Last Chance To Save in 2025 – JVR Christmas Sale

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“If there is anyone working harder than the North Pole during this time of year, it’s the JVR Industries team!”

Christmas time is here – vacuum seal, and cheer!

The holidays can get extremely busy, and if there’s anyone who understands, it’s us! Among all the ornaments and ribbons being hung on the tree, Christmas cooking, and dates to remember, things can slip the mind. So, we have decided to extend this year’s sale for our very first Christmas Sale! This is the last chance to get our best deals!

Placing Your Christmas Sale Order

When: December 2nd – 5th at 11:59 pm EST

How: Verbal or Online Orders

Our office will be open normal business hours from 8:30 am – 5 pm EST. If you have questions before you place your order, feel free to call us during those hours, or email anytime, and we will make sure to get back to you.

VacSeries Christmas Sale Bundles

Vac100 Gift Bundle – $799 ($1,062.75 VALUE)

Gift bundle includes:

JVR Vac100 – Chamber Vacuum Sealer, 8×12 (4 mil) – 100 Pack – VacPouch, VacOil – Quart, JVR Industries RTIC Tumbler, Vac100 Cover, and 1L VacLok Canister.

Vac410 Gift Bundle – $3,190 ($3,290 VALUE) 

Get a FREE $100 Voucher for VacPouch to use on our website, sent with the unit!

Tis’ The Season To Keep On Saving!

VacSupplies Discount Prices

Get 15% OFF VacPouch, VacFlex, and VacGuard!

Get your chamber pouches or vacuum seal rolls at a deal! This is the perfect time to stock up on vacuum bags ahead of time to last through the hunting season!

DOES NOT APPLY TO VACFORM, VACSEAL, OR VACPEEL!

The Gift That Keeps On Giving!

Now introducing our JVR Industries virtual gift card! As the holiday season approaches, we are all seeking convenient gift options for our loved ones. This just might be it! You know that friend who is waiting to purchase their first chamber vacuum sealing unit to start a business, or that one who always seems to be out of bags when they need them? Buy a virtual gift card and have it delivered directly to their email as the perfect gift! Available in $50, $100, $250, and $500 increments!

VacLok Stainless Steel Canister Set (100-03abcp)

$49.00 ($59.70 VALUE)!

The non-flexible material form allows the container to hold its shape when vacuum sealed. So you can keep food fresh without crushing it. This is perfect for rigid foods that risk puncturing through pouches or delicate foods like preserves. Or, simply use it as your leftovers container for fresh work lunches!

NOTE: Compatible with the JVR Vac100 and Vac110.

White Circular Filler Plate (100-09C)

$19.43 ($25.90 VALUE)!

If you purchased a Vac100 Chamber Vacuum Sealer in the past, you may not have been provided with the circular filler plate. If this is the case, or you need a replacement, this is your chance! The circular filler plate functions to fill the divot inside the Vac100 chamber to speed up the vacuum cycle time and eliminates seal failure, similar to the other filler plates.

NOTE: Compatible with the JVR Vac100.

BONUS CHRISTMAS ITEM

This holiday season, even Sqwaky has decided to celebrate! Get Sqwaky Claws as the perfect gift with multiple options to choose from. We know you will enjoy it as much as we do as our seal tester or prankster item in-house!

We Deliver Faster than Santa’s Sleigh!

If there is anyone working harder than the North Pole during this time of year, it’s the JVR Industries team! We’ll prove it by getting your chamber vacuum sealer or other products safely to your home or commercial kitchen by Christmas.

To reach this goal, we will send the VacSeries gift bundles based on a schedule according to your region. We will be sending out pallets in bulk, starting with those going to AK, HI, and Canada. The rest will be sent out in order from the West Coast to the East Coast. This way, we ensure everyone’s orders meet our delivery goal.

Additional Information

Want to help a fellow vacuum packager out? We have just the thing! Check out our new virtual gift cards – a convenient and secure payment option to send to your loved ones or as a “thank you”! Use to purchase any items you can find on our products page.

If you have any questions for us before checkout, our team is always happy to help! With over 52 years of experience, we hold pride in our knowledge of the vacuum packaging industry and in providing quality products. Additionally, all communication is non-automated. So when you call, email, or live chat, you will be speaking directly with a person.

We look forward to hearing from you this holiday season. However, if we do not get the pleasure of speaking with you, we just want to say a resounding – MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Cyber Monday Sale 2025!

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“Save big with the incomparable deals this holiday season!”

It’s the most wonderful time of year! This means it’s time for the lowest prices of the year here at JVR Industries. If you missed the VacFriday Sale this past week, today is your day!

