Vacuum sealer compare. How to choose a vacuum sealer

Previously, vacuum sealers could only be found in stores or factories. Today, more and more household models of vacuumizers for home use have begun to appear. This device allows you to hermetically package products, significantly extending their shelf life. Our experts have prepared for you a rating of the best vacuum sealers for the home in 2018.

If you intend to purchase such a useful device, be sure to take a closer look at the packagers that are presented in the Top. These models have excellent characteristics and have proven themselves with positive reviews.

The stylish vacuum sealer is made in black. It is quite compact and can easily fit even on a small table. The big advantage of the model is that it comes with a hose that allows you to vacuum canisters and barrels. The degree of vacuumization can be adjusted. The device works with bags of different sizes and seals their edges in an instant. The model is made in the USA and has a 12 month warranty. If you don’t know which vacuum sealer is best to buy for your home so that it is reliable, then this device is worth your attention. With careful home use, it can last for many years.

Another worthy model of a household vacuumizer from Redmond. The device is made in silver color and has touch controls. The packer has powerful suction power and only consumes 250 watts. You can select packages of various sizes from large to small. You can create airtight packaging for any products and semi-finished products. The manufacturer provides a 2-year warranty on this packer.

Our rating of the best vacuum sealers 2018 continues with the model from SOLIS, made in white. The controls are located on the top of the body. The device works not only with roll bags, but also with various containers. A hose is included for this purpose. You can manually select the degree of sealing. The country of production is Switzerland, which is already an indicator of quality and reliability.

This model can be used not only in everyday life, but also in catering establishments and retail outlets. In the device, you can regulate the temperature when sealing the edges of the bags, and select the degree of sealing. The GASTRORAG TVS-HW-450 vacuum sealer works with bags of different widths and lengths, and when connected to a hose, it can seal large containers. The budget price, combined with quality and functionality, make this model in demand.

This small-looking vacuum cleaner has a very high air pumping speed. The entire operating process of the device is automated; all you have to do is put the product in the bag and press the start button while holding the lid of the packer. The model has a reinforced sealing function that seals even thick bags. This is one of the best-selling vacuum sealers in 2018 and has the best reviews.

This concludes our Top 5. We hope that the review will help you choose the best device for your home, which will not disappoint in quality. With a vacuum sealer, you can seal any product, from cereals and meat products to berries and even juices. The shelf life of any hermetically packaged product increases by 3-4 times. Happy shopping!

Relevance: June 2019

Vacuum packaging increases the shelf life of food products, helps overcome the problem of combining odors, saves space in the freezer and is an indispensable assistant on outings, protecting food and equipment from leaking. Packaged products can be cooked in microwave ovens, so you can safely take such food on the road.

The simplest vacuum degassers are equipped with a manual air pump. Devices equipped with an electric piston pump make it possible to completely remove air. Devices with a low-power pump operate completely silently. The control of the packer can be fully automatic or manual. Stationary industrial vacuum degassers differ from household ones in the presence of a chamber for products.

We have compiled a list of the best vacuum sealers based on expert assessments from specialists and reviews from real customers. Our recommendations will help you make a choice that suits your needs and desires. There are many competitors in the global technology market, but we have selected the best manufacturers and recommend paying special attention to them:

Budget / Inexpensive

1. KITFORT

1. Redmond

Expensive/Premium class

1. Gemlux

For home Manual Tabletop Type: tubeless Type: single chamber Evacuation of containers

*Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

Vacuum packers: For home

Vacuuming containers Type: tubeless

Main advantages

• The REDMOND packer is designed for vacuum sealing any products and ready-made meals in bags and special containers
• When storing food in vacuum packaging, they remain fresh much longer than under normal conditions, all nutrients and vitamins are fully preserved
• A case made of high-quality stainless steel and plastic ensures a long service life of the device, and reliable protection against electric shock complies with all electrical safety standards
• The case has a convenient compartment for storing the power cord, and feet with rubber pads prevent the device from sliding on the desktop
• Extraordinary ease of control is ensured by a control panel with four membrane-type buttons. The device can work with both dry and wet products

