Medical devices must be delivered without damage or exposure. If you want to ensure your products won’t suffer any damage, invest in your packaging. Look for packaging solutions that include medical pouch sealers. With the right equipment, you can customize your packaging, nip problems in the bud, and ensure that once your devices get to market, the material, size, and quality of your packaging won’t be a problem. You’ll encounter four major types of medical-grade heat sealers once you browse for options. This guide will help you know more about the sealers and determine which option suits your needs.
Constant Heat Sealers
A common type of sealer is the jaw-type medical-pouch sealer. It comes with seal dies that you need to open and close. That means sealing the pouch one pack at a time, which requires a lot of work. However, these sealers are the easiest to use. If you want a stable sealing process that requires less maintenance, put this at the top of your list.
Impulse Heat Sealers
Impulse heat sealers are also a jaw-type option. However, it has a thin wire element that can quickly heat up and cool down just as fast. Once the impulse of heat is generated, the die soon reaches the set temperature and cools down. If you are sealing pouches made of multi-layer materials because of temperature shifts, steer clear of this option. However, this sealer is ideal if you are packaging products for high-temperature sealing.
Rotary Band
A rotary band—called continuous band heat sealer—is not a jaw-type option. It doesn’t seal pouches one at a time, which is painstaking. The operator feeds the leading edge of the pouch into the sealer. Once the bands capture it, the packaging is pulled to the section where heat is applied to the material. The materials are heated to their melting points, so they all end up welded together. The bands continue to pull the pouch through the sealer. Once it comes out of the other end of the machine, the pouch has already cooled and sealed. If you are looking for a sealer that can handle higher output volumes, this is the best sealer for your medical pouches. Consider this option if you want to expand your operations, improve your team’s efficiency, and handle lightweight products.
Form Fill Seal Heat Sealers
Another sealer that you can use for medical pouches is a form/fill/seal machine. It doesn’t use pre-formed pouches. Instead, it has two rolls of material. That’s where the pouches come from. The machine creates the pouch around the item. You need to manually place the product in place. However, there are easy ways to automate this step, too. If your project has high output requirements, this sealant is a better match for your needs. It can yield higher returns if your team switches to this sealant for your operations. Make sure you purchase from a credible source, though. Look at the specs of the machine to verify that it is compliant with ISO requirements and regulations. Don’t forget to check the reputation of the company, as well.
