Hello Nidia!
As the acting C2C Care community monitor, I'd like to thank you for posting this question to the community. Although the C2C Care program does not endorse any particular manufacturer or product, I invite members to discuss their equipment experiences and recommendations. I have not used any of these products, but after a quick review of their specifications, they all meet temperature requirements for sealing Mylar, will accommodate up to 8mil (0.008) thickness, and are open throat allowing for a continuous/overlapping seal. The MSC seems the most low-profile, convenient option as it can be placed on a tabletop which would allow for easier handling and maneuvering of large polyester sheets.
Hopefully our community members will be able to share their own experiences with similar devices and projects.
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Sharon Fickeissen
Connecting to Collections Care Monitor
Senior Library Conservation Technician
Hagley Museum & Library
Wilmington DE
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-11-2024 12:37
From: Nidia Navarro-Potel
Subject: Mylar sealer
Hello from NC!
Our organization is looking into buying a mylar sealer and I don't have a personal experience and would really appreciate to have your input. We are planning on rehousing hundreds of big architectural drawings so we'll need to seal long sections of mylar to make "L" shape sleeves. Does anyone has experience and so an advice when choosing a sealer? Cons and pros of different sealers?
Thank you all, I really appreciate your help!
These are the ones we have been considering:
1000 Series: MSC 2600 and 4000 Polyester Sealer
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| | 1000 Series: MSC 2600 and 4000 Polyester Sealer | | The MSC 2600 and 4000 Polyester Sealer is used by archivists, bookbinders, conservators and photographers to protect valuable documents and other objects. Call to order today! | | View this on MuseuM Services Corporation > |
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VEVOR Continuous Bag Band Sealing Machine FR770A Horizontal Bag Sealer with Digital Temperature Control Band Sealer Machine for 0.02-0.08 mm Plastic Bags Continuous Band Sealer with Printing Function | VEVOR US
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| | VEVOR Continuous Bag Band Sealing Machine FR770A Horizontal Bag Sealer with Digital Temperature Control Band Sealer Machine for 0.02-0.08 mm Plastic Bags Continuous Band Sealer with Printing Function | VEVOR US | | Discover VEVOR Continuous Bag Band Sealing Machine FR770A Horizontal Bag Sealer with Digital Temperature Control Band Sealer Machine for 0.02-0.08 mm Plastic Bags Continuous Band Sealer with Printing Function, Excellent Sealing and Steel Wheel Printing at lowest price, 2days delivery, 30days returns. | | View this on Vevor > |
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Foot-Operated Extra-Long Impulse Sealer - 30
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| | Foot-Operated Extra-Long Impulse Sealer - 30 | | Ideal for high-volume poly bag sealing. Variable timer control lets you seal all types of plastic films up to 30" wide and 8 mil thickness. Extra-long foot sealer for sealing bags up to 30" wide. For use with polyethylene and metallic bags. Foot pedal operation. Standing height is 34". 110 volts. | | View this on Uline > |
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Nidia Navarro-Potel
Collections Care Conservator
Biltmore Estate
Asheville NC
(848) 252-9518
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