Mylar bag sealer?

tooly Member Joined May 2002 Posts 12434 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 5/29/2023 1:16:44 PM EDT [Last Edit: tooly] Iron crap leaves to much small creases. I'm looking for more of a real dedicated mylar bag sealer. Any recommendations guys would be very much appreciated.
	IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND.

M4BlackRifle Joined Jun 2014 Posts 877 EE 100% (2) MN, USA	Posted: 5/29/2023 1:46:39 PM EDT [#1] We use one similar to this at work https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-190/Poly-Bag-Sealers/Tabletop-Impulse-Sealer-12?pricode=WA9036&gadtype=pla&id=H-190&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3v6vrIqb_wIVjN_jBx2d9AKcEAQYAyABEgLGr_D_BwE

Terriblis Member Joined Sep 2021 Posts 1418 EE 0% (0) MN, USA	Posted: 5/29/2023 3:26:17 PM EDT [#2] 16 inch impulse sealer Looks like the price has gone up by 30% since I bought one 4 years ago. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSGLZY8G Failed To Load Product Data

Avramel

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Posted: 5/30/2023 11:20:34 AM EDT

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I started with a level and a iron and did okay - some failures.
Then I moved to a conair women's hair straightener - some failures
Then I felt spendy and used this purpose built model. There are several versions on the same design. I like the grid pattern - may have decreased my failure rate - not sure.

https://www.grainger.com/product/13F532?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclsrc=ds&gclsrc=ds

Lesson learned: I'm not good at this no matter the tool.

sandboxmedic This space for rent Joined Mar 2005 Posts 32411 EE 100% (8) SC, USA	Posted: 5/31/2023 11:01:48 AM EDT [#4] I'm cheap, I use my Food Saver and just run the sealer thing two or three times. I've got some rice and beans that are five or six years old and still holding vacuums. I probably need to get rid of those old beans; even with a pressure cooker they get pretty meh.

Mobilty6 Joined Aug 2021 Posts 247 EE 0% (0) NV, USA	Posted: 6/14/2023 11:31:34 PM EDT [#5] Bought a impulse sealer on line. Tried it twice and I didn’t like it. Bought a curling iron and a iron. Curling iron works best for me Jm2c

tooly Member Joined May 2002 Posts 12443 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 6/16/2023 9:50:13 AM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By Mobilty6: Bought a impulse sealer on line. Tried it twice and I didn’t like it. Bought a curling iron and a iron. Curling iron works best for me Jm2c View Quote Really...impulse sealer coming today...Tried a hair straightener and it left lines in it.
	IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND.

1fromtx Arfcom Code Name " Gyro " Joined Dec 2010 Posts 9031 EE 100% (1) TX, USA	Posted: 6/19/2023 4:02:46 PM EDT [#7] I use a flat iron. Seals great

Mobilty6 Joined Aug 2021 Posts 253 EE 0% (0) NV, USA	Posted: 6/19/2023 4:18:31 PM EDT [#8] In my case it was a bit of a learning curve. 1. Don’t fill to full 2. I use 7ml Mylar so they are a bit stiffer 3. Bought quite a few absorbers from a popular website and half didn’t work. Thought I was doing something wrong

talan Joined Jun 2016 Posts 691 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 12/30/2023 4:11:39 PM EDT [#9] I've always used an iron with no issues. I place a 1" piece of pvc or broom handle as a backing edge under the mylar. I make sure that it's flat on the backing edge, you can even roll it around the backing edge. Take your time and iron evenly.

Grumple Joined Jan 2005 Posts 3655 EE 100% (10) USA	Posted: 2/8/2024 10:18:13 PM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By talan: I've always used an iron with no issues. I place a 1" piece of pvc or broom handle as a backing edge under the mylar. I make sure that it's flat on the backing edge, you can even roll it around the backing edge. Take your time and iron evenly. View Quote Same.

HangfiresGhost

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Posted: Yesterday 12:41:02 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By M4BlackRifle:
We use one similar to this at work

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-190/Poly-Bag-Sealers/Tabletop-Impulse-Sealer-12?pricode=WA9036&gadtype=pla&id=H-190&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3v6vrIqb_wIVjN_jBx2d9AKcEAQYAyABEgLGr_D_BwE

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Have the same model purchased 30+ years ago, still kicking. Thermostat lets you dial the heat up or down for different materials.

Worth the price *to me* for not having to screw around with irons and yardsticks.