Foodtek Vacuum Packing Kit — Sealer + 150 Bags

The Foodtek Vacuum Packing Kit brings together the VS3200 vacuum sealer and 150 embossed vacuum bags, supplied as three packs of 50 in 150 x 300 mm, 200 x 300 mm and 250 x 350 mm. It is intended for people who are setting up to vacuum pack for the first time and would prefer a machine and a working stock of bags in a single purchase.

The VS3200 runs a dual-pump motor rated for up to 100 continuous seal cycles, with double-seal technology and a 32 cm sealing rod. The dual seal lays down two parallel welds across the bag mouth, which gives a second line of defence on bags that will be handled, stacked and frozen. At 39 x 20 x 10 cm and 165 W, the unit sits on a bench without taking over the space.

The three bag sizes cover most of what comes off a home kill or a fishing trip. The 150 x 300 mm suits fillets, backstraps, sausages and jerky. The 200 x 300 mm takes portioned steaks and single meals. The 250 x 350 mm handles roasts, larger primals and bulk mince. All three are 90 micron multi-layer, embossed for air removal on a channel-style machine, BPA-free, freezer-safe and suitable for sous vide.

Top 5 Facts — Foodtek Vacuum Packing

1. The kit costs less than the parts bought separately
   The sealer and the three bag packs total $337 at individual prices. The kit is $249.
2. Vacuum packing is what stops freezer burn
   Freezer burn is the meat surface drying out where air touches it. Removing the air removes the cause, which is why vacuum-packed meat holds colour and texture far longer than wrapped meat.
3. Embossed bags are required on this style of machine
   A channel-style sealer needs the raised texture inside the bag to give the air a path to the pump. Smooth chamber-machine bags will not evacuate on a VS3200.
4. Dual pump, not a single diaphragm
   The two-pump arrangement is what allows the run of continuous cycles. A single-pump domestic sealer typically needs a rest between bags.
5. The moist setting exists for a reason
   Wet meat and fish release liquid into the seal line. The moist mode extends the seal time so the weld still forms through the moisture.

Key features

• Foodtek VS3200 dual-pump vacuum sealer, 165 W
• 32 cm sealing rod, wide enough for the 250 x 350 mm bags supplied
• Double-seal weld on every cycle
• Rated for up to 100 continuous seal cycles
• Vacuum/Seal, Speed, Food, Pressure, Pulse/Vac and Moist controls
• 150 embossed bags supplied across three sizes
• 90 micron multi-layer bags, BPA-free, freezer-safe, sous vide suitable
• Stainless steel housing, 39 x 20 x 10 cm footprint
• 2 year manufacturer warranty on the machine

Best uses

• Packing a home kill down into freezer portions
• Wild game — venison, kangaroo, pork, rabbit
• Fish and fillets straight off the boat
• Portioning bulk meat bought on special
• Preparing bags for sous vide cooking
• Packing sausages and jerky after a making session

What's in the box

• 1 x Foodtek VS3200 vacuum sealer
• 1 x 50pk Foodtek embossed vacuum bags 150 x 300 mm
• 1 x 50pk Foodtek embossed vacuum bags 200 x 300 mm
• 1 x 50pk Foodtek embossed vacuum bags 250 x 350 mm
• Instruction manual

How to use

1. Choose a bag that leaves at least 50 mm of clear space above the product.
2. Wipe the inside of the bag mouth dry. Fat or brine on the seal line is the most common cause of a failed weld.
3. Lay the open end flat across the sealing rod, with no folds or creases.
4. Close the lid and press down at both ends until it latches.
5. Select Moist for wet meat and fish, Dry for cured product and sausages.
6. Press Vacuum/Seal and let the cycle finish. Use Pulse/Vac for soft product that would crush under full vacuum.
7. Check the seal before the bag goes in the freezer. Re-seal 10 mm inside the first weld if it looks incomplete.

Storage & care tips

• Wipe the sealing rod and the gasket after each session. Dried fat on the gasket will cost vacuum on the next bag.
• Empty the drip channel before storing the unit.
• Let the machine cool if a long run has warmed the sealing rod. A hot rod tends to cut the bag instead of welding it.
• Store bags flat and out of direct sunlight.
• Do not run the sealer with a wet exterior, and disconnect it from power before cleaning.
• Label bags before freezing. Vacuum-packed meat is hard to identify once it is frozen flat.

FAQs

Can I use supermarket vacuum bags with this machine?
Only embossed or textured bags will work. The VS3200 is a channel-style sealer and needs the internal texture to draw air out. Smooth bags intended for chamber machines will not evacuate.

How long will vacuum-packed meat keep?
Frozen, vacuum-packed meat holds condition several times longer than wrapped meat because there is no air at the surface to cause freezer burn. Actual storage life depends on your freezer temperature and how the meat was handled before packing.

Will it seal liquids?
Not directly. Freeze liquids and wet marinades to a solid block first, then vacuum pack. Free liquid drawn to the seal line will prevent the weld from forming.

Is 150 bags enough to start with?
For most home users it covers a full lamb or a deer with bags left over. Refill packs in all three sizes, plus 300 x 400 mm and 300 x 500 mm, are stocked separately.

Can this machine be used in a shop?
No. The VS3200 is rated for domestic use. Commercial-volume packing needs a chamber machine.

Does the kit come with a warranty?
The VS3200 carries a 2 year manufacturer warranty on parts and workmanship. Bags are a consumable and are not covered.

Warranty

Foodtek machinery includes manufacturer warranty on parts and workmanship. The VS3200 in this kit is covered for 2 years.

SKU:
01FT019

Kit contents:
Foodtek VS3200 vacuum sealer x 1
Embossed vacuum bags 150 x 300 mm x 50
Embossed vacuum bags 200 x 300 mm x 50
Embossed vacuum bags 250 x 350 mm x 50

Construction:
Stainless steel housing; ABS lid and controls

Features:
Dual pump system, double seal, 32 cm sealing rod, moist and dry modes, pulse vacuum

Colour:
Stainless steel / black

Dimensions:
39 x 20 x 10 cm

Includes:
Everything listed in "What's in the box"

Technical specifications

Power:
165 W

Sealing rod:
320 mm

Seal type:
Double seal

Duty:
Up to 100 continuous seal cycles

Bag type:
Embossed / channel style only

Bag film:
90 micron multi-layer, BPA-free, freezer-safe, sous vide suitable

Bag quantity:
150 (3 x 50pk)

Use rating:
Domestic use only

Warranty:
2 year manufacturer warranty (machine)

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