answer: I have never tried I am still using the bags that I bought from Avid Armour

How does the marinate function work? The manual just says, "Press for marinating options", but I could find no description of what those options are.

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Can this machine accommodate 15 or 16 inch wide bags?

Answer: 16

Will this hold up for commercial use? We seal approx 100 bags twice each week.

Answer: Yes. I use it for sealing fish, meat and chicken. We shop at Sam's and usually buy meat and chicken in bulk. I also routinely seal fresh caught fish. It would not be unusual for me to seal 10-20 bags in a day. You should have not problem with 200 bags a week. However it does not seal very strong. Some bags seem loose to be.

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Answer: It should, it's heavy duty and built very durable! We used it to seal 200 bags in 1 setting and it didn't faze it a bit!

Answer: I believe it will, however it may take you a little longer. You have to wait 20 seconds in between each bag. I love this sealer. Have not had one bag not seal!!! Have used it mostly for freezing meat/food.

Answer: Yes the A100 will handle the stated volumes. The unit is made to be used back-to-back and should have no issues. Only suggestion is to set the seal time to the lowest setting to get a positive seal which will manage the heat in the sealing bar. Thanks!

Answer: In the two years I have used my machine I have sealed 5 or 6 hundred bags. You do have to let the heat strip cool between bags or it will seal prematurely. Its a great machine for what I use it for.

Answer: No. You have to let it cool off between seals. I was a little disappointed. I don't use it commercially, but when I use it I'm usually packing veggies for freezer or meat, and have at least a dozen packages to do. HOWEVER it''s still way better than ones you buy at Walmart.

Answer: Yes, this is designed for light commercial

Answer: It's a very well built machine, however, if you need a machine with that amount of use, you should be looking at a chamber type sealer, they're expensive, but you'll probably save in the long run.

Is the accessory tube compatable with my foodsaver canisters?

Answer: Ambre P,

Will this hold up for commercial use? We seal approx 100 bags twice each week.

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Answer: It should, it's heavy duty and built very durable! We used it to seal 200 bags in 1 setting and it didn't faze it a bit!

Answer: Yes, this is designed for light commercial

How many seals can be fone before it over heats?

Answer: I have no idea. Ours sealed a few times, and they were never flawless. We’ve only owned it a few weeks and have sealed less than a dozen items. Then, it quit vacuuming altogether. We’ll be either calling Avid or sending this back. It simply doesn’t work and I’ve been vacuum sealing for years.

Answer: I believe I did about 12, and did not notice any signs of over heating.

Answer: I have never experienced an overheat with mine. I have processed several deer with mine and it maintains a constant temperature.

Can I use Food Saver bags with this machine?

Answer: Yes! The A100 will work with all embossed vacuum sealer bags. And the wide positive seal will have no issues sealing them tight.

Answer: I would say so. We have even used zip lock regular and freezer bags.

Answer: Yes, as well as the old style canisters with the old stye canister attachment.

Answer: Yes

Can you do bulk sealing with out letting the machine rest between seals? (20 bags at a time?)

Answer: Yes the A100 will handle back to back sealing. Please note that if you are using rolls, then your cycles double. With rolls you must cut and make a seal, then insert food / item and vacuum seal. This means machine is operating more cycles. Thanks!

How do I get a new protective strip for the sealer portion of the device.

Answer: Go to their website, they have replacements available for around $15 with a new sealing strip

Answer: go to avidarmor.com and click on "Replacement Parts".

Answer: Call Avid they are good at sending parts

Answer: Order it from the company’s website

Is this returnable ?

Answer: I believe it is if in the right timeframe

Type of bags to use with the Avid Armor A 100 vaccum sealer

Answer: With the A100 we suggest using our Avid Armor vacuum sealer bags and rolls. They are offered in different sizes with the most popular sizes in quart, gallon and pint size. In addition we also offer the line of Magic Vac vacuum bags which are manufactured in Italy. The key the vacuum sealer bags must have an embossing type pattern for the air to be drawn out. thanks

Answer: It comes with a lot of bags when you purchase the sealer.

Answer: Any type should work but I prefer Avid Armor bags. I buy in bulk as it is cheaper that way

Answer: Any vacuum seal bags will work. I have used several different bags and have not found any that were a problem.

