Hi Lauren, We quite like the Audion Futura Poly Twin Portable Hand Sealers (no mounting hardware or foot pedal) and have used them to construct some very large Marvelseal anoxia treatment bubbles over the course of several weeks. We bought ours locally in the Los Angeles area (https://www.wcpsealers.com/HTML/Audion-Futura-Sealer.html), but it looks like there are quite a few suppliers of this brand in the UK (https://www.packsealer.co.uk/manufacturers/audion/futura/).
We have gotten better, tighter seals with the one that has the raised bar than the one that has a flat surface. Not sure if this is applicable for you, but we really like the flexibility of having a hand held sealer, especially for constructing larger anoxia bubbles that sometimes require sealing at strange angles or heights. Best, Madeline Madeline Corona Assistant Conservator, Decorative Arts and Sculpture Conservation Getty Museum T (310) 440 7261 | getty.edu<http://getty.edu/> [cid:692cf869-4759-4da2-a587-248582769fb9] ________________________________ From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Anderson, Gretchen <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:27 AM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [PestList] RE: High-volume heat sealer recommendations Hi Laruen, I have used the “Impulse Sealer” for years. They come in different sizes and different models, depending on your needs. Look for ones with replacement parts and a rheostat to control the heat. The ones I like sit on a surface and are portable. Some have a cutter, which is handy. These come in different lengths (8”, 12” etc). If you need to shape the seal – rather than just a straight seal, then a heavy duty hand held sealer (6”) is good. (I am not at the lab so cannot give you the brands) Gretchen From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of L. Burleson Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 8:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [PestList] High-volume heat sealer recommendations Dear all, We are looking for advice on brands of heat sealer in to use in a large-scale collections move, in relation to sealing plastic bags for low temperature pest treatment. The museum’s previous heat sealer was purchased in response to a moth outbreak some years ago but could not keep up with the high volume it was used for and is no longer serviceable. If anyone has advice on types/brands of heat sealers that can manage multiple hours of operation at a time with a high volume of bags, it would be much appreciated! Personal experience and advice with use in collections contexts would be helpful. Thank you, Lauren Burleson Conservation Student, University of Cambridge Museums Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/LOYP265MB2367D8C7A52F10646431EBD7BB670%40LOYP265MB2367.GBRP265.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fgroups.google.com%2fd%2fmsgid%2fpestlist%2fLOYP265MB2367D8C7A52F10646431EBD7BB670%2540LOYP265MB2367.GBRP265.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM%3futm_medium%3demail%26utm_source%3dfooter&c=E,1,mi854pbdwPl38-YQFmAnNC4kYPp99GsWcrAN22N8nqEjna1GMits_i2og3TvBAT1MWyWysGjjJpprQkTT51thLhj8B8eEmuUGmWQ07OQWqmR1AjsMA,,&typo=1>. The information contained in this message and/or attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any system and destroy any copies. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/MN2PR02MB69126A45FB9A136B58AA9264BC670%40MN2PR02MB6912.namprd02.prod.outlook.com<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/MN2PR02MB69126A45FB9A136B58AA9264BC670%40MN2PR02MB6912.namprd02.prod.outlook.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Getty. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify the sender and know the content is safe. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/BYAPR05MB6613FC7CE31A784581F8B860A8670%40BYAPR05MB6613.namprd05.prod.outlook.com.
