Sealing Machines Pricing and Costs

Consider initial and recurring costs of utilizing sealing equipment in your business
By Casey Holley Sealing machines are a good investment for a variety of businesses. Food service businesses can use these to marinate foods, while an electronics component store can use them in conjunction with anti-static bags to ship parts. There are varieties of factors that will affect the price you pay for the sealing equipment.
 

In order to accurately prepare your budget for all the costs of using sealing machines in your business, consider the following sealing machines pricing and costs guidelines:

1. Maximize the value of your purchase by buying portable sealing machines.

2. Save time and labor costs by investing in an automated sealing machine.

3. Remember to plan for the recurring cost of purchasing bags for the sealing machines.

Save money with portable sealing machines

If your company is going to use the sealing machines infrequently, consider purchasing a portable sealing machine. These models are also ideal for businesses, such as restaurants, where counter space is at a premium and portability is important.
Try: Factory-Express sells a bag sealing machine, which includes a cutter and is priced at under $200. Pleasant Hill Grain sells a varied selection of food sealing machine models. Prices start at under $300 and go higher than $1,200. This company also sells a full line of bags and maintenance items for the food sealing equipment.

Upgrade to automated sealing machines

Automated sealing machines are available in fully automatic and semi automatic models. The price you pay for these sealing machines is dependent upon the size of the machine and the features you need. While it seems that automatic machines should be more expensive than semi automatic, that is often not the case.
Try: Packco sells a fully automatic sealing machine. Prices from this company start at under $400. You can find a semi-automatic bag sealer machine at bags-on-a-roll.com, which is priced at around $2,300. This company also sells a varied selection of bags.

Factor in the cost of bags for the sealing machines

There are continued expenses after you invest in sealing equipment. You now have to purchase the bags for the sealing equipment. Prices for these bags vary greatly. The type of bag you need, such as medical grade, food storage or anti-static, will affect the price. The size of the bags, the style of the bags and features you choose all affect the price you will pay.
Try: You can find bags for food sealing machines at InstaWares. Prices start at around $30 per case. Aline Heat Seal offers anti-static bags for sealer machines. Prices from this company are given per case of 1,000 bags. Prices start at around $4 per case; however, a minimum order of $125 is required. Quantity discounts are available for large orders.