Per one buyer's review (byrandallon august 14, 2017), this item has a three years warranty. could you verify the warranty/guarantee terms?

Answer: byrandallon:

Answer: Don't know what to say in my papers that came with the sealer it said three years warranty and to go to the website and register and there it said three years and accepted my registration perhaps the seller might want to check on what info is being sent with product and what is online somewhere there is a difference.

What is the widest bag that this sealer can handle? Can it seal 15, or 16 inch wide bags such as Weston?

Answer: The Avid Armor Vacuum Sealer has a 12 inch sealing bar. The widest bag that it can seal is 12 inches.

What can i use to replace the tape over the sealing bar. It not longer stays put and comes off all the time.

Answer: Yes, we offer a maintenance kit that includes the replacement teflon tape. Please contact us with your info and we will coordinate a replacement seal strip.

Answer: Mine came with an extra piece of tape. I would contact the manufacturer, and I'm sure they would send you some.

One person says it is made in china and another says made in the usa. so, i have a question. where itf is it actually made? :)

Answer: Just checked, the label on the bottom says "Made in China". A great piece of equipment none the less.

Answer: Mine has a sticker that states, "Made in China".

Answer: I don't the answer. I do know it is a good product and does exactly what I expect it to do.

Anyone use this for fresh filed fish?

Answer: Yes

can i use any brand of sealing bags with the armor vacuum sealer machine?

Answer: Yes any embossed or textured bag will work with the A100.

Answer: the bags must have texture on one side for the machine to work properly.

Answer: Yes, you can.

Is it working with 220-240 (50hz) Electricity

Answer: I can't say with 100% certainty but I believe it is only 110v. The technical details on the Amazon page say 110-120v. Also, I know that there are fans and I do not believe they are DC, so, they are likely 110v AC fans which wouldn't work with 220v.

Answer: Our A100 model is for 110 / 120V only.

Answer: 120 volts, 60 Hertz

Answer: NO - You will destroy it

Is the heat seal time adjustable?

Answer: Yes the heat sealing time is adjustable allowing you to seal different thickness of bags and materials.

Answer: Yes, the seal time is adjustable.

Answer: Yes

Does it have a bag slicer?

Answer: Michael M.,

Answer: No it does not

Answer: No, it doesn't.

Can it use the Foodsaver attachment to vacuum Foodsaver containers?

Answer: we use our foodsaver vacuum containers with our Avid Armor sealer.

Answer: I don’t believe so, but it’s the best vacuum sealer on the market. I love mine and don’t regret not getting a Foodsaver at all as the AvidArmoir rarely, if ever, has a failed deal.

Answer: You will use the Avid armor hose but the containers yes. This is what helped me decide on this unit.

Answer: Should but have not tried the remote hose.

Answer: Yes

How much bag is wasted when sealing an open end? that is, what's the minimum distance from the cut edge to the seal? (some waste a lot each time.)

Answer: The seal area, the area heated and pressed, is about 1/4" wide. From the edge of the seal area nearest the vacuum chamber to the edge of the vacuum chamber is 3/4". I think you need to allow at least 1" from the edge of the seal area to the vacuum chamber. So, you will lose 1-1/4" every time you cut a bag and reseal.

Answer: Waste is very minimal, probably about1/2". That's one of the reasons why I purchased this particular Vacuum Sealer. The sealing strip is right along the very outside edge of the machine, meaning extremely minimal waste. And if you're simply making bags from bulk rolls, you don't need any of the exposed edge of the bag inside the "vacuum chamber", so you can easily seal the end of a bag with as little wasted as you want. You can literally seal the bag with NO waste if you're good!

Answer: With this sealer, you can choose how much to overlap the heat strip by looking through the clear cover to see where the end of the bag is.

Answer: about an inch or so at minimum as is standard for the kind of thing. i find to wastes less than the foodsaver I used to have

Answer: I have about a 1/4 in of above the seal.

Answer: This machine works with VERY minimal waste. I bought after going through multiple food savers.

Answer: Definitely over an inch. Same as when using the Food Saver sealer.

