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Whats the difference between an HS-C (or HS-CII) and the HS-B (or HS-BII) sealers?

April 26, 2017difference hs-b hs-c hs-cii sealers

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Whats the difference between an HS-C (or HS-CII) and the HS-B (or HS-BII) sealers?

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The HS-C and the current model HS-CII (pronounced HS-C2) are continuous band sealers designed to seal soft films like polyethylene. The HS-B and the current model HS-BII (pronounced HS-B2) are rotary-style sealers designed to seal laminated heat-sealable materials. The HS-C style sealers create a 1/8″ wide seal (a 1/4″ wide option is available). The HS-B style sealers create a smooth, 5/8″ wide seal (an optional serrated, “crinkle” seal pattern is also available – often used for polypropylene or cellophane bag materials). The HS-C series machines have a pair of Teflon-coated steel bands that prevent the bag material from touching the hot metal heating bars. The HS-B machines do not have this feature. Therefore, you should never use soft, meltable films in the HS-B or HS-BII sealers!