How to Replace Seal Bar Tape
Today, we go over how to replace the seal bar tape on your JVR VacSeries chamber vacuum sealer! This simple and short process should get your unit up and running once again!
Difficulty Level: Easy
Time Required: 5-10 Minutes
Tools Needed: #2 Phillips Screwdriver and Mini Pick
2) Reasons To Replace Seal Bar Tape
3) Seal Bar Tape Removal
4) Seal Bar Tape Replacement
5) Final Steps
Why Use Seal Bar Tape?
Seal bar tape provides a protective barrier between the heat strip on the seal bar assembly, and the chamber vacuum pouch you’re sealing. Without vacuum sealer tape, your pouch would simply melt and stick to the heat strip. The non-stick surface of the bar tape provides optimal release after the cooling cycle on your chamber vacuum pouch.
Our seal tape is made for easy changeover with two strips of adhesive lining that marry to your seal or retort bar assembly. No need to be down for long periods of time with replacement tape!
Reasons to Replace Seal Bar Tape
Over time, seal bar tape becomes less and less resistant to chamber vacuum pouches. Eventually, this will lead to the pouches sticking to the seal bar and not releasing as they should. Alternatively, seal tape can become burnt, leading to pouches not releasing properly from the sealant tape. Lastly, if you notice the heat strip is broken, you’ll need to remove the seal bar tape in order to replace the heating element.
Once the tape reaches this point of degradation, we suggest that you replace the seal bar tape on your assembly.
Seal Bar Tape Removal
First, remove the bag clips using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Set aside bag clips and screws for later. Because they are small, put them in a safe place so you don’t have to search for them later!
Next, peel back the tape on your seal bar. Please note: some adhesive residue may remain on the seal bar but that is totally fine. When the tape is removed, the heating element is now visible.
Seal Bar Tape Replacement
Once the old seal tape is removed, set it aside to use as a template for the bag clip screw holes.
After the new piece of vacuum sealer tape is cut down to size, peel off the first backing strip. Then, line up the tape roughly to where the old piece was placed. Remove the second backing strip and pull the tape taut so it’s tight around the top of the seal bar.
Final Steps
Finally, after the new seal tape is set, place the old piece of tape in line with the new one. Then, take a mini pick and poke holes through the new seal bar tape where the bag clip screw holes are.
Lastly, screw in the bag clips. Now that you’ve replaced the seal bar tape, continue sealing products in your chamber vacuum sealer! This process applies to replacing teflon tape and seal bar tape on all JVR VacSeries vacuum sealers!