Answer: A little over an inch as I recall

Answer: About 1x1/2 inches

Answer: About 1"

I just got my new A100 and it came with a removable shallow white tray inside the vacuum chamber, covering up the suction post. What's this tray for?

Answer: Yes, the plastic tray is a trough which may catch any liquids from moist foods. This tray is removable for easy cleaning. The machine can be used with or without.

Answer: It's a tray that collect any juice that get sucked out. It's removable for easy cleaning. I LOVE my unit!

Answer: To catch any juice that may be sucked out during the vacuuming process and it’s removable to be cleaned out easily

Answer: this is to catch any juice from the bag. it helps keep it from getting into the machine.

Can you package a whole chicken?

Answer: Yes using the correct size bag for the size of chicken, the A100 will vacuum seal it.

Answer: If you buy a large enough bag that your chicken will fit, or get the wider roll and make your own bag.

Answer: I dry age beef loins in Umi bags. This sealer does the job, I bagged a whole fresh turkey breast in it. So yes it seals very well.

Avid Armor are you ever going to put more of the A100 back on Amazon?

Can I use another brand of vacuum bags?

Answer: I purchased these bags from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DSSLWIA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and they work very well with the Avid Armor machine.

Answer: I am presently finishing up my old food saver bags. Have had no problems.

Answer: I think there will be no problem. I returned my because it wasn't functioning right.

Is it normal for the sealer to go off by itself? Thank you in advance.

Answer: I have never had that happen to me. I assume if you let it sit for awhile it will auto shutoff. So that is probably what is going on.

Is Manual mode for sharp, delicate or moist foods?

Answer: Pulse mode is for delicate foods such as fresh fruit, baked goods, chips, etc. You hold the button down until the vacuum is just about to crush the item, and then manually seal it.

Can i use dri-shield bags

Answer: Looking at specs of Dri-Shield bags, they are 3.6mil so the A100 should "seal". However please note that they will NOT vacuum since the Dr-Shiled bags do not have an emboss pattern on back panel for the air to be sucked out. If "sealing" only then should be ok. If you would like us to conduct testing for you please contact us.

This machine comes up when i search for chamber machines. Does it actually have a chamber or is it the typical bag in the front sealer?

Answer: The A100 is a "suction type" vacuum sealer where the embossed bag is placed in the front of the unit (vacuum and seal area) then the air is sucked out of bag then sealed. Although not a true 'chamber vacuum machine' the A100 provides an lower priced option for those who want to vacuum pack.

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Answer: No, this is not a chamber machine. It is a typical vacuum sealer.

Answer: That's a good question. I use it for typical bag sealing but if you look at the 3rd picture down you'll see a nub towards the right-hand side. I believe you could slide a hose over that nub and then use it with containers.

Answer: this unit is a very good bag in front type....I use mine all the time

my bags are smooth inside and outside. will this machine work with those?

Answer: With smooth bags (example flat or chamber pouches) the A100 will only "seal" the bag. It will not vacuum. If you only wish to bag and seal then the A100 has a sealing mode built in. However if you wish to vacuum and seal, then the A100 will not draw the air of smooth bags.

Answer: As with any other vacuum sealer smooth bags will not work. This is regardless of the manufacturer. However, you can "wrinkle" them so that you are creating some passageways for the air to get extracted. I would say that the smooth walls bags are not for vacuum machines.

Answer: no , what you have is bags for a different type machine.

Must you hold lid down during entire sealing process?

Answer: Press and hold the lid down, press the "start" button and hold for a couple seconds until the vacuum engages and release.

Answer: No. Just until it makes a seal for the vacuum.

Answer: Nope. I do at the start then I get the next bag ready

Will the accessory hose on these work on the mason jar sealers that foodsaver sells or do you sell these also?

Answer: Hi Don Spidaliere! Thank you for reaching out and asking about the Avid Armor Vacuum Sealer. We have not personally tested the Foodsaver brand mason jar sealer set, however it does appear to be the same hose attachment and therefore should work. Since we haven't tested it, I can't guarantee it, but I do believe it will. If you try it and find out one way or the other, please feel free to follow up with us and let us know. Thank you.

