Vac100 Vs Vac110 Comparison

Vac100 vs Vac110 Comparison

“The Vac100 is a convenience-featured vacuum sealer, while the Vac110 is the powerhouse of the two.”

A very common question for us to receive is: Which chamber vacuum sealer is best for my packaging needs? The JVR Vac100 or Vac110?”

Today, we will answer that question!

To determine the best vacuum sealer that fits your needs, look at some important similarities and differences between these units.

Vac100 Vs Vac110 Comparison

The Vac100 is a convenience-featured vacuum sealer, while the Vac110 is the powerhouse of the two. While both chamber vacuum sealers are capable of vacuum sealing a variety of food items, they deliver different benefits to users.

JVR Vac100 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer | what is a chamber vacuum sealer
Vac100 Chamber Accessory

Vac100

In terms of convenience, the Vac100 is accessory capable, meaning it can have external functions outside of the chamber. You’ll notice the vacuum port inside the back corner of the chamber (also referred to as the accessory port).

A hose from the accessory port can be connected to external features like the three-gallon chamber, the three-piece canister set, the wine stopper, and VacLok canisters. All these external features in addition to the internal capabilities of sealing in-chamber.  

Vac100 Mason Jars
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JVR Vac110 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer / Vac110 Frequently Asked Questions | JVR Industries

Vac110

The Vac110 chamber vacuum sealer is considered a powerhouse machine because the pump of the unit has double the flow rate of the Vac100, eight cubic meters per hour. A third of horsepower makes this unit quicker, and incredibly powerful. If efficiency and speed are most important to you, this unit will certainly deliver and make vacuum-sealing bags a breeze. This vacuum sealer is perfect for home use while still promoting high-frequency packaging.

JVR Vac110 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Unlike most vacuum sealers, there are ten available programs to set on the Vac100 chamber sealer, in addition to a preset cleanup program.

Cleanup Program

If you seal liquids, products with high moisture content, or operate the machine in a high-humidity environment, water can enter through the vacuum port and mix with the oil in the vacuum pump. At this point, running the cleanup program helps bring the pump to a high temperature, thus expelling moisture out of the pump. 

Programs

The remaining programs can be set to specific vacuum, seal, and cool times. That means you can have presets for each different product you’re sealing. P0 can be set to seal tomahawks in 5 mil VacPouch, and P1 can be set to seal soups in your 3 mil chamber vacuum pouches. These programs help you get product vacuum sealed at a much more efficient pace.

Skip Function

The skip button on the control panel serves a few important purposes. For instance, if you’re vacuum sealing soups, and during the vacuum time you notice the product begins boiling in the chamber pouches, simply press the skip function to move to sealing time. This can help prevent boilovers and messes in the chamber of the unit.

Additionally, the skip function is essential when trying to hone in on the vacuum time of different products. For example, if you’re unsure what to set the vacuum time at for a product, simply set the vacuum time as high as you want and run a cycle. When you see that all the air has evacuated, take note of the time it took to reach that point, then hit the skip button to move on to the seal and cool cycles. Now you know how to set the vacuum time for the next cycle, making the sealing process even more efficient.

Vac100 Seal Soup

The Vac100 weighs 52 pounds, while the Vac110 weighs 77 pounds. With that being said, the Vac100 does have transport handles on the sides, making it easy to move the machine. We do sell a stainless-steel cart that can hold either the Vac100 or Vac110, making transportability even easier. The bottom shelf of the cart can be used to store replacement parts and is a great place for vacuum bag storage. Click here to learn more.  

JVR Vac100 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer
JVR Vac110 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer, chamber vacuum sealers

Vac100

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Outside Dimensions

16.2” W x 19.3” D x 8.3” H (lid closed)

Max lid height when open is 23.0”

Overall more fit for countertops.

Vac110

JVR Vac110 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer / Vac110 Frequently Asked Questions | JVR Industries

Outside Dimensions

14.7” W x 19.8” D x 16” H (lid closed)

Max lid height when open is 25.5”

Chamber Dimensions

13.8” W x 12” D x 4.3” H

Max pouch size 12” x 14”

12.3” seal bar

Although the chamber is low profile, you can still fit a 5.5-pound whole chicken inside the chamber.

Chamber Dimensions

11.3” W x 15.2” D x 5.2” H

Max pouch size 11” x 16”

11” seal bar

Chamber Construction

Composite

(Instead of a domed lid, we reverse-engineered it where the dome shows up in the base of the chamber. Designed to fit under most cupboards.)

Chamber Construction

Stainless Steel

(an industry standard, adding weight to the unit)

Heat Strip Width

6mm

(industry standard)

Heat Strip Width

8mm

(exceeds industry standard)

Vac100 Control Board Buttons - Vac110 and Vac310 Comparison

Vac100: The light-sensitive control panel responds when you lay your finger flat over any button, blocking out the light.

Vac110 Contrl Buttons - Vacuum Seal Mason Jars Vac110

Vac110: The tactile control panel has pressable buttons for stop, settings, increase, and decrease.

Vac100 Shatterproof Glass Lid

Vac100: Shatterproof tempered glass lid

Vac110 Transparent Acrylic Lid

Vac110: Industry standard dome-shaped transparent acrylic lid

How To Program the Vac100

Vac100: Located around the perimeter of the chamber

JVR Vac110 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Vac110: Located on the perimeter of the transparent acrylic lid

JVR Vac100 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer

The Vac100 and Vac110 both are easy to self-service with hinging body mechanisms. This feature allows for ease of access and replacement of each individual component. Backed with unmatched customer service and free technical support of 50+ years experience. Making both these units very unique in their time.