Vacuuming containers/ For home / Tabletop / Type: tubeless

Main advantages

• The process of operating the device is as convenient as possible thanks to a fully automated product vacuum system. The packer allows you to hermetically pack ingredients at home
• The device implements electronic control of the temperature of the weld depending on the film thickness
• With a rated power of 120 W, the device provides an optimal suction speed of 12 liters per minute
• Reliable welding mode is provided for both wet and dry ingredients, double seam is provided for moisture-containing products
• Touch buttons provide ease of control, a switching mode is provided for working with delicate products

Vacuuming containers/ For home / Tabletop / Type: tubeless

Main advantages

• The innovative “Memory” function allows you to remember and use in the future the degree of air pumping when operating in pulse mode. Very convenient for packing identical portions in large quantities
• The compartment for a roll of packaging film is successfully combined with a built-in cutter, which allows you to conveniently cut the film
• A removable plastic tray for excess liquid is included in the vacuum chamber. In case of poor-quality sealing, liquid flows out of the bag not onto the device, but into a special tray
• The device is controlled using six main LED, membrane buttons and two auxiliary buttons, for use with vacuum containers
• The heating element differs from the standard one in the presence of two heater strips, which increases the reliability of sealing due to a double seam

Vacuuming containers/ For home / Tabletop / Type: tubeless

Main advantages

• Thanks to two pumps, air is pumped out faster and more evenly compared to models that have one vacuum pump installed
• The width of the heat-soldering seam is 3 mm, which guarantees the package tightness, eliminating the penetration of air into the package
• A compartment for placing a polyethylene sleeve with a knife allows the device to cut bags of various sizes
• A wide selection of operating modes allows the device to perform various functions, from sealing bags without pumping out air to pulse vacuuming of delicate products
• A convenient control panel on the top of the housing ensures quick selection of the appropriate operating mode for the vacuum degasser.

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Vacuum Sealers: Manual

Vacuuming containers/ For home / Manual / Type: tubeless

Vacuumizers, or vacuum packers, are a relatively new phenomenon on the Russian market of small household appliances. Why are they needed, how do they work, who makes them? About this and more - in our material and comparative testing.

Text: Polina STRIZHAK.

A sealer with a vacuum chamber (there are also tubeless ones, more about them below) performs two main actions: it pumps air out of the bag with the product, creating a vacuum there, and seals the bag hermetically. It’s simple: you put the product or finished dish in a special bag, insert its open edge into the vacuum chamber, close the lid, and then everything depends on the technical capabilities of the device: either you need to select a mode, or the device will automatically begin the process of vacuuming and sealing - this is basic “ skill" of any vacuum sealer. Many devices are equipped with a vacuum hose, with which you can pump air out of special vacuum containers, or have the ability to connect such a hose, but it must be purchased, as well as the containers themselves, which are sometimes included in the kit, but more often not.

What does this give?

Vacuum storage extends the shelf life of products several times both in the refrigerator and in the freezer (for approximate storage times without vacuum and in vacuum, see Table No. 1). In addition, when using vacuum packaging, the product better retains its original appearance - shape and color, aroma and nutrients. Vacuum packaging protects products intended for deep freezing from freezing: so-called “burns” occur on frozen products only when in contact with air. Vacuum-sealed products also take up less space during storage than products in regular packaging or unpackaged.

After a large purchase at the market or supermarket, the products can be packaged into practical portions and prepare your own homemade semi-finished products: cut and marinate meat and fish (by the way, marinating under vacuum pressure occurs very quickly, and very little marinade itself is needed), cut and divide into portions vegetables: this is for soups, this is for side dishes, this is for salads - etc. By the way, this is very disciplined and helps you plan your menu for a week or two in advance. Having carried out such preliminary work once a week or two, the user is free from daily processing of products. When I came, I took out everything I had cut and threw it in a saucepan, microwave, multicooker, frying pan... It’s always easier to cook from semi-finished products, but who said they can’t be homemade?