Answer: The unit comes with the hose attachment. You should contact Avid Armer directly to make sure it will work with other jars. Since they don't sell those accessories, I would guess it will work. Their customer service is very responsive!

How tall is the machine?

Answer: The height of the A100 (on working table) is 4.25". With the lid open in the highest position the unit would be slightly under 8"..

Answer: 4 or 5 inches I think

Answer: 3-4”

Product reviews of Avid Armor Vacuum Sealer Machine - A100 Stainless Construction, Clear Lid, Commercial Double Piston Pump Heavy Duty 12" Wide Seal Bar Built in Cooling Fan Includes 30 Pre-cut Bags and Accessory Hose

Amazon Customer : By By Food Saver!!! Come on AvidArmor!!

Been using Food Saver for many years and had to replace all of them after a few years of use because they would not seal properly. Did some research and decided to go with the AvidArmor A100. So easy to use and it seal so much better than any of the Food Savers I ever used. So glad I made the change. I will be eating some great vegetables for the next year!!

Jerry Hebert : Excellent product, great value.

I started Sous Vide a year ago and have gone thru a food saver. Which is not a bad product, it is just not up to the challenge and started to fail. After Hearing an interview about Avid Armor on Fire and Water podcast, I looked it up. I am so glad I made the purchase. Awesome product.

Bartley W. : Built like a battleship

I ordered the Avid unit and the Amazon top rated sealer, the Geryon. The Avid was a much better design and a lot better built. I like things that look like they will last and the Avid will fit those requirements. The Geryon was harder to use, you cant see through the window to make sure the bag is lined up correctly and the plastic notches on the side felt flimsy and might give way after prolonged use. I sent the Geryon back. Its not concrete, order the Avid and send it back if you don't like it.

Sanaa Pitts : Very disappointed

Returned!! The vacuum sealing process worked great for few times. We used it for about 6 times and exactly for 3 weeks sealing small quantity of meat. The fourth week, I started noticing the screen suction numbers are fading (the numbers missing lines), the suction is not working as before and the seal on the bags is not working. The bags comes out with burned holes. We bought it because of all the good reviews and we didn’t want to purchase a cheap one that will break in few months. Well, the price is not always a sign of good quality or maybe it’s just the unit we got.

Janet Davis : Excellent quality

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this is to use!! Took it out of the box and read the quick start guide . I was using it within 5 minutes!! I LOVE the suction power and how quickly it vacuums the air out! It is very sturdy and well worth the money!!! I would definitely recommend this sealer!!!

Madona Gorney : Am so glad I ordered this sealer system

Am so glad I ordered this sealer system. It works exactly the way it says it will and is exactly what I wanted. After going through 3 other vacuum sealers in 4 years time, I was very happy to find this one.

Mike in NY : Awesome

This machine is awesome. It's simple to use, and right out of the box it was pretty intuitive to use and "just worked". No hassle, perfect experience. As we speak I'm using it to Sous Vide a few steaks and the Avid Armor Machine did its job flawlessly.

George W. Minges III : Great value

We received this sealer in late October 2020 and it has exceeded our expectations many times. We have used it for everything from soups to herbs but especially on meats. We buy meats while they are on sale and seal "meal size" portions. We recently butchered 2 deer and used the Avid Armor A100 to package all of the meat. It's practically impossible for two people to keep up with it. Very fast cycle time and perfect seals every time. Very pleased with this sealer. Also, the Avid Armor rolls are a great bargain, especially if purchased by the case. 30% less cost than zipper bags and far longer storage time. Highly recommended.

Tucker : Works great for freezing meats.

We just bought a freezer and are stocking up. This vacuum sealer took a few times to figure out, but was excellent after that. You need to figure out how long to apply pressure. Remember to wait 20 seconds between seals. You also need to make sure that air get get around the meat to make a vacuum. No slug fitting in the bags.

Ryan : Questionable Design and Engineering

Everything works fine except when I pulse vac and then press 'seal'. I've tried pressing down with different pressures, tried various bags, tried different seal times, tried new vacuum foam, and different heights on rubber seal bar strip. Nothing produces a consistent seal. Also, when I turned over the sealer to get manufacturer info I noticed the fan is misaligned and missing a bolt.

Amazon Customer : This product is awsome!

