Impulse Heat Sealing for the Food and Beverage Market
The food and beverage market require high speed seals that will not fail. TOSS Alloy-20® impulse heat seal bands heat from ambient temperature to 300° C in less than .5 seconds. TOSS Technology is used in many applications in the Food and Beverage market such as:
- Bag Sealing
- Vacuum Packaging
- Vertical Form Fill Seal Machines
- And many more...
Understanding Impulse Heat Sealing
Impulse heat sealing is a widely utilized method for creating hermetic seals in a variety of applications, ranging from food packaging to medical devices.
Unlike traditional continuous heat-sealing methods, impulse heat sealing minimizes energy consumption by delivering short bursts of energy, resulting in precise and controlled bonding between the sealing materials and the battery enclosure.
In the context of electric car batteries, many manufacturers utilize the TOSS Technology System, capable of bringing the heat seal band from ambient temperature to sealing temperature in less than .5 seconds.
Advantages of Impulse Heat Sealing for the Food and Beverage Industry
Seal Integrity: Impulse heat sealing ensures a consistent and uniform seal along the perimeter of polymeric packages, ensuring a hermetic seal that contributes to longer shelf stability.
Customization: The parameters of impulse heat sealing, including temperature, pressure, and sealing time, can be precisely controlled to accommodate various package designs and sealing materials, providing flexibility and adaptability in manufacturing.
Efficiency: Impulse heat sealing offers fast cycle times and high throughput, allowing for efficient production without compromising on seal quality or reliability.
Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to alternative sealing methods such as ultrasonic welding or adhesive bonding, impulse heat sealing often requires less equipment and consumables, resulting in lower overall manufacturing costs.
Environmental Considerations: Impulse heat sealing typically generates minimal waste and consumes less energy compared to traditional sealing methods.
The FREE TOSS Technology booklet is a cliff note version that simplifes a complex system for improving performance while obtaining superior results with stronger, more attractive impulse heat seals.