Impulse Sealers for Shipping & Storing

8" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPB8)~#|#~s0537290_sc7
Item # : 948867
Model # : SPB8
The adjustable timer on Impulse Sealer allows perfect seals for a wide variety of poly thicknesses.
  • 8" wide
  • Ideal for sealing and packing products
Price is $145.59
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12" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPB12)~#|#~s0154890_sc7
Item # : 459012
Model # : SPB12
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Impulse hand sealer measures 12" x 1/16" and makes it perfect for sealing poly bags of 6 mil thick.
  • Simply place bag between seal bars, press down and release!
  • Adjustable timer for varying bag thicknesses
Price is $193.09
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8" Tabletop with Cutter Impulse Sealer (SPBC8)
Item # : 667657
Model # : SPBC8
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Staples® Impulse hand sealer with cutter measures 8" x 1/16" and include built in sliding cutter making it perfect to seal and cut poly tubing in one easy step.
  • All-in-one unit seals and cuts poly tubing in one easy step.
  • Built in sliding cutter
Price is $189.69
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16" Impulse Sealer with Cutter~#|#~s0537290_sc7
Item # : 946487
Model # : SPBC16
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Impulse Sealer unit will seal and clean cut poly tubing in one step.
  • 16" wide
  • Kit is ideal for sealing and packing products
Price is $569.99
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Staples 12" Foot Operated Impulse Sealer Service Kit~#|#~s0537296_sc7
Item # : 946491
Model # : SPBF12KIT
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12" Foot operated impulse sealer service kit includes two heating elements and two PTFE glass cloth tape strips for sealing/packing products.
  • Width: 12"
  • 2 heating elements
Price is $86.79
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Service Kit for 20" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPB20KIT)
Service Kit for 20" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPB20KIT)
Item # : 946483
Model # : SPB20KIT
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20" Impulse sealer service kit includes two heating elements and two PTFE glass cloth tape strips for sealing/packing products.
  • 20" wide
  • Service Kit
Price is $44.89
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Service Kit for 16" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPBC16KIT)
Item # : 946488
Model # : SPBC16KIT
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16" Impulse sealer with cutter service kit includes two heating elements and two PTFE glass cloth tape strips for sealing/packing products.
  • 16" wide
  • Service Kit
Price is $53.39
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12" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPBW12)~#|#~s0537290_sc7
Item # : 946496
Model # : SPBW12
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12" Wide Seal Impulse Sealer creates strong, wide seals.
  • 12" wide
  • Wide Seal
Price is $266.59
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Service Kit for 12" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPBC12KIT)
Item # : 946486
Model # : SPBC12KIT
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12" Impulse sealer with cutter service kit includes two heating elements and two PTFE glass cloth tape strips for sealing/packing products.
  • 12" wide
  • Service Kit
Price is $41.69
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12" Foot Operated Impulse Sealer~#|#~s0537295_sc7
Item # : 946490
Model # : SPBF12
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Foot Operated Impulse Sealer is designed for high volume users.
  • 12" wide
  • Foot Operated
Price is $909.99
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18" Foot Operated Impulse Sealer (SPBF18)~#|#~s0537295_sc7
Item # : 946492
Model # : SPBF18
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Foot Operated Impulse Sealer is designed for high volume users.
  • Length: 18"
  • Variable timer controls add sealing flexibility
Price is $615.49
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Service Kit for 8" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPBC8KIT)~#|#~s0537293_sc7
Item # : 946489
Model # : SPBC8KIT
8" Impulse sealer with cutter service kit includes two heating elements and two PTFE glass cloth tape strips for sealing/packing products.
  • 8" wide
  • Service Kit
Price is $50.09
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20" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPB20)~#|#~s0537290_sc7
Item # : 946482
Model # : SPB20
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The adjustable timer on Impulse Sealer allows perfect seals for a wide variety of poly thicknesses.
  • 20" wide
  • Kit is ideal for sealing and packing products
Price is $428.19
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Service Kit for 8" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPB8KIT)
Item # : 948868
Model # : SPB8KIT
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Staples® 8" Impulse sealer service kit includes two heating elements and two PTFE glass cloth tape strips for sealing/packing products.
  • 8" wide
  • Service Kit
Price is $43.29
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Service Kit for 16" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPB16KIT)
Item # : 946481
Model # : SPB16KIT
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16" Impulse sealer service kit includes two heating elements and two PTFE glass cloth tape strips for sealing/packing products.
  • 16" wide
  • Service Kit
Price is $47.19
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Service Kit for 12" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPBW12KIT)~#|#~s0537291_sc7
Item # : 946497
Model # : SPBW12KIT
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12" Wide seal impulse sealer with cutter service kit includes two heating elements and two PTFE glass cloth tape strips for sealing/packing products.
  • 12" wide
  • Wide Seal
Price is $41.09
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Service Kit for 12" Tabletop Impulse Sealer (SPB12KIT)
Item # : 948866
Model # : SPB12KIT
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Staples® 12" Impulse sealer service kit includes two heating elements and two PTFE glass cloth tape strips for sealing/packing products.
  • 12" wide
  • Service Kit
Price is $49.49
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12" Tabletop Impulse Sealer with Cutter (SPBC12)~#|#~s0154891_sc7
Item # : 667658
Model # : SPBC12
Impulse hand sealer with cutter measures 12" x 1/16" and include built in sliding cutter making it perfect to seal and cut poly tubing in one easy step with a poly of 6 mil thick.
  • All-in-one unit seals and cuts poly tubing in one easy step.
  • Built in sliding cutter
Price is $272.39
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Whether you’re upgrading the look and feel of your product packaging or have other reasons for professionally sealing polyethylene bags, an impulse sealer is an essential piece of packing and shipping supplies. Keep reading to learn more.

What Is an Impulse Sealer?

An impulse sealer is a power tool created to seal and package different kinds of polyethylene bags and similar items. Whether you’re just sealing a bag for tools or moving from house to house, this product is a must have on all packaging endeavors. Staples’ impulse bag sealers range from 8 to 20 inches and feature an adjustable timer for a perfect sealing experience.

How Do Impulse Bag Sealers Work?

Impulse sealers at Staples use a short impulse of electricity to melt one layer of plastic onto another layer. This creates a tightly sealed package ready for travel that can only be reopened by ripping or cutting the plastic open with non-stick scissors. Some models even feature a cutter that can cleanly cut poly tubing with one simple process.

Staples offers hand impulse sealers and foot operated impulse sealers — with the main difference being the length, voltage and portability of each item. Foot-operated bag sealers use a standard 110 volt power supply.

What’s the Difference Between Impulse Sealers and Constant Heat Sealers?

The difference between impulse sealers and impulse heat sealers is the way that heat is applied to the plastic.

  • Impulse sealers use a short impulse to create a burst of heat that quickly seals bags. They’re used for polyethylene bags.
  • Constant heat sealers use consistent heat that reaches higher temperatures and takes more time to seal bags, but is capable of sealing heavier products. They’re intended for cellophane bags.

Both products come in different lengths and widths as well as the option for manual or automatic use.

How Long Does an Impulse Sealer Last?

Impulse bag sealers can seal around 1,000 to 5,000 bags before the heating wire sustains damage or breaks. Regular maintenance and replacement of the heating components will help to increase the lifespan of your impulse sealer.

Specifically, you’ll have to replace the PTFE adhesive cover with the heating wire before it burns completely through. The PTFE adhesive should be replaced once its discoloration becomes noticeable and it begins to stick with the item you are sealing.

Replacing these parts can be a tricky process, so make sure you have the right tools and directions before proceeding.