Sealer Sales FRS-1120W, FRM-1120C User Manual
Continuous Band Sealer Instruction Manual
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Last Updated: December 11, 2019
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Sealer Sales, Inc.
8820 Baird Avenue
Northridge, Ca 91324
www.sealersales.com
Printed in the United States of America
General Information
E Q U I P M E N T I N F O R M A T I O N
Model #
Serial #
Purchase Date:
Reference # (found on packing slip)
Owner:
Thank you for purchasing our continuous band sealer.
This owner’s manual contains information relating to your band sealer machine. The manual will
provide you with basic information concerning both operation and maintenance of your new machine.
Please read it carefully as failure to do so may result in bodily injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Please fill in the information below. You will find the information on the machine identification plate.
You will need this information when ordering replacement parts or making technical inquiries.
No part of this manual may be duplicated, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, translated, transcribed, or
transmitted in any form without the express prior written permission of Sealer Sales.
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3
Installation ......................................................................................................... 8
Operating your Band Sealer .......................................................................... 10
Maintenance .................................................................................................... 23
FRM-1120C Parts Diagram .......................................................................... 26
FRS-1120W Parts Diagram ........................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 48
Spare Parts List ............................................................................................... 54
Quality Control Testing ................................................................................. 55
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Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Below are general safety precautions and warnings that should be
understood prior to setting up or operating your equipment. Read and fully understand all instructions and
warnings prior to using this unit. Your safety is most important! Failure to comply with procedures may
result in serious injury or property damage. Remember:
responsibility.
Unsafe practices or unauthorized modifications could result in accidents or property damage. Failure to follow these
safety rules and take necessary precautions can result in serious injury as well as damage to equipment.
Never operate or service your band sealer until you have read this manual completely and understand it
fully.
Plug the band sealer into a standard 120 Volt, 60Hz wall outlet or surge protector. We highly suggest using a
surge protector. Some special order units are 220 Volt, 50Hz. Make adjustments as necessary.
Do not use the band sealer if the power cord, plug or any other parts are damaged. Be sure not to allow the
power cord to drape into your work area. Check that all parts are operating properly and perform the
intended functions. Check for all other conditions that may affect the operation.
Reduce risk of unintentional starting. Make sure the power switch is in the "OFF" position before attaching
to the power source.
Always disconnect sealer from power source before servicing, changing accessories or cleaning the unit.
Your personal safety is your
To provide protection against the risk of electrical shock, the power connection must be properly grounded
at all times.
Do not leave the sealer unattended when in use. Disconnect the sealer from the power source before
leaving the work area.
Band sealer is used solely for sealing thermoplastic materials. Using the machine for any other purpose can
cause damage to the machine and operator.
Always operate machine on a flat stable surface.
While operating machinery, wear close-fitting clothing and tie back long hair to prevent any external items
from getting caught in the machine. Do not wear jewelry when operating the band sealer.
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While machine is operating do not touch the heating and/or
cooling blocks. Blocks will be extremely hot and may burn your hands.
While machine is in operation, do not place fingers, tools, or other foreign objects on or into
the machine. Do not touch any moving parts while machine is operating. Fingers may get caught in
between the gears /pinch points and cause significant injury.
Thermoplastic bags and material are hand fed into the machine. Place bag on the guide and carefully feed
the bag through the band sealer. Fingers may be placed on the guide but do not allow fingers to touch any
of the moving parts on the band sealer.
Use emergency stop to turn off machine should material/bags get jammed into the machine. Carefully pull
material out of the band sealer. Do NOT use fingers to touch any part of the machine.
The band sealer is not water resistant or water proof. Spraying down the machine will damage machine or
cause electrical shock. Do not submerge the band sealer into water or liquid.
Do not operate band sealer in a corrosive or humid environment.
Always keep the machine clean, lubricated and in good working condition. Follow any maintenance and
lubrication procedures outlined in this manual. Make sure unit is disconnected from power source before
cleaning.
NEVER use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers. Machine should not be altered or modified
using parts that are not genuine authorized parts. Doing so will VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Never leave the band sealer unattended. Be safe, disconnect the band sealer from power source before
leaving work area.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is near children or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge . This sealer is NOT to be used by children or
by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
DO NOT use the band sealer outdoors.
