Can it vacuum and seal regular plastic bags?
1288093
Although I haven't tried it - I would think not - stick to the approved bags
1288094
we reseal potato chip bags and other manufactured bags that were originally heat sealed, but not bags that are twist close or zip lock style.
1336052
No problem as long as the complete mouth fits into the slot that enables the vacuum to be pulled. It seals fast and secure.
1852384
I do not believe that it will work with Mylar bags. It's been a couple years since I researched the chamber vacuum sealers, but if my memory is correct, you needed to go up several tiers, and a lot more money to get that functionality. Another person responded that it's possible to seal mylar with this unit, but I don't know if it might shorten the life of the sealing bar. I'd suggest that you contact tech support at ARY and get their opinion. They've been very helpful when I've contacted them.
845434
Vacuum chamber pouches are mde of a different plastic than the ones for sealers without chambers so I think the answer is no.
693842
Nope, it's not made for that kind of function. I would look for a vacuum bottle. You can find short ones if you that is what you need.
811871
Yes. These bags will work with all standard vacuum sealer machines (like Foodsaver, Weston, Cabela's. Seal-A-Meal, VacMaster...). They are a universal bag and a great value!
524880
Yes, it both vacuums and seals...you seal the bag first and then vacuum the air out. If you are freezing something, be sure that you leave extra space when you close the bag (per instructions).
1269834
Yes it works. Although I am using it to seal poly bags, I have used it earlier to seal vinyl bag.
897676
Good question. I really do not know the answer. After all my griping, Food Saver sent me a new "seal kit" and I installed it. It lasted for one bag, and then it would not draw a vacuum. I recall reading in the instructions what it's cycle time was, but do not remember. Sorry.
1031152
I tried it on a bag of M&Ms; and it sealed it but didn't vacuum seal it. It made the noise like it was trying to suck the air out but didn't.
1725040
Not sure. I only use it to seal bags. Honestly I didn't even know there was an option to seal canisters.
972438
Absolutely, then go on amazon and buy cheap vacuum sealer bags, they are less than half the cost and work just as well.
845430
Probably not. They are smooth bags that do not have the channels that most other vacuum sealer bags need to be able to suck the air out of the bags.
1643660
No. There's a special vacuum seal on the bags you have to use with it. However Ziploc does now make bags with the little round vacuum thingy in the corner.
1194850
I don't know. I use either VacuSeal or Weston bags and I have found that they both work great. What brand of bag are you referring to in your question? Is it a bag that is specifically designed for a vacuum sealer?
128108
They will remove some of the air and will seal them but don't really work for anything that that you really want to vacuum seal. I use it only for things I'm going to use in a few days. That's the best I can help.
802708
Yes, it seals chip bags very well. I've also used it to seal open bread bags and freezer bags.