Seals polypropylene and polyethylene bags and tubing up to 6 mil thick. No warm up required. Sealer with round trim-and-seal element melts through bags and tubing to create tamper-evident seal without tail flap (seal is thinner and opens more easily). Manufacturer does not recommend sealing material thicker than 6 mil. 12" seal width. Service kits sold separately. Call for details on additional replacement parts.