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Fromm A461 Pneumatic Sealer for Steel Strapping

Fromm A461 Pneumatic Sealer for Steel Strapping

The A461 is a Fromm pneumatic sealer designed to accept steel straps of width 3/4”-1-1/4”. It weighs just 9.3 lbs and makes sealing extremely easy due to its pistol-grip design. Ergonomically designed, it can be used with a single hand. It requires just a pull to apply a flawless and secure seal. Its unique safety system further helps prevent defective seal joints because of operator faults. This sealer applies a reliable double notch upcut joint.

Features of Fromm A461

  • Light weight & pistol grip enable single-hand operation.
  • Delivers a reliable and secure double notch upcut joint in single pull.
  • Special seal safety system prevents defective seal joint.
  • High seal efficiency.
  • High reliability and ease of use.
  • Ergonomic and well-balanced design also helps reduce operator fatigue.

The steel strapping tool is available in two handle configurations:

  • N-version – Handle at 90-degree to the strapping.
  • P-version – Handle parallel to the strapping.

The A461 Fromm pneumatic sealer is designed for strapping round or irregular-shaped loads, or packages with small surface area. It is a highly reliable, robust, and cost effective tool.

Technical Specifications

The main list specifications of the Fromm A461 are as following:

The A461 Fromm pneumatic sealer is designed for easy single-hand application. It applies the seal in a single swift action. The tool has undergone regular improvements over the years. It can also be suspended with a suspension bracket on a spring loaded balancer for stationary applications.

Because this steel strapping tool is a sealer it requires a tensioner to complete the applications. The Fromm A452 is an ideal match. Both these tools from the same brand are perfect for strapping difficult-to-strap and large loads including pipes, timber, metal beams, round, and odd-shaped loads. The tensioner can generate high tensioning of up to 1,900 lbs. This makes it perfect for strapping heavy loads.

Repair & Parts

The Fromm A461 has a service-friendly design. It can be easily repaired and similarly parts can be replaced quickly. All its replacement and wear parts are easily available for online order. This makes tool repair both swift and simpler. The common wear parts for this tool include cutting jaw and notching knife, which are easily available.

Signode PRHR-114 Pneumatic Push-Type Combination Steel Strapping Tool

Signode PRHR-114 Pneumatic Push-Type Combination Steel Strapping Tool

The Signode PRHR-114 is a pneumatic combination strapping tool designed for steel straps of width 1-1/4”. It generates up to 1,600 pounds of tension and uses double reverse notch seals. This push-type combination tool is a proven performer for irregular-shaped and round objects. It weighs 29 pounds and is recommended to be counter balanced for stationary applications.

There are many reasons why this Pneumatic Push style tool is better than the competition. It is a highly durable, easy-to-use and low-maintenance steel strapping tool. it has minimal wear parts, which combined with its durable construction makes it, a long-lasting tool.  It is capable of pulling up to 1,600 lbs of tension. This also makes it one of the most powerful combination pneumatic tools.

Technical Specs

The main technical specifications of the PRHR-114 are as following:

  • Strapping Type & Size: 1-1/4” steel strapping (thickness 0.025” to 0.031”)
  • Weight: 29 lbs
  • Tensioning Force: 1,600 lbs
  • Joint: Double reverse notch

Applications

The Signode PRHR-114 is the perfect tool for heavy-duty applications. it is ideally suited for strapping bundles and slit coils. Its feedwheel is designed to be easily replaceable. All it takes is a single-button operation to complete a strapping cycle. The combination tool has a much longer lifecycle than its manual counterparts.

Features

The main features of the Pneumatic Push style are as following:

  • It is extremely easy to use. application involves nothing more than pressing a button.
  • The PRHR-114 has an ergonomic design which makes it easy to handle and use. Once suspended, it is easy to handle and reduces operator fatigue.
  • Its single-lever operation means quick operation, saving time and increasing efficiency.
  • The feedwheel is specially designed for easy and quick replacement.
  • The steel strapping tool has minimal wear parts, which further makes it a low-maintenance tool.
  • Perfectly suited for strapping irregular-shaped, round and angular loads.
  • An all-metal-alloy construction ensures low maintenance, high durability and longer lasting lifespan.

All the wear parts, replacement parts, and accessories for the PRHR-114 are readily available for ordering online. The common wear parts include ball bearing, filter assembly, rotor, front end and back end plates, idler, idler carrier assembly, and vane. As a combo tool, this tool is considered better than other separate tools. When using a separate tensioner, it is recommended to choose one that compliments with the signode grip pack sealer.

Fromm A483 Pneumatic Pusher Type Steel Strapping Tool

Fromm A483 Pneumatic Pusher Type Steel Strapping Tool

The Fromm A483 is a powerful pneumatic tool designed for heavy duty strapping applications. The pneumatic feed wheel system in the tool enables easier insertion of the heavy steel straps. This eliminates the need for any operator effort in inserting the straps.

Applications

This Pneumatic Pusher tool is perfectly suited for all types of heavy-duty strapping applications involving:

  • Steel tubes
  • Coils
  • Rods
  • In the steel and non-ferrous metals industries

The A483 Tool is capable of generating up to 9,000 N of tensioning force on steel straps. It has become a proven pneumatic tool that can be used in continuous, shift-based operations where there is need for very high reliability.

Technical Specifications

The main technical specs of this Steel Strapping tool are as following:

  • Strapping Type: Steel Strapping
  • Strapping Size: 1 inch to 1-1/4 inch width and 0.031 inch to 0.040 inch thickness
  • Weight: 43 lbs (19.5 kg) with suspension
  • Joint Type: Double notch upcut joint
  • Seal Type: Double Notch upcut joint
  • Seal Strength: 75%
  • Tensioning: Two versions – 7,000 N and 9,000 N
  • Modes: Auto (Single button) and Semi-Auto (Dual buttons)
  • Seal Type: Metal Pusher Seals

This Fromm pneumatic steel strapping tool can be used with 4 different suspension brackets which need to be ordered separately.

Features of A483

  • This is a Pneumatic Pusher type combination steel-strapping tool.
  • It is designed for heavy-duty strapping.
  • It is capable generating up to 9,000 N of tensioning force.
  • It has a pneumatic feed wheel system for ease of inserting heavy steel strap.
  • It is designed for high level of work reliability.

Advantages

The A483 Tool is a high-performance strapping tool that has been proven in the steel and non-ferrous industries. It will complete the double notch upcut seal joint in a single operation. It is easy to insert the strap into the tool because of the pneumatic feed wheel mechanism. There are many advantages of using this pneumatic steel-strapping tool.

  • It is a highly rugged and reliable Pneumatic Pusher style strapping tool designed for continuous, shift operations.
  • Single-button automatic mode makes operations easier and quicker for operators.
  • It delivers the perfect double notch upcut seal join in single operation.
  • It makes it extremely easy for the operator to insert the strap into the tool.
  • There are 4 different suspension brackets that allow mounting the Fromm tool in any suspension position.

All the A483 replacement parts and accessories are readily available. These include slide jaw, feedwheel, cutting jaw, cutter jack, and notching knife.