Hi,
I recently purchased a home vacuum sealer which appears to be a rebranded generic model from AliExpress or Alibaba (probably under many names).
The sealing strip has a Teflon/PTFE tape over the heating element, and I’ve read it's important not to remove or damage it. Mine is starting to wear out, and I’d like to replace it – but I’m not sure about the correct thickness of the tape.
Does anyone know what thickness is commonly used for household vacuum sealers like this?
Some options I’ve seen online include 0.13 mm (0.005 in) and 0.18 mm (0.007 in). I want to make sure I don’t go too thin or too thick and cause sealing issues.
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So I’m not an authority on the subject but after some brief research it looks like thickness partly has to with durability (thicker lasting longer) but potentially the thickness being different depending on model. Perhaps try reaching out to the manufacturer?
Quick glance at the listing didn’t show the thickness, but I got [this roll](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3QTDH7?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1) from amazon to replace my Anova sealing strip when it peeled off and it’s held up like a champ.