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mushy
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Temp setting on impulse sealer
#1974010 - 10/02/03 07:40 PM (20 years, 4 months ago) |
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I was wondering what the number setting should be on the sealer when sealing the myco bags.
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MycoFactory
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Re: Temp setting on impulse sealer [Re: mushy]
#1974048 - 10/02/03 07:54 PM (20 years, 4 months ago) |
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Depends on the type of sealer, condition of the element & teflon and the thickness of the bags. I would set it at the halfway mark and try it. If you do not have a good seal then turn it up a little. If it melts holes in the bag then you should turn it down. I have two sealers a 2mm 12" AIE and a 5mm 12" AIE, both use a different setting. I have to turn the 2mm one up higher. Good luck & I hope that helps.
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mushy
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Re: Temp setting on impulse sealer [Re: MycoFactory]
#1974079 - 10/02/03 08:02 PM (20 years, 4 months ago) |
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I got the 12in one that mycosupply.com sells. It says AIE-300 model
Edited by mushy (10/02/03 08:03 PM)
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MycoFactory
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Re: Temp setting on impulse sealer [Re: mushy]
#1974119 - 10/02/03 08:14 PM (20 years, 4 months ago) |
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I have that model. Mine is set at 7.5 on the dial, but it is over 10 years old. Yours may not need to be as high.
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mushy
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Re: Temp setting on impulse sealer [Re: MycoFactory]
#1974139 - 10/02/03 08:22 PM (20 years, 4 months ago) |
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cool thanks for the help.
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Re: Temp setting on impulse sealer [Re: mushy]
#1983798 - 10/06/03 12:17 PM (20 years, 4 months ago) |
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Also, any moisture in the bag, near the seal area can greatly affect the setting needed. If you have condensation, or actual water in the bag near the top, you need a higher setting to compensate for it.
Typically 5-7 was plenty for most conditions.
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Re: Temp setting on impulse sealer [Re: mycofile]
#1983961 - 10/06/03 01:17 PM (20 years, 4 months ago) |
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If you set the temp too hot, you will melt a hole in the bag rather than sealing it. If you set the temp too low, you will leave holes in the seal instead of getting something airtight. I tend to do two seals, spaced about 1cm apart. The first one (inner most) I do at a lower temperature to try and get a good seal. The second one (outer most) I do at a higher temperature to ensure a good seal. It is also important to leave the 'arm' on the impulse sealer down for a few seconds after the heat turns off (at least on my model) to ensure that the plastic has time to cool down and bond to itself.
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