Want to know what all the hype is about? Each year, JVR Industries holds a VacFriday Sale offering the best deals of the year. This year, we have the privilege of extending the sale out for a Cyber Monday Sale. Save big with the incomparable deals this holiday season!

Ordering – What You Need to Know

Live Sale: Dec 1, 12:00 am – 11:59 pm EST

ONLINE OR VERBAL ORDERS

For Cyber Monday, we are giving customers the option to shop our online sales or talk to a specialist to order verbally.

Online Order: Easily access our online sales through any device, wherever you are. Create your account, and get shipping discounts on your future online store orders.

Verbal Order: If you prefer placing verbal orders, you can call us and guarantee talking to a real person right from the start! No automated messages here, that’s the beauty of our customer service!

We will be in the office on December 1st from 8:30 am – 5 pm EST to answer any questions you might have.

Cyber Monday Sales – VacSeries Bundles

Vac100 Gift Bundle – $799 ($1,062.75 VALUE)

Gift bundle includes:

JVR Vac100 – Chamber Vacuum Sealer, 8×12 (4 mil) – 100 Pack – VacPouch, VacOil – Quart, JVR Industries RTIC Tumbler, Vac100 Cover, and 1L VacLok Canister.

Vac410 Gift Bundle – $3,190 ($3,290 VALUE) 

Get a FREE $100 Voucher for any VacPouch supplies found on our website! Vouchers are sent with the Vac410.

Vacuum Packaging Cyber Monday Deals!

VacSupplies Discount Prices

Get 15% OFF any VacPouch, VacFlex, and VacGuard supplies.

Purchase the packaging supplies you need in bulk at an insane deal! Whether you are purchasing your first machine or want to stock up for the year, this is your chance!

NOTE: DOES NOT APPLY FOR VACFORM, VACSEAL, OR VACPEEL

Now Introducing Virtual Gift Cards!

Now introducing our JVR Industries virtual gift card! As the holiday season approaches, we are all seeking convenient gift options for our loved ones. This just might be it! You know that friend who is waiting to purchase their first chamber vacuum sealing unit to start a business, or that one who always seems to be out of bags when they need them? Buy a virtual gift card and have it delivered directly to their email as the perfect gift! Available in $50, $100, $250, and $500 increments!

Compatibility: JVR Vac100 and Vac110 Chamber Vacuum Sealers

PulseSeries Units – $10 OFF PulseSeries Units

Yep! We even have deals on our new PulseSeries line. Select your choice of impulse sealer that fits your sealing needs. If you like to snack on a bag of chips at night, the impulse sealer will keep them from getting stale the next day! Replace the bag clips with an impulse sealer as an effective way to seal shut any random bag for increased freshness.

White Circular Filler Plate (100-09C) – $19.43 ($25.90 VALUE)!

Find yourself running a shorter vacuum cycle time with the circular filler plate. This is designed to fill the divot at the bottom of the Vac100 chamber, providing a flat surface, and save you time by reducing the space within the chamber. Save a total of 19 seconds in your total vacuum cycle time with the combination of the circular filler plate, a base-form fitting filler plate (100-09D), and 2 secondary form fitting filler plates (100-09E)!

Compatibility: JVR Vac100 Chamber Vacuum Sealer

BONUS ITEM – Sqwaky Claws!

Now presenting Sqwaky Claws – the Christmas Sqwaky! Perfect as your designated seal tester along with your holiday gift bundles! We’ll have a variety of colors available to choose from. You can even get it as a humorous gift – we know you have that person who pops into mind who would get a kick out of it!

Guaranteed Delivery by Christmas!

As we move from the cozy September colors to the holiday season, the team here at JVR Industries is working hard to ensure your order is out on time. By that, we mean your order will be on your doorstep by Christmas!

We plan to achieve this by following a set schedule determined by region. All orders will be sent out on pallets, starting with those going to AK, HI, and Canada, then delivered to the Contiguous United States from the West Coast to the East Coast. Continue to check our social media pages and email for continuous updates on when to expect the order.

Additional Information

Are you looking to help a neighbor out this Christmas, but are not sure what to get them? Check out the virtual gift cards, recently added to our website as a gift option! Choose the amount and have the code sent directly to their email – let them decide what they need. This is an easy and secure way to help out a friend!

JVR Industries is proud to say that we have specialized in vacuum packaging for well over 52 years, offering our customers high-quality items and customer service that sets us apart when compared to our competitors.

Please contact us via email, phone, or through LiveChat on our site with any questions you may have regarding vacuum packaging. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Best Salmon Burger Recipe

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“…we’re going to turn a seafood favorite into an All-American entrée.”

