Possible Items To Give Poor Seal 1 - It is important that the PTFE/Glass tape (Teflon) is in good condition, a groove or deep burn line will result in poor seal - Click PTFE/Glass Tape Link (Left) To purchase new PTFE/Glass tape.

Possible Items To Give Poor Seal 2 - It is important that the 18mm x 12mm Neoprene Rubber is in good condition, if it has become brittle, burnt or compressed it will need changing - Click 18 x 12 Neoprene Link (Left) To purchase new Rubber.

Possible Items To Give Poor Seal 3 - It is important that the sealing infill's (the isulator material in which the sealing blade sits) are in good non worn and burnt condition, if the blade is able to wobble about and lay to its side in its slot then the infill's will need to be changed. There are 2 types in Minipacks, the original 11mm x 10mm infills and the new almost T section small infills which slot into aluminum channels. Click infills link (Left) for the Original infiils and CLICK HERE for the newer versions.

Possible Items To Give Poor Seal 4 - Sealing blades reach 300 Degrees instantly when activated, it is essential they are held under tension as they expand when pulsed on. If the blade is not under tension it will buckle and come out of its slot, also if the blade is not cleaned and lubricated it will stick to the film, if the blade is damaged in any way it must be changed. Click sealing blade link (Left) to purchase blade/s.

Possible Items To Give Poor Seal 5 - there are other components that must be in good condition, Brass Corner Block, Blade Tensioners Front & Back (Pistons) these units hold the blade under tension and must be in good working order. Click Sealing Compnents Link (Left) for more sealing components.

Possible Items To Give Poor Seal 6 - Many people are not aware that they should keep the sealing blade and sealing infill's clean and lubriated with a special fire retardent silicone gel (Harmless if ingested) & Special Wire soft cleaning brush - Click Gel & Brush Link (Left) To Purchase Now.

Other factors - It is essentail that the hood/sealing frame is bought down in one positive action (Do not hesitate or slam down) A little pressure on the seal arm/hood handle, This increases seal integrity, ease the film away from the blade once cut and seal has taken place (if you let the blade cool down with the film stuck to it, it is possible when the film is pulled away it will pull the blade out of its slot.) Keep the blade and infills clean and lubricated, replace worn components when required. If your machine has an Autoregulator fitted make sure is set correctly and working properly - Minipack SCE Machines). Ensure the hood limit switch and seal activation switch is functioning correctly and is adjusted to the right position. - Remember if you need you machine serviced we operate a Callout service or you are welcome to bring your machine to our workshops to be repaired.