A machine for packaging items into plastics bags, and a sealing device for use therewith.

摘要

A machine for packaging items into plastic bags, and a sealing device for use therewith, said sealing device having heat sealing means and a separate cutting wire. Plastics bags can be provided with a wide and hence strong seal using the heat sealing means while the material is neatly trimmed between the edges of the seal using the wire. The wire need not be heated. The wire may be mounted on a first jaw (13) while the heat sealing means is mounted on a second jaw (12).