Balloon Basics Guide

Air-fill foil balloons are available in 4", 9", and 14" sizes. These balloons are designed to be filled with air and attached to a plastic cup and stick. To lower labor costs, purchase preinflated (air-filled) balloons, which arrive filled with air, sealed, and include a cup and stick. Assortments are often available with displays of similar balloons arranged by season or occasion. When air-fill foil balloons are purchased flat, an air inflator is required for inflation. Please note that foil balloons smaller than standard should only be inflated with air, as smaller sizes will not float with helium. AIR-FILL FOIL BALLOONS

The Lagenda Balloon Inflator is a single-nozzle electric air inflator that comes with nozzles for different sized balloons and delivers low pressure inflation for foil balloons and high pressure for latex. 9750271 Inflator Lagenda. Plastic and metal. Electrical. Extension hose, foot pedal, and carrying case. 51/2"H x 6"W x 61/2"D 9749909 Heat Sealer 8" imprint. Electrical. Includes repair kit. 51/2"H x 131/4"W x 31/4"D An electric heat sealer is required for air-fill foil balloons because they do not feature self-sealing valves. We recommend an industry-specific machine designed to seal balloons and plastic bags.

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This hand pump air inflator can be used with 5", 6", 260, and 350 latex balloons in addition to foil balloons of all sizes.

9749902 Hand Air Inflator

HOW TO Avoid Shrinkage + Popping

HOW TO Heat Seal Air-Fill Foil Balloons

1. After inflating, pinch the stem of the balloon firmly with one hand. Use the other hand to flatten the stem. The stem should be free of wrinkles, creases, and any dust or dirt to promote a solid seal. Set the heat sealer control at 2.5. If this seems too hot, set it lower. 2. Position the flattened stem under the upper bar of the heat sealer so that the seal will be made just above the opening in the stem. Press the bar and hold for 4–5 seconds, slowly pulling the neck through the sealer. The red light will confirm that the sealer is making good contact. After the red light goes out, release the upper bar. The pad protecting the element will wear thin after extended use. When replacing with a new pad, also replace the element. Unplug the heat sealer before replacing the pad and element. After inflating and sealing air-filled foil balloons, they can then be attached to a cup and stick, which are purchased separately.

Balloons that are air-filled and heat-sealed will often react to extreme fluctuations in weather conditions. When a balloon is transferred from a cold to a hot environment or vice versa, the foil may have a tendency to expand or contract. To troubleshoot “mushy” balloons, check the following: Š Have they been in your store for at least 24 hours to adjust to the temperature? Š Are they placed near an air vent? Š Are all of the balloons soft/deflated or only a few of them? Š How many styles are affected, one or multiple? Š Is the outer shipping material/carton damaged? After adjusting to the current indoor temperature, your balloons should return to their original state.

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