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COMPANIES
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Novaseal® is a Registered
trademark licensed by
Nova Products Mfg., Inc.
Manufacturing Base:
Florida, United States
Tel: 954-834-2211
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Asco BV
Manufacturing Base:
Swalmen, The Netherlands
Tel: +31-475318227
US Representative: Forest Group
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Matic, S.A.
Manufacturing Base:
Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34-932745007
US Representative: Vertilux
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Forsstrom High Frequency AB
Manufacturing Base:
Lysekil, Sweden
Tel: +46-523666600
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Manufacturing Base:
Taiwan & China
US Representatives:
SB2, Miller Weldmaster1
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Novaseal® brand introduced
in 1994
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Founded in 1988
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Founded in 1969
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Founded in 1970
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N/A
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Pulse Packet Sealing Technology
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Impulse Sealing
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Impulse Sealing
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High Frequency (RF)
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Impulse Sealing
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ShadeSealer: Bar seal lengths
include: 126, 168, 210, 252,
294 & 360-inch
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, & 1” seal widths
Available with pocket folder |
IL 315/350/430/580. Seal lengths include: 124, 137, 169, & 228-inch
1/4, 3/8, 1/2, & 1” seal widths
Available with pocket folder.
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Ares Plus. Seal lengths include: 118, 157 & 197-inch.
1/4-inch seal width.
Available with pocket folder.
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TX 200-800: 47-inch Seal Length
Standalone or with Shuttle |
Miller Weldmaster Impulse Extreme: Only one size -
118 inch by 1-inch seam width. Note1 only Miller's Extreme line of products imported from Asia.
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Ultratab Impulse Welder. Only one size - 126-inch by 1/4-inch seam width.
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Average Cycle Time: 10 sec
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Average Cycle Time: 35 sec
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Average Cycle Time: 35 wec
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Average Cycle Time: 8 sec
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Average Cycle Time: 35 sec
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Unique Features:
> Poster Press on all machines
> PLC Controls & Self Diagnostics
> Touch screen operation
> Pulse Modulation Control
> MultiHead Sealing - 2 Sealers in One
> Seals ALL Shade materials
> Works with or without sealing tapes
> Optional Light Curtain
> Laser Alignment
> Optional zipper & spline feature.
> Magnetic hold-down
> Table cradle with pneumatic stops
> Pockets, Overlaps & Splices
> Lifetime NovaCare Support
> Purchase, Lease, Rent-to-Own
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Unique Features:
> Cantilever & Poster Press Machines
> PLC Controls
> Temperature Controlled
> Touch screen operation
> Optional Light Curtain
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Unique Features:
> Poster Press Machines
> PLC Controls
> Temperature Controlled
> Works with or without sealing tapes
> Optional Light Curtain
> Pneumatic alignment guides
> Optional zipper & spline feature
> Magnetic hold-down
> Front cradle
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Unique Features:
> Poster Press Machines
> Computer Controls
> Works with or without sealing tapes
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Unique Features:
> Some machines Poster, most are Cantilever (reduced cost)
> PLC Controls and analog controls
> Temperature Controlled. Often water cooled to reduce cycle time
> Works with or without sealing tapes
> Mechanical alignment
> Magnetic hold-down
> Front cradle
> 220 VAC, 3 Phase
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Cost Comparisons (2010):
168-inch: $75 to $85,000
210-inch: $85 to $90,000
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Cost Comparisons (2010):
169-inch: $80 to $90,000
228-inch: $120 to $130,000
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Cost Comparisons (2010):
157-inch: $85 to $90,000
197-inch: Not Available
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Cost Comparisons (2010):
47-inch: $65 to $75,000
Larger: Very expensive
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Cost Comparisons (2010):
118-inch: $33 to $40,000
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EndSealer and PatchSealer:
Hem End closer, 1/4 x 2” seal, alignment guides, 110 VAC, Easy to Use.
PatchSealer triangular shape. |
Hand Welder:
End closer, 1/4 x 4” seal, 220 VAC
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No Handheld or EndSealer
Product Available
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No Handheld or EndSealer
Product Available
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Handheld Welder:
220 VAC. Cumbersome to use. |
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Other Equipment/Products/Activities:
+ Only heat sealing machinery
+ Also manufacturers TableTop PulseSealers, SignSealer, Wedge Welders,
QUAD Automated Sealers and automation consulting
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Other Equipment/Products/Activities:
+ Cutting tables
+ Rewinding and inspection machines
+ Fabric storage and roll handling
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Other Equipment/Products/Activities:
+ Cutting tables
+ Inspection machines
+ Shade & workroom related services
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Other Equipment/Products/Activities:
+ RF sealers are no longer much used for shade industry. More typical use is for sealing shapes, not straight lines.
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Other Equipment/Products/Activities:
+ US representing firms are either workrooms or machine builders, or both. Many involved in sales of accessories.
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Link:
General Information
ShadeSealer Information
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Link:
General Information
Welding Machines
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Link:
General Information
Welding Products
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Link:
General Information
Heat Sealing Machines
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Link:
General Information
Shade Sealing Machines
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