Both chamber vacuum sealers are retort capable and have a stainless-steel body that’s extremely durable. The body construction on both units also makes them easy to clean. Looking for a chamber vacuum sealer that provides a tight seal, and eliminates both food waste and freezer burn? Either one of these chamber vacuum sealers will exceed your expectations.

Looking to buy vacuum pouches? Our variety of VacPouch bags are compatible with both the JVR Vac100 and Vac110 vacuum sealers! Click here to learn more about what types of VacSupplies we carry.

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Shop the Vac100 – Chamber Vacuum Sealer: $899

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Shop the Vac110 – Chamber Vacuum Sealer: $999

Looking for commercial chamber vacuum sealers? JVR Industries sells a variety of commercial packaging equipment. Check out the JVR Vac310, Vac410, and Vac610 in our very own line of units, the JVR VacSeries!

We also sell a variety of vacuum packaging equipment and processing equipment. Learn more here.

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Vac100 Replace Lid Chamber Gasket

How to Replace the Lid Chamber Gasket – Vac100

“How do I replace the lid chamber gasket on my Vac100?”

A simple, yet tedious task to stop those pesky vacuum leaks around the chamber on your vacuum sealer. In this article, we review easy, yet effective ways to install your lid chamber gasket without unnecessary frustration.

Vac100 Replace Lid Chamber Gasket

The lid gasket slowly degrades over time due to the draw of the vacuum and continuous time under pressure. You may visually notice shredding and deformation of the gasket causing small vacuum leaks. Shredding does not mean you have a leak. It merely means you could potentially have a leak. Eventually, you’ll notice your pouches do not have all the air removed even though your operations/programs have not changed. This is a good sign that your unit has a leak and could potentially mean it’s time to install a new gasket.

However, keep in mind that this is only one variable that could be leading to a vacuum leak. Seal bar lift pistons could be leaking as well as any hose underneath the chamber. So, if you know that the leak is most likely happening by way of the gasket, then let’s move on to the next part! (If you do not know how to isolate the leak’s origin, please do not hesitate to call our offices for further guidance.)

The first step in this process is simply to remove the old lid chamber gasket from your chamber vacuum sealer. Start pulling on it from one corner, and the entire thing will pull right out. Please note that your gasket’s ends may or may not have been glued together. (If you have a seamless lid chamber gasket, please disregard notes on glue.) This is not important. What matters is during reinstallation, the ends of the gasket fit snugly together. 

Vac100 Lid Chamber Gasket

Lid chamber gasket pictured above is the old-style gasket. Newer gaskets are seamless.

Before installing the gasket, take a moment to look at the end of the gasket. The shape looks like the number 6. The top of the 6, referred to as the tail, is going to be facing outward, away from the chamber. The base of the 6 should fit snugly into the channel. (This is only applicable to the non-seamless lid chamber gasket)

First, find a center point in the back edge of the channel. Take one end of the gasket and lay the flat bottom on the channel. Only compress about one inch of the gasket snugly into the channel.  

Replacing a Lid Chamber Gasket

Installing the Corners

Next, compress each corner of the gasket into the channel starting with the corner closest to where you inserted the first end. It’s important to pay attention to small details during this process. Ensure that the gasket is not overstretched. Doing so may cause it to lay too thin in the channel, therefore not fully engaging against the lid during a cycle.  

Pull the gasket just taut enough to reach the first corner and then compress it into the corner channel. Then, bring the gasket down to the second corner nice and taut, but not overstretching. Push the base into the channel at that corner.

Continue the same process of bringing the gasket to the third and fourth corners and compressing the gasket only at the corners. Please note, at this point, the long edges of the gasket should not be compressed into the channel, only the corners. 

Trimming the Gasket

Once the last corner is compressed, you’ll notice that your lid chamber gasket is a little too long. Take scissors to cut the excess, but give yourself an extra 1/32 or 1/64 of an inch beyond what you think you will need. After the gasket has been cut to size, take the end, pull it nice and taut, and compress one inch from the end into the chamber. Make sure the two ends of the gasket are pressed together creating a tight seal.  

Completing Installation

Now, return to the sides of the gasket where there is slack. First, compress the center of the gasket into the channel on all four sides. (SEE BLACK CIRCLES IN THE IMAGE) Next, put compression points in between each corner point and the center compression points creating eight more compression points. (SEE RED ARROWS IN THE IMAGE)

Replacing a Lid Chamber Gasket

Now, you need to create four more compression points on each side of the gasket between the previously created compressions. (SEE BLACK ARROWS IN THE IMAGE)

Lastly, slowly work across the entirety of the lid chamber gasket and compress the remaining gasket into the channel. Run your thumb along each edge and ensure you’ve gotten rid of all the hills and valleys.

Replacing a Lid Chamber Gasket

Before running a cycle to review and inspect the seal, go around the perimeter of the gasket to search for wavering sections. Next, power on your Vac100 and simply close your lid. Once the lid compresses against the chamber gasket, visually inspect the gasket. Look for inconsistencies such as wavers, dips, and twists. The gasket should lay parallel to the channel’s path. After the cycle is completed and reviews are made, go ahead and make your adjustments. 

