Shrink Packaging Troubleshootng Guide

Manual L-Bar Sealer

Possible Cause		Test		Action
Is there power to the sealer ?	CHECK	Check to see that there is power to the sealer	NO	Turn on power to sealer
YES
Is the sealing system heating ?	CHECK	Check to see if the heating system is heating	NO	Check heating control system, Seal wires, Heating elements
YES
Are the sealing pads and tapes in good condition ?	CHECK	Check to see if the seal pads and or sealing tapes are in good condition	NO	Replace Seal pads and tapes as needed
YES
Is the sealing wire coming into contact with the seal pad and or tape ?	CHECK	Check to see if the seal wire is hitting the seal pad and or tape	NO	Adjust the seal arm or seal pad so that they are in alinement
YES
Is the sealing system at the proper temperature ?	CHECK	Check to see that the film is being cut off and sealed	NO	Adjust the sealing system temperature to proper level
YES
Is the seal wire clean and strait ?	NO	Check the condition of the seal wire	NO	Replace the seal wire if not in good condition
YES
Is the sealing wire that is being used the proper seal wire for the sealing machine ?	CHECK	Check to see that the proper seal wire is being used	NO	Replace seal wire with the proper seal wire
YES
Is the film the proper film for the sealer being used	CHECK	Check to see if the film is the proper type and is not to old	NO	Replace with proper type film and newer stock
YES

If you need further assistance from a professional packaging technician, please call McLeod & Dewey at (800) 548-4008 and ask for the Service Department they will be glad to assist you in any way possible.