A
3M™ Vacuum Sealer
removes moisture laden air from the interior of moisture barrier bags, and heat
seals the bags closed. This is part of the dry packaging process that protects surface mount devices
from moisture. A vacuum sealer, a moisture barrier bag, desiccant, and humidity indicator card (HIC)
are needed for dry packaging.
Page 1 of 3
Page 1. Vacuum Sealers and specifications.
Page 2. Selection Guide & Sealer Anatomy.
Page 3. Part Numbers, Parts, Warranty.
3M 635VACUSEAL
The next generation of vacuum sealers is here. With auto retracting
vacuum/gas nozzles, smart pad electronic control center, and a
bag-saving jaw configuration, the 635 is state of the art. Just insert
the bag over the nozzle, and press the foot switch to get consistent
vacuum packaging. Standard unit features one retracting vacuum
nozzle, on-board electronic user guide and help guide. The front jaw
closes off the bag while the back jaw applies a 1/4” heat seal. This
arrangement saves space in the bag by applying the seal closer to
the bag opening. Optional equipment includes a second retractable
nozzle for gas purging (pictured).
retractable
gas purge
nozzle
(
optional
)
gas pressure
gauge
retractable digital timer
-
vacuum
cycle con
-
pneumatic jaw
nozzle
trol panel
1/4”
heat seal
pneumatic
pressure jaw
3M 235VACUSEAL
Value priced vacuum sealing. The 235 provides the features
required to dry pack bags. A retractable nozzle is used to
improve bag evacuation and save bag space. The operator con-
trols vacuum time by using the foot pedal. Timers are provided
for heat sealing and cooling. By placing the heat seal jaw close
to the top of the bag, the amount of bag used in the sealing
process is reduced. Options include a 1/4” seal bar and a sup-
port tray.
pneumatic jaw
1/8”
heat seal
pneumatic
pressure jaw
3M 35VACUSEAL
T
his time-tested vacuum sealer design has been sealing bags
since 1990. A fixed position nozzle evacuates the bag. Timers
for vacuum, sealing, and cooling are activated by a single foot
pedal, and insure that the bag is evacuated and sealed. Gas
Purge option and Support Tray are available.
vacuum
gauge
gas pressure
gauge
(
optional
)
gas
timer
pneumatic
pressure
jaw
seal
seal
heat
cool
timer
timer
retractable
vacuum
nozzle
seal
cool
timer
vacuum
seal timer
heat
timer
(
optional
)
pneumatic
jaw
1/4”
heat seal
(
optional
)
vacuum gauge
fixed position
vacuum
-
gas
nozzle
foot
switch
activated
foot switch activated
.
controls vacuum time
.
foot switch
activated
Seal
Seal
Vacuum
Length
Width Pressure
635VACUSEAL
20, 25, 30
1/4
< 26
235VACUSEAL
20
1/8
< 26
35VACUSEAL
20, 25, 30
1/4
< 26
inches
inches
in Hg
p
r
o
d
u
Specifications
Max
Air
Length
Width Height Electrical Compressed Vacuum
Suction Consumption
Power
Air
Pump
<1.4
2.4
Jaw + 5.5
9.5
8.5
120
90
None
0.8
1.75
25.5
10
9
120
80
None
<1.4
2.4
Jaw + 5.5
9.5
8.5
120
80
None
CFM
CFM
inches inches inches VAC
PSI
c
t
d
a
t
a
s
h
e
e
t
product
item number
vacuum sealers for dry packaging
see page
3
1112-
a
datasheet
Selection Guide
Model
635VACUSEAL
Full featured. Design reduces skill needed
to achieve repeatable, secure vacuum
sealed bags.
Features Comparison
Digital
Controls
Retractable
Nozzle
Foot Pedal
Operation
Features
Venturi Vacuum Pump
Isolated air exhaust port
Clean room compatible
Digital timer/cycle control
Heat timer
Cool timer
Gas purge timer
Heat on closed jaw safety
Retractable vacuum nozzle
Retractable gas nozzle
Fixed vacuum/gas nozzle
Vacuum Gauge
Gas Pressure Gauge
Support Tray
1/4” seal bar
1/8” seal bar
Use
635
235
35
n/a
n/a
n/a
(digital)
(digital)
optional
n/a
235VACUSEAL
Cost Effective. Retractable nozzle for wrin-
kle free seals. Operator controls timing with
foot pedal.
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
optional
optional
Light
optional
n/a
optional
optional
n/a
n/a
n/a
35VACUSEAL
Time tested. Units in use for 10 years.
Fixed nozzle design requires more operator
skill to achieve wrinkle-free seals.
optional
optional
n/a
Medium
n/a
Heavy
Vacuum Sealer Anatomy
A
Seal Jaw
compresses the bag against the
heating element to seal the bag. The
Heat Seal
Element
is a metal band that provides heat to
seal the bag.
Heat Seal Element Width
can
affect the quality of seals on thicker bag materi-
als. Newer vacuum sealers use a
Jaw
Arrangement
that places the pressure jaw in
front of the seal jaw to reduce wrinkles in the
seal that can lead to vacuum leaks.
Teflon
cover tape
prevents the plastic bag from stick-
ing to the jaws.
Nozzle
Retractable
A steel tube that withdraws from the bag after evacuating or purging the
bag. A retractable nozzle extends further into the bag for better bag evacuation with
less bag manipulation.
Fixed
: A tube that stays in one position for evacuating or purging the bag. While fixed
nozzles are less costly and have fewer moving parts, they sometimes create the need
for more bag manipulation to avoid bag collapse around the nozzle.