It is difficult for bacteria that cause food spoilage to multiply without access to air - this is the secret to the long life of vacuum-packed food. Products in a vacuum do not mold, do not dry out, do not go rancid, do not ferment - of course, subject to the required temperature conditions and permissible storage periods. But in order for food to be preserved as best as possible, manufacturers provide some recommendations and even rules for packaging and storage. We read a lot of interesting instructions in the instructions for the devices and decided to make a “squeeze”. So:

1. The rule of first freshness has not been canceled: “there is only one freshness - the first, and it is also the last.” The packaged products must be fresh; no vacuum can save a bad product or make it good.
2. It is important to remember that vacuum packaging extends the shelf life of products, but does not preserve them, and what is not stored at room temperature will also not be stored in a vacuum; such products must be placed in the refrigerator or freezer.
3. Some products (for example, most vegetables) during storage release enzymes (enzymes) that can negatively affect the products - change their taste, smell, color, degree of ripeness. Therefore, before vacuuming, it is recommended to blanch vegetables for a short time, heat them in the microwave or treat them with steam. Products with a high acid content (most berries and fruits) do not need to be blanched.
4. Flour and cereals can be stored in vacuum packaging; this prevents them from being infected by pests - bugs, moths, etc.
5. When vacuum sealing a wet or greasy product, it is recommended to fold the edges of the bag 6-8 cm and only then put the product there, and then unscrew the edges. This is necessary so that the edges from the inside remain dry: wet and greasy ones are difficult to seal.
6. Vacuum packaging will help keep many other things in excellent shape: for example, documents, jewelry.

Table No. 1

Vacuum packers

How does this work?

Household and professional: find 10 differences

Vacuumers can be domestic - for home use - and professional, which, by the way, can also be used at home, especially if you have a large family and need to make large supplies.

Household vacuum sealers take part in our test, they will be discussed in some detail below, but the main differences are as follows:

• they work with packaging (bags, film) up to 30 cm wide;
• as a rule, they make a single, less often a double seam;
• standard functions: pumping out air + sealing, sealing the bag without vacuuming, canceling the action;
• the presence of modes for wet, dry, delicate products, turbo mode is not necessary for them;
• cost approximately from 3,000 to 15,000 rubles;
• air pumping speed - from 9 to 16 l/min., on average - 9-12 l/min.

Professional vacuum sealers:

• work with packaging (bags, film) up to 40 cm wide;
• a double seam is a mandatory norm for them, but sometimes a triple one (Professional chefs often vacuum liquids for subsequent freezing. When defrosting/freezing, the volume of the vacuum-evacuated liquid changes and, as a rule, a single seam breaks, sometimes a double one is not enough, but a triple one - this is already super protection);
• the presence of modes for wet products is mandatory;
• the presence of various functions and modes to improve results and ease of use (timer, different vacuum speeds, special settings for delicate products, marinating mode, locking function, etc.);
• quite often the presence of an LCD display;
• air pumping speed - from 20 l/min;
• cost up to 25,000 rubles.

Camera or gun?

Most vacuum sealers have vacuum chambers into which a bag or film is inserted. This is convenient because you don’t have to think about how to pack: insert the bag, close the lid, select the mode - and you’re done. Vacuum sealers with chambers have one drawback: restrictions on the width of the packaging - film or bag.

The vacuum chamber can sometimes be removable; this is convenient because it can be washed if it gets dirty with food juice (as, for example, in the CASO VC 100 model that took part in testing). The non-removable camera can only be wiped with a napkin.

But there are also other types of packers - in other words, vacuum pumps, often designed in the form of a “gun”. They can work with packages of much larger sizes than those provided for devices with cameras. But they do not seal the bag, which means the bag must have a valve that closes after the air is pumped out (bags with a ZIP lock). Using hand-held vacuum pumps, you can pump out air from special containers and bottles.

An example of a household vacuum pump is the CASO My VAC 20 model. It costs 3,000 rubles, its air pumping speed is up to 9 l/min, and the compression pressure is -0.75 bar. The stationary packers that took part in the testing had slightly better parameters - speed from 9 l/min, compression pressure -0.8 bar, vacuum degree slightly higher. But it is mobile, runs on batteries, and does not need a permanent place in the kitchen; it is very compact and can be stored in a drawer. It comes with 2 special bottle caps and 10 bags.

Economy option

Cheaper packers with an air pumping function should be distinguished from vacuum packers. Their pumping speed is low; instead of a vacuum chamber, there is a pipe onto which a bag is placed. The cost of such models is about 2000 rubles, they can seal - that is, seal bags (film) and pump out a little air. Using such devices, you can create good packaging for products that need to be frozen, but you shouldn’t hope that it will greatly extend the “life” of the products in the refrigerator. Such devices do not work with special bags, but with ordinary plastic bags, so consumable packaging materials (which will be discussed below) are cheaper. An example of such a packer is the Clatronic model, which participated in our “out of competition” testing.