DO NOT use the band sealer while under the influence of drugs, medications or alcohol.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - REFER TO THEM OFTEN AND USE THEM TO INSTRUCT OTHERS.
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Introduction
Our band sealers are equipped with electronic temperature controllers and variable speed conveyors to
seal all types of thermoplastic materials (PP, PE, stand up pouches, gusseted bags, moisture barrier bags,
etc.). Seals are created using PTFE bands which maintain high seal quality and produce consistently
strong, clean seals on all heat sealable bags. Because bags are placed on a conveyor system, the width of
the bag does not matter. These versatile machines offer several adjustments which allow them to be used
for a wide range of applications. These machines are used extensively in the food, medical, chemical,
cosmetic, and electronic industries.
The FRM-1120C band sealer adopts dry ink coding designed to print date and lot codes at the seal line.
Ink dries instantly upon contact with packaging materials and produces clear and legible characters. For
FRM-1120C, the standard font size is 18PT which allows for two-line printing. An optional 10.5PT font
size which allows for three-line printing can be purchased separately. Please ask your distributor for more
information.
The FRS-1120W band sealer adopts hot stamp printing to print date and lot codes at the seal line. Hot
stamp printing is similar to an analog printing press. Color ribbon printing provides a stronger adhesion
print than dry ink coding and works best for humid environments.
The FRM-1120C / FRS-1120W are stand alone units with casters providing easy mobility for the band
sealer. In addition, the sealer is equipped with a tilting mechanism which allows the conveyor to tilt up
to 30 degrees, ideal for packaging liquids and grains.
Features of our Band Sealer
Your band sealer is equipped with a wide range of standard features and capabilities.
Simple to use – minimal operator training
Fast warm up time
Unit feeds right to left
Rust inhibiting stainless steel construction
Equipped with bag entry guide for easy bag feeding and straight seals
Industrial grade safety emergency stop switch
10amp protection power surge breaker
Equipped with photo sensor for optimal printing precision
Dry ink coder for printing characters at the seal line (FRM-1120C)
Hot stamp printing coder for printing characters at the seal line (FRS-1120W)
Wide seal (8mm) to assure airtight seal
PTFE sealing belts
Extended forced-air cooling system with extra wide cooling bars and 6 heat transfer orifices
One pair of brass sealing bars
Sealing method – constant heat
Adjustable 2-way pulley system for optimal stability and embossing clarity
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FRM-1120C
FRS-1120W
Dry Ink Coding
Hot Stamp Printing
Power
110V/60Hz
Motor Power
100W
Sealing Speed
0-394 inches/minutes
Sealing Width
8mm
Temperature Range
0-300˚C (572˚F)
Conveyor Size
43” x 8”
Max Conveyor Load
16.5lbs
Printing Heating Power
40 x 2 (W)
50 x 2 (W)
Character Size
3x5x7mm / 18PT – 2 lines
2x3x7mm / 10.5PT – 3 lines
(additional option available)
2x4x15mm
Printing Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Red,
White, Yellow
Black, Blue, Red, White
Dimensions
43” x 24” x 41”
Weight
187lbs (n.w.) / 275lbs (g.w.)
Basic
Principles
FRM-1120C is easy to
use. To seal, adjust
temperature and place
bag on conveyor
Knurled pressure rolls with variable pressure adjustment
PID digital temperature controller 0-300˚C (572˚F) with dual alphanumeric displays (target & current
temperature)
Motorized rubber conveyor with speed control
Capable of speeds up to 394 inches/minute
How Does the Band Sealer Work?
Our band sealers are comprised of a stainless steel frame, speed adjusting
mechanism, sealing temperature control system and transmission system. Turning
on the heat for the band sealer will cause a rapid rise in the temperature of the
heating blocks. Required temperature and speed can be adjusted via the
temperature controller and speed adjusting device. Plastic material to be sealed is
placed on the guide and conveyor. Conveyor will then take the material between the two heating blocks
to fuse the material together. Material will then pass through the cooling blocks to allow the material to
congeal. Finally, a photoelectric sensor will direct the dry ink coder to print a clear and legible print at the
seal line.
