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The industries that use pneumatic tensioners, have to use a pneumatic sealer to complete the strapping process. This is mandatory, as the packaging is not complete if a strap is not sealed. If the industries are using Fromm’s pneumatic tensioner, it is almost a given that they would use Fromm’s pneumatic sealer for sealing purposes and most industries prefer to use the tools from the same family. The Fromm A461 is a light weight pneumatic sealer perfect to use with the A452 pneumatic tensioner.

The A461 is a sealer that is high tensile and well known for its up cut double notch joint. Workers prefer this tool as it is light weight and can be operated single handedly. The sealer works very smoothly and with just a stroke applies the seal securely. It is also fitted with a safety mechanism that prevents defective seal joints due to a wrong execution by an operator.

Specifications

• High tensile (ultra flex)
• Strap dimensions: 19.0 – 32.0 x 0.63 – 1.00 mm / 1.25″ x .025 – .040”
• Separate tensioner required (A452)
• Weight: 4.2 kgs, 9.3 pounds

The A461 is a great tool to be used in combination with the A452. They are especially useful in industries like timber, metal beams and pipes as they have a long diameter but a small surface area. There are several tools of Fromm that are very good for strapping large and hard to strap application.

The advantages of the A461 are:

• Is very light in weight
• Very user friendly
• Can be operated single handedly
• Double notch joint can be made in a single strike

The tool is very high tensile and can pull about 1,900 pounds of tension. This is one of the reasons that many industries go for the tool. But then, when there are other tools, battery operated that does the same job very quickly than these pneumatic tools, experts feel that using the A461 is not exactly cost effective.

The A461 is available with a suspension bracket and spring loaded balancer which is recommended due to the weight of the tool and the application that it would be strapping.

Many experts are of the opinion that the combination tool A483, also from Fromm, would be the ideal option. This tool is an all-in-one tool with a tensioner, sealer and cutter and the job would get done at the press of button. Instead of keep three different tools and taking care of them is not cost effective and instead they could use the A483 which is far more efficient and cost effective.

Orgapack’s OR-T 400 is another popular tool on the market favored by the strapping industry. Many industries use this tool as it is light weight, fast and efficient. It is bigger than Signode’s BXT2-32 and equally efficient. Industry experts say that this battery powered tool is very efficient and has great capacity to increase the productivity in the work place.

Orgapack is fast gaining a place in the strapping tool industry for manufacturing light weight tools which is a great help to workmen. Since the tools are light, they can carry it around the workplace without getting tired. The OR-T400 is a very flexible tool and is available in manual, automatic and semi automatic mode. It also has a soft corner mode which is very effective in preventing boxes from getting destroyed during strapping.

The battery used in the OR-T 400 is the lithium-ion battery from Bosch. This 18V battery is very powerful and can be recharged up to 2000 times. It takes between 15 to 45 minutes to recharge.  The OR-T 400 pulls up to 900 pounds of tension.

Characteristics

• Strap qualities:  Polyester (PET) / Polypropylene (PP)
• Strap dimensions: 5/8” – 3/4” x .030–.050”
• Max. tension: 900 lbs
• Sealing type: Friction-weld seal
• Weight:  9.3 pounds (4.2 kg) (including battery)
• Tensioning speed: 6.8 inches/ second

Another great feature of the tool is that it uses the friction weld sealing which is very useful for the workmen as they do not need not stock metal seals and sealers separately. This tool has a suspension bow that is ideal for stationary work and the protection cover is great for brick and block applications.

The OR-T 400 comes with 2 lithium batteries and a charger. This tool’s wear and tear parts are easily available and can be fixed easily if it breaks down at any point. The OR-T 400 has received favorable opinions from industry experts especially because everything is done with the touch of a button in the auto mode. Feeding the strap in this tool is very easy as the jaws open wide to accept the strap and the work is easier to accomplish due to this feature. Workmen find it very useful and easy to strap large loads without finding it tiresome. That which took a long time to accomplish can be done in much lesser time using this tool. For smaller strapping work, OR-T400’s counterpart the OR-T250 can be utilized effectively.

Allstrap stocks all Orgapack tools. For pricing and other details call Allstrap’s customer service department.

Signode is a well-known manufacturer of strapping tools for the packaging industry. Industries around the world use their products in order to package their goods in a safe and secure manner. These products are used by a wide range of industries, from packaging cartons of fruits to heavy duty steel and corrugated cartons.

The company has made a name for itself over the years by catering to every one of its customers’ needs. Apart from producing packing materials and application equipment, the company also provides valuable services such as safety training, maintenance and repair. These are well appreciated by customers who have begun to rely on Signode products for their packaging needs.

One of their application tools that is quite popular among the customers is the PNSC-2, a pneumatic push type combination tool that is used commonly in heavy industries. It is a heavy machine and comes highly recommended to use on round or irregular loads. The reason why customers prefer this heavy tool is that it can withstand exposure to harsh weather conditions.

