3-11. EQUIPMENT
a.
Dielectric Heat Sealing Machine. The heat sealing machine shall be a straight bar sealer of a capacity suitable
for heat sealing two Iayers of 6 MIL thick vinyl film to protect seal lines 1/16 inch (0.1 59 cm) minimum width
and form 21 1/2- to 27 1/2-inches (54.61 to 69.85 cm) in length. When a machine is being ordered, requisitioner
shall describe available power characteristics (line voltage-220 volts source preferred, line frequency, No. of
phases AC or DC), and require supplier to furnish a detailed instruction manual and complete repair and main-
tenance procedures, including parts listing. Shielding of the work area about the machine or other suitable
means shall be provided to meet local regulations concerning radiation. A compressed air supply is generally
required (approximately 100- to 125-psi line pressure) for operation of the sealing press. Suggested commer-
cial source of supply for the dielectric heat sealing machine are as follows:
THERMATRON ELECTRONICS
FMC CORPORATION
DIV. OF WILCOX& GEBLES
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
1105 COLEMAN AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95110
SEALOMATIC ELECTRONICS CORP.
PACKAGE MACHINERY CO.
69 SCOTT AVENUE
PUTMAN BLDG.
BROOKLYN 37, NEW YORK
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.
CENTURY CHICAGO INC.
1225 S. 8th. AVENUE
MAYWOOD, ILL. 60153
b. Hand Sealing Iron. Electric hand sealing iron, approximately 125 watts, Hand-l-Seal model, Packrite Machines
Company, 407 E. Michigan St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201, or equal.
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