Best Bag Re-Sealer Reviews 2017

Whatever item you are considering buying, the first thing to do is to look at your budget and map out a certain amount that you think you can afford to spend on it. Quality and features are usually tied to cost, so you will want to make sure that you’re not sacrificing quality while trying to cut costs. Most brands have more than one category for any item, with different features and prices, so you can choose whatever suits your budget and needs.

The bag re-sealers covered in our review range from $14.95 to $50.95, which is a reasonable and affordable range for top-notch products and brands. During our research, we came across some cheap bag re-sealers but we figured you’d want only the best. Since those didn’t meet our quality check, we decided to ignore them.

There are some features to consider carefully if you want to have a great and functional bag re-sealer that actually does the work. These features include:

• Type of bag re-sealer technology
• Size
• Power source
• Construction material
• Extra features

There are two major types of bag re-sealers: the impulse bag re-sealer and the continuous bag re-sealer. The continuous bag re-sealer requires moving belts to slide across a heating element that is continuously heated. The impulse sealer uses heating elements, with heat generated only when current flows across the elements. This type is the most commonly used bag re-sealer for home use or small-scale package processing facilities. There are also plastic reusable rods that use slide and seal technology. All you do is slide the rod along the bag opening to create an airtight seal. This type is quite simple and effective, but not as effective as those that use micro-thermal technology. They should be used for semi-perishable or dry foods and ingredients, where safe storage is the concern, not necessarily freshness.

Bag re-sealers are made of different materials but generally, home use bag re-sealers are usually plastic. This makes them lightweight, since most of them are designed with portability and low-volume use in mind. Some are constructed from metal and high tensile plastic for more resilience and rugged use. These types are usually used for more advanced or large volume jobs, either in the home, or jobs such as meat processing and packaging, where you’ll need to wash down the machine after use to maintain sanitary conditions.

A bag re-sealer can be either manual or electronic. The manual type usually features a foot pedal for applying the needed pressure to start the operation. Most of the manual bag re-sealers are large, with a stand-alone design, and may require additional electrical input for full performance. The electronic type is fully mechanized, requiring electrical power supply from an AC supply or USB charging cable. Choose the one that will fully serve your purpose. We have all the different types covered in our product review, so you will definitely see one that suits you.

The size of the bag re-sealer determines how easy it is to use and store. The ideal bag re-sealer should be of a small to moderate size, so it won’t take up too much space. If you’ll be moving it around a lot, you’ll be needing the really small and portable types that are lightweight and built for convenience.

Some of the electronic types come with a rechargeable battery and USB charging cord. The rechargeable battery eliminates the need for constant battery replacement and makes the device much more portable.

Some re-sealers have heat timer knobs that let you select the most appropriate heat setting for the particular bag type or thickness that you want to seal. This increases the unit’s performance.

The more advanced bag re-sealers come equipped with side trimmers that save you time and stress by cutting off excess bag material after sealing. This also gives a more professional look and finishing to your package. Some bag re-sealers have magnetic bases. You can clip a small one to the side of the fridge for easy access and space saving. Larger ones can be mounted either horizontally or vertically on the wall.

Most of the compact bag re-sealers are ready to use, with an easy plug and play, and no warm-up time needed.