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Hand Sealer Maintence

2012-02-02T18:08:03Z

Preform Maintence Hand Impulse Sealer

Impulse Sealer & Heat Sealer
Maintenance How-To

Pack Secure suggest that normal routine maintenence of your Hand Impulse Sealers will help insure its continued reliable service.

In most cases, all basic maintenence can be performed on Hand Impulse Sealers in less than 15 minutes with nothing more than a standard #2 Phillips screwdriver and a few drops of oil.

This is a good time to use a Replacement Kit and change out the Wires and Teflons

Under normal operating conditions, the Teflon cover, tape and element wire
should last quite awhile depending on how the Impulse Sealers is used.

BEFORE DOING SERVICE WORK TO YOUR
UNIT MAKE SURE IT HAS BEEN UNPLUGGED !

1. After unplugging the unit, loosen the screws that secure one of the chrome retainer strips. Remove the screws and chrome strip on the opposite side.

2. Remove screw that secures plastic end cap near timer dial and set aside.

3. To remove element, use screwdriver to gently pry spring loaded stud towards the center of unit and remove element.

4. Check the tape strip that sits below the element. Look for signs of wear such as burn holes or charring. The old tape should just pull off. Make sure the new tape is properly aligned.

5. Installation of replacement parts is simply the opposite of the disassembly process. Here, the new tape strip has been installed.

6. The new element has now been installed and the unit is now ready for the new no stick cover to be installed.

7. To install the new cover, slide the strip under the remaining chrome retainer and set in position making certain the strip is fairly centered left to right. Reattach the remaining chrome strip making sure not to over-tighten any of the screws. Just snug them down.

Reinstall the end cap and put a couple drops of oil on the hinge and your sealer is ready to go !!!

A Thank You

2012-01-21T23:37:53Z

Pack Secure is offering a 20% off on any and all purchases made on our website now through the

26th of January 2012, all you need to do is shop.... when at the check out,

Register as a customer if your not already a customer and insert code 20off.

This is an offer never seen before so, Hurry up and take advantage.

Good on order placed now through the January 26th, 2012

Limit 1 use per customer

How To use Shrink Wrap Bags

2012-01-12T18:11:59Z

How-To Use Shrink Wrap Bags

At Pack Secure we offers many Shrink Wrap options and Shrink Wrap Bags is one of the is Shrink Bags , Below we will show you how easy they are to use.

Never used shrink wrap before?

No problem! It's actually pretty easy.

Below is a series of pictures demonstrating just how easy it really is.

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1.Select the correct size shrink bag
and place item inside.

2. Seal the open end of the shrink bag.

3. Now your ready to shrink !

4. Carefully begin heating the bag evenly around with a heat gun. Be careful not to apply too much heat in one area for too long as the bag can split.

5. Once you have the shrink bag drawn down fairly close to the item, begin applying heat to areas that need to be tightened up a little until the bag is as smooth as possible without causing it to burn or split.

It takes a little bit of practice to get the knack of how the heat gun & shrink bag react to each other. A little practice should have you wrapping like a Pro in no time!

Impulse Sealer: How does it work ?

2011-04-18T21:53:00Z

One of the most common ways of packaging is using a plastic or poly bag, but what happens when you need to close that bag? Maybe even re-size the bag for a better fit? The best way is to use an Impulse Sealer to "melt" the material into a seal.

Did you ever wonder what makes the machine work?

Impulse heat sealers have heating elements (element wire) of Ni-chrome placed between a synthetic rubber and a release surface of film or fabric. The heating elements are usually not pre-heated. When the materials are placed in the heat sealer, they are held in place by the lowering the jaw of the sealer. An electric current then heats the heating element for a specified time to create the required heat. The jaws that hold the material in place are then released and the seal is complete.

The timer that goes into an Impulse Sealer is used to make sure that the seal is made correctly. The total time can be adjusted depending on the thickness of the material you are trying to seal. The seal will be incomplete and weak if heat is not applied long enough. Too much time and the plastic will burn and smoke.

The other two parts are the Teflon Cover and Tape. Teflon is a brand name by DuPont for the official term PTFE. In an Impulse Sealer the Teflon is used to distribute heat and cover the bare wire from direct contact with the plastic. Over time the heat will burn through the Teflon and need to be replaced.

