Hamilton Beach Commercial PrimaVac 406 (HVC406) chamber vacuum sealer, three-quarter front view with the lid closed

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Hamilton Beach Commercial PrimaVac 406 Chamber Vacuum Sealer

Best fit for whole roasts, tall jars and stacked packs; oil pump.

Strengths

Tall chamber: room for bone-in cuts and jars
Wide seal bar for large bags
Gas flush, as the maker states it

Limitations

Oil pump: oil changes on the manual’s schedule
No net weight published

16 in seal bar
Oil pump
7.5 in chamber height

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Specifications

Seal bar length: 16 in (406 mm)Product page [1]
Chamber dimensions: 16.85 in (428 mm) W × 20.12 in (511 mm) D × 7.5 in (190 mm) HMaker PDF [2]
Pump type: JetAire rotary vane pump, 24 m³/h (120 V)Product page [1]
Pump maintenance: Oil change reminder and built-in oil preheating functionProduct page [1]
Oil type: Lubriplate L0944 "Light" vacuum pump oil onlyManual [3]
Power: 1000 W at 120 V, 60 HzProduct page [1]
Electrical: 120 V, 60 Hz, 10 AMaker PDF [2]
Max pouch size: 16 x 20 in (40 x 50 cm); two bags in one vacuum/seal cycleProduct page [1]
Overall dimensions: 19.45 in (494 mm) W × 24.25 in (616 mm) D × 19.13 in (486 mm) HMaker PDF [2]
Shipping weight: 163 lbs (73.9 kg)Maker PDF [4] gives 190 lbs (86 kg).Product page [1]
Gas flush: Inert-gas flush (MAP)Product page [1]
Gas tank: Not included (gas nozzle connects to an inert gas tank)Manual [3]

What to know before you buy

Largest pouch: The maker states a maximum pouch size of 16 x 20 in (40 x 50 cm); two bags in one vacuum/seal cycle. Buy pouches no wider than that, and remember the chamber has to hold whatever is inside the pouch too.
Chamber: The usable chamber is 16.85 in × 20.12 in × 7.5 in: tall enough for bone-in cuts and jars that have to clear a closed lid.
Upkeep: An oil pump needs its oil changed on the schedule in its manual, so budget for pump oil alongside the machine.
Pump oil for chamber sealers
Pouches that fit: These chamber pouches in the catalogue fit its sealing width and are no longer than the 20 in maximum pouch length its maker states:
Breville Commercial PSC-VBF-0610 Chamber Vacuum Bags, 6 × 10 in, 250-count
Avid Armor Chamber Pouches, 10 × 13 in, 250-count
Avid Armor Chamber Pouches, 11 × 13 in, 250-count
Avid Armor ACPA20 Chamber Pouches, 300-count assorted
Avid Armor ACPAX1 Chamber Pouches, 300-count assorted
LEM MaxVac Pro Chamber Pouches, 6 × 9 in, 250-count
LEM MaxVac Pro Chamber Pouches, 8 × 10 in, 250-count
Avid Armor Chamber Pouches, 300-count assorted
UltraSource Chamber Pouches, 8 × 12 in, 1000-count
LEM MaxVac Pro Chamber Pouches, 10 × 13 in, 250-count
VacMaster Temp Plus Chamber Pouches, 8 × 12 in, 100-count
UltraSource Chamber Pouches, 10 × 13 in, 250-count
MAGIC SEAL Smooth Chamber Pouches, 8 × 12 in, 100-count
Avid Armor Chamber Pouches, 6 × 10 in, 250-count

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How the Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406 compares

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Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406 beside similar chamber sealers, each figure as its maker publishes it
Model	Seal bar	Chamber	Pump	Weight
Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406	16 in (406 mm)	16.85 in (428 mm) W × 20.12 in (511 mm) D × 7.5 in (190 mm) H	JetAire rotary vane pump, 24 m³/h (120 V)	Not published
Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC254	10 in (254 mm)	11.22 in (285 mm) W × 13.58 in (345 mm) D × 5.6 in (142 mm) H	JetAire rotary vane pump, 8 m³/h (120 V and 230 V)	Not published
Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC305	12 in (305 mm)	Conflicting: 12.60 in (320 mm) W × 14.96 in (380 mm) D × 4.9 in H / the same callout gives the height as 127 mm, which is 5.0 in	JetAire rotary vane pump, 12 m³/h (120 V)	Not published
VacMaster VP215	Conflicting: 10 Inch removable seal bar with double seal wire / 10.25 in	11.25 x 15.25 x 5 in	Conflicting: 1/5 HP (.2 HP) rotary oil pump / 1/4 HP rotary oil pump	84 lb

Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406 questions, answered from the maker’s records

How big is the Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406 chamber?

Hamilton Beach Commercial gives the chamber size as 16.85 in (428 mm) W × 20.12 in (511 mm) D × 7.5 in (190 mm) H.

What size bags fit the Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406?

Smooth chamber pouches up to 16 × 20 in, the largest size Hamilton Beach Commercial states for it; embossed bags made for edge sealers are not needed. Chamber pouch packs we list that fit both its width and length: Avid Armor Chamber Pouches, 11 × 13 in, 250-count; Avid Armor Chamber Pouches, 10 × 13 in, 250-count; LEM MaxVac Pro Chamber Pouches, 10 × 13 in, 250-count.

Does the Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406 need pump oil?

Yes. Hamilton Beach Commercial lists an oil pump, so the oil is changed on the schedule in its manual and pump oil is an ongoing purchase. Its record reads: JetAire rotary vane pump, 24 m³/h (120 V).

How long is the Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406 seal bar?

Hamilton Beach Commercial gives the seal bar as 16 in (406 mm).

How much does the Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406 weigh?

Hamilton Beach Commercial does not publish a weight for the HVC406.

What power supply does the Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406 need?

Hamilton Beach Commercial gives the electrical rating as 1000 W at 120 V, 60 Hz.

Where is the Hamilton Beach Commercial HVC406 manual?

The manual on record is “Chamber Vacuum Sealer Operation Manual – HVC406 16" Chamber Vacuum Sealer With Gas Flush (840293800)”, published by Hamilton Beach Commercial. It is linked under Sources on this page.