The PNSC-2 is a very easy tool to operate. It has a control system with two buttons that are very helpful to the operator. It is made of metal alloys that makes it durable even while operating in high temperature. However, like any other tool that is being operated, the PNSC-2, as heavy as it is, should also be operated with all caution following safety procedures, like wearing hand gloves and safety goggles.

The PNSC-2 is a single reverse notch sealer to be used with high tensile steel strapping. It is fitted with a duck bill nose, in order to push the seal, a feed wheel to pull the tension and wide jaws in order to notch the seal in a full combination action.

Features

• Strapping Quality: For use on 1/2″-3/4″ x .017-.025
• Joint type: Single reverse notch
• Weight: 9.5 lbs.
• Fast cycle time
• Applies up to 700 lbs tension

Due to its control system, the strap easily slides out after each strapping cycle. While maintaining a careful distance from the tool, the strap should be threaded through the seal and the strap is then wrapped around the load. Then pull the opposite end back through the seal over the top of the original strap. Holding the tool in one hand and the strap in the other, use the lever to lift the foot and slide the strapping in. The button is then pressed to start tensioning. Once the level is reached it is automatically shut off. Then the sealing button is pressed and the tool stops the sealing process. Cut the strap with the tool and then release.

Available in 3 sizes:

PNSC 2-12 (422495) 1/2″ (12.7mm) x 0.017-0.023″ (0.43-0.58mm) Seal .5 Inch Push Seal

PNSC 2-58 (422496) 5/8″ (15.9mm) x 0.017-0.023″ (0.43-0.58mm) Seal .625 Inch Push Seal

PNSC 2-34 (422497) 3/4″ (19.0mm) x 0.017-0.025″ (0.43-0.64 34mm) Seal .75 Inch Push Seal  or .75 Inch Heavy Duty Push Seal

Among all the battery operated lightweight strapping solutions available with Allstrap, the OR-T 250 is classified among the best options. Firstly, Swiss based Orgapack, the creator of this stand out tool, is among the foremost leaders in the production of strapping solutions. Secondly, with advanced technological applications, this tool is highly efficient and versatile. Finally, it is one among a very few tools that can perform in automatic, semi-automatic and manual modes. Additionally, the tool can also function in a soft corner mode that is specifically to be used on loads that are fragile.

Among all the benefits that may be listed for the OR-T 250, two features set this apart from all other manual battery operated strapping tools. This strapping tool is very easy to use as all the operations of strapping, welding and tensioning are accomplished with the push of a single button. Secondly, the OR-T 250 is designed to open the strap feeder wider than in other tools in its class. This reduces the time needed to feed the tool with the strap. This handy device completes each packaging cycle in a mere 3 seconds. Compared to the traditional devices that can take up to 30 seconds per cycle, the OR-T 250 is better by leaps and bounds. Also worth mentioning is the soft mode in the tool that is perfect for fragile packages; the welding takes effect as soon as the corner of the package starts to pull in, ensuring that there is no damage and that the strapping is perfect and accurate.

Some other features of this tool include:

• 14.4 volt Lithium ion Bosch battery
• Greater tensioning force and lower cycle time
• Lightweight tool at only 3.9 kgs
• Ideal for horizontal and vertical strapping requirements
• Cost efficient and environment friendly battery
• Lower battery charging time and longer battery life

Allstrap includes the OR-T 250 in its product range due to its features that set it apart from other products in the same category. The accuracy that this product achieves are probably the best in its range of products. The OR T-250 is probably the most versatile tool that can be used in multiple modes and for multiple package shapes and sizes. Producing up to 2500 N of tensioning force and 400 packaging cycles per battery charge, this lightweight tool is a mean little machine that makes any type of packaging need seem easy.

The main purpose of a sealer is to secure the strapping together. The job is done by applying friction, heat, or metal steels. Two ends of the strapping are adjusted simultaneously. Companies like Signode have come up with advanced versions of a pneumatic sealer which can simplify the entire strapping process.

The RCNS2-114 is an extremely popular sealer in this category which can deliver a highly accurate single reverse notch seal joint. The fact that it uses compressed air helps achieve very high protection on heavy duty steel strapping. The tool’s unique ergonomics deserves special applaud too.