Good seals are a result of time, temperature and pressure for the correct clean material. The seal can be used for many reasons including weather proofing, packaging, sealing food for freshness and many more.

By Steven L Madsen III

Helping Tsunami & Earthquake in Japan BBB tips

2011-03-17T07:05:00Z

Pack Secure wants you to be informed,

From the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Donor Alert: Giving to Pacific Tsunami and Japanese Earthquake Victims

Be Sure Disaster Relief Charities are Legitimate and Equipped to Help

March 14, 2011 - Arlington, VA - As we learn more about the 8.9-magnitude earthquake that hit near the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance warns that-as occurred following the tsunami in 2004, Katrina in 2005 and the earthquake in Haiti just last year-fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans. BBB WGA urges givers to make sure their donations will go to legitimate and reputable charities and relief efforts that have the capability to help those in need.

"Whenever there is a major natural disaster, be it home or abroad, there are two things you can count on. The first is the generosity of Americans to donate time and money to help victims, and the second is the appearance of poorly run and in some cases fraudulent charities," said Rosemary Nye, President and CEO of the BBB, serving a local spokesperson for the Wise Giving Alliance. "Not only do Americans need to be concerned about avoiding fraud, they also need to make sure their money goes to competent relief organizations that are equipped and experienced to handle the unique challenges of providing assistance."

BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following seven tips to help Americans decide where to direct donations:

Rely on expert opinion when it comes to evaluating a charity.

Be cautious when relying on third-party recommendations such as bloggers or other Web sites, as they might not have fully researched the listed relief organizations. The public can go to www.bbb.org/charity to research charities and relief organizations to verify that they are accredited by the BBB and meet the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Be cautious when giving online.

Be cautious about online giving, especially in response to spam messages and emails that claim to link to a relief organization. In response to the tsunami disaster in 2004, there were concerns raised about many websites and new organizations that were created overnight allegedly to help victims.

Find out if the charity has an on-the-ground presence in the disaster impact areas.

Unless the charity already has staff in the affected areas, it may be difficult to get new aid workers to quickly provide assistance. See if the charity's website clearly describes what they can do to address immediate needs.

Find out if the charity is providing direct aid or raising money for other groups.

Some charities may be raising money to pass along to relief organizations. If so, you may want to consider "avoiding the middleman" and giving directly to charities that have a presence in the region. Or, at a minimum, check out the ultimate recipients of these donations to ensure the organizations are equipped to effectively provide aid.

Be wary of claims that 100 percent of donations will assist relief victims.

Despite what an organization might claim, charities have fund raising and administrative costs. Even a credit card donation will involve, at a minimum, a processing fee. If a charity claims that 100 percent of collected funds will be assisting earthquake victims, the truth is that the organization is still probably incurring fund raising and administrative expenses. They may use some of their other funds to pay this, but the expenses will still be incurred.

Gifts of clothing, food or other in-kind donations.

In-kind drives for food and clothing-while well intentioned- may not necessarily be the quickest way to help those in need - unless the organization has the staff and infrastructure to be able to properly distribute such aid. Ask the charity about their transportation and distribution plans. Be wary of those who are not experienced in disaster relief assistance.

Look for details when texting a donation.

Beginning with the earthquake in Haiti, it's become common to send a text to make a donation. Make sure you understand the amount to be donated, and whether there will be any service fees charged to your account. Be sure the offer clearly identifies which charity will receive the donation, then check out the charity.

For more information or to schedule an interview with the local BBB Wise Giving Alliance spokesperson, contact Rosemary Nye, 757-531-9400, Ext. 200.

About the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance produces reports on over 1,200 nationally soliciting charitable organizations. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance does not rank charities but rather seeks to assist donors in making informed judgments by providing objective evaluations of national charities based on 20 strict standards. The outcomes of the evaluations - or BBB Wise Giving ReportsTM - are available online at www.bbb.org/charity. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance is an affiliate of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, the national organization representing 123 BBBs serving communities across the U.S. and Canada - evaluating and monitoring nearly 4 million local and national businesses and charities. Please visit www.bbb.org for more information about BBB.

Happy Bubble Wrap Day

2011-01-28T08:51:00Z

Did You know the last Monday in January is Bubble Wrap Day ?

At Pack Secure we carry Regular Bubble Wrap and Anti Static Bubble Wrap.