To make adjustments in problem areas, roll that section of the gasket in the channel so that it’s even and consistent with the rest.  

After adjustments are made, close the lid again and inspect the gasket. A sign that your gasket is installed correctly is when the entirety of the gasket is even and parallel in the channel. Once you see a perfectly tight seal, you’re all set. 

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vacuum sealing liquids

5 Steps – Vacuum Sealing Liquids

vacuum sealing liquids

5 steps to vacuum seal liquids in chamber vacuum sealers

Today we discuss the basic principles or steps of how to vacuum seal liquids in a chamber vacuum sealer! Here are 5 steps to vacuum seal liquids in a chamber vacuum sealer: Pre-chill product, clean the mouth of the pouch, gravity-feed product in the pouch, increase headspace in the bag, and use a SKIP function, if present on the unit. These 5 steps help promote seal integrity, maximize vacuum draw, demote the opportunity for freezer burn, and prevent liquids from boiling over!

Vacuum Packed Food in Fridge

Lower temperatures maximize vacuum draw! Pre-chill your homemade soup, marinades, and more beforehand to maximize your vacuum draw. Decreasing temperature increases the vacuum draw you can pull before reaching boiling point.

Once a rapid boil takes place, you have officially hit the maximum vacuum draw potential for that specific pouch. You could pull for an additional 10 minutes after the rapid boil commences and all you will achieve is a mess, a bad seal, and no more vacuum draw than when the boil began.

If you were to toss a hot liquid in a chamber pouch to vacuum seal it, you would notice the liquid boiling much quicker than a chilled one! Maximize your shelf life by pre-chilling your liquids ahead of time!

VacPouch Soup Clean Mouth Papertowel

Just an ounce of liquid on the sealing area of the pouch can result in poor seal integrity. Place paper towels on the mouth of the pouch and wipe away any extra fish sauces, meat marinades, or general soups that may have been left over. Keeping the mouth clear of liquid or debris will help optimize seal integrity and reduce frustration. Vacuum seal correctly with a debris-free mouth.

Vac100 Angled Soup

Once a product begins rapid boiling it will continue to climb out of the pouch and into your vacuum sealer! Step #3 is more of a preventative measure to ensure a mess-free operation and promote optimum seal integrity. Stop the mess and bad seals by angling your pouch at a 10°-20° angle so that your liquid is gravity-feeding to the base of the vacuum bag or chamber pouch. Take this extra step to keep that liquid away from the seal area of the bag. Liquid on the mouth of the pouch will cause seal failure.

Vac100 boil over
Vac100 - Rapid Boil Soup

Leave about 2-3″ of space at the bag mouth to help prevent boilover! Increasing the distance from the edge of the liquid to the mouth of the pouch gives you more time to respond. Selecting a larger size pouch will increase the gap between the liquid and the mouth of the pouch. The more significant the gap, the better! Create a nice tight seal with just a little extra space. This method is just another way to make vacuum sealing more of an enjoyable process instead of a miserable one.

Vacuum Sealing Liquids - Vac100
Vac100 skip function display board

Some vacuum sealers and some chamber vacuum sealers do not have the functionality to exit the vacuum cycle and enter the seal cycle. Many units force the user to exit out of any and all cycles involved in the process. This means stopping the entire unit, adjusting the vacuum cycle time, and restarting. For most users, this is not a big issue because many of us are sealing the same temperature and volume of soup over and over. For others, this will be problematic because the user is constantly changing the types of homemade soups, temperatures, volume, and viscosity.

Vacuum sealing meat is a concern that many of our customers have because of the rapid boiling that takes place in the juices. The smaller the quantity of liquid, the more minimized the impact of vaporization from the boil. Some meats have a higher moisture content. We suggest not pouring all the liquids in with the meat to minimize the impact of vaporization. The less liquid you have, the less of a concern of the impact on vacuum draw. Also after sealing many high moisture content products, we suggest making certain you get your oil pump nice and hot to expel any unwanted moisture from the pump.

Can I use a mason jar to vacuum seal liquids?

Yes! You can use a mason jars to seal up liquids if you prefer this method. Vacuum sealing liquids in a mason jar does not have any other benefit when compared to a chamber sealer pouch. Chamber pouches on the other hand do. Boil water, place soup in pouch in the pot of water, pull out after 5 minutes, and enjoy your lunch or dinner without making a mess!

JVR Vac100 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer
Vac100 Seal Soup
Vac100 Seal Soup

What type of vacuum sealer is most appropriate for the job of vacuum sealing liquid rich foods?

Selecting the proper sealer whether it be a low-level vacuum sealer or industrial-grade chamber vacuum sealer is everything when sealing liquid rich foods properly. Let’s discuss the factors that can majorly impact your final seal when dealing with wayward liquid.

JVR Vac100 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Dry piston vacuum pump vs oil pumps: One of the biggest factors behind longevity

Most typical low-end external models such as edge or suction vacuum sealers host what is called a dry piston pump. An external vacuum sealer might not be the best selection for liquid food. What about a chamber vacuum sealer? Some lower-end chamber sealers will even have this type of pump at the heart of the unit. So if you are considering entire liquid food items, you may want to read on!

Dry piston pumps are more than fine if you are sealing only dry food only. Once a dry pump, alternatively known as a “maintenance-free pump,” starts vacuuming any type of moisture-content products, the pump will slowly internally corrode eventually leading to an unusable pump. The downfall of a “maintenance-free” pump in this situation is that it lives up to its name: maintenance-free.

Oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps on the other hand are able to expel moisture content preventing internal corrosion with proper care. Oil pumps, once they are hot, will separate the water and oil. The liquid in the pump will then vaporize and exit out of the exhaust, but continue to circulate the oil. Selecting the proper vacuum sealer with the best vacuum pump means a better life span, higher vacuum draw faster, and more! Learn more here on the differences between dry pumps and oil pumps.

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What is the best vacuum sealer for liquids? Why a chamber sealer is best suited to vacuum seal liquids

Find a chamber vacuum sealer that checks all the boxes! Everyone is looking for an all-around, good chamber vacuum sealer with good customer service.

The JVR Vac100 chamber vacuum sealer is one of the best industrial-grade vacuum sealers for vacuum sealing liquids, general vacuum sealing, sealing retort pouches, mylar bags, sesal the largest and highest quantity of mason jar simultaneously, and so much more! Seal and freeze liquids without any opportunity for freezer burn! Vacuum seal food, use your external vacuum accessories from Foodsaver with our unit and so much more.

Learn more about what makes the JVR Vac100 one of the best chamber vacuum sealers in the market today! Click to read more.

About JVR Industries

Any further questions?

Please feel free to call JVR Industries to discuss the subject further. We have specialized in vacuum packaging for over 50 years! Vacuum sealing food, vacuum sealing meat, vacuum bags, external vacuum sealers, how to create a seal, fragile foods under vacuum, and other topics are something we would gladly discuss!

JVR Industries is available Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm EST for any further questions or technical support. You can reach us at (716)206-2500.

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How To Program The Vac100

How to Program the Vac100

“…made easy with programmability!”

Today, we cover the hot topic of “How do I program the Vac100?”

Switching between soups, bone-in products, different pouch thicknesses, accessory sealing jobs, or even changing bag types is made easy with programmability!

To program the Vac100, we need to set up presets that include specific vacuum, seal, and cool times.

How To Program The Vac100

To begin this process, make sure the IEC power cable is plugged into a power source and your unit. Also, turn on the red rocker power switch at the back of the unit. 

Have the power to switch product types, material types, normal sealing to accessory sealing, mason jar sealing, and more! One preset could recall a deep vacuum draw with the specific seal and cool cycle times for a 3 mil chamber pouch and then the next could be enough vacuum draw for the 3-gallon chamber accessory to seal off two half-gallon mason jars!

Vac100 Control Board Buttons - Vac110 and Vac310 Comparison

There are six main buttons on the control board: power, stop, settings, increase, decrease, and pump.  

To begin, press the power button. Then, press the settings button to access programs. Change programs and times with the increase and decrease buttons. The JVR Vac100 can house up to nine unique programs. Please note: Program 9 (P9) is a pre-programmed preset for cleaning the pump.

To create a new program/preset, select a program number that is not already set, for example, P2.

 

Change Vacuum Cycle Times

Once the screen reads PROG: P2, hit the settings button to access vacuum time. Change vacuum time with the increase and decrease buttons.

 

Change Seal Cycle Times

After selecting the desired vacuum time, press the settings button again to access the sealing time. Again, change time with the increase and decrease buttons.

 

Change Cool Cycle Times

After selecting the desired sealing time, press the settings button again to access the cooling time. Change time as needed using the increase and decrease buttons. Press settings a final time to save your program.

Repeat this process with any other programs you’d like to set up.

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Dry vs Oil Vacuum Pumps: 3 Main Differences

oil vs dry pump

Dry vs Oil Vacuum Pumps: 3 Main Differences

Today we cover a commonly discussed subject: Dry Pumps vs Oil Vacuum Pumps

There are three main differences between dry and oil-lubricated vacuum pumps; air removal, overall volume, and life span.

Oil vs Dry Pump - Air Removal

The first reason to consider an oil-lubricated vacuum pump over a dry vacuum pump is air removal. Dry vacuum pumps in chamber vacuum sealers tend to pull roughly 90% of the oxygen out of a package. 

Dry pumps in edge, suction, and external vacuum sealers pull as low as 80% of the air out of a singular pouch! However, oil pumps in a chamber vacuum sealer can pull at minimum 99.8% of the oxygen out of a package. That is up to a 19.8% air removal difference when comparing a simple foodsaver to a JVR Vac100.

The overall volume difference is the second reason to consider an oil-lubricated vacuum pump over a dry pump. Oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps run much quieter on average than dry piston pumps do. The difference between oil and dry pumps is roughly 20 dB when comparing an edge sealer vs a chamber vacuum sealer! 

That is an astounding difference! Need a unit that will not disrupt the peace of your home or ongoing phone calls? Consider an oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump chamber vacuum sealer.

Oil vs Dry Pump - Timeline
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Before we discuss the last difference between dry and oil-lubricated pumps, it’s important to note the price ranges for units with different style pumps. Units with oil pumps tend to be higher in price (roughly $900) when compared to dry pump units ($100-$600).

Additionally, many of the cheaper, dry pump units also advertise machines as maintenancefree, which sounds great when compared to a maintenance pump such as an oil-lubricated one. If you are sealing moisture-free products, such as dry beans and rice, maintenance-free pumps will serve you well. However, if you plan to package products that contain moisture such as steaks, briskets, chicken, or salmon, maintenance-free pumps then become an issue.  

