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Vacuum bags have a wide range of applications, especially when used in conjunction with a vacuum sealer machine. Here are some common applications of vacuum bags:   Food Storage and Preservation: One of the most common uses of vacuum bags is for storing and preserving food items. Vacuum sealing removes air from the bag, slowing down the oxidation process and inhibiting the growth of bacteria and molds. This helps keep food fresh for longer periods, whether it's raw meats, vegetables, fruits, or pre-cooked meals. Vacuum-sealed bags are also popular for storing leftovers and meal prep.   Sous Vide Cooking: Vacuum bags are essential for sous vide cooking, a cooking method where food is placed in a vacuum-sealed bag and cooked in a precisely controlled water bath at a consistent temperature. The vacuum-sealed bags ensure that the food is evenly cooked and retains its natural flavors and juices.   Marinating: Vacuum bags can be used for marinating meats and other food items. By removing the air from the bag, the marinade is more effectively absorbed into the food, resulting in enhanced flavors.   Long-term Freezing: Vacuum-sealed bags are excellent for freezing food items. The absence of air prevents freezer burn, maintaining the quality and taste of the food even after prolonged storage.   Travel and Outdoor Activities: Vacuum bags can be used to pack clothes and other travel essentials, compressing them to save space in luggage. They are also used for storing items during camping or hiking trips to protect them from moisture and keep them organized.   Document and Jewelry Storage: Vacuum bags are useful for protecting important documents, photographs, and valuable items like jewelry from dust, moisture, and other elements that could cause damage.   Organizing Household Items: Vacuum bags can be used to store seasonal clothing, blankets, and pillows, reducing their volume for easy storage when not in use.   Emergency Preparedness: Vacuum bags can be used for creating emergency kits, preserving food supplies, and organizing essential items for disaster preparedness.   Industrial and Commercial Packaging: Vacuum bags are used in various industries for packaging sensitive or perishable products, ensuring they stay fresh and intact during shipping and storage.   It's essential to use vacuum bags specifically designed for vacuum sealers to ensure proper functioning and safety. The versatility and benefits of vacuum bags make them a practical choice for various storage and preservation needs in both household and commercial settings.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about vacuum packaging Vacuum packaging is currently a trend, and recently, many users have purchased vacuum sealers or vacuum bags, generating a lot of questions. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions: 1.     Which vacuum sealer is suitable for me? A: There are many vacuum sealers on the market, and it is not easy to choose a suitable vacuum sealer. I have previously written about "How to Choose a Vacuum Sealer". Those with questions can refer to it for getting more information. "How to choose a vacuum sealing machine", please check the following website address. *Nozzle type vacuum sealer: https://www.dailysealing.com/news_detail.aspx?seq=1116 *Non-nozzle type vacuum sealer: https://www.dailysealing.com/news_detail.aspx?seq=1115 *Chamber vacuum sealer: https://www.dailysealing.com/news_detail.aspx?seq=1114   2.     Why can't I use PE bags for vacuum packaging? A: Due to the density of the bag material. Even after air is removed and sealed, air can still seep back into the bag. Therefore, after packaging, if left alone for a period of time, the vacuum effect will be lost.   3.     What type of bag material is suitable for vacuum packaging? A: The most common vacuum bag materials are nylon (NY) bags and aluminum foil bags. Both of these materials can prevent air from seeping back into the bag and maintain a vacuum state inside the bag.   4.     Why can't I maintain a vacuum effect even after using vacuum bags? A: If you have confirmed that you are using vacuum bags, you can first check if the seal is defective. Some vacuum bags are too thick and require a longer sealing time, such as foldable bags (tea bags), which have four layers. If the seal is confirmed to be perfect, check if there are any holes in the vacuum bag. When vacuuming, the bag will adhere closely to the contents. If the contents have sharp edges, it is possible to puncture the bag and lose the vacuum effect.   5.     Many users who have bought vacuum sealers or vacuum bags are confused when they find that they can't remove the air from flat vacuum bags. What should they do? A: This is because they have purchased a vacuum sealer without a nozzle. The non-nozzle type vacuum sealers have to use the special vacuum bags (channel bags, embossed bags and gusset bags) to remove air, so if users use flat vacuum bags, they will find the vacuum sealer and vacuum bag can't work.     6.     If someone accidentally purchases a non-nozzle vacuum sealer (such as FOODSAVER), what types of vacuum bags can they use? A: The following types of vacuum bags can be used: (1)    Vacuum sealer embossed bags (vacuum channel sealer bags): vacuum bags with straight stripes. (2)    Fold-over bags: such as tea bags with two sides folded in to become a four-layer bag. (3)    Back-sealed bags: vacuum bags with one side flat and the other side with an additional spine. Remember to choose aluminum foil bags and nylon bags as the material for vacuum bags.   7.     What is the difference between a vacuum flat bag and a vacuum striped channel sealer bag? A: A vacuum flat bag is like a regular plastic bag with both sides being flat are smooth, but the material of a vacuum flat bag is made of nylon (NY) or aluminum foil. A vacuum channel sealer bag has one flat smooth side and the other side has straight stripes.   8.     Why can a vacuum channel sealer bag be used with a Non-nozzle vacuum sealer? A: The key is in the straight stripes of the vacuum channel bag. The structure of a Non-nozzle vacuum sealer requires a straight stripe to create a channel for the air inside the bag to be removed. If the stripes are too shallow, it may still be unable to vacuum out the air.