Looking for something new to try for dinner this week? Or maybe you’re looking for something different to try out on your chamber vacuum packing machine. Either way, you’re in the right place. Whether you prefer to harvest your own salmon or buy at your local grocery store, we’re going to turn a seafood favorite into an All-American entrée. Salmon burgers are a creative and healthy food choice, especially if you’re a meat and seafood lover looking to vary up your protein source. The Best Salmon Burger Series from Fish Alaska Magazine has our mouths watering as we follow their delicious salmon burger recipe.

Salmon Burger Recipe

Makes 8-10 regular patties or up to 24 sliders

Ingredients Needed:

• 2.5 lbs wild Alaska sockeye salmon, thawed and ground or finely chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• ½ red onion, chopped
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp prepared horseradish or ½ cup fresh grated horseradish root
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or unsweetened coconut flakes for a whole-foods version), plus ¼ cup reserved for coating
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except reserved panko or coconut flakes).
2. Form into patties and lay flat on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
3. Freeze until solid, then vacuum seal in batches.
4. When ready to cook, thaw patties and coat each with reserved panko or coconut.
5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with avocado oil.
6. Sear burgers for 1–2 minutes per side to develop a golden crust, then reduce heat and cook 1–2 more minutes per side.
7. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

How to Keep Your Leftovers Fresh

You never have to worry about wasting food when it comes to JVR’s chamber vacuum sealing machines. In Fish Alaska Magazine’s Best Salmon Burger Series video, you’ll notice Melissa using a Vac110 chamber vacuum sealing machine to vacuum seal her extra salmon burgers. She takes her leftover burgers and places them in vacuum-sealing pouches. Then, with her preferred machine settings, she places the edge of her pouches over the seal bar, one at a time, and closes the lid until it suctions closed. The rest is effortless–stand back and watch the sealing come to life. No more plastic wrap or plastic bags when you can vacuum pack your leftovers and have sealed bags with longer shelf life! The possibilities are endless…(smoked fish, smoked salmon, tuna, fillets, and the list goes on!).

Vac100 & Vac110 Efficiency Comparison

The difference between these machines is quite simple: the Vac100 focuses on convenience, offering external sealing capabilities, while the Vac110 emphasizes power, with a flow rate that’s twice as high. The Vac110 uses one-third horsepower to deliver faster performance. If you’re looking for efficiency, speed, and the ability to seal large quantities of meat, vegetables, and more, the Vac110 is your best choice.

Bonus Tips: Vacuum Sealing Liquids and Marinades

If you’re looking to enhance the flavor of your food, whether it’s fish or another type of meat, using a vacuum sealing machine to marinade your food or seal liquids for future marinades will give you the results you desire. For more in-depth information, check out our article on this topic. You can also check out this video from our YouTube channel: 5 Steps To Vacuum Seal Liquids to ensure proper vacuum sealing with marinading juices while taking your cooking to the next level!

Questions for our Service Technicians

Have any questions about our VacSeries machines? We will be glad to help you out! Give us a call to talk directly to a service technician or email us at JVR@jvrinc.com.

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How to Replace Your Vacuum Pump (310-30, 310-31, RVS20-110): JVR Vac310

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“The Vac310 replacement vacuum pump (310-30, 310-31, RVS20-110) is a high-performing 20m3/h oil lubricated rotary vane pump…”

With the ultimate vacuum pump in combination with a superior sealing bar, you are set for an undeniably successful vacuum packaging outcome with your Vac310. But what if your vacuum pump so happens to cease functioning due to a leak or other problem? Today, we will go over how exactly to replace your vacuum pump if it happens to crash. Keep your unit up and running with the necessary material without having to purchase a whole new chamber sealer.

Importance of the Vacuum Pump in Vacuum Sealing

The vacuum pump is the heart of the chamber vacuum sealer. But two majorly different vacuum pumps exist within the vacuum packaging world – a dry piston pump used in Foodsaver-style external sealers and many chamber sealers, and then a rotary vane oil pump proudly housed in our VacSeries models. Here’s a summary of how oil pumps stand out in this industry.

Optimal Air Removal: The rotary vane oil pump construction allows for optimal air removal from vacuum pouch bags. By removing up to 99.8% of air, this feature provides higher freezer burn prevention, more successful marinating and sous vide cooking, ultimate effectiveness in preserving freshness and flavor, and extended shelf life.

Sound Volume: Chamber sealers housing oil pumps are about 20 dB quieter than those housing dry piston pumps. Prevent hearing damage from unnecessary noise and operate with a softer volume that does not interrupt your workflow. This is especially convenient when you are expecting phone calls!