Just got this product in today. Super easy to use. Purchased bags from their website. Bulk prices. High quality machine that works great. I've seen residential models in use. Not even close. This is a commercial model. Looking forward to sealing many, many more items.

Amazon Customer : Worth Every Penny

I have a BBQ hobby and have been smoking meats for about 25 years. I also have a BBQ blog. I have gone through a number of vacuum sealers in the past, typically FoodSaver brand. I was always frustrated when things wouldn't seal. Hot meat is traditionally very difficult to seal. When doing a big batch of pulled pork, for example, we would often have to bag the pork and put it in the freezer for a few hours before attempting to seal. Earlier this year, my daughter asked if we could do pulled pork sliders for her wedding reception. We planned to cook the meat ahead of time and vacuum seal it and freeze it. I figured it was a good excuse to get a commercial grade vacuum sealer so I did some research and decided to pull the trigger on the Avid Armor sealer. Wow, I can't overstate how happy I am with this thing. We did 30 pork butts (125 lbs of cooked meat) for the wedding and DID NOT HAVE A SINGLE BAD SEAL. Not only that, we have had this thing for several months now and we still have not had a single bad seal on **anything**. I would have been thrilled with a 90% success rate. This is a fantastic product.

carol pinkerton : Best ever

This is the best sealer ever. Its made very well. Its simple to use. Its much better than the two prior brands that we owned that died. Six stars if it were possible.

Nick Richard : Sealed GREAT and easy on my first try

Machine worked great right out the box with no setup required. I used one of the sample bags sent with my order and sealed a couple of hamburgers and got a great seal. I think this is a great machine so far.

glh : THIS SEALER IS AMAZING

I have wasted countless hours with other brands. bags don't seal, takes forever to pull a vacuum. The Avidarmor A100 is easy to use, virtually fool proof. Sealed 20#s of bacon in minutes. Cannot wait to use it on the garden. This unit is small and compact, easy to store. Great value for it's performance. Hats off to a small company like Avidarmor to make a quality product,

susan ingalls : Great

Bought this after 2 foodsavers and another brand did not work.This worked excellent.Also received assorted bags.

Amazon Customer : Tweak as needed

The instructions said to leave at least 3" between the product being sealed and the area where the seal will happen. I would add that you don't exceed that 3" by more than an inch. I found that in cases where I had more than 4" the seal worked but the air wasn't completely removed and I had to re due it. In many cases that requires the use of sizing the bags instead of using the pre made ones. Not a big deal. Otherwise so far the ease of use and quality seems fine. Only time will tell.

Andrea : Got a different model with Avid Armor

Originally got this model and returned it for a different one and I like it very much.
The Customer Service Rep is excellent.
The product is very well made and does what I bought it for.

Louis : Professional grade machine

Seems to do a much better job the my previous food saver machine. Very happy with it so far. Only had it a few months so can’t speak to durability yet but quality seems excellent

Tammy L. Anderson : This sucks (which is a good thing)

Very happy with this so far. I tested a bag of coffee beans and it sealed rock hard. I got tired of replacing the plastic <$100 vacuum sealer units every few years so I’m hoping this lasts much, much longer. I’m very happy with my purchase.

Debra. : Will power off on its own.

The item is defective. Sometimes when I'm sealing an item it will power off. Also at times, it will not power on at all. I'm having a problem getting Avid Armor to send me a valid shipping label.

Amazon Customer : Tweak as needed

rodica : No suction power.

I was sure I bought a professional product.
No way!.
I wasn't able to vacuum 2 bags.
No suction power.
The worst of all products on market.

rodica : No suction power.

I was sure I bought a professional product.
No way!.
I wasn't able to vacuum 2 bags.
No suction power.
The worst of all products on market.

D. BROWN : THIS IS IT!!! ????????

I was always told when buying tools to
be smart, cost effective, and get the best bang for the buck. Buy something heavy duty ONCE and be done with it instead of buying junk over and over again. I truly believe that theory applies here. With that said, this thing is powerful & ROCK SOLID! The stainless steel build quality is what I would expect to see in a commercial setting. If we're comparing this to the other consumer-grade plastic sealers you would find at Target or Walmart, this would be the equivalent of diesel Ford F-350 vs a Ford Ranger. Bottom line, if you take what you do seriously, this is the one you need. It doesn't matter if you're the average Joe in the kitchen or a celebrity chef. You'll definitely appreciate the quality of this machine.

