How To Replace Seal Heat Strip (P08-02, P12-02, P16-02): PulseSeries
“…quick and easy steps on seal heat strip replacement!”
Looking to replace the seal heat strip on your pulse sealer machine? Thankfully, pulse sealer maintenance is extremely simple. Continue reading below to follow along with these quick and easy steps on seal heat strip replacement!
When To Replace
Sometimes the diagnosis is more than simply seal integrity testing or burst testing. Not sure when to replace your heating element? Our team here at JVR Industries takes pride in having more than 50 years of experience, and one of our service technicians would be more than happy to help you. Send us an email and one of our expert technicians will reach out to you as soon as possible: pulseseries@jvrinc.com
Tools And Materials Needed
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Seal Heat Strip (P08-01, P12-01, P16-01)
Time Required
Estimated to be about a 5 minute process
Precautions
Make sure your pulse sealer is on a stable, flat surface (table, countertop, etc.).
Power off your unit and disconnect from the power supply.
Steps To Replace The Seal Heat Strip
1. Close arm.
2. Open machine arm.
3. Loosen screws from each bracket with #2 screwdriver.
4. Once loosened, slide the seal tape strip out.
5. Remove screws on each end of machine (CAUTION: screws can drop into body of unit).
6. Use heat strip to lift screws out.
7. Use the new heat strip and screwdriver to guide rear screw in.
8. Hold in place and reinstall first screw by tightening with your Phillips screwdriver. (CAUTION: when replacing the seal heat strip, avoid overtightening the screws that secure the heat strip. They are attached to thin metal components that can easily break if too much force is applied.)
9. Place screw into last hole and stretch strip into place.
10. Use screwdriver to reinstall last screw.
11. Grab new seal tape strip and reinsert it from the end of machine. Guide the tape strip straight.
12. Reinstall first bracket using screwdriver to tighten screws.
13. Confirm the tape is centrally aligned.
14. Reinstall last bracket using screwdriver to tighten screws.
Your new heating element will provide consistent seal for an extended period that protects package integrity for optimal shelf life!
Questions?
The seal strength testing or seal quality might be failing, or the sealing time may continually need to be increased. Need to determine which part needs to be replaced to repair the heat seal integrity? Contact our service technicians who are always available to provide customers with optimal packaging experiences to ensure package seal integrity.
You can also follow along in the video below with additional part replacement videos on our YouTube channel. These videos will walk you through the entire process of replacing specific parts on your heat sealer. Email or call with any questions you might have. Or, try our new LiveChat option on our website, where real people on our team are consistently monitoring during our business hours.
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