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Teflon woven teflon matting
I have an impulse sealer (for heat sealing plastic bags) and it's no longer supported by the manufacturer, which means that I can no longer get the woven teflon material which goes between the heating element and the plastic bags to seal I'm sure it must be possible to get this on a roll , which would be ideal, but my google-fu seems to be weak in that direction And following on from the teflon thread a while back, I was wondering about the HSE implications of using this stuff, since it does eventually blacken and burn away -- geoff |
Teflon woven teflon matting
On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:48:49 GMT, raden wrote:
I have an impulse sealer (for heat sealing plastic bags) and it's no longer supported by the manufacturer, which means that I can no longer get the woven teflon material which goes between the heating element and the plastic bags to seal I'm sure it must be possible to get this on a roll , which would be ideal, but my google-fu seems to be weak in that direction And following on from the teflon thread a while back, I was wondering about the HSE implications of using this stuff, since it does eventually blacken and burn away The fumes from burnt Teflon are apparently quite toxic to birds, which has been known for some time. It also appears that there's a risk to humans too. I've included a few links that might help you weigh up the pros and cons: http://www.mercola.com/2005/jun/7/teflon_toxicity.htm http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?...ic=31356&st=30 Apologies if any if this came up in a previous thread - I missed it. Regards, -- Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk Emails to: showard{who is at}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk |
Teflon woven teflon matting
I have an impulse sealer (for heat sealing plastic bags) and it's no
longer supported by the manufacturer, which means that I can no longer get the woven teflon material which goes between the heating element and the plastic bags to seal I'm sure it must be possible to get this on a roll , which would be ideal, but my google-fu seems to be weak in that direction You can now get non-stick sheeting in the supermarket - would that be suitable ? (afaik its teflon) |
Teflon woven teflon matting
In message , Stephen Howard
writes On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:48:49 GMT, raden wrote: I have an impulse sealer (for heat sealing plastic bags) and it's no longer supported by the manufacturer, which means that I can no longer get the woven teflon material which goes between the heating element and the plastic bags to seal I'm sure it must be possible to get this on a roll , which would be ideal, but my google-fu seems to be weak in that direction And following on from the teflon thread a while back, I was wondering about the HSE implications of using this stuff, since it does eventually blacken and burn away The fumes from burnt Teflon are apparently quite toxic to birds, which has been known for some time. It also appears that there's a risk to humans too. I've included a few links that might help you weigh up the pros and cons: http://www.mercola.com/2005/jun/7/teflon_toxicity.htm http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?...ic=31356&st=30 Apologies if any if this came up in a previous thread - I missed it. Well between that and the asbestos dust and solder fumes and everything else .... am I actually still alive, or just a figment of the collective imagination of uk.d-i-y ? -- geoff |
Teflon woven teflon matting
On Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:30:24 GMT, raden wrote:
In message , Stephen Howard writes On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:48:49 GMT, raden wrote: snip The fumes from burnt Teflon are apparently quite toxic to birds, which has been known for some time. It also appears that there's a risk to humans too. I've included a few links that might help you weigh up the pros and cons: http://www.mercola.com/2005/jun/7/teflon_toxicity.htm http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?...ic=31356&st=30 Apologies if any if this came up in a previous thread - I missed it. Well between that and the asbestos dust and solder fumes and everything else ... am I actually still alive, or just a figment of the collective imagination of uk.d-i-y ? I know what you mean...I quite enjoy a ciggy after a fry-up. Statistically I was dead eight years before I was born... Nothing beats the smell of Teflon in the morning... Regards, -- Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk Emails to: showard{who is at}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk |
Teflon woven teflon matting
raden wrote:
I have an impulse sealer (for heat sealing plastic bags) and it's no longer supported by the manufacturer, which means that I can no longer get the woven teflon material which goes between the heating element and the plastic bags to seal I'm sure it must be possible to get this on a roll , which would be ideal, but my google-fu seems to be weak in that direction And following on from the teflon thread a while back, I was wondering about the HSE implications of using this stuff, since it does eventually blacken and burn away Stuff on mine looks like teflon tape, but how the hell do you stick it down? If yours is burning it must be heating well beyond the temp needed for bag sealing. Reducing the power a little may solve that. May mean it takes slightly longer per seal. NT |
Teflon woven teflon matting
On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:48:49 GMT, raden wrote:
I'm sure it must be possible to get this on a roll , which would be ideal, but my google-fu seems to be weak in that direction http://www.bake-o-glide.co.uk/Falcon-Products-dom.htm They also have an industrial products division http://www.bake-o-glide.co.uk/Falcon-Products-ind.htm -- Peter Parry. http://www.wpp.ltd.uk/ |
Teflon woven teflon matting
And following on from the teflon thread a while back, I was wondering about the HSE implications of using this stuff, since it does eventually blacken and burn away Stuff on mine looks like teflon tape, but how the hell do you stick it down? If yours is burning it must be heating well beyond the temp needed for bag sealing. Reducing the power a little may solve that. May mean it takes slightly longer per seal. Teflon is stable up to about 370 C, when it decomposes it produces HF which is very nasty indeed. My guess is that the black deposits are partially oxidised polythene. I'm not sure what the baking sheet stuff is (silicone?) but it must take over 200 C. It won't be quite as non-stick but it would be quick and easy to do a trial. |
Teflon woven teflon matting
"Stephen Howard" wrote in message ... On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:48:49 GMT, raden wrote: -- Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk Emails to: showard{who is at}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk Great site! Wish I had time to read it all. Mary |
Teflon woven teflon matting