Extended Life-Span: Many companies advertise the dry piston pumps as maintenance-free for simplicity. This holds true for any frozen or dry goods, but once you begin to dip your toes into vacuum sealing moist foods, liquids such as soup or even small amounts of meat juices can get sucked into the pump, causing it to fail. This is a major component that sets the oil pump apart from the dry piston pump. The oil within the pump is a method that gives it the ability to keep the oil separate, eliminating this as a factor.

The Replacement Vacuum Pump

The Vac310 replacement vacuum pump (310-30, 310-31, RVS20-110) is a high-performing 20m3/h oil lubricated rotary vane pump. Arrives already equipped with the electrical wire ends to power it up.

ATTENTION: Vacuum pump oil is provided in the packaging to fill the new pump at the end of the replacement process.

Tools Needed

3mm Allen Key

Short #2 Phillips Screwdriver (long works too)

12 mm Wrench

Steps to Replace the Vac310 Vacuum Pump

Disassembling the Vac310

1. Disconnect the Vac310 power source.

2. Rotate the machine so that the back is facing towards you.

3. Prop the back feet up on wood blocks to access the bottom of the unit.

4. Use the 3mm Allen key to remove the back panel.

Removing the Old Vacuum Pump

5. Using the 12 mm wrench, remove the three nuts on the underside of the unit that secure the pump to the floor (one is located in front of the first bracket, and two are positioned between the two brackets).

6. Remove the wood blocks propping up the vacuum sealer.

7. Lift up the vacuum pump from its holder and bring towards you to expose the connections.

8. Disconnect the clear vacuum by loosening the hose clamp with the #2 Phillips (silicone is optional for the replacement process).

9. Disconnect the electrical wires from the contactor by loosening the screws inside the divots with the #2 Phillips.

10. Pull out the pump completely and turn it on its side to unscrew the 3 feet from the bottom. These will be used for the replacement pump.

11. Set the pump to the side.

Installing the Replacement Vacuum Pump

12. Retrieve the new vacuum pump. DO NOT ADD OIL YET.

13. Install the 3 feet from the last pump. The longer foot gets installed under the exhaust box, and the two shorter, identical ones under the pump.

14. Secure the two electrical wires to the contactor. Slide each end of the wire under the U-shaped metal plates. The color order does not matter, as long as they are secured in the two middle slots of the contactor. You can loosen the screws if the space is too narrow.

15. Tighten the screws until the wires are secure. Tug to test.

16. Reinstall the vacuum hose and secure the hose clamp with the #2 Phillips.

NOTE: Hose clamps can be picked up at a local auto parts store for cheap if yours just so happens to break.

17. Lift the vacuum pump into the interior of the unit.

CAUTION: BE CAREFUL OF SCRATCHING OR CATCHING ON OTHER PARTS. MAKE SURE ALL WIRES DO NOT GET CAUGHT BEHIND OR CRUSHED UNDER THE PUMP.

18. Inch the pump back until it falls into place.

19. Prop up the back unit feet on the blocks.

20. Screw on the 3 nuts to secure the pump feet to the floor using the 12 mm wrench.

Reassembling the Vac310

21. Grab the bottle of vacuum pump oil that arrived with the replacement pump.

22. Remove the oil fill cap on the pump (grey or red).

23. Use the funnel to add the oil until the sight glass shows the pump is 1/2 – 2/3 full.

24. Screw on the oil fill cap.

25. Secure the back panel using the 3mm Allen key.

Questions?

As always, please feel free to contact our service team here at JVR Industries. We are always ready to help with 50-plus years of vacuum packaging experience and personable service. Whether phone, email, or Live Chat, you will always talk directly to a person who can help you out. We pride ourselves on offering multiple sources that meet your preferences, but we will always get you the help you are looking for. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Our Longest Sale Ever – VacFriday 2025

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“‘Tis the season for the best vacuum packaging deals of the year here at JVR Industries!“

 
Have you been waiting to pull the trigger on a JVR chamber vacuum sealer, vacuum packaging accessory, or supplies? ‘Tis the season for the best vacuum packaging deals of the year here at JVR Industries! VacFriday 2025 will be the longest, widest, and biggest sale in JVR Industries’ history. Start the new year off right, knowing you are stocked up on all the vacuum packaging supplies you need, found at extreme discounts. Let’s take a look!

When Does The Sale Run?

ONLINE AND VERBAL ORDERS

Get a head start and place your order before the holiday weekend begins. This will ensure you get what you want before the majority of the orders begin rolling in.