If moisture enters a dry pump and gets trapped inside, a corrosion process can occur internally. Unfortunately, when this happens, there’s no maintenance that can be done to stop the process. 

However, oil-lubricated pumps were designed to require regular maintenance. In turn, proving a longer life span for your vacuum chamber sealer. When moisture enters an oil pump, it mixes with the oil. Then, once the oil reaches a certain temperature, the oil and water can separate, and the moisture is expelled through the exhaust. Therefore, this process promotes an almost moisture-free pump with a much longer lifespan!

We have personally witnessed dry piston pump chamber vacuum sealers sell for $600 and then break 9 months later! JVR Industries has bore witness of the oil pumps in a chamber vacuum sealer lasting over 10+ years with rigorous use and proper care in a farm setting.

We have been specializing in vacuum packaging, since 1972! JVR service vacuum packaging equipment that is 20+ years old with our seasoned expertise. JVR covers a wide range of vacuum packaging equipment including rollstock thermoformers, chamber vacuum sealers, dip tanks, brine injectors, and more! We are not limited to equipment either. JVR sells vacuum sealer bags/rolls, chamber pouches, rollstock films, chamber vacuum shrink bags, boneguard, and more! We are proud supplier of a huge selection of packaging supplies and equipment. Contact us today for any or all of your vacuum packaging needs!

VacSeries Registration - vacuum packaging support

JVR VacSeries – Chamber Vacuum Sealers

As mentioned above, all our JVR VacSeries units are equipped with oil-lubricated vacuum pumps to provide high vacuum draw and 99% air removal. So don’t spend time worrying about partial vacuum and low vacuum draws. Find a long-lasting vacuum pump in our Vac100 or Vac110.

The Vac100 is equipped with a commercial-grade, oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump capable of achieving vacuum seal levels exceeding 29.5″ Hg. The Vac110 is also equipped with a powerful rotary vane vacuum pump. The 1/3hp, oil-lubricated high-performance vacuum pump is capable of evacuating 99% of the air in 30 seconds.

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How To Replace Seal Bar Tape | VacNews

How to Replace Seal Bar Tape

Today, we go over how to replace the seal bar tape on your JVR VacSeries chamber vacuum sealer! This simple and short process should get your unit up and running once again!

Difficulty Level: Easy

Time Required: 5-10 Minutes

Tools Needed: #2 Phillips Screwdriver and Mini Pick 

How To Replace Seal Bar Tape | VacNews

Seal bar tape provides a protective barrier between the heat strip on the seal bar assembly, and the chamber vacuum pouch you’re sealing. Without vacuum sealer tape, your pouch would simply melt and stick to the heat strip. The non-stick surface of the bar tape provides optimal release after the cooling cycle on your chamber vacuum pouch.

Our seal tape is made for easy changeover with two strips of adhesive lining that merry to your seal or retort bar assembly. No need to be down for long periods of time with replacement tape!

Over time, seal bar tape becomes less and less resistant to chamber vacuum pouches. Eventually, this will lead to the pouches sticking to the seal bar and not releasing as they should be. Alternatively, seal tape can become burnt, leading to pouches not releasing properly from the sealant tape. Lastly, if you notice the heat strip is broken, you’ll need to remove the seal bar tape in order to replace the heating element.

Once the tape reaches this point of degradation, we suggest that you replace the seal bar tape on your assembly.

How To Replace Seal Bar Tape | VacNews
How To Replace Seal Bar Tape | VacNews
How To Replace Seal Bar Tape | VacNews

First, remove the bag clips using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Set aside bag clips and screws for later. Because they are small, put them in a safe place so you don’t have to search for them later!

Next, peel back the tape on your seal bar. Please note: some adhesive residue may remain on the seal bar but that is totally fine. When the tape is removed, the heating element is now visible.

Once the old seal tape is removed, set it aside to use as a template for the bag clip screw holes.

After the new piece of vacuum sealer tape is cut down to size, peel off the first backing strip. Then, line up the tape roughly to where the old piece was placed. Remove the second backing strip and pull the tape taut so it’s tight around the top of the seal bar.

How To Replace Seal Bar Tape | VacNews
How To Replace Seal Bar Tape | VacNews
How To Replace Seal Bar Tape | VacNews

Finally, after the new seal tape is set, place the old piece of tape in line with the new one. Then, take a mini pick and poke holes through the new seal bar tape where the bag clip screw holes are.

Lastly, screw in the bag clips. Now that you’ve replaced the seal bar tape, continue sealing product in your chamber vacuum sealer! This process applies to replacing teflon tape and seal bar tape on all JVR VacSeries vacuum sealers!

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How to Run a Seal Only Cycle

How to Run a Seal Only Cycle

How to Run a Seal Only Cycle

The quick answer to running a seal only cycle on a Vac100 or Vac110

“How to run a seal only cycle?” can be simply answered! On the JVR Vac100 or Vac110, JVR Industries suggests running a 5-6 second vacuum cycle time in tandem with the necessary seal and cool time designated for your pouch type.

How to Run a Seal Only Cycle

The option to run a seal only cycle is great for people who are looking to use up old embossed, channel vacuum seal rolls that need to be cut to size, and then sealed off on one end. The newly created bag can then hold product.

This type of cycle is also great for people who want to resize VacPouch bags between VacPouch shipments. 

