Top 10 Best Impulse Sealer For Your Business (2018 Reviews)

I weeded through all the duds to find the very best options available.

I compiled this list of the 10 best impulse sealers, including different sizes and different price levels. I made sure that all of the sealers on this list are easy to use and perform with a consistent level of quality.

When packaging products, you typically want a uniform look to your seal. If you want high-quality, great-looking packaging, seal your bags with one of these products.

16” Metronic – User-Friendly Tabletop Tool

GoPlus Commercial – Pedal Operated Sealer for Efficiency

This unit does have to be assembled but it’s fairly easy to do so. That said, the instructions could definitely be better and in some cases, the product is shipped without any instructions whatsoever.

The construction is very sturdy and the durable finish should resist rusting and other corrosion. A replacement element is included.

Flexzion – Cheap, Simple, & Consistent

This is another unit that doesn’t need any warmup time. It has an adjustable timer with 8 different settings, making it appropriate for use with a number of different plastics of different thicknesses.

Depending on the bag type, you can get a seal in 0-3.5 seconds. It’s easy to use and a red indicator light lets you know when a seal has been achieved.

12” Metronic – A Smaller & Cheaper Metronic

No warmup time is needed and the 8 grades of temperature on the timer mean you can seal just about any kind of plastic, including Kel-F, Mylar, Polyflex, P.V.A., Pliofilm, Tivac, and Saran.

This tool is heavier than you might expect at around 9 pounds but it has a compact profile and it’s easy to tuck it away when not in use.

UltraSource Impulse Sealer With Cutter – Pricey But Includes Cutter

This is a tool that is fine for the occasional home user but it will also serve busier commercial operations. You can complete up to 1,000 seals/day.

It’s easy to use and it can handle poly bags and a variety of thermoplastic materials. There are 8 different heat settings.

An indicator light lets you know when the seal is complete. This tool is around two feet long but it has a very slim profile so it doesn’t really take up a ton of space.

Bag-N-Seal – Cheap Sealer for Smaller Bags

This sealer comes with two heating element wires, expanding the longevity of the tool, and a Teflon cloth strip. The Bag-N-Seal is easy to use and a light indicator will let you know when the seal has been completed.

Yescom – Cheapest 12″ Electric Sealer Worth Considering

This tool is lightweight and compact. For the price, you can’t expect this to be the perfect tool and the construction quality is a bit lacking with largely plastic parts. That said, for the price, it’s surprisingly good at doing what it does.

Rev 6.25″ – Very Affordable

This sealer would be better, in my opinion, if it wasn’t battery-operated. The cost of batteries would override the low price pretty quickly, especially if you were to use it for sealing a significant volume of bags.

Ultimately, this product isn’t really an impulse sealer.

It’s just a heat sealer. It may not be ideal for many people packaging products for sale but it’s really perfect for some light home use. And it certainly could be used successfully for packaging products.

Jorestech Foot Sealing Machine – Expensive But Professional Quality

A timer gives you control and allows you to work with virtually every type of plastic. No warmup time is needed.

A full kit of spare parts is included, adding to the longevity of this already very durable product.

This tool is heavy and takes up a fair amount of space but it should fit seamlessly into your workspace. If you need to seal a lot of bags, it’s an efficient workhorse.

Kseven 8″ – Affordable and Easy to Use

An adjustable timer lets you use a variety of different plastic types, all with no warmup time necessary. A replacement heating element and a Teflon seal are included.

Buyer’s Guide & Frequently Asked Questions

What type of bags should I get?

With most of these plastic bag sealers, you can use almost any kind of bag imaginable. Think about what you’re going to put in the bag when making this decision.

PVC shrink wrap bags might be a good option for you. Cellophane bags will be a better option for others. One good way to decide what type of bags to get is to look at what other products are packaged in. Look for how whatever you’re packaging is typically packaged and then try that type of bag.

Then, just make sure the bag’s thickness will work with your sealer. For the majority of the sealers on this list, you’ll be okay with just about every possible type of bag. Each different type of plastic and thickness of bag will require a different heat setting. It might take a bit of experimentation to find the right one.

Can I use these sealers with mylar bags (foil)?

Yes, most of these sealers will work with mylar bags. You could even use them to seal a mylar balloon.

How does it work?

A better name for an impulse sealer might be a heat sealer. These tools use heat to essentially melt a small strip of plastic so it forms a seal.

The reason it is called an “impulse” sealer is that the heat it applies is not continuous. Rather, the heat is dispersed in small impulses.

The timer on a sealing machine controls these impulses which control the total amount of heat that is applied. Thicker plastics will need more heat, or more impulses.

This is why thicker bags will take a bit longer to seal. The heat is generated through a wire which then heats the sealing element that you close over your bag.

See the video below from Dimitri S on how to use it:

What is the difference between an impulse sealer and a heat sealer?

In a heat sealer, the heat applied is continuous. This gives you less control. Often, these terms are used interchangeably but they are, in fact, different tools.

Which do you recommend for Amazon FBA?

When packaging products to send in for the Fulfilled by Amazon program, you’ll want an impulse sealer that is easy to use and efficient.

Even more importantly, you’ll want a tool that seals effectively so that your products arrive and stay in good condition while in the Amazon fulfillment center.

Think about the size of the products you’re shipping. If you ship a wide variety of sizes of products, you’ll probably want a larger sealer like the 16” Metronic or the Jorestech Foot machine (see the list above).

You should also consider your volume. If you’re only shipping in small batches, you’ll be fine with one of the Metronic or the Bag-N-Seal or the Flexzion.

If you’re consistently sealing a large volume of products, though, it will be worth the investment to go with a foot-operated hands-free tool like the Jorestech or the GoPlus Commercial. They just offer a whole other level of efficiency and they are worth the investment for that reason.

What is the difference with vacuum sealers?

A vacuum sealer adds a step to the sealing process. Before sealing, it removes all air from the package. This is a good idea for certain uses, but it’s unnecessary for others.

An impulse sealing system just seals the bag. It doesn’t have any impact on the contents of the bag. One point to make, though, is that it does create a tight seal so there is the possibility that some moisture could get into the bag, depending on your climate.

For this reason, you may want to put a silica packet into the bag along with certain products that could be damaged by moisture when using an impulse sealer. This wouldn’t be relevant with a vacuum sealer.

Whether you sell baked goods or bath products or clothing or anything else, whether you sell on your own or use Amazon FBA, a good machine can make your products look great with professional quality packaging.

All of these sealers are easy to use but it does take some practice. You might have to experiment to find the right heat level for each type of plastic you use.

Have you ever used an impulse sealer? How was your experience? If you’ve never used one, do you have any questions? Please feel free to ask in the comments or to share any insights you might have.