Packaging: bags, rolls, containers, bottles

Actually, the types of packaging have already been listed. Many manufacturers also produce their own branded bags and rolls of film, as well as containers and bottles. Most baggers can attach a vacuum hose adapter and pack food into containers rather than bags. Often the hose is included in the kit, but containers must be purchased separately. During testing, we saw packages from 4 manufacturers and we can say affirmatively that they are almost identical, although they cost differently - the brand’s pricing policy plays a role. But the buyer can safely choose cheaper packaging - the main thing is that the sizes are suitable (they are usually standard) and that they are special bags for vacuuming; they have a dense, slightly corrugated structure, they are very different from ordinary plastic ones. But it is important to remember that if any films and bags intended for this are suitable for packaging and vacuum sealing, then for cooking dishes in them using sous vide technology and in the microwave only those suitable for this - usually the manufacturer specifies this on the packaging. Many people are interested in the question of what is better to buy: film in rolls or bags? We came to the conclusion that it is more profitable to buy film, and in some cases it is more convenient: it can be used to form a package of the desired length (the width is already set, but it can also be adjusted). For example, if you need to pack fish or homemade sausage, then film is preferable.

If you want to vacuum food for long-term storage in the freezer, then you should pay attention to the thickness of the film or bag. It is believed that packaging with a thickness of at least 0.3 mm can withstand long-term freezing. The 0.1 mm thick film may tear.

The containers are not cheap - 2000-3000 rubles for a set of 2-3 pieces, but they are reusable, and so are the bottles. Containers are convenient for packing ready-made dishes - soups, sauces, side dishes, salads, as well as foods that are subject to deformation, such as berries.

About our testing

4 models of household vacuum sealers were involved in testing, and 1 economy class model participated “out of competition”. True, “in the main race” we did not set the task of determining the best and worst model, it was more interesting for us to see in practice how they work, what they can do, especially since in the model range of each company there are models that are more expensive and cheaper, household and professional, which means they can do more or less. But still, it was not possible to completely avoid comparison, and, comparing the devices, their capabilities and prices, we discovered a lot of interesting things.

For example, the most inexpensive model turned out to be very convenient, the most expensive, despite the presence of a pump stop function when vacuuming delicate products, is not very convenient: you need to adapt to this stopping system. Almost identically priced devices turned out to have very different capabilities: one has a removable chamber (that is, the design is more convenient) and a double seam (when defrosting, the bag is less likely to tear), the other has a stationary camera and a single seam, but there are modes for dry/ wet and tender/hard foods.

We identified one common drawback - the control panels of all vacuum degassers are not Russified: apparently, this is due to the fact that such equipment is still just “trying” itself on the Russian market. Manufacturers have not set up production specifically for Russia, but this, on the other hand, is good: the same models are coming to us as to Europe, without any reductions in price due to the fact that Russian requirements for equipment are more lenient than in the European Union, and even more so in Germany, where all the brands of vacuum sealers that took part in testing come from. In addition, it was interesting to calculate whose packaging materials are the most profitable and whose are less (see Table No. 2 - Participants, opportunities, prices).

Table No. 2

Everyone knows that fresh food cannot remain in its natural state for very long. They just start to deteriorate. This occurs due to the interaction of various bacteria with them and the oxygen in which the bacteria multiply. They complement each other like . That is, not a single bacterium can exist without access to oxygen.

In order to keep food fresh for as long as possible, it must be deprived of oxygen. Vacuum equipment for food packaging operates on this principle. After the sealing procedure, the product is considered packaged without access to air.

Choosing a vacuum sealer is as simple as or.

The selected product is placed in a prepared bag, after which the edge of the bag is installed in a strictly defined place under the lid of the device. In the “Vacuum pumping” mode, air is pumped out of the bag. In the “Sealing” mode, the device hermetically seals the bag.

Vacuum packaging can be done automatically or manually. Indicators signal the completion of each operation.