A clean, dry, oil-free
Compressed Air
supply is required,
and drives the venturi vacuum pump, the seal jaw, and
the pressure jaw. A
Venturi vacuum pump
creates
vacuum using compressed air instead of a traditional
vacuum pump and requires no maintenance. The
Isolated exhaust port
allows the used compressed air
to be piped outside the work area for
Clean room com-
patibility.
Gas Purge:
An optional feature that purges (inflates) the bag
with a dry gas (usually nitrogen) prior to bag evacuation. The dry
gas drives away more moisture reducing initial bag interior
humidity. The user must supply a nitrogen source. A manually
set
Gas Purge Timer
determines the amount of time gas is sup-
plied to the bag interior.
Support tray:
A metal shelf attached
to the front of the vacuum sealer that
supports and positions the bag.
A manually set
Heat Timer
determines the amount of time the heat sealing
element stays hot. A manually set
Cool Timer
determines the amount of
time the sealing jaws stay closed after the element is turned off. A manually
set
Vacuum Timer
determines the amount of time vacuum is applied to the
bag interior.
Digital timer/cycle
panel controls gas purge, vacuum, and
sealing (heat and cool) times, and can run multiple purge/vacuum cycles.
Pressure Jaw:
A bar that closes
the bag around the nozzle.
Page 2 of 3
Page 1. Vacuum Sealers and specifications.
Page 2. Selection Guide & Sealer Anatomy.
Page 3. Part Numbers, Parts, Warranty.
h
e
e
t
p
r
o
d
u
c
t
d
a
t
a
s
product
item number
vacuum sealers for dry packaging
see page
3
1112-
a
datasheet
Part Numbers
635VacuseaL
item number
description
Replacement Parts
item number
description
purpose
635VACUSEAL20 635 Vacuum Sealer 20”
635VACUSEAL25 635 Vacuum Sealer 25”
635VACUSEAL30 35 Vacuum Sealer 30”
G635VACUSEAL20 635 Vacuum Sealer 20”w/gas option
G635VACUSEAL25 635 Vacuum Sealer 25”w/gas option
G635VACUSEAL30 635 Vacuum Sealer 30” w/gas option
235VacuseaL
item number
description
235VACUSEAL
235 Vacuum Sealer 20”
235VACUSEAL-1/4 235 Vacuum Sealer 20” with 1/4” seal bar
SUPPORTTRAy20 Support Tray 20”
35VacuseaL
item number
description
VACELEMENT1/8
VACELEMENT20
VACELEMENT25
VACELEMENT30
VACTAPE20
VACTAPE25
VACTAPE30
VACUKIT20
35VACUSEAL20
35VACUSEAL25
35VACUSEAL30
G35VACUSEAL20
G35VACUSEAL25
G35VACUSEAL30
SUPPORTTRAy20
SUPPORTTRAy25
SUPPORTTRAy30
35 Vacuum Sealer
35 Vacuum Sealer
35 Vacuum Sealer
35 Vacuum Sealer
35 Vacuum Sealer
35 Vacuum Sealer
Support Tray 20”
Support Tray 25”
Support Tray 30”
20”
25”
30”
20” w/gas option
25” w/gas option
30” w/gas option
Heat seal element, 1/8" for Model 235 Replacement element.
Heat seal element, 1/4" for 20"
Heat seal element, 1/4" for 25"
Heat seal element, 1/4" for 30"
Teflon cover for 20"
Replacement tape to cover element and bar.
Teflon cover for 25"
Teflon cover for 30"
20" SEAL JAW SERVICE KIT
Includes commonly replaced parts: 1 element, 1
teflon cover
VACUKIT25
25" SEAL JAW SERVICE KIT
set, 1 element pad assemble, 1 pressure bar insert,
VACUKIT30
30" SEAL JAW SERVICE KIT
finger nuts. Include Model and Serial numbers when
ordering.
VACBARTAPE20
Pressure bar teflon for 20"
Replacement tape to cover pressure bars.
VACBARTAPE25
Pressure bar teflon for 25"
VACBARTAPE30
Pressure bar teflon for 30"
VACPADASBLy20
Element Pad Assembly 20"
Replacement pad.
VACPADASBLy25
Element Pad Assembly 25"
Include Model and Serial numbers when ordering
VACPADASBLy30
Element Pad Assembly 30"
VACUBAR20
Pressure bar insert for 20"
Replacement insert.
VACUBAR25
Pressure bar insert for 25"
Include Model and Serial numbers when ordering.
VACUBAR30
Pressure bar insert for 30"
Ownership Information
Warranty
Models 635 and 35 are warranted against electrical or mechanical defects, excluding elements and Teflon tape for
two years. This warranty is void if a machine is damaged through improper use or unauthorized repairs. Model 235 is
warranted against electrical or mechanical defects, excluding elements and Teflon tape for one year. This warranty is
void if a machine is damaged through improper use or unauthorized repairs.
Support
Telephone support is available. On site support is not available. These vacuum sealers are designed to provide sim-
ple operation and years of service with a minimum of user-supplied maintenance of the heat seal element and Teflon
tape.
Returns
Vacuum sealers cannot be returned unless a manufacturing defect is verified by 3M. An RMA number must be
obtained prior to any return.
p
r
o
d
u
c
t
d
a
t
a
s
h
e
e
t
Page 3 of 3
Page 1. Vacuum Sealers and specifications.
Page 2. Selection Guide & Sealer Anatomy.
Page 3. Part Numbers, Parts, Warranty.
product
item number
vacuum sealers for dry packaging
see page
3
1112-
a
datasheet