Towerguy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 We are getting ready to produce, and have been trying out various tops and shrink capsules. When I use my heat gun to shrink the capsules, about half of them come out looking like ET snot. Any suggested techniques to get a consistent seal? I was considering making a cup-like end to attach to the heat gun, to even out the heat. I realize there are devices made for this, but until we get to selling product, our budget is pretty lean. TIA, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 If you're not down to upgrade, than just keep practicing. Before getting a more appropriate tool from st.pats, we used a cheapo harbor freight heat gun. It took a good 30 or so bottles to get the technique down (involved spinning and carful distance/angle), but it's totally doable to get clean heat shrinks with a regular heat gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towerguy Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Lenny, thanks for the suggestion. I didn't think to try spinning the bottle (duh!), but I will try that. BTW, I tried both the preformed capsules and the flat ones, with similar results. Do you have a preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Make certain there is no moisture, and follow Lenny's advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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