On Thu, 4 Jan 2007 09:45:31 -0000, "Mary Fisher"
wrote: "Stephen Howard" wrote in message .. . On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:48:49 GMT, raden wrote: -- Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk Emails to: showard{who is at}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk Great site! Wish I had time to read it all. Glad you liked it, thanks for the compliment! Regards, -- Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations www.shwoodwind.co.uk Emails to: showard{whoisat}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk |
Teflon woven teflon matting
In message , Colin
Wilson writes I have an impulse sealer (for heat sealing plastic bags) and it's no longer supported by the manufacturer, which means that I can no longer get the woven teflon material which goes between the heating element and the plastic bags to seal I'm sure it must be possible to get this on a roll , which would be ideal, but my google-fu seems to be weak in that direction You can now get non-stick sheeting in the supermarket - would that be suitable ? (afaik its teflon) It's a woven fabric and has to stand the temperature of the heating element as well as not sticking to the molten polythene I've not seen it (I haven't been in a supermarket for a long long time) -- geoff |
Teflon woven teflon matting
In message , Stephen Howard
writes On Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:30:24 GMT, raden wrote: In message , Stephen Howard writes On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:48:49 GMT, raden wrote: snip The fumes from burnt Teflon are apparently quite toxic to birds, which has been known for some time. It also appears that there's a risk to humans too. I've included a few links that might help you weigh up the pros and cons: http://www.mercola.com/2005/jun/7/teflon_toxicity.htm http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?...ic=31356&st=30 Apologies if any if this came up in a previous thread - I missed it. Well between that and the asbestos dust and solder fumes and everything else ... am I actually still alive, or just a figment of the collective imagination of uk.d-i-y ? I know what you mean...I quite enjoy a ciggy after a fry-up. Ah yes - I forgot the 50 a day until last September Statistically I was dead eight years before I was born... Nothing beats the smell of Teflon in the morning... I was tempted ... but resisted that one Regards, -- geoff |
Teflon woven teflon matting
On Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:17:57 GMT, raden wrote:
In message , Stephen Howard writes On Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:30:24 GMT, raden wrote: In message , Stephen Howard writes On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:48:49 GMT, raden wrote: snip Well between that and the asbestos dust and solder fumes and everything else ... am I actually still alive, or just a figment of the collective imagination of uk.d-i-y ? I know what you mean...I quite enjoy a ciggy after a fry-up. Ah yes - I forgot the 50 a day until last September 50 fry ups a day! You rock!! Statistically I was dead eight years before I was born... Nothing beats the smell of Teflon in the morning... I was tempted ... but resisted that one Go on, you know you want to! Regards, -- Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk Emails to: showard{who is at}shwoodwind{dot}co{dot}uk |
Teflon woven teflon matting
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Teflon woven teflon matting
In message , Peter Parry
writes On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:48:49 GMT, raden wrote: I'm sure it must be possible to get this on a roll , which would be ideal, but my google-fu seems to be weak in that direction http://www.bake-o-glide.co.uk/Falcon-Products-dom.htm They also have an industrial products division http://www.bake-o-glide.co.uk/Falcon-Products-ind.htm Of course, I thought I'd seen it somewhere obvious before unfortunately I can't get the URL to load ATM, I'll try at work tomorrow cheers -- geoff |
Teflon woven teflon matting
raden wrote: I have an impulse sealer (for heat sealing plastic bags) and it's no longer supported by the manufacturer, which means that I can no longer get the woven teflon material which goes between the heating element and the plastic bags to seal If it's a bag sealer (i.e. a narrow heated line), then it probably needs PTFE or graphite cloth. It's still available (you didn't think the sealer manufacturers wove it themselves, did you?) but not cheap, or available in handy sizes from cheap shops. RS might carry it, as do the better engineering or lab suppliers. Last time I bodged something with it I had to unravel some woven PTFE rope that was intended for use as a valve seal. If it's a laminator (wide area) then the peak temperature is usually a bit lower and you can get away with Kevlar. This has the advantage of not wearing out. |
Teflon woven teflon matting
In message . com, "Andy
Dingley " writes raden wrote: I have an impulse sealer (for heat sealing plastic bags) and it's no longer supported by the manufacturer, which means that I can no longer get the woven teflon material which goes between the heating element and the plastic bags to seal If it's a bag sealer (i.e. a narrow heated line), then it probably needs PTFE Yes - or graphite cloth. No It's still available (you didn't think the sealer manufacturers wove it themselves, did you?) Err ... no but not cheap, or available in handy sizes from cheap shops. Whatever - that's what I'm looking for RS might carry it, no as do the better engineering or lab suppliers. If you have the correct keywords .. Last time I bodged something with it I had to unravel some woven PTFE rope that was intended for use as a valve seal. If it's a laminator (wide area) then the peak temperature is usually a bit lower and you can get away with Kevlar. This has the advantage of not wearing out. -- geoff |
Teflon woven teflon matting
On Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:08:31 GMT, raden wrote:
Whatever - that's what I'm looking for If you are still having problems with the Falcon web site :- Falcon Products Ltd, Falcon House, Commerce Street, Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingden. BB4 5JT Tel: 01706 224790 - Fax: 01706 225828 Email: Their domestic stuff is GBP1.99 per m for 110mm wide -- Peter Parry. http://www.wpp.ltd.uk/ |
Teflon woven teflon matting
In message , Peter Parry
writes On Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:08:31 GMT, raden wrote: Whatever - that's what I'm looking for If you are still having problems with the Falcon web site :- Falcon Products Ltd, Falcon House, Commerce Street, Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingden. BB4 5JT Tel: 01706 224790 - Fax: 01706 225828 Email: Their domestic stuff is GBP1.99 per m for 110mm wide I got through today They do an impulse sealer grade I ordered a roll - 5m x 1m width, about £100 one metre is, of course, exactly three times the length I need It will last a lifetime Thanks Peter, exactly what I needed -- geoff |
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