The seal bar assembly has two recessed holes at the base. There are small rods in the chamber of your machine that fit into the holes of the bar assembly. These rods are also connected to the seal bar lift pistons. As a result, the pistons lift the seal bar assembly into the cushion strip on the lid of your unit. During the seal cycle, the heat strip heats up and when the bar is pressed against the cushion strip, your pouch seals off.  

Seal Only Cycle - Seal Bar Assembly Diagram

When you close the lid on your unit and initiate a cycle, the machine swiftly evacuates all the air from the chamber. Once the air has been completely removed, a clever seal valve flips, promptly welcoming the positive atmospheric pressure. This rush of air gracefully flows through the hoses, ingeniously pushing the seal bar lift pistons upward, activating the seal bar against the cushion strip.

However, here’s the crucial part: without the vacuum, the seal bar assembly remains still, preventing it from performing the essential task of sealing your precious package. Therefore, ensuring the proper functioning of the vacuum system becomes paramount in achieving a successful seal for your package.

For a seal only cycle, you need five to six seconds of vacuum time. That time allows for air extraction to move the lift pistons of the seal bar against the cushion strip. Thus, sealing your pouch.

Dial in seal and cool times as necessary for the product and pouch that you’re sealing. 

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Double Chamber Vacuum Packaging Machine

Double Chamber Vacuum Packaging Machine

“…built to exceed expectations.”

Looking for a Double Chamber Vacuum Packaging Machine? Look no further! The JVR Vac610 – Single Phase Double Chamber Vacuum Sealer, is built to exceed expectations. Highly functional with dual, oil-lubricated, vacuum pumps!  24″ seal bars provide ample room to seal large items or multiple small items all at once. The extra spacious vacuum sealing chamber measures 26.3″ x 21.5″ x 7.5″. The Vac610, chamber vacuum sealer was built for speed and efficiency. 

JVR Vac610 - Single Phase Dual Chamber Vacuum Sealer | JVR Industries

NOTE: The Vac610 [1 PH] requires a 220-volt, single-phase power supply.

JVR Vac610 - 3-Phase Dual Chamber Vacuum Sealer

The 7.5″ maximum chamber height provides ample room for sealing high-profile products. The extra-wide, 10mm seal wire is great for sealing vacuum bags and is a unique feature for a vacuum packing machine at this price point.

JVR Vac610 [1 PH] - Dual Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Powerful Rotary Vane Oil Lubricated Vacuum Pumps

The core component of a vacuum sealer is its vacuum pump, and the Vac610 boasts two extremely efficient ones. With a combined flow rate of 48m3/h, this beast of a machine is capable of removing 99% of the air in under 25 seconds!

Vac610

Effortless Stainless Steel Lid Swing

Take one finger and move the entire lid from side to side effortlessly! Typical double chamber vacuum sealers or vacuum packaging machines are bulky and heavy, but not on our Vac610! Though this lid may be light, the stainless steel construction of the lid is highly durable! The final benefit of a more lightweight lid is the ease of self-serviceability. No more pain of holding up an extremely heavy lid while attempting to service your chamber sealer.

Vac610

Compact Unit with Optimized Distance Between Bars

Even with an ultra-compact dual chamber vacuum packaging machine, we were still able to prioritize optimal space between sealing bars. A whopping 17.5″ distance between seal bars! Seal up to 18″ x. 24″ chamber vacuum pouches in this double chamber vacuum packaging machine. Promoting lower profile and larger cuts of meat! Seal the deal today!

JVR Vac610 [1 PH] - Dual Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Stainless Steel Construction

Four 24″ seal bars

Simple digital controls

Dual high-efficiency 24m3/h vacuum pumps

Toolless seal bar removal

10mm extra-wide seal wire

The biggest reason why the Vac610 Single Phase is superior to any other double chamber machines at this price point is due to the customer support that only JVR Industries can provide, especially for vacuum packaging machines.  If at any point you have a question or need technical support then we encourage you to pick up the phone and call us, it would be our pleasure to speak with you over the phone.  If it’s during normal business hours you’ll immediately speak to an experienced technician or you can email us 24/7 and receive a response within minutes, not days.

 

JVR Industries warrants its equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. However, this warranty only applies to new equipment that has been purchased directly from JVR Industries or an authorized distributor. If you receive a damaged or defective product, a claim under this warranty must be made within 1 year from the date of purchase of the equipment. Only the equipment’s original purchaser may make a claim under this warranty. Lastly, in the event of abuse or neglect, JVR has the right to deny warranty. If a warranty claim is denied, the purchaser will be contacted by a JVR representative and provided a detailed explanation as to why.

 

NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

Parts deemed as wearable, which include but are not limited to, lid seal gasket, seal wire, seal bar tape, seal cushion strip, vacuum pump oil, etc.

Equipment not purchased directly from JVR Industries or an authorized distributor.

Damage or failure due to abuse, neglect, poor maintenance, improper storage, environmental conditions, theft, or vandalism.

Internal damage to the vacuum pump due to excessive moisture pickup.

Equipment that has undergone service by an individual or company not authorized by JVR Industries.

Shipping charges when outside of the continental United States.

Labor is not included.

 

No cost over-the-phone technical support is included with every machine purchased from JVR Industries. This guarantee is provided to anyone in possession of a JVR vacuum packaging machine. JVR also guarantees that you’ll speak directly to a U.S.A.-based technician. Most technical issues can be resolved quickly and efficiently over the phone.