NOTE: Preordering does NOT mean earlier shipment. This option simply allows you to secure your product before the influx of live sale orders. See shipment details below.

ONLINE ORDERS ONLY 

Note that our JVR Industries team will be observing Thanksgiving, and offices will be closed November 27^th – 30^th. Therefore, we will not be available to take verbal orders or phone calls during those days. Please call with any questions before the live sale. We reopen the office on December 1st.

VacFriday – VacSeries Bundles!

Vac100 Gift Bundle – $799 ($1,062.75 VALUE)

Gift bundle includes:

JVR Vac100 – Chamber Vacuum Sealer, 8×12 (4 mil) – 100 Pack – VacPouch, VacOil – Quart, JVR Industries RTIC Tumbler, Vac100 Cover, and 1L VacLok Canister.

Vac410 Gift Bundle – $3,190 ($3,290 VALUE) 

Get a FREE $100 Voucher for VacPouch to use on our website! Vouchers are sent with the unit. 

SALE IS AVAILABLE 11/10-12/5

Vacuum Packaging Supplies VacFriday Deals

15% off VacSupplies 

Are you just starting off your vacuum packaging journey? Or maybe you’ve been in the game for a while and you know exactly what pouch sizes you need. This is your moment to purchase pouches in bulk at a discount! Enjoy the lowest VacSupplies prices at 15% off all VacPouch, VacFlex, and VacGuard packaging supplies and stock up for the year!

NOTE: This sale does not include VacForm, VacSeal, or VacPeel. 

Can’t Decide? Let Them Choose!

Now introducing our JVR Industries virtual gift card! As the holiday season approaches, we are all seeking convenient gift options for our loved ones. This just might be it! You know that friend who is waiting to purchase their first chamber vacuum sealing unit to start a business, or that one who always seems to be out of bags when they need them? Buy a virtual gift card and have it delivered directly to their email as the perfect gift! Available in $50, $100, $250, and $500 increments!

Our First Ever PulseSeries VacFriday Deals

PulseSeries Units! 

Get a whopping $10 OFF on all PulseSeries units!

Transform your packaging game with our new PulseSeries line! Take your pick from the Pulse8, Pulse12, or Pulse16 with a sleek aesthetic you’d be proud to have right on your countertop. 

VacSeries Accessories & Parts VacFriday Deals

Stainless Steel Cart

Get this popular item on sale at $99.00 ($119.00 VALUE)!

Compatibility: JVR Vac100 and Vac110 Chamber Vacuum Sealers

VacLok Stainless Steel Vacuum Canister Set

Includes: VacLok canister sizes 0.7L, 1.0L, and 1.3L, and a handpump.
Compatibility: JVR Vac100, Vac110, and Vac310 Chamber Vacuum Sealers

White Circular Filler Plate

Get your circular filler plate (100-09C) at the low price of $18.90 ($25.90 VALUE)!

The circular filler plate functions to fill the recess in the composite chamber of your JVR Vac100 creating a flat surface. Reducing space in the chamber expedites the vacuum time for each cycle.

Compatibility: JVR Vac100 Chamber Vacuum Sealers

Bonus Item for VacFriday Deals

The high demand for “Sqwaky” in 2025 has been a genuine reminder to us of our appreciation for the great crowd of customers we are so blessed to serve. So, we are excited to present you with the holiday version – Sqwaky Claws! Perfect for a gift for someone or even yourself for a sprinkle of joy this year.

Guaranteed Delivery by Christmas!

Shipping

All orders will ship out according to a set schedule determined by your region. We will ship orders starting with AK, HI, and Canada, then sweep the USA from the West Coast to the East Coast to ensure everyone’s order arrives as early as possible! We will release the estimated shipping schedule on our social media platforms. This schedule is to ensure all VacFriday orders arrive before Christmas!

Delivery 

Our goal is to beat the North Pole with guaranteed delivery before Christmas! We do not take our goals lightly. Whether your VacFriday was a gift for you or for a loved one, the package will arrive on time.

Questions?

As always, we look forward to hearing from you this holiday season! So please, give us a call or email us at JVR@jvrinc.com with any questions you may have regarding the VacFriday Sale, anything and everything vacuum packaging-related, or simply to say… MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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New Virtual Gift Cards!

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“Buy a virtual gift card and have it delivered directly to their email as the perfect gift!”

Now introducing our JVR Industries virtual gift card! As the holiday season approaches, we are all seeking convenient gift options for our loved ones. This just might be it! You know that friend who is waiting to purchase their first chamber vacuum sealing unit to start a business, or that one who always seems to be out of bags when they need them? Buy a virtual gift card and have it delivered directly to their email as the perfect gift!