2 What are the advantages of using a vacuum sealer?

• Microorganisms are deprived of the ability to damage products in the absence of oxygen.
• Packaged products are able to retain their aroma, color, nutritional properties and taste for a long time.
• The price of a vacuum sealer is relatively low. It can be $70-150. It costs the same.
• Freezing hermetically sealed foods does not affect the preservation of the vitamins in them. They do not become saturated with excess moisture and do not dry out. The same applies to defrosting them.
• Vacuum packaging of products makes it possible to distribute them more compactly. Simply put, they take up less space in this form.
• Vacuum-packed products can be heated in the microwave.
• The quality of the packaging bags guarantees a high degree of protection against damage (they have the same protection).
• Vacuum sealer bags can be used to pack not only food ingredients, but also any other things.

2.1 Types of vacuum sealers

Many retail outlets offer to buy a vacuum sealer for your home. You should know that small devices are best suited for home use.

Their cost can reach up to $100-130. They cost the same. Larger devices are several times more expensive and are designed for operation under maximum loads.

Vacuum packaging equipment intended for household use can be made of plastic and stainless steel. Simpler and less expensive devices have plastic housings.

It must be said that this is quite enough for the home, unless, of course, you are engaged in mass packaging of products for sale. Devices with steel cases are more used for industrial needs. An example of this.

All household packers are tubeless. What does this name mean? The fact that this is a small-sized device into which products are not loaded. A tubeless vacuum sealer creates a vacuum in bags of food or things that are near it. Chamber packers have significant dimensions and are used on an industrial scale.

2.2 Review of popular models of vacuum sealers

1. Vacuum packer Steba VK 6

This is a compact household appliance that has an additional sealing function. It is also capable of working with very delicate products in pulse mode. This home vacuum sealer uses a special type of bag, one of which is corrugated on one side.

Thanks to this feature, the polyethylene does not stick together when air is pumped out of it. The device is controlled by four mechanical buttons with indication.

Characteristics of Steba VK 6:

• Air pumping speed - up to 16 l/min.
• Housing: plastic and steel.
• Control - electronic (buttons - mechanical).
• Power - 170 W, same as .
• Color: light metallic.
• There is no display.
• Manufacturer: Germany.

The Steba VK 6 vacuum food sealer costs about $100. They cost the same.

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Content

To extend the shelf life of products and improve their quality, various technologies are used. One of them is progressive and simple - vacuumization. Meat, fish, vegetables are sealed in a tight bag, the maximum amount of air is removed from it, thereby preventing the proliferation of microorganisms. For this purpose, a special device has been invented, a vacuum packer, which will be your faithful assistant and expert in matters of freshness and consistent quality of preserved products.

What is a vacuum sealer

For the vital activity of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms, favorable conditions are needed, the most important of which are heat and the presence of oxygen. With the advent of the refrigerator, people increased the shelf life of food. Cooling and freezing help keep meat, fish, and vegetables in a safe state for health. The use of vacuum technology helps not only to protect food supplies from spoilage, but also to preserve their microelements and vitamins. Prepared food is perfectly preserved in a vacuum. You can take it with you on the road without fear of poisoning.

Frozen foods, when stored for a long time, destroy their original structure. This problem is easily solved by a vacuum food packaging machine. Freeze foods that are pre-packaged in vacuum bags. This way, the food will be preserved under ideal conditions, and after defrosting it will delight you with an appetizing appearance, pristine taste, and a full range of vitamins. To do this, you need to buy a machine for vacuum packaging of products. Its cost is more than compensated by the preserved food, which you won’t have to throw away.

Domestic

A compact vacuum packaging machine for home can be horizontal or vertical (the latter takes up less space in the kitchen). A household vacuumizer is equipped with a nozzle, a sealing tape, an electric pump, and an alert system that provides light and sound signals. Place the food in a special bag, position the packaging according to the user instructions so that the nozzle is inside the container. Turn on the pump and wait for the signal indicating that the evacuation is complete. Press the button that turns on the seal.

Depending on the class, price, manufacturer, vacuum sealers used at home may have minimal or advanced functionality. More expensive models have several packaging modes. They are able to vacuum soft, delicate, fragile fruits, vegetables, and ready-made dishes without damaging them. Some models come with marinating containers. In a vacuum, this process goes faster and you can cook meat or fish for the grill in 10-15 minutes.

How can a vacuum packaging machine be used at home? Sliced ​​meats, vegetables, and fruits are perfectly preserved without air. This packaging is convenient and safe to take with you to work, for a walk, or even on a hike. Pack sliced ​​sausage, cheese, meat along with the plate. When guests arrive, serving the treat will take a few seconds, and the cutting will not dry out or become chapped. With the help of vacuum sealers, you can cook dishes at low temperatures using Sous Vide technology for a healthy diet.

