Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus (100) for sealing a vacuum bag (200), comprising: a body (110) defining at least a part of a reception space (120), wherein the reception space (120) is configured to receive a vacuum bag (200) for sealing, and wherein the body (110) comprises a fluid collection space (130) for collecting fluid drawn out of the vacuum bag (200) during an evacuation process; and at least one absorbent unit (140) located in the fluid collection space (130) to absorb the fluid flowing into the fluid collection space (130).

Abstract: Bag-sealing apparatus is provided for heat-sealing a bag. The apparatus has a heater arrangement operable to apply heat to heat-seal an open end of the bag. A bag detector detects the location of the bag relative to the heater arrangement. The heater arrangement is formed of plural heater portions. The heater arrangement is operable such that only the or each heater portion that overlies the bag as detected by the bag detector is caused to operate to apply heat to the bag.

Abstract: Bag-sealing apparatus is provided for heat-sealing a bag. The apparatus has a heater arrangement operable to apply heat to heat-seal an open end of the bag. A bag detector detects the location of the bag relative to the heater arrangement. The heater arrangement is formed of plural heater portions. The heater arrangement is operable such that only the or each heater portion that overlies the bag as detected by the bag detector is caused to operate to apply heat to the bag.