Gift Card Amounts Available: $50, $100, $250, $500

You can find the virtual gift card right on our merchandise page!

How to Use Your JVR Industries Virtual Gift Card

1. Simply visit our site.

2. Sign in to your account (NOTE: If you do now have one now, creating one will save you on future shipping costs!)

3. Search for your products.

4. Add items to the cart.

5. Add the gift card code visible in your email at checkout.

6. Add and verify your information, and then complete the purchase!

What Can You Purchase?

The virtual gift cards cover ALL products found on our website store. This includes the following:

Benefits of Virtual Gift Cards

• Delivered immediately to the specified email address.

• Offers security and a trusted payment method.

• Allows shopping flexibility for the customer.

• Easy gift option for friends and family!

Terms and Conditions

ONLINE ORDERS ONLY: The gift cards can only be purchased through our website as well as used on the website. You CAN NOT pay for these verbally or use them for verbal orders.

Is the gift card refundable? The virtual gift cards are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Does the gift card have an expiration date? Yes, but we give you plenty of time! You have 5 years from the date of purchase, and can not be redeemed. Hopefully, this gives you plenty of time to get the items you need at checkout.

Questions?

If you have any questions or have any problems, please give us a call! We hold pride in the customer service provided by our JVR Industries team and can guarantee talking directly to a real person, whether by phone, email, or LiveChat. We look forward to hearing from you this holiday season!

Additionally, keep a lookout for our holiday deals! Take off like the Grinch with the best deals of the year this Christmas!

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How to Replace Cushion Strip Bracket: JVR Vac100

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“…with a functional cushion strip bracket to hold the seal cushion strip in place, optimal seal integrity is reached.”

Whether you are using your Vac100 for food storage at your small business or home use, your unit will require care to optimally perform work for years to come. Careful upkeep will benefit you in the long run and determine the length of time your Vac100 will stay standing to package any product type you try your hand at. Today, we will go over how to replace the seal cushion strip bracket – an important part in aiding the process of providing a superior seal for vacuum packaging.

Role of the Cushion Strip Bracket in Vacuum Sealing

The bracket is located on the underside of the Vac100 lid. It holds the seal cushion strip securely in place for its function. The seal cushion strip has the important role of ensuring even force is applied along the seal bar. Once the lid is closed, the seal cushion strip traps the bag between it and the seal bar. The heat from the seal heat strip can, then, evenly contact the sealing end of the chamber pouch, resulting in an optimal seal.

Therefore, with a functional cushion strip bracket to hold the seal cushion strip in place, optimal seal integrity is reached.

When to Replace the Seal Cushion Bracket

Similar to parts like a vacuum gauge or the Vac100 transformer, the bracket is not a general maintenance part that needs serviced routinely. Under certain circumstances, you may have to replace it during the duration of owning your Vac100. The only circumstances in which you will have to replace the bracket are if it can no longer hold the seal cushion strip securely. This might occur for a variety of reasons. Examples are as follows:

Cracked from unexpected rough conditions or handling.

The backing strip is no longer adhesive.

The metal bent so no longer secures the cushion strip.

Tools Needed for the Replacement Process

Thin Wire (NOTE: make sure the size is thin enough to grab between the bracket and lid, but thick enough for strength to withstand the pressures).

Goo Gone Adhesive Remover

Razor

Cleaning Alcohol

Microfiber Cloth

Backing Strip

Bracket

Steps to Replace the Seal Cushion Strip Bracket

Removing the Old Bracket

1. Grab a thin wire and wrap each end around your index fingers to make it easier to handle.

2. Feed the wire under the cushion strip bracket and pull ends back and forth like a saw to gently detach from the lid.

3. Repeat until the bracket is pried away from the glass lid.

Clearing the Adhesive Remnants

NOTE: Getting rid of the contamination ensures optimal adhesive connection to the glass lid that will maintain through time.

4. Spray Goo Gone onto the remaining adhesive residue on the lid.

5. Let it sit for optimal effectiveness.

6. Take a razor and gently scrape off the adhesive layer.

CAUTION: Cut away from yourself as these are sharp!

7. Repeat steps 4-6 until a majority of the adhesive residue is removed.

Clean-up and Reapplication

8. Spray alcohol over the area.

9. Use a microfiber cloth to thoroughly wipe any residue off for a clean application of the new bracket.

10. Use the lines from the last adhesive for measuring where to place the new backing strip and bracket.

Questions?

Looking for how and when to change the seal cushion strip itself? Click here for detailed instructions.

