Maintenance for your Vertrod heat sealer is generally limited to the replacement of worn parts on the working jaws: the heater bar, pressure bar.

Occasionally, the pneumatic system or electronic controls: the plug-in timers and microswitches will require adjustment or replacement. Failure mode of these components is always revealed through persistent patterns of machine malfunction and easy for operators to spot.

Replacement of worn parts for the working jaws and adjustment procedures for microswitches are discussed in the service manual. A step by step maintenance procedure is provided along with a spare parts list for the essential parts of the working jaws. Spare parts kits are also provided and will typically support a machine for one year when used under normal/ routine operating conditions.

Daily:
1) Check the settings of the control dials for heat & dwell. Be sure these settings have not been changed from the settings established to properly seal your material.

2) Check the condition of the Teflon covers on the heater bar and pressure bar. There should be no visible appearance of burning (dark brown areas) over either surface.

When burning or tearing do occur change these parts as instructed in the service manual. Check all additional parts on the working jaws for possible damage.
Replace any additional worn parts as needed.

Weekly:
1) Check the settings of the control dials as outlined in the daily procedure. Make adjustments as needed.

2) Check the condition of the working jaws as outlined in the daily procedure. Replace any worn parts as needed.

Monthly:
1) Change the top Teflon cover on the heater bar.

2) Check condition of the bottom Teflon under the heating element. If it is worn (thread- bear) or burnt, change. Do not operate the machine with a worn or burnt Teflons.