L-BAR SEALER BUYER CHECKLIST
Prepared October 1, 2026 | https://lbarsealer.com/buying-guide/

This is a requirements brief, not a compatibility determination.
Mark each answer KNOWN / TO CONFIRM WITH SUPPLIER / NOT APPLICABLE.

PRODUCT
[ ] Product description and representative samples: ___________________
[ ] Minimum L x W x H: __________________ Units (in / mm): _____________
[ ] Maximum L x W x H: __________________ Units (in / mm): _____________
[ ] Weight and units: __________ Travel orientation: __________________
[ ] Variation, loose components, sensitivity, desired appearance: ______
[ ] Seal area needed (front x side bar): ________ Max height: _________

PRODUCTION
[ ] Required good packs per shift: __________ Peak demand: ____________
[ ] Available run time per shift: ___________ Staffing: ________________
[ ] Required packs per minute (packs / run minutes): __________________
[ ] Current process and bottleneck: ___________________________________
[ ] Product changeovers and loading/unloading method: _________________

FILM
[ ] Film type (polyolefin / PVC / polyethylene): _____________________
[ ] Supplier and grade: _______________________________________________
[ ] Thickness and units: __________ Roll width and units: _____________
[ ] Core diameter: ________________ Roll outside diameter: ____________
[ ] Centerfold width (W + H + 2 to 4 in.): ____ Perforation: __________
[ ] Compatibility and trial material to confirm with supplier: ________

UTILITIES AND LAYOUT
[ ] Available voltage: ______ Phase: ______ Circuit capacity: _________
[ ] Available compressed air (if any): ________________________________
[ ] Installation footprint with units: _______________________________
[ ] Infeed/outfeed heights: __________ Access route: __________________
[ ] Supplier-confirmed operator/service clearances: ___________________
[ ] Supplier-confirmed sealer/tunnel utilities and integration: ________

BUDGET AND INSTALLATION
[ ] Budget range and currency: _______________________________________
[ ] Quote includes sealer / tunnel / conveyors / options: ______________
[ ] Freight, taxes, unloading, positioning responsibilities: __________
[ ] Utility connections, commissioning, training responsibilities: _____
[ ] Film, initial spares, consumables, and service scope: ______________

SUPPORT AND ACCEPTANCE
[ ] Parts availability and consumable part numbers: __________________
[ ] Warranty coverage/exclusions and service response: ________________
[ ] Manuals and training provided: ___________________________________
[ ] Factory test before shipment (FAT) agreed: ________________________
[ ] Site test after installation (SAT) agreed: ________________________
[ ] Run with representative products and intended film: ______________
[ ] Target rate, good-pack criteria, and trial duration: ______________
[ ] Good packs, rejects, settings, changeovers, staffing recorded: _____
[ ] Acceptance criteria written into the purchase order: ______________
[ ] Supplier written confirmation of complete application fit: ________

OPEN QUESTIONS FOR SUPPLIER
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Supplier / contact: __________________________ Date: _________________
Model / configuration / quote reference: ______________________________