Teflon (PTFE) should be replace when it becomes black or burns through. Also you must check the underwire Teflon that is not included in the kit to make sure this is not burned through as this can cause a short circuit. For underwire Teflon order a Roll of Teflon 15mm Adhesive: Roll of Teflon 15mm Adhesive | PackSealer
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PackSealer
Since the year 2000 Packsealer has offered an enormous range of heat sealers, vacuum sealers, rotary band sealers, and packaging equipment the Pack Sealer branded machines are a cost effective alternative to the European manufactured equipment.
PackSealer heat sealers; impulse heat sealer, direct or constant heat sealers and band sealers plus all the necessary spare parts to maintain these sealers.
The impulse sealers include the simple manually operated hand sealers and foot sealers where the jaws are closed manually so are suited for low volume applications and automatic foot switch operated sealers for medium volume applications. The foot pedal and foot switch are also available as double heated elements for heavy duty bags and the vertical sealer is great for sealing liquids and large heavy sacks.
For high volume the rotary band sealers are the Pack Sealer machines that should be considered. All these are manufactured in stainless steel and are a fraction of the Audion prices.
Spare parts are stocked; element wires, Teflon (PTFE), silicon pressure pads, cutter blades and fuses.