For more information or any questions that might arise during this process, do not hesitate to contact us. Our JVR Industries team will provide you with educated answers about our products, experienced service, quotes, and more! Visit the featured links for more information on our products and service videos, or give us a call during our business hours. We look forward to hearing from you.

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How To Replace The Inlet Check Valve (100-34): JVR Vac100

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“…the inlet check valve ensures that oil does not travel backward into the line of vacuum hoses.”

Here at JVR Industries, we pride ourselves on providing educational and easy-to-follow service. Whether you would rather read the steps, watch a video that steps you through, or talk to a service technician directly, we will always make sure to provide multiple sources that will ensure you get the help you need. Today, we will step through the role of the inlet check valve in the vacuum system, how to determine when it needs replacing, and the steps to replace it.

Understanding the Role of the Inlet Check Valve in the Vacuum Pump System

With the Vac100 chamber vacuum sealer holding an oil pump, it’s less likely that you will have to replace your whole unit compared to many vacuum sealers on the market. The rotary vane oil pump system, as well as the ease of self-serviceability, gives you all the right ingredients for a chamber vacuum sealer that will last as long as vacuum packaging is one of your endeavors.

Specifically for the vacuum system of the JVR Vac100, the inlet check valve ensures that oil does not travel backward into the line of vacuum hoses. The valve allows oil to go through it, but not backwards. If the oil gets backed up in the hoses, it would not go through its normal recycling process for reuse and impair the oil pump’s functioning.

How to Know the Inlet Check Valve is the Issue

If the inlet check valve is not functioning properly, we have good news! Identifying it as the problem is quite evident. During the vacuum cycle, you might notice oil splattering at the back left corner of the Vac100 chamber or on the transparent lid. The oil splattering from the vacuum port is a symptom likely due to a faulty valve that is causing a backlog of oil in the hosing and needs to be replaced.

Difficulty Level

This self-service replacement process is sorted into the “EASY” category!

Time Required

You should expect to set aside about 5 – 10 minutes for this process.

Tools Needed

3 mm Allen Key

14 mm Wrench

#2 Phillips Screwdriver

Flathead Screwdriver

Steps To Replace the Inlet Check Valve

SAFETY FIRST: Make sure your unit is on a stable surface and remove any filler plates or other objects from the chamber that could fall out during the process.

Access the Interior

1. Rotate the unit to access the back panel.

2. Use 3 mm Allen key to unscrew the 3 screws on the back securing the exterior body to the bottom of the unit.

3. Lift the exterior body by the hinges to expose the interior of the unit.

Prep

4. Remove the black box by removing all 4 screws using the #2 Phillips screwdriver. This box must be out of the way to rotate the threaded inlet valve.

5. Detach the hose clamp using the #2 Phillips screwdriver.

6. Use the flathead screwdriver to pry the vacuum hose from the valve. Go in at a 45-degree angle on the flat sides of the valve to avoid cracking the hose.

NOTE: If you do happen to crack the hose, we suggest cutting it back. Or maybe you have an inline vacuum filter installed, and you don’t have a ton of hose left, then you can buy the vacuum hoses (100-80, 100-81) before you begin this process.

Replacing the Inlet Check Valve

7. Use the 14 mm wrench to remove the inlet check valve.

8. Screw on the new check valve (100-34) until finger tight, then secure with the 14 mm wrench.

NOTE: You might ask – why is there a silicone piece on the original inlet check valve when compared to the replacement product? The silicone is not necessary, it is simply an in-house quality measure taken as a way to ensure it is not a variable in any failure when your unit arrives.

Final Steps

9. Fit the vacuum hose securely back onto the valve.

10. Secure the hose clamp.

11. Reset the black box with all 4 screws.

12. Run the unit about 20 times through before vacuum packaging.

NOTE: With the first few runs, oil may still splatter out simply because some may have been left behind in the tubing. You are welcome to remove the vacuum hoses during the replacement process to clean, OR simply replace the item completely as a way to ensure everything has a fresh start. Purchase these by going to our Vac100 parts page (part numbers 100-80 and 100-81).

Additional Information

Need help diagnosing a problem on your unit? Our company has been specializing in vacuum packaging for well over 50 years. We are highly confident that our service techs will not only be able to step through providing you the right information, but will also provide personable service.

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Basic Operation of the Game-Changing Controls, VacSeries

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“Conveniently, the controls are compatible with the JVR Vac110-Vac610…“

You haven’t heard the news? We have added some game-changing upgrades to the Vac110, Vac310, Vac410, and Vac610! These changes have been in high demand from our customers for a while – we listened and followed through! All Vac110s, Vac310s, Vac410s, and Vac610s have had hidden capabilities that you can unlock with this new board.