Various types of sealers on the market have different features and operating methods, how to choose a sealing machine that is easy to use and suitable for you. The following are divided into two types according to the heating method of the sealing machine: Impulse heat sealers and Constant heat sealers are introduced.   Impulse heat sealers can set sealing time to heat. When the operator presses the handle to touch the micro switch, heating element will be heated and when reaching the set sealing time, power off automatically, the heating element is no longer heating. The impulse heat sealer can be divided into single heating and double heating. The applicable materials are as follows: Single heating: plastic bags, such as PE, PP, non-woven bags etc. Double heating: aluminum foils gusset bags (such as tea bags), vacuum bags, sterilization bags, and thick bags.         The width of the heating element of the impulse heat sealer is divided into 2mm/2.7mm, 5mm and 10mm. If you want to fuse without leaving an edge, you need to choose a round wire: 0.6mm/0.8mm. Consumables for Impulse heat sealer include heating element, Teflon cloth, and Teflon tape. Different types of sealing machine, such as hand type sealers and foot type sealers, use the different size Teflon tape or Teflon cloth. Please ask for details of consumables when purchasing. Tips: 1.      Different bags require different heating time. We suggest the users set the short time in the beginning. If the sealing line is not complete, the user can set a little longer sealing time. Please don’t set the maximum sealing time in the beginning. If the sealing time is too long, the bags will be melted. It will also shorten the life of the heating element. If the sealing line melts, please decrease the sealing time. 2.      When the sealing time of the sealing machine reach the target time (the red light is off), stay for a few seconds for the cooling time and then release the handle, the sealing line will be beautiful and complete. 3.      If the heating light indictor is on, but the heating element can't heat up. Please check the heating element, maybe the heating wire is broken. The user can take off the Teflon cloth first to check the heating element. If the Teflon cloth is burnt black, even burned, please replace the Teflon cloth. If the user doesn’t change the new one, it might make the heating element broken fast.     Constant heat sealer is temperature controlled sealing machine. After turning on the power, it needs to warm up for 5-10 minutes. When the temperature of the sealing seat reaches the set temperature, it will maintain constant temperature. Constant heat sealers use heating tubes or heating plates for heating. Because the heating bars maintain the high temperature, be careful when operating the constant heat sealers. Please don't touch the heating bar to avoid burns. There are three patterns of sealing line: net pattern (cross pattern), stripes pattern, and flat pattern. More people choose cross patterns. The constant heat sealer is available for aluminum foil bag, vacuum nylon bag, tinfoil bag, sterilization bag. Please don’t use the constant heat sealer to seal PE, PP and other plastic material bags. The bags will melt and stick to the heating bar. It will be hard to clean up the heating bar, and might make the sealing line incomplete. The width sealing line of constant heat sealer is 10mm and 15mm.   Tips： The different materials bags are suitable for different temperatures. We suggest the users start to seal the bags by low temperature. If the sealing line is not complete, it means the temperature is not enough, please set a little higher temperature. If the sealing line melts, indicates the temperature is too high, please turn down the temperature. When the users adjust the higher or lower temperature, please wait the few seconds to let the current temperature to reach the setting temperature.