Industrial

Unlike household tubeless packers, an industrial vacuum sealer for products is a solid unit. Of course, it is designed for much larger volumes of packaging raw materials, semi-finished products and ready-made dishes. The food packaged in a bag, subjected to vacuum, is placed in a chamber, the edge of the container is located on the heating element, where the sealing line will pass. When you close the lid and press the “start” button, the packaging process begins automatically.

In the kitchen or at home, such a packer will look ridiculous. Its place is in manufacturing, fast food enterprises, kitchens of supermarkets, cafes, restaurants. It does an excellent job of increasing the shelf life of various types of products, as well as packaging and giving a marketable appearance to semi-finished products and ready-made dishes for sale. The equipment of industrial vacuum degassers often includes spare rubber seals, oil necessary for servicing the device, and special inserts that reduce the size of the chamber if necessary.

Buy a vacuum sealer

Vacuum storage of food helps to save money, as it increases the shelf life of products and improves their taste. A review of popular models of packers, their advantages and disadvantages, will help you buy a vacuum sealer that will fully meet your requirements. You can purchase most of the models discussed in online stores that sell home appliances. In Moscow, St. Petersburg and other large cities of Russia, packers are widely represented in Eldorado, Technosila, Technopark and other stores.

Oberhof

- an advanced vacuumizer model with an interesting design. Oberhof is a European brand of German origin. This means that the build quality of the vacuumizer is beyond praise.

• Model name - Oberhof Leere T-15
• Characteristics - Operates from a 220V network, power - 110 W, vacuum created (maximum) - 0.8 bar, “Auto/Stop” function - the vacuum cleaner itself will pump out the air and seal the bag, “Stop” function - the ability to stop the vacuumizer at any time.
• Pros

The main features make it most interesting:

1. The function of pumping air not only from bags, but also from vacuum containers; for this, the kit includes 2 special hoses for different container valves. This is rare; usually vacuum sealers are always designed for one type of vacuum container and cannot work with another. At the same time, there are two most popular types of container valves on the market.
2. 2 modes to choose from, dry and wet, with dry everything is clear, but wet allows you to vacuum food with liquid, you can even pack meat with marinade, etc. Not all vacuum sealers are capable of handling wet products.
3. 2 pressure levels: high and low, with low pressure you can pack even the most fragile products without damage.
4. Great for sous vide cooking.
5. Compact size, will not take up much space in the kitchen (360x150x76 mm).
6. The kit includes a special stopper for vacuuming bottles. For example, you can vacuum open bottles of wine to preserve taste and aroma.
7. Increased strength of the sealing seam of bags and rolls.
8. Original design with a beautiful grooved lid.

• Cons: not identified

Redmond

This popular brand offers two models of machines for vacuum packaging of products in the home.

• Model name – REDMOND RVS-M020.
• Price – 4900 rubles.
• Characteristics – vacuum sealing machine with a power of 250 W. Case material – high-quality plastic with stainless steel elements, touch control buttons, LED indicator. The seam is 2.5 mm thick.
• Pros – Programs for hard and soft products, two types of packages included.
• Cons: there is no way to vacuum containers.

The second model of the Redmond packer has expanded functionality and is more expensive.

• Model name – REDMOND RVS-M021.
• Price – 8900 rubles.
• Characteristics – A model similar to the previous one, works with vacuum containers and bags.
• Pros – There are three containers and a tube for vacuuming them.
• Not identified.

Caso

The German company, created as the official distributor of several European brands, has been producing kitchen appliances under its own name since 2003. Caso vacuum cleaners are in great demand in Germany and other European countries.

• Model name – CASO VC 10.
• Price – 4500 rubles.
• Characteristics – electronic vacuum packer with a power of 110 W. Works with bags up to 28 cm wide. Has a vacuum stop button for delicate products.
• Pros - You can use roll film, there is a sealing function without a vacuum.
• Cons – There are none. An excellent packer for this price category.

This Caso model is more powerful, more functional, and more expensive. An excellent vacuum cleaner for those who choose the best.

