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title: What material can the Hawo HM 8000 pouch maker seal?
description: "The Hawo HM 8000 AS and HM 8000 AS-V can only seal the following: - Pouches and reels in accordance with EN-868-5 and EN ISO 11607-1. - Paper pouches in accordance with EN 868-4. - HDPE (e.g. Tyvek®, 1059B, 1073B…"
url: "https://henderson-biomedical.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/what-material-can-the-hawo-hm-8000-pouch-maker-seal/"
updated: "2024-04-29"
category: Heat sealers
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# What material can the Hawo HM 8000 pouch maker seal?

The Hawo HM 8000 AS and HM 8000 AS-V can only seal the following:

- Pouches and reels in accordance with EN-868-5 and EN ISO 11607-1.
- Paper pouches in accordance with EN 868-4.
- HDPE (e.g. Tyvek®, 1059B, 1073B and 2FS).

In all cases, this includes both flat and gusset types of pouch/reel.

The HM 8000 cannot seal foil or thermoplastic material.