Watch this short video on Bubble Wrap

Bubble Wrap Video

Pack Secure's take on Free Shipping

2010-10-15T16:56:00Z

Pack Secure on free shipping,

      When a business offers you free shipping think to yourself is it really free shipping or am I paying for the shipping in other ways, maybe I am paying shipping just I can't see it, like a higher priced product or a "Service / Handling Charge". Shop around and get prices without free shipping and see what the bottom line is, comparison shopping is the best way to get the lowest bottom line price.

      Yes there are a few larger companies that can sell you an item and offer free shipping simple because their shipping volume is so great, but if you buy from a larger company you then have to look at the other side of that business. I am saying to look at the customer service of such a large company, are they going to be friendly and easy to contact and deal with if you need help, how knowledgeable are they on all the product they offer.

   You will only find a few items at Pack Secure that come with Free Shipping, with no hidden charges, These item are low cost and easy to ship so free shipping is "Free". At Pack Secure we only charge what we pay for shipping no up charge or service charges are added.

Is it really Free Shipping

2010-10-15T16:33:00Z

When Free Shipping Isn't

Kelli B. Grant
Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Nothing is more annoying than seeing a great online deal upended by high shipping and handling costs. Shoppers abandon almost half of their potential purchases at checkout, and high shipping charges are the number one reason.

In response, stores have stepped up free shipping promotions and formed "shipping clubs," which charge an annual fee to cover postage on all your orders, no matter how small. The most recent entrant, ShopRunner, launched last week with an offer of unlimited shipping at a consortium of stores, including Toys "R" Us, The Sports Authority and GNC -- for $79 per year. And Borders and Barnes & Noble launched clubs earlier this year as part of their store loyalty programs, priced at $25 and $20, respectively.

A break on shipping seems like a welcome respite, but the math works out solidly in favor of the retailers. Stores that offer free shipping -- whether as a regular policy, a prepaid club or a special promotion -- sell a lower average number of items per order, but consumers come back more often, says David Bell, a professor of marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Also, joining a shipping club discourages shoppers from comparison shopping. "You're going to go where you've already got free shipping," says Karen Machleit, a marketing professor at the University of Cincinnati. The psychological effect is that you'll actually spend more with that retailer in the long run, and maybe in the short-term, too, if you're adding filler items to push your order above the free-shipping threshold.

To avoid overspending, three questions to ask yourself before you pay for "free" shipping:

How Much Do I Really Spend There?

Before you sign up, review your online and in-store purchases from the retailer in question -- and its competitors -- over the past year. If there's a convenient store nearby, or if sales and price differences led you to spread recent purchases among several retailers, a shipping club doesn't make sense.

There's also the matter of the shipping charges you're supposedly saving. To get an idea, you could back through your order history on the retailer's site and add up what you paid last year, says Machleit. In general, though, for sites that already offer a low minimum for free shipping, you'd have to make lots of small, single-item purchases to recoup the fee. At Amazon.com, you'd have to order 27 DVDs with a $2.98 shipping charge per disc, or 16 video games with a $4.98 shipping charge, to cover the site's $79 annual Amazon Prime membership.

What Are the Other Perks?

Many clubs offer more than free shipping. For $20, members of Overstock.com's Club O get a 5% discount on most items. At Borders, a $20 membership also includes 40% off hardcover bestsellers. (Members of the store's free rewards program get 30% off.) And at SmartBargains.com, the $10 Smart Shoppers Club gives members access to new and marked-down merchandise 48 hours in advance. Free shipping -- on most items -- is standard as part of all three programs.

But "most items" does not mean "all items." For example, Sears' free shipping club -- which costs $79 and is called ShipVantage -- doesn't cover items that are delivered rather than mailed. That excludes many of the items that are the most expensive to handle, such as mattresses and furniture. Items from third-party sellers, like used books sold via Barnes & Noble, aren't covered, either.

What Am I Really Getting Into?

Free trials are common shipping club enticements, but as soon as the period expires, you'll be charged, says Luke Knowles, the founder of free-shipping-focused coupon site FreeShipping.org. Most clubs give you 30 days to ask for a refund. But by signing up, you may also be agreeing to auto-renew -- they'll keep charging you until you explicitly tell them not to. Check the policy so that you know whether the company will contact you before charging you again in a year, or whether it's up to you to closely monitor your credit card statements.