Tammy L. Anderson : This sucks (which is a good thing)

Mark K. : Worked great, even for beginner

This is my first vacuum sealer, and I bought this machine mostly for sous vide cooking. I previously had trouble with other bags (ziplock, hand-pump vacuum bags, etc.) leaking and "soaking" my meat instead of cooking it. I used it for the first time to cook a turkey for Christmas, and it worked great. The bags that came with the machine were big enough for the quarters of a 23 lb. turkey. The Quick Start instructions and manual were easy to follow, and the machine worked great. Super easy to set up and use. I then used the machine to seal up my leftovers, including gravy. The pulse function worked great to seal up bags of gravy and it wasn't at all messy. I'm very impressed with how it works. It was kindof expensive, but after reading reviews that other, less expensive machines were, in essence, "throw away machines" after a couple of years of use, elected to get one that had better longevity (based on reviews, not experience).

Jerry Hebert : Excellent product, great value.

AGIVENS1 : Great product! Definitely recommend.

This is the first vacuum sealer that I have used. It was very easy to use. We processed over 700 pounds of beef in one day with this sealer. Product never slowed down. The results have been very good so far. Would definitely recommend to anyone that needs a great product at a very reasonable cost.

Victoria Psencik : Perfectly made in the USA !

Wow ! What a beautiful looking piece of equipment! I was ready to write a happy review just on looks . But I waited until we used it . Piece of cake , to operate . And did what it is supposed to do , perfectly. Best thing about it , Made in the USA .

justina lowenthal : This company deserves your business

Finally got tired of ruined food and loose seals so I thought I’d bite the bullet and pay a little more for a good sealer. When received I had trouble sealing roll bags. Called customer service who got right back to me and walked me through a few fixes. I was getting frustrated ...the owners of the company patiently walked me through it , we exchanged videos photos and finally had me figure it out with their help.
The cons...the instructions could be better. There is some question on sealing rolls.. if you keep the bag on the roll it seals well. If you cut them into precuts it can’t form a vacuum unless you press down really hard. I was used to the cheap machines with a lock on each side which helps form the vacuum. This was new to me and as I say the instructions didn’t mention it.
The pros... probably the best customer service I have received in years..patient , understanding, clear and went the extra mile to satisfy a confused customer. Even sent me extras to replace the parts I used up in my attempt to learn the machine.
... a good machine..once mastered I have had no faulty or failed seals , strong vacuum, don’t have to double seal etc.
Bottom line..buy from these guys..they’re the real deal. Will probably by a second machine soon for my other location and will definately buy all my bags from them from now on.

Doug : High end sealer at a price not much more than a disposable sealer

The price was definitely right. I don't use it a ton but I have been through 3 of the Foodsaver machines and my last one was something like $130. Sure, cheaper than this one and there are many others that are much cheaper and I have only used the Foodsaver but I found the seal was not very good on the Foodsaver, especially after a year or two. The seal on the Avid is much thicker and controllable. I will say that there are may different settings and that can take some time to get set correctly. My first run I melted completely through the bag. The Foodsaver was more of a just hit the button and it works. That said, as the heater deteriorates on the Foodsaver you will end up with bags that leak which defeats the whole purpose. With the Avid, you can simply up the heating time to compensate. There were similar looking machines for 2-3 times the price and more. I do like that it came with a spare heater element and spare gasket. So far, it seems to be a very well made sealer.

glh : THIS SEALER IS AMAZING

justina lowenthal : This company deserves your business

Glenn Smooth : The ultimate bacuum bag sealer

Forget about all the cheap plastic bag Sealers here on Amazon. You’ll end up burning through 10 of those before this one shows any signs of wear. This one is made of stainless steel and even the lid is this 3/4” thick piece of plexiglass. Really well made!

Tammy L. Anderson : This sucks (which is a good thing)

Victoria Psencik : Perfectly made in the USA !

