Vacuum Sealer Comparison Chart
ZeroPak Dualvac 12/240 volt vacuum sealer with salmon
Compare features of ZeroPak and SICO vacuum sealer models in our vacuum sealer comparison charts below. Visit our Model Help Guide page for assistance to decide what model will be best for you.
DOMESTIC AND SEMI COMMERCIAL VACUUM SEALER COMPARISON CHART
| STATUS MiniVac | ZeroPak FV500 | ZeroPak DualVac | SICO S-250 | SICO S-250 Premium | SICO Nevada | ||
| Transformer Power | 100 Watts | 180 Watts | 12/240 Volt 120 Watts | 400 Watts | 400 Watts | 650 Watts | |
| Vacuum Pressure | 60 kpa | 65 kpa | 80 kpa | 85 kpa | 90 kpa | 92 kpa | |
| Air Extraction | 9 litres per min silent rotary pump | 12 litres per min single pump | 10 litres per min single pump | 15 litres per min single pump | 20 litres per min single pump | 25 litres per min single pump | |
| Sealing Bars | Single 2.5mm wide | Single 2.5mm wide | Single 2.5mm wide | Single 4mm wide | Double x 4mm wide | Triple x 4mm wide | |
| Liquid Protection | No | Built in filter with external exhaust | No | Built in filter with external exhaust | Built in filter with external exhaust | Built in filter with external exhaust | |
| Duty Cycle (No of seals continuously) | 8-10 then rest. Average 1 seal per 45 secs | 8-10 then rest. Average 1 seal per 45 secs | 8-10 then rest. Average 1 seal per 60 secs | No duty cycle. Can be run continuously | No duty cycle. Can be run continuously | No duty cycle. Can be run continuously | |
| Vacuum Chamber width | 30cm | 30cm | 30cm | 25cm. But can do bags up to 40cm wide (2 step operation) | 25cm. But can do bags up to 40cm wide (2 step operation) | 32cm. But can do bags up to 50cm wide (2 step operation) | |
| Sealing time & adjustment | 7 seconds | 7 seconds | 6 to 10 seconds | 1 to 10 seconds dial adjustable | 1 to 10 seconds dial adjustable | 1 to 10 seconds dial adjustable | |
| Roll holder/Cutter | No | Built in roll holder with cutting slot | Built in bag cutter in base | No | No | No | |
| Operating method | Activates by lid pressure. Auto and manual control | Activates by lid pressure. Auto and manual control | Mechanical lid locks. Auto and manual control | Operates by lid pressure.Manual operation | Patented Magnetic lid lock. Auto and manual operation | Patented Magnetic lid lock. Auto and manual operation | |
| Vacuum/Seal progress indicator | No | LED Light | LED Light | LED Light | Vacuum gauge | Vacuum gauge | |
| Accessory/container port | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Weight | 0.8kg | 2.2kg | 2.2kg | 4.0kg | 4.5kg | 6.0kg | |
| Dimensions | L 39cm, W 8.5cm, H 5.3cm | L 38cm, W 17.6cm, H 7.8cm | L 38cm, W 15cm, H 7.8cm | L 37cm, W 25.5cm, H 10cm | L 37cm, W 25.5cm, H 11.5cm | L 43cm, W 27.5cm, H 11cm | |
| Repairability | Yes. Parts available in NZ | Yes. Parts available in NZ | Yes. Parts available in NZ | Yes. Parts available in NZ | Yes. Parts available in NZ | Yes. Parts available in NZ | |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years | 1 year | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
SICO S-LINE SERIES COMMERCIAL VACUUM SEALER COMPARISON CHART
| SICO S Line 350 | SICO S Line 460 | SICO S Line 550 | SICO S Line 700 | |
| Vacuum Chamber Width | 35cm | 46cm | 55cm | 70cm |
| Transformer Power | 700 watt | 800 watt | 1000 watt | 1200 watt |
| Liquid protection | Built in filter & external exhaust system | Built in filter & external exhaust system | Built in filter & external exhaust system | Built in filter & external exhaust system |
| Sealing time | Adjustable 1/10 secs | Adjustable 1/10 secs | Adjustable 1/10 secs | Adjustable 1/10 secs |
| Sealing Bar | Triple x 4mm wide | Triple x 4mm wide | Triple x 4mm wide | Triple x 4mm wide |
| Duty cycle, Bags per min | Capable of continuous operation | Capable of continuous operation | Capable of continuous operation | Capable of continuous operation |
| Air extraction speed | 25 Litres per min | 27 Litres per min | 50 Litres per min Double Pumps | 75 litres per min Triple Pumps |
| Vacuum Pressure | 92 kpa | 92 kpa | 92 kpa | 92 kpa |
| Lid closing | Magnetic with auto release | Magnetic with auto release | Magnetic with auto release | Magnetic with auto release |
| Manual/Auto mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vacuum Gauge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable vacuum valve | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Port | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti Skid Feet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 year domestic 2 Year commercial | 5 year domestic 2 Year commercial | 5 year domestic 2 Year commercial | 5 year domestic 2 Year commercial |
| Weight | 11kg | 13kg | 16kg | 19.7kg |
| Dimensions | L 47.5cm, W 28cm, H 11.5cm | L 58.5cm, W 28cm, H 11.5cm | L 67.5cm, W28cm, H 11.5cm | L 82.5cm, W 28cm, H 11.5cm |