This article is part of a series related to being Financially Fit

Pouch Laminators

2010-07-07T14:25:09Z

Pack Secure now carries Pouch Laminators from Banner American,

Our Pouch Laminator from Banner American is perfect for laminating ID cards and badges, membership cards, luggage tags, etc up to 10mil thick. The PL135 and PL135-4 Laminators extra wide throat is a generous 13.5" can accommodate documents pages
up to 11"x17".
Pouch laminators from Banner American have a modern design and produces great last long results, making It a perfect desktop laminator for your home, office, shop, or store.

Technical info on
Pouch laminators

PL135 has 2rollers that help reduce air bubbles and imperfections,
Thea adjustable thermostat gives you ultimate control over the temperature consistency for each size laminate
The visual operator alert system lets you know when the machine is ready and the cooling plate provides additional cooling for higher-volume outputs.
The feed and exit ledges work to ensure quick, effortless laminating.

The PL135-4 has the added features
Two switches for a standby mode, allowing the heat to be ready without the motor running.
Cooling plate provides extra cooling for higher volume output.

Reasons to Laminate

Protect against fingerprints and smudges
Protect against abrasion
Improve tear resistance
Protect against water and moisture damage
Improve color vibrancy
Reduce fading over time
Increase rigidity
Increase chemical resistance
Increase document life-span

Laminators and Shredders

2010-07-07T14:23:00Z

We have contracted with a new supplier and will be adding Laminators and Shredders to our product line. We will also be adding other products that this supplier carries.

Please visit our website for new products, daily.

Pack Secure has a New Look

2010-07-01T01:46:04Z

Pack Secure has a new look !!!

Pack Secure understands that most people don't have a lot of time to waste looking around trying to place an order on a website.

We looked around our site and decided try to make an easier shopping experience while visiting www.packsecure.com
We found we could make our website more user friendly by adding Radio buttons and eliminating the Drop Down menu when selecting a product. By doing this you only need to locate the product your looking for on the menu and click the Radio button next to it to make your selection,
If you need more than one you change the Quantity and click add to the cart.
Thus saving you time in the end for the more important thing you need to get done.

Pack Secure continues to offer a large selection of
Bin Boxes, Clear Zip Bags, Sealer, Paints, Stencil Machines,
"K" and Rolmark Rollers, Shrink Film supplies,
Mailers and Envelops, Oilboards, Pallet Wraps,
Tags, Tapes ,Tubes and so much more.

Come Check us out today.

AIE SEALERS

2010-06-22T19:55:00Z

AIE- Sealers also known as American International Electric is the number one selling sealer in America.

AIE Sealers became number one because of the workmanship that goes into making all AIE Sealers last long and worry free.

With regular simple maintenance like changing worn out Teflon or replacing a wire these sealers last longer than all the others, so Its easy to see why AIE Sealers are number one.

What AIE Sealer is right for you?

Do you want a Hand Sealer ?

Pack Secure carries a large variety of sizes of AIE Hand Impulse Sealer, from as small as a 4 inch long seal up to 20 inch long seal and on most models you can choose from a 2mm or 5mm thick seal. Hand Impulse Sealers seal KEL-F, MYLAR, POLYFLEX, P.V.A., POLYETHYLENE,POLYURETHANE, POLYVINYLCHLORIDE, POLYPROPYLENE, PLIOFILM, TIVAC, SARANand all other heal sealable materials up to 8 mil thick.

Other Hand Sealers that may interest you are the Hand Impulse sealer with a cutter, so you can make a cut 1/4" from the seal.
A Roller Sealer maybe what you looking for with these versatile AIE roller sealers can make a round, oval or square textured seals. Looking for a 32 inch seal? Take a look at the I-Bar sealers they feature adjustable sealing timer to match the material being used. Built in carrying handle make the I Bar Sealer very portability. Steel construction but still light weight enough move around.
Looking for something to do spot sealing try the Clam Shell sealer for spot sealing. AIE - 772 Clam Shell Sealer Designed for spot sealing OPS, PSP, PVC, and EPS food containers.
Looking for a constant heat hand sealer, try the AIE HHCW , The AIE-HHCW Hand held bar sealer is a double bar constant heat sealer made to seal cellophane and foil.

Pack Secure is an authorized dealer for all AIE machines, parts and supplies.