Kenny : good vac sealer...

much better than food saver...a bit pricey though. bags on roll perform better than the pre-made bags. even then it is still sometimes possible to get one that won't seal right which means you have to cut the bag off and start over. Some of that is design, some of it is user skill....HOWEVER, it is not a cheapo food saver. quality seems better than the cheap ones.

Jim O'Donnell : Great vacuum pump out of the box. Broke in about a month.

I purchased this to replace my 10 year old FoodSaver. The first day, it sealed up a steak super fast and much "tighter" than the FoodSaver. Unfortunately, it began to have problems melting the bags after a few weeks. I replaced the tape and heating element, but the problem persists. I adjusted the sealing time, but it either doesnt seal completely or it melts bubbles and holes in the bag and leaves melted plastic on the teflon tape, which has come loose already a few days after being replaced. Very disappointing for a machine at this price point. I have yet to contact support, but will do so tomorrow and update the review based on that experience.

Amazon Customer : Works as advertised

Researched these machines quite a bit and this one seems the best bang for the buck as well as the best in reviews. Only had a short time but appears quality built and does the job excellent.

Cutter : Very good sealer

Moved up from an automatic Seal A Meal. I have used the more expenseve Westons, but for my money, this is a great deal. During a year I probably vaccum pack 2 deer, 2 hogs, 50 to 100 LBS of fish and the usual bought on sale or in bulk items from stores.

Amazon Customer : I love this thing!

I seal/store smoked meats. Some are very moist. This machine handles is easily, and cleans easily.

I do NOT do high volume packaging, so I cannot attest to anything like that. I have probably sealed 100+ packages so far.

I love opening the bags 6 months later and smelling the smoked meat like I just cooked it

Andrea : Got a different model with Avid Armor

Originally got this model and returned it for a different one and I like it very much.
The Customer Service Rep is excellent.
The product is very well made and does what I bought it for.

Richard Lieber : Great for vacuuming mason jars

Great for vacuuming mason jars and does good for vacuum wrapping food.

Glenn Smooth : The ultimate bacuum bag sealer

Gandolf : Good quality solid made Vacume sealer.

I replaced different brand sealer with this one.
It works, I am about to butcher a pig in the coming weeks and I will update this review at that time.
For now, I love it.

Craig : Just buy it. You will be pleasantly surprised at just how good it is.

I spent well over 20 hours looking for a good vacuum sealer. Each time that I looked at the reviews of several brands, I found that the reviews were not very good--in fact they were terrible! The AvidArmor brand had outstanding reviews so I decided to purchase the A 100 Avid Armor Vacum Sealer Machine. When I opened the box and set the unit up I was surprised to see that the quality of the machine was much better than what I had hoped for. This is the unit to buy. It works flawlessly!

Ann : Well made, fun to use!

I really like this food sealer!! It is well made, the tray comes out to be washed and it seals very well. I almost didn’t get this because one reviewer said you had to press down really hard and the pulse sealing didn’t work very well. It does not take a lot of pressure to hold this down, you just hold it down until the suction kicks in then let go. I read the manual a couple of times before I figured out the pulse, but that works like a charm! Not very noisy, the bags are a lot cheaper than the other well known food sealer bags are and there are more sizes to choose from. All in all I am so happy to have bought the Avid Armor food sealer, I’m looking forward to many years of food sealing!

Qablooie : Great vacuum and nice wide seal.

This unit looks and feels built to last. Powerful suction! And the best wide seal Ive been able to find. You do not need to remove drip tray at all to use. I did have an item that foamed on suctioning and had to quickly about it getting sucked into right side post cover (that where the suction opening is) Tricky using the pulse seal for delicate items. It seems to still use a short vacuum cycle when just using the "Seal" function. Need to research that a bit more or contact support. I use the Seal fuction to make my own bags. Have not tried the attachment for canisters. It does shut off automatically after a period of non-use in case you forget. All in all though Ive been VERY happy with the bulk of the regular Vac sealing I have done.

toddinnv : Spend the few bucks extra and buy this you won’t be disappointed.

Amazing step up from FS.
I have had to replace my FS 4 times in the last 10 year this fifth time I dug in to find something much stronger and Avid Armor is exceeding my expectations over and over

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