RCNS2-114 technical specifications

• High tensile strap quality with strap dimension 32.0 x 0.63 – 1.00 mm / 1.25″ x .025″ – .031″
• The machine weighs around 6.4 lbs.
• It provides single reverse notch seal joint
• Open-flange, push or thread-on seal types are available
• Separate tensioner is needed for tensioning

If your business activities primarily involve installing street signs, water treatment facilities, installation of cables and wires, construction of oil drilling platforms or securing cables on boats and ships, the RCNS2-114 could be a huge benefit to your business. Take a look at this pneumatic sealer and you will know why it is preferred by so many industrial applications. This is because the tool comes with a pistol shaped grip which makes it really easy to handle the device singlehandedly. Extensive hard work generally involved in strapping steel or other heavy duty products is absolutely not needed while operating this sealer. This means minimum exhaustion for the operator which in turn helps enhance productivity. Another benefit of using this pneumatic sealer is that it guarantees minimal wear parts. Thus when you are investing with RCNS-2, you are actually buying a device with prolonged lifespan. Of course don’t overlook the fact that all of its components are available easily too. This helps reduce repair or maintenance costs.

Since this sealer serves the purpose of applying the metal seal only, a separate tensioner is needed to pull the strap prior to the sealing process. Signode PN2-114 is a high quality tensioning tool which perfectly complements the sealer RCNS2-114. In order to verify facts and figures regarding the sealer and tensioner, have a detailed talk with a reliable dealer of Signode.

Old-fashioned manual strapping tools have taken a backseat these days, making way for battery powered strapping devices. Different companies have come forward with their bouquet of manual or automatic products, aiming to make the strapping task easier and cost-effective. Signode tools deserve special mention in this regard because of their innovative technologies. The fact that entire tensioning, friction weld sealing and cutting can be completed with press of a single button, adds greater charm to battery powered strapping devices.

The Signode BXT2-19 is one such tool which has gained vast recognition because of its superb speed and accuracy. While it basically supports 5/8″ or 3/4″ polyester strapping, flexibility is there for different width strapping too. Very smooth and efficient operation makes this tool a favored option among buyers from varied industrial sectors.

Key features and specifications of BXT2-19

• It supports polyester and polypropylene strapping of strap dimension 5/8”-3/4″ x .016 – .041”
• Strap tension ranges between 1200 to 4000N in standard mode and 400 to 1600N in light tension mode
• The machine weighs around 4 kg
• Friction weld sealing technology is provided
• The tool is equipped with lithium ion and brushless motor techniques

BXT2-19: The right choice for your applications

If your requirement includes strapping in difficult and different positions, then this lightweight and ergonomically comfortable strapping device will surely fulfill your purpose. The tool comes with a tight grip on the handle and can be easily operated horizontally, vertically and upside down, as per the sealing requirement.  What is further appealing about this strapping tool is that it accommodates varied load types. So it doesn’t matter if you have light or heavy duty banding need, the tensioning force can be adjusted from a wide range of 88 to 880 pounds. Then you can’t overlook benefits offered by the brushless motor technology and innovative battery design. With these techniques, you not only remain sure about the tool’s consistent performance but need not worry about its sudden breakdown too. Wear parts being available easily make maintenance or repair of the tool simple and less time-consuming.

Fromm is one of the popular companies dealing with strapping tools and other tools for steel, metal and lumber industries. They have been designing and developing innovative and light weight tools for a long time. Industry experts find them to be reliable, durable and cost-effective.

Fromm’s P355 is a strong and elegant tool that is perfect for a variety of strapping applications. It is suitable for vertical and horizontal strapping positions and is used by many industries for their strapping needs. Strapping tools will be considered an important tool for any industries as they need it for shipping their items. Using a strapping tool ensures a perfect package. This poly strapping tool is also one of a kind and extremely useful to the industry.

Specifications

• Strap Qualities:  Polypropylene (PP) and Polyester (PET)
• Strap Dimensions:  10.0 – 16.0 x 0.40 – 1.05 mm  3/8 -5/8 x .016 – .041″
• Strap Tension:  400 – 2100 N (adjustable)
• Sealing Type:  Sealless
• Weight:  4.8 kg / 10.5 lbs

In this tool, both the straps are inserted together easily. The sealing time, tension and speed can be adjusted according to preference. In order to use on hard and rough surfaces, a bottom base wearing place is also available as an option. Since this tool is light there is no need for a separate suspension bracket.

The P355 has performed consistently and suits many strapping applications and packaging requirements of several kinds of industries. It has proven to be cost-effective to several industries that switched from steel strapping to poly strapping, generally saving over 50% on costs.

Though this tool may look a little bulky it is light weight and easy to operate. This is an advantage to the worker who will not get fatigued at the end of the day after carrying this tool about. One other advantage of this tool is that it can be used as a combination tool at places where there are various stationary strapping operations.

Industry experts believe that this tool has received a positive response from customers because the tool is reliable even in tough conditions. Only complaint about this tool is its pricing. People believe that there are other tools on the market that are not so stiffly priced. However, since this is a good tool for mid duty applications, and coming from the brand Fromm, it retains its popularity.

Allstrap stocks all of Fromm’s tools. For pricing and other inquiries customers can call their service department.