Conveniently, the controls are compatible with the JVR Vac110-Vac610 and can be easily installed! If you are wondering about the operation of the controls after installation, you are in the right place.

The STOP button functions are the same. The STOP button will stop any cycle, including the vacuum, seal, cool, or gas cycles. (NOTE: Vac110s do not have a gas option model.)

Programming Your VacSeries Unit

The SETTINGS button will function as usual, but with an added programmability function! This will work similarly to before, when you want to set the vacuum-seal cycle times. The only difference is that you can now set vacuum-seal cycle times for multiple different products and save them as a program (P0-P9)!

Selecting a Program

1. Press and HOLD settings for 3 seconds.

2. Use the increase and decrease arrows to choose a program (P0-P9). Press settings to select.

The rest is the same!

3. Press settings to set cycle times for the current program.

4. Adjust the individual cycle times using the increase or decrease arrows and settings to move between them – vacuum, gas, sealing, and cooling (red light indicates which you are on).

NOTE: The gas option is only available for Vac310-Vac610 units. If you are using a non-gas model, please just leave these settings at 0.0 seconds.

5. Select settings again to establish the program.

Now that the program is set, you can go back to it anytime using steps 1-2. Keep track of your program settings with the Preset Sleeve, 110-PS (e.g., P0 = Tomahawk steaks, P1 = retort bags, P2 = quart of soup, etc.).

Accessing Manual Pump Mode

Since your vacuum sealer is now accessory capable, the control panel is manufactured with settings to access the manual pump mode for the accessory port.

1. Select an unused program.

2. Program your desired vacuum cycle time. Set seal, cool, and gas for 0.0 as these will not be needed.

3. While the lid is open, press and HOLD the increase arrow to access the manual pump mode. Once the vacuum pump activates, you can release the button.

NOTE: If it begins beeping while holding, simply press the cycle start switch in the back of the chamber near the accessory port. This should reset the board. Try again.

SKIP Function Operation 

In the past, you would have had to guess the vacuum-seal times for liquids. If the liquid began to cold boil, you would press STOP, and this would reprogram the whole unit instead of skipping to the seal cycle. The added SKIP function will allow you to move immediately to the sealing cycle after you notice the cold boil occurs. Now, you can eliminate the guessing game when setting a vacuum cycle for liquids.

So how do you access the SKIP function?

Operation: Press and HOLD the decrease arrow. Easy!

Questions?

If you have further questions, please call our highly skilled and experienced team. The JVR Industries team prides itself on providing incomparable customer service where you always talk to a real human. We look forward to hearing from you! 

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How To Install 2nd Generation VacSeries Control Board (110-501, 310-501, 410-501, & 610-501)

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“The controls installation process is an extremely simple task…“

Recently, we have had the pleasure of announcing the game-changing upgrades now available on our JVR Vac110, Vac310, Vac410, and Vac610 chamber vacuum sealers. These included the new control panel and the accessory port. The cool thing was, if you already own a Vac110 – Vac610, you can actually install the panel yourself to get the upgrades on a unit you already own! The controls installation process is an extremely simple task and comes down to just setting aside a few minutes. Let’s get started!

Preparation 

Set aside about 5-10 minutes.

Tools Needed 

#2 Phillips Screwdriver

Pick / Flathead Screwdriver

Steps to Install the Controls, 2nd Generation

Removing the Old Controls

1. Power down the unit and unplug it from the power source. 

2. Use the pick or flathead screwdriver to remove the 4 screw caps on the control panel. 

3. Remove the 4 screws securing the control panel using the #2 Phillips. 

4. Pull away the control panel from the face of the unit. 

5. You should see 4 wires. Use the pick or flathead screwdriver to press the disconnect piece on the back of the wires and pop them off. 

NOTE: The number of notches on each wire will match the number of pins on the panel.

6. Remove the vacuum hose by rotating in a cyclical motion while simultaneously pulling. 

Installing the New Controls

7. Secure the vacuum hose to the back of the vacuum gauge on the new panel. 

8. Press the wires back onto the corresponding connection points. Make sure you hear the click for each one!

9. Place the panel onto the face of the unit. 

10. Secure the four screws and screw caps.

You’re all set to use the new features for an enhanced vacuum packaging experience!

Questions? 

There you have it! Stay tuned next week for a rundown on the new and updated control panel operation. In the meantime, if you have any questions for us, feel free to call us during our business hours or email us anytime. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the new upgrades!

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