The motor drives the sealing belts, drive belts and conveyor simultaneously.
Specifications
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Band Sealer Diagram
Figure 1. FRM-1120C (1) Pedestal, (2) Lock Handle, (3) Slide Block for Bracket, (4) Guide Belt, (5) Conveyor Belt, (6) Conveyor Table, (7) Silicone Wheel, (8)
Guiding Wheel (small), (9) Printing Wheel, (10) Solid Ink Roller, (11) Ink Roller Heat Block, (12) Housing Case (13) Embossing Wheel (14) Control Panel (15)
Driving Wheel, (16) Cooling Block, (17) Adjusting Knob, (18) Pressing Wheel, (19) Heating Block, (20) Sealing Belt, (21) Driven Wheel, (22) Cam Shaft, (23)
Guide, (24) Work Table, (25) Adjusting Knob for Conveyor, (26) Lifting Hand Wheel of Conveyor Table, (27) Lifting Hand Wheel of Complete Unit, (28) Casters
Figure 2. FRS-1120W Band Sealer (29) Hot Stamp Imprinter
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Getting to Know your Band Sealer
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Electrical Circuit Diagram
Figure 3. Electrical Circuit Diagram. (QF1) High Rupture Switch, (SB1) Emergency Stop Switch, (K1) Switch/Power, (K2) Switch/Heat, (K3) Switch/Fan,
(K4) Switch/Printer, (K5) Switch/Aerating-Vacuum (W1) Speed-Regulating Potentiometer; (W2) Coding Position Potentiometer, (W3) Temperature-Regulating
Potentiometer; (HE1) Heating Element of Sealing, (R3/R4) Heating Element of Ink Roller; (MD), Speed adjusting Motor; (M) Aerating/Vacuum, (FAN) Fan,
(TC1) Transformer, (YC1) Electromagnetic Clutch, (YC2) Electromagnetic Brake, (SQ1) Groove Sensor, (SQ2) Photoelectric Sensor, (THC1) Temperature
Controller, (ST1) Thermocouple, (AP1) Speed Adjusting PC Board, (AP2) Main Control PC Board, (PCB1) Temperature Adjusting PC Board
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Installation
Important
Read this manual carefully, and make it available to everyone connected with the supervision, maintenance,
or operation of this machine. Additional copies are available at your request. (Contact your distributor for
this information.) Be very careful when operating, adjusting, or servicing this equipment. If in doubt, stop
and obtain qualified help before proceeding.
Installation
Place the band sealer in the desired location with the required electrical power source available. (See power
requirements.) Make certain that proper electrical wiring is provided to guard against low voltage. If the
voltage is too low, the equipment will not function properly.
Finding the proper location is a most important function of the initial set-up. One must take several factors
into consideration:
Adequate power source
Relationship to source of product
Relationship to band sealer
Relationship to any conveyors necessary to transport finished product
Convenience of operator
1. Your new HL-M1120LD band sealer comes packaged in a heavy duty crate to protect it. If your
machine does not arrive in this condition, write on shipping paperwork that outside of box is
damaged. Concealed damage may have occurred.
2. Remove the nails.
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Figure 4. FRM-1120C Crate
Figure 5. Bolts locking FRM-1120C to crate.
3. Remove the protective plastic covering the machine.
4. Remove bolts holding machine to crate.
5. Carefully check the contents against the spare parts list in the toolbox (see Spare Parts List on page
Error! Bookmark not defined.). Once you have determined that all of the parts have arrived in
good order set up can proceed. If any parts are missing or appear to be damaged, please notify your
distributor or Sealer Sales AND your freight company at once.
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Operating your Band Sealer
Operation Set-up
1. Our machines are equipped with a three-prong grounded plug. Make sure the plug is well-
connected in the socket to ensure safe operation.
2. Make sure the circuit breaker is in the “ON” position. (Levers pointing up)
3. First time operation. Allow the machine to pre-heat by running at a low temperature for a few
minutes. This would apply if the machine has not been in operation for a long time. The
machine can sometimes be damp from storage or shipment and running at a low temperature
will dry out any residual moisture.
4. Adjust the conveyor position forwards or backwards. Loosen the two screws at the bottom of
the conveyor table. Move out the conveyor table to the suitable position, then fasten the screws.