• Model name – CASO VC 150.
• Price – 12800 rubles
• Characteristics – powerful packer (120 W), equipped with an electronic seam quality controller. Has a choice of welding modes for dry and wet products. There is a hose for working with vacuum containers.
• Pros - forms a double welding seam, compact, with a compartment for storing the cord.
• Cons – the packer is expensive, but the quality fully justifies the price.

Henkelman

For business owners, the Henkelman company produces professional vacuum sealers. Below are reviews of two popular units.

• Model name – Henkelman MINI ECO
• Price – 70200
• Features – This is an industrial packer. Machine width 340 cm, length – 515 cm, height – 315. Power consumption 40 W. Forms a double seam.
• Pros – Low operating noise level. Very simple controls. For industrial equipment it is not expensive.
• No cons

The professional model Henkelman Jumbo 42 is the leader in popularity. It is compact, reliable, beautiful. An excellent assistant in small food production.

• Model name – Henkelman Jumbo 42
• Price – 205,000 rubles.
• Features – Stainless steel packer with low voltage control system. Has a high electrical protection class. Liquid is discharged from the pump automatically.
• Pros: modern design, reliability and safety. High performance. Solders a strong, high-quality seam.
• Cons – branded packer, it’s perfect.

Zigmund Shtain

Among the kitchen appliances that the German company Sigmund Stein specializes in, special attention is paid to packers. The sealed vacuum bags produced by this brand's home appliance look professional and preserve food perfectly.

• Model name – Zigmund & Shtain Kuchen-Profi VS-505.
• Price – 8400 rubles.
• Specifications – black and gray household sealer, suction speed 12 liters per minute, power 170 W.
• Pros: The film container is located inside the case, which is very convenient. Stylish, beautiful device. Vacuum containers included.
• Cons: none found.

A model that has all the advantages of Sigmund Stein, but is somewhat cheaper due to the absence of vacuum containers, is described below.

• Model name – Zigmund & Shtain Kuchen-Profi VS-504.
• Price – 4800 rubles
• Characteristics - the device has a gray plastic body, with a motor that sucks at a speed of 9 liters per minute. The maximum width of the package is 30 cm.
• Pros: modern design, reduced noise level, vacuum hose included.
• Vacuum containers will have to be purchased separately.

Gochu

A high-quality packager from the Korean company Gochu will be a good purchase for your kitchen. It has a number of useful advantages at a low price.

• Model name – GOCHU VAC-470.
• Price – 6800 rubles.
• Characteristics – Power 130 W, suction speed 18 liters per minute. There are full and partial vacuum modes. The packer can work with vacuum containers.
• Pros: thoughtful, unusual case design.
• Cons: containers and vacuum hose are not included.

Vama

Small industrial packers Vama are designed for work in shops for food processing, production of semi-finished products, sausages. They are actively used in catering establishments.

• Model name – Vama VacBox 300.
• Price – from 100,000 rubles.
• Characteristics – Medium load packer, designed for a five-hour work shift with breaks. Case and chamber material – stainless steel. The length of the welding bar is 300 mm. Overall dimensions – 395x490x360 mm.
• Pros: reliability and ease of control. Manufacturer's warranty – 5 years.
• Cons – not designed for long-term use throughout the day.

For use in shift work environments, Vama offers a more powerful packer model.

• Model name – Vama VacBox 450.
• Price – 130,000 rubles.
• Characteristics - a device with dimensions 645x620x435 mm and a welding bar length of 420 mm. The duration of the vacuum cycle is 35-50 seconds.
• Pros: powerful, reliable, safe. The controls are touch-sensitive and intuitive.
• Cons: massive, take into account the overall dimensions.

How to choose a vacuum sealer

To purchase a device that will become your reliable assistant, decide what is expected of it. When buying equipment for a cafe, restaurant or small production workshop, choose industrial single-chamber vacuum degassers. Depending on the expected workload, decide on the power, parameters and volume of the model’s chamber. Any household appliance cannot cope with production loads and will quickly fail.

Inexpensive tubeless packers are suitable for the kitchen. The selection principle is the same: decide how the device will be used. If you need to vacuumize meat, fish, or cheese to increase shelf life, any vacuumizer with a minimum set of functions will do. Do you pack berries, mushrooms, and vegetables before freezing? Check that the device has a program for vacuuming soft and fragile products. Are you going to marinate meat often? You need a sealer with vacuum containers and a hose included.