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For over 50 years JVR Industries Inc. has supplied commercial vacuum packaging machines to a variety of industries throughout North America.  As a result of the increased demand for an affordable chamber type vacuum packaging machine, we’ve worked directly with an overseas manufacturer to develop and refine the JVR Vac110.  Additionally, we’ve tested this machine to the same standards as those at a much higher price point and the results have been phenomenal.

More Vacuum Packaging Equipment

JVR Industries boasts of a variety of vacuum packaging equipment. We carry small home-use vacuum sealers such as our JVR Vac100 single chamber machine. Also, larger certified rebuilt thermoformers, vacuum tumblers for seasoning your meats rapidly, reconditioned Busch vacuum pumps, and more! With our 50+ years of experience, we can provide equipment suitable for your needs. Our extensive knowledge and expertise create an opportunity for fast diagnosis of issues as well as quick fixes for the issue at hand. Please do not hesitate to call to experience our expertise firsthand. Thanks again for considering JVR Industries!

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Commercial Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Commercial Chamber Vacuum Sealer – Vac310

“…workhorse built with durability and speed in mind.”

JVR Vac310 (1 Bar) - Chamber Vacuum Sealer

The JVR Vac310 (1 Bar) – Chamber Vacuum Sealer may be just a tabletop machine, but it’s a workhorse built with durability and speed in mind. Capable of sealing up to 16″x 20″ vacuum pouches, the Vac310 stands apart from its competition. 

A VacSeries chamber for everybody from home to business.

Who could benefit from owning a JVR Vac310 (1 Bar)?

This Commercial Chamber Vacuum Sealer is ideal for restaurants, chefs, local butcher shops, small custom processing facilities, at-home processing, homesteaders and at- home users who want to seal large cuts of meat.

JVR Vac310 (1 Bar) - Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Reinforced stainless steel chamber

Fast cycle times

Simple digital controls

Transparent acrylic lid to view product

Oil lubricated, high flow, vacuum pump

Toolless seal bar removal

10mm extra-wide seal wire

JVR Vac310 (1 Bar) - Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Easy to remove back panel for simple self-serviceability! Access all of your major components to work on your own JVR VacSeries chamber vacuum sealer. Maintain your vacuum sealer with free technical support from JVR Industries. Access our non-automated telephone service for unmatched customer service. Diagnose your machine quick and easily! We can diagnose your chamber sealer in 24-48 hours with our 50+ years of vacuum packaging service!

The 7″ maximum chamber height provides ample room for sealing high profile products.  Equipped with a 10mm, extra wide seal wire, because we wanted this unit to be unique with incredible seal integrity.  At the heart of every vacuum sealer is the vacuum pump.

Equipped with a highly efficient 1.25 hp vacuum pump that outperforms most 1.5 hp vacuum pumps. 99% of the air can be removed in just 20 seconds, the Vac310 vacuum chamber sealer is built for speed and efficiency. Spend less time learning and more time sealing with the stock simple digital controls!

Seal up to 7 mil mylar and retort canning pouches! Use the standard seal bar assembly on a JVR Vac310 single bar to seal a variety of pouches. Retort pouches are perfect for long term storage of tuna fish, chicken and all sorts of food! Mylar is the perfect companion for MREs, freeze dried goods, and long term food storage. All things consider, our commercial chamber vacuum sealer truly sets itself apart from most lines of industrial vacuum sealers!

Have a question or need technical support? We encourage you to pick up the phone and call us, it would be our pleasure to speak with you over the phone.  If it’s during normal business hours you’ll immediately speak to an experienced technician or you can email us 24/7 and receive a response within the matter of minutes, not days.

Warranty:

JVR Industries warrants its equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. 

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JVR INDUSTRIES LIFETIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

No cost over-the-phone technical support is included with every machine purchased from JVR Industries. This guarantee is provided to anyone in possession of a JVR vacuum packaging machine. JVR also guarantees that you’ll speak directly to a U.S.A. based technician. Most technical issues can be resolved quickly and efficiently over-the-phone.

About JVR Industries

For over 50 years JVR Industries Inc. has supplied commercial vacuum packaging machines to a variety of industries throughout North America.  As a result of the increased demand for an affordable chamber type vacuum packaging machine we’ve worked directly with an overseas manufacturer to develop and refine the JVR Vac110.  We’ve tested this machine to the same standards as those at a much higher price point and the results have been phenomenal.

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Powerhouse Chamber Vacuum Sealer | VacNews

Powerhouse Chamber Vacuum Sealer – JVR Vac110

Powerhouse Chamber Vacuum Sealer – the JVR Vac110. The Vac110 may be small but it’s a workhorse built with durability and speed in mind. Best chamber vacuum sealer for home use while promoting high-frequency packaging! Can be used commercially or at home!  Capable of sealing up to 11″x 16″ chamber vacuum pouches, the Vac110 stands apart from its competition.

JVR Vac110 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer, chamber vacuum sealers

•Reinforced stainless steel chamber

•Fast cycle times

•Simple digital controls

•Transparent lid to view product

•Oil lubricated, high flow, vacuum pump

•Tool-less seal bar removal

•8mm extra-wide heat strip (seal wire)

Who could benefit from owning a JVR Vac110?A VacSeries chamber for everybody from home to business.

This Powerhouse Chamber Vacuum Sealer is ideal for avid hunters and fishermen/anglers who are processing game at home, small custom meat processors, pitmasters, BBQ & grill enthusiasts, farmers, small butchers, caterers, food preservationists, homesteaders, sous vide cooking applications, or small businesses and restaurants and more!

