BannerPro Banner Hemming & Pocket System???

[Superior Digital]

Wow this is a tough thread. I am new to signs101.com so I will go easy. We bought one and it works as advertised. Before Bannerpro we used tape and sent banners out for sewing. We are happy with our purchase.

 

[gnatt66]

that looks like a modified version of the shrinkwrap machine i have at work...y'all KNOW i gotta try that on Monday

it looks like this:

 

[Pat Whatley]

the hinge will get in the way gnatt

 

[gnatt66]

the hinge will get in the way gnatt

i know, Pat..lol. but..if it 'works' and i have another one of these in a storage unit collecting dust i can take it apart, etc.

mine can seal approx 28" in one swipe, so..i could theoretically weld a 2x4 banner as it sits.

i'm more curious than anything.

 

[bob]

Has anyone tried or own one of these things?

http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/H...el=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&border=1

It looks like it's either a great investment or total waste of money. My main concern is the width of the heating elements. How thick is the weld? 1/4" or 1/2" or 1"? It's hard to tell by the video. I don't do a lot of banners however it would be nice to have a heat weld rather than using banner tape. I know some of the good welders come with a really big $$$ tag. Does any one know of any alternatives?

I could hem a banner with tape faster and more securely than I could this sandwich bag sealer on steroids.

 

[CheapVehicleWrap]

heat sealer won't work, even without the hinge

 

[Zakk]

I know this is a REALLY old thread - just wondering if there is any new feedback on the Bannerpro? We currently use tape, but have had someissues with it giving out (rarely), but we're also looging for a solution to seal banners in a loop for rotating dispays and banner tape sucks for that application. I am not sure if this machine is good for sealing banner end to end and for sealing edges if we are not hemming at all. Thanks.