Refer to Figure 6.
Figure 6.
5. Adjust the guide to adjust seal width and position of seal line on your material.
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Operation
Figure 7. Control Panel of FRM-1120C
1. Our machines are equipped with a three-prong grounded plug. Make sure the plug is well-
connected in the socket to ensure safe operation.
2. Make sure the circuit breaker is in the “ON” position. (Levers pointing up)
3. Turn Power, Heat (Seal), Fan, and Printer switches to the “On” position. Belts and conveyor
will begin to move simultaneously.
4. Adjust the conveyor speed.
5. Adjust the temperature controller to the temperature desired to seal your material. Temperature
settings will vary based on bag material and thickness. If you are unsure what temperature setting
to use, we recommend starting at a low temperature (150ºC) and gradually increase to a
temperature that will seal your material. We highly discourage sealing material at a temperature
above 200ºC. Please note: Temperature will be in Celsius, not Fahrenheit. The
temperature controller cannot be displayed in Fahrenheit.
The PV value is the actual temperature and the SV value is the desired temperature setting. The
SV value can be viewed by pressing the button.
Figure 8. FRM-1120C Temperature Controller
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a. To set the temperature, press the button. The SV temperature will be displayed.
The SP light will be on to show the SV temperature.
b. Press the and button to change temperature setting.
c. Press the button to save the temperature settings.
d. Wait until the PV temperature matches the SV temperature which should take
approximately 5-10 minutes.
e. Check our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/sealersales) for a video
demo.
f. Please note: Temperature will be in Celsius, not Fahrenheit. Do not attempt to make
additional adjustments to the temperature controller besides the temperature. The
temperature controller CANNOT be displayed in Fahrenheit and is ALWAYS in Celsius.
Please do not set the temperature controller above 200ºC. Please contact your local
distributor if you need assistance.
6. Adjust the pressure knob (Figure 34 , Item #71) on your band sealer depending on the
thickness of your bag material.
7. Place material on the guide (Figure 36, Item #28) and allow the band sealer to pull your
material through. Make sure your material is flat on the guide. While the material is moving
through the band sealer, do not push or pull the material as this will cause irregular sealing.
8. If the sealing belt is running off the guide wheels, make adjustments to the screws that are found
on the driven wheel seat (Figure 9, Item #1 & 2)
Figure 9. (1) Driven Wheel Seat (Adjusting Block), (2) Driven Wheel Seat (Adjusting Block), (3)/(4) Adjusting Screws, (5) Springs
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9. Emergency Stop – Press the emergency stop to turn off the machine. In order to restart the
machine, you must release the emergency stop by turning the knob 120˚ clockwise.
10. To shut down, turn off the heater switch and allow the temperature of the machine to drop
before turning off the power and fan switches. Following this shut down procedure will significantly
prolong the life of machine and sealing belts.
Sealing Optimization
1. Sealing performance can be adjusted with the sealing temperature and sealing speed. The higher
the speed the less exposure the material to heating blocks and therefore a higher temperature will
be required to seal the material.
2. Try a variety of different sealing temperatures and conveyor speeds to get the optimal seal for
your material.
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Figure 10. Standard font size - 18PT
Figure 11. Optional 10.5PT font size available for purchase
Figure 12. Locked Handle Position
Figure 13. Unlocked Handle Position
Printing Operation - FRM-1120C
FRM-1120C is equipped with a dry ink coding feature capable of printing characters at the seal line. Ink
dries instantly upon contact with packaging materials and produces clear and legible letters/numbers.
Standard font size is 18PT which allows for two-line printing up to 20 characters per line. Optional print
wheel which allows for 40 characters per line is available to be purchased separately. In addition, we also
carry 10.5PT font size which allows for three-line printing can also be purchased separately. Ask your
distributor for more details. Check our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/sealersales) for
a video demo.
1. Removing Print Wheel. To remove the printing wheel from the base, push the red handle in and
turn clockwise until you feel the handle unlock. (See Figure 12 and Figure 13 for locked and
unlocked positions). You may need to turn the wheel a few times until the red handle unlocks and
pops out of its locked position.
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