All Packaging Machinery: All Packaging Machinery: Continuous band sealer

The Model VBS-3/8-DH-10-V continuous dual band sealer from All Packaging Machinery Corp. (Ronkonkoma, NY) features a 10" dual heat band. It's designed for difficult-to-seal products such as medical device pouches.

All Packaging Machinery Corp.

Mar 31st, 1998

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Sealing jaws can be opened for cleaning or replacement with a hand-operated switch, eliminating the use of tools. A self-contained air compressor eliminates the need for an external compressor. Can reach speeds to 96'/min.

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