Clear Zip Bags

2010-06-14T01:24:00Z

Clear zip bags used to protect your products from dust,dirt and moisture.
Thickness for all your needs in Clear zip bags come in thickness of two mil, four mil or six mil.
You will find the lowest price on Clear zip bags at Pack Secure

We also have clear zips bags with white block for labeling, so you can add dates time our just a descriptions on the bag.
clear zip bag white block bags are is the same high quality bags as our plan clear zip bags just with an added white block.

Still not sure what sizes clear zip bags might work for you?
Try our assorted pack of Clear zips . We pre-packaged some of our most popular sizes just for you.

Looking to add some color to your product or want to make them stand out,
try our Red Colored zip bags,
By adding color your costumer will notice first what you want them to notice.
Red Colored Zip Bags are great to use at home or in the office.

Cancer Educate blog

2010-06-12T02:46:00Z

Pack Secure is now a sponsor of an informational blog called Cancer Educate.

This Blog will carry information on all types cancers and stories from readers and creators.

The goal of the blog is to help keep others informed on all types of news dealing with cancer.

Go visit Cancer Educate today and keep informed.

Bin Boxes

2010-06-12T00:20:00Z

Bin Boxes from Pack Secures can help you this summer,or any time.

Open top Bin Boxes, Use this corrugated bin boxes at the office to clean up a store room, or at home in the garage by storing supplies neatly on shelves ready for use and easy to get too. These open top bin boxes help make sorting and finding a breeze. With open top boxes variety of sizes there is one to fit for all your needs.

Use the jumbo size bin boxes to store larger items in the warehouse, or in the store as a display case. Jumbo Bin Boxes These have a 12" - 24" Shelf Depth , Jumbo bin boxes high sides you get extra capacity for storage.

Stackable bin boxes can help if you have limited space but you still want to use a Bin box system. Stackable bin boxes are a perfect for a small office or stoarge space.

All corrugtred bin boxes are
Made from a sturdy 200lb corrugated cardboard these are made strong durable and easy to use,
no tape staples or glue needed.

Plastic Bin boxes have and open top and are stackable come in five colors to help you separate using colors.
Plastic bin boxes stackable and hangable make them great in the shed at home or in any office.

Black conductive Bin boxes are perfect for storing electrical components and computer parts.
made from carbon filled copolymer polypropylene.

Space Age totes is the final Bin box we will feature here,
They are perfect fit in your mail room with the varies sizes there is one for your needs no matter what they are.
Use the space age totes ate home as a toy box.

If you think about it you will figure at least 5 ways to use bin boxes at home and the office, with our low prices you can afford them for both places.

Box Sizer

2010-06-07T21:47:00Z

	Box Sizer cut boxes to the exact size required fast and easy! Did you ever go to send out a package and the only box you have is why to big. Pack Secures Box Sizer can help!

	Carton Sizer/Reducer makes cutting boxes down to the desired depth fast and easy. A resized box saves money by requiring less void fill. Box Sizers have ruled for precise measuring.

Stretch Film at a new Lower Prices

2010-06-03T20:20:00Z

Stretch Film has joined the lower price group.

Pack Secures Stretch Film Prices have been lowered to the lowest price possible.

This High clarity stretch film sticks only to itself.

With Clear Stretch Film No ties, staples or taping needed.

Come see the new low prices everyone is talking about.

Bubble Mailers Lower Price

2010-06-03T18:36:00Z

Bubble Mailers are now at

a

New Lower Price !!!

Yes Pack Secure does it again,
We have gone against the normal and LOWERED our prices.

Some facts on our Bubble Mailers.

Kraft paper outside with strong, 3/16" bubble lining inside.

Light weight Bubble Mailer- weighs less than most other brands but still performs better.

UPSable accepted by UPS

Food Service Product

2010-05-28T15:37:00Z

Pack Secures website now has a Food Service Categorie

Offering

Aluminum Foil Rolls and Food Service Film

We will be adding more packaging and storage items made just for the Food Service industry.

Come check out our low Prices

Prices so good you will want to order some for Home,
and the best part is you could.

We sell to everyone.

Shipping to Canada

2010-05-18T23:21:00Z

Pack Secure Now ships to Canada !!!

Please check the product page to see if the item your looking for has any restrictions.

Pack Secure is not responsible for any customs delays and/or fees on orders shipping to Canada.

Canadian Customers note : If your order is returned to us by customs due to an error on your end, our return policy will apply

See our "Policy Page"