Lava vacuum films E-Vac and R-Vac are exclusively manufactured in Switzerland under strict guidelines. The one-sided embossed structure in the film enables quick vacuuming for any vacuum sealing device, regardless of the brand. Moreover, thanks to the particularly fine structure, liquid components in the product are not drawn upward towards the bag opening as quickly.
Lava E-Vac and R-Vac vacuum films are airtight, suitable for both freezers and refrigerators, food-safe, tasteless, odourless, microwave and boil-in-the-bag compatible, dishwasher-safe, and can be reused at any time. They are also ideal for low-temperature cooking (Sous-Vide) up to +95 °C.
What is the difference between the 7 different types of Vacuum Bags & Rolls?
R-Vac Structured Vacuum Bags (PE/PA):
The best-selling film! Ready-to-use bags, 3-sided sealed, available in various sizes. One side is smooth, and the other side is structured. The structure allows the vacuum sealing device to rapidly draw out air. The fine structure prevents liquid components from being drawn upward towards the bag opening.
Applications: Suitable for all types of food and products in commercial and industrial settings.
Compatible Devices: Suitable for all vacuum sealing and film sealing devices without exception, including chamber vacuum machines.
RS-Vac Structured Vacuum Bags (PE/PA – 160 µ thickness):
Very popular! Extra-strong bags, 3-sided sealed, currently available in 4 different sizes.
Applications: Suitable for all types of food, but especially recommended for sharp-edged products in commercial and industrial settings due to the extra-strong construction.
Compatible Devices: Generally compatible with all vacuum sealing and film sealing devices, with or without chambers.
E-Vac Structured Vacuum Rolls (PE/PA):
The best-selling film! Supplied as continuous rolls, offering flexibility. 2-sided sealed and open at the bottom, currently available in 7 different sizes. One side is smooth, and the other side is structured. The structure allows the vacuum sealing device to rapidly draw out air. The fine structure prevents liquid components from being drawn upward towards the bag opening.
Applications: Suitable for all types of food and products in commercial and industrial settings.
Compatible Devices: Suitable for all vacuum sealing and film sealing devices without exception, including chamber vacuum machines.
ES-Vac Structured Vacuum Rolls (PE/PA – 160 µ thickness):
Extra-strong 160 µ film! Supplied as continuous rolls, offering flexibility. 2-sided sealed and open at the bottom, currently available in 3 different sizes. One side is smooth, and the other side is structured. The structure allows the vacuum sealing device to rapidly draw out air. The fine structure prevents liquid components from being drawn upward towards the bag opening.
Applications: Suitable for all types of food, but especially recommended for sharp-edged products in commercial and industrial settings due to the extra-strong construction.
Compatible Devices: Generally compatible with all vacuum sealing and film sealing devices, with or without chambers.
K-Vac Multi-Layer Aluminum Bags (PET/PE – Up to 124 µ thickness):
Silver-side fold multi-layer aluminum bags, 3-sided sealed, currently available in 4 different sizes. Both sides are smooth.
Applications: Ideal for light-sensitive products such as coffee, tea, spices, or industrial goods.
Compatible Devices: Generally compatible with all vacuum sealing and film sealing devices, with or without chambers.
G-Vac Smooth Vacuum Bags (PE/PA – 120 µ thickness):
Ready-to-use bags, 3-sided sealed, currently available in 3 different sizes. Both sides are smooth, but the film must be specially inserted into the Lava vacuum sealing device for evacuation. More information about this process can be found here.
Applications: Suitable for all types of food and products in commercial and industrial settings.
Compatible Devices: If only sealing is required, it is compatible with all devices without exception. However, if vacuuming and sealing are desired, the G-Vac Vacuum Bags can ONLY be used with a Lava vacuum sealing device (more complex than using a structured bag – the folding technique for this can be found here) or with all chamber vacuum sealing devices.
i-Vac ESD Smooth Vacuum Bags (EMI-Shielding Films):
Ready-to-use bags, 3-sided sealed, currently available in 7 different sizes. Both sides are smooth, and due to the special design, the film can be inserted normally WITHOUT any folding technique for vacuuming and sealing.
Applications: Used for electronic components or products to protect against electrostatic discharge in commercial and industrial settings.
Compatible Devices: All Lava vacuum sealing devices (all Lava models are ideally suited for these films; the best-selling models in the commercial-industrial sector are the V.400 and V.500). If using a different device, check with the manufacturer to ensure compatibility with EMI-Shielding Films and their sealing capabilities.
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