Extra-Wide Seal Integrity

JVR Vac110 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer The JVR Vac110 powerhouse chamber vacuum sealer is equipped with a massive 8mm heat strip, otherwise known as seal wire. Typically speaking, vacuum chambers are paired with a dual 3mm heat strip in their seal bar assembly. JVR Industries wanted to reduce heat strip changeover times and grant extra insurance in the vacuum seal integrity.

Powerful Rotary Vane Oil Lubricated Vacuum Pump

JVR Vac110 - Chamber Vacuum SealerAt the heart of every chamber vacuum sealer is the vacuum pump and the Vac110 touts a powerful 1/3hp, oil lubricated vacuum pump, capable of evacuating 99% of the air in 30 seconds. Reap the oil pump benefits of longer life span, better vacuum draw and overall less noise compared to dry vacuum pumps.

Transparent Acrylic Lid

The transparent acrylic lid on our chamber vacuum sealer serves two purposes. The primary function is to view the vacuum sealed product during operations. Optimal viewing is critical when problems rise so that the customer is able to diagnose the issue more rapidly under our direction. Secondly, the purpose of the lid is to promote faster vacuum cycle times for lower profile product in seal bags. Reduce vacuum cycle times up to 14 seconds in tandem with 4 filler plates for lower profile products!

What mason jars fit in this unit?

Able to fit 4 – 16 ounce (473ml) regular mouth Ball mason jars upright in the vacuum chamber.

Also able to fit 9 – 8 ounce (236ml) regular mouth Ball mason jars upright in the vacuum chamber.

Thus, sealing multiple mason jars at one time outpaces all external edge, suction vacuum sealers in the market today!

JVR Vac110 - Chamber Vacuum Sealer

The JVR Vac110 is one of the only at-home use, industrial style chamber vacuum sealers with specifically designed bar to vacuum seal off retort pouches and mylar bags. The perfect companion for those who are doing retort canning, freeze dried goods, MREs and so on! If you need a retort vacuum sealer, look no further! The Vac110 is the perfect tool to get the job done!

 

Any company that claims their chamber vacuum sealers won’t require any maintenance would be lying. Based on our many years of experience we know this just isn’t the case, therefore the Vac110 was designed to allow for easy maintenance. Thus, a fully hinged chamber provides quick and easy access to the vacuum pump and all major components. You’ll also love the tool-less seal bar removal that makes swapping out seal bars a 5 second job.

 

Vacuum seal 100s of lbs of pressure on each of your seal bags to ensure deep tissue marination. Forget oil less pump options and pick up this powerful pump vacuum sealer to ensure better shelf life and more flavor in every piece of steak. Sous vide cooking is made easy with our chamber vacuum sealer.

 

The biggest reason why the Vac110 is superior to any other machine at this price point is due to the customer support that only JVR Industries can provide.  If at any point you have a question or need technical support then we encourage you to pick up the phone and call us, it would be our pleasure to speak with you over the phone.  If it’s during normal business hours you’ll immediately speak to an experienced technician or you can email us 24/7 and receive a response from our support team within a matter of minutes, not days.

 

JVR Industries warrants its equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. However, this warranty only applies to new equipment that has been purchased directly from JVR Industries or an authorized distributor. If you receive a damaged or defective product, a claim under this warranty must be made within 1 year from the original purchase date of the equipment. Only the equipment’s original purchaser may make a claim under this warranty. Lastly, in the event of abuse or neglect, JVR has the right to deny warranty. In the event that a warranty claim is denied, the purchaser will be contacted by a JVR representative and provided a detailed explanation as to the reasons why.

 

NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

Parts deemed as wearable, which include but are not limited to, lid seal gasket, seal wire, seal bar tape, seal cushion strip, vacuum pump oil, etc.

Equipment not purchased directly from JVR Industries or an authorized distributor.

Damage or failure due to abuse, neglect, poor maintenance, improper storage, environmental conditions, theft, or vandalism.

Internal damage to the vacuum pump due to excessive moisture pickup.

Equipment that has undergone service by an individual or company not authorized by JVR Industries.

Shipping charges when outside of the continental United States.

Labor is not included.

 

No cost over-the-phone technical support is included with every machine purchased from JVR Industries. This guarantee is provided to anyone in possession of a JVR vacuum packaging machine. JVR also guarantees that you’ll speak directly to a U.S.A.-based technician. Most technical issues can be resolved quickly and efficiently over the phone.

 

PAMP Banner - Specializing in Vacuum Packaging since 1972

For over 50 years JVR Industries Inc. has supplied commercial vacuum packaging machines to a variety of industries throughout North America.  As a result of the increased demand for an affordable chamber type vacuum packaging machine we’ve worked directly with an overseas manufacturer to develop and refine the JVR Vac110.  Additionally, we’ve tested this machine to the same standards as those at a much higher price point and the results have been phenomenal.

Check out our line of Chamber Vacuum Sealers, the JVR VacSeries!

We offer a 6mm to 10mm wide seal on our variety of toolless seal bars. Varying chamber sizes and depths for multiple applications. Retort capability on both our Vac100 and Vac110 makes these a versatile and essential piece of equipment. Also, simple digital controls on our Vac110, 310, and 410!

Looking for preset options? Our Vac100 has simple programmable controls to help with expediting the process and standardizing your packaging.

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