The packaging industry is buzzing with talk about the P380 pneumatic tool from Fromm. This advanced strapping tool is designed exclusively for strapping round or irregular objects. Over the years P380 has been improvised time and again to suit the industry needs and at the same time keep operator needs in mind too.

The tool weighs 15lbs. and is very easy to use. Unlike the earlier version of this tool the feedwheel and welder have been separated and the feedwheel has been moved behind the welder. This makes the foot under the strapping smaller. The small gripper foot is the reason it is ideal for strapping round or irregular packages because it is easier to pull out from under the strapping.

Features

• Strapping Qualities:  Polypropylene (PP) and Polyester (PET)
• Strap Widths:  13.0-19.0 mm / ½ – ¾”
• Strap Thickness:  0.40-1.35 mm / .016-.053”
• Weight including Suspension Bracket:  6.8 kg / 15 lbs
• Type of Seal:  Friction weld sealing
• Strap Tension:  600 – 2000 N / 135 – 450 lbs (adjustable)

Apart from the standard features, what sets this tool apart from other tools is that this tool can also be used on rods, pipes tubes and coils. The adjustable levels of tension can accommodate any application size and this ensures a perfect, strong and secure seal each time.

The P380 is also very user friendly. The risk of injury to an operator is highly reduced and due to its light weight the workers can transport it anywhere they want without getting as tired. Since the tool itself is not very large, it is easily portable.

Another interesting feature of this tool provides the opportunity to convert from steel strapping to polyester strapping and this proves to be very cost effective. There is very little wear tear and the tool is very durable. The P380 does not leave scars on the surface of the strapping or leave scratch marks on coated products. This pneumatically powered tool is of a robust design and very reliable according to industry reviews. This is a great combination tool that outperforms a separate tensioner and sealer operation. This tool has consistently performed since the day it was introduced and has increased the productivity and efficiency in the industry. It is a favored tool now in many industries.

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When it comes to selecting pneumatic steel strapping tools, buyers look for reliability and flexibility. Apart from its adaptability to varied industrial requirements, such strapping is favored for its high shock absorption capacity. Breakthrough technology of pneumatic steel strapping tools with joint seals have made these highly suitable options for small packages, wire coils, steel bars, pipes, building materials, etc.

One particular product in this category which has become quite popular worldwide is the FROMM A480. Its excellent mechanical features are considered adept substitutes of conventional steel strapping. Then it is not only about providing strong banding power the device is widely accepted for its light weight and extreme mobility too.

Technical parameters of A480

• This pneumatic steel strapping tool supports regular and hi-tensile strapping
• Strapping width varies between 10.0 – 19.0 mm and thickness between 0.38 – 0.63 mm
• The tool weighs around 9.9 lbs without suspension and 10.1 lbs with suspension
• It provides single notch joint and overlap seal with strength up to 75%
• Two tension versions of 2500 N and 4500 N are available
• Optional suspension bracket for horizontal and vertical applications whereas the suspension bracket for standard applications are provided with the tool itself

Why invest in A480

The foremost reason is its lightweight which makes it the most convenient and compact pneumatic tool for strapping. Its push sealing technique is just ideal for round, narrow or small packages. This hand operated device takes care of the entire strapping process including tensioning, sealing and cutting thus enhancing efficiency to maximum extent. Flawless ergonomics guarantees extremely user-friendly operation as well as delivery of strong joint and highest bonding strength up to 75%. This pneumatic tool further ensures exceptional flexibility. Not only tape width can be adjusted but also the distance between roller and pad, so also the cutter depth. Being so light weight it doesn’t need to be suspended always. Operating this particular tool is not only easy, but safe too.

As is evident from above discussion, FROMM A480 is just the ideal model to fulfill strapping requirements of irregular or round shaped small objects. Investment in this tool is indeed a wise idea because of excellent operator mobility it offers.

 

 

 

The A335 is a manual sealless combination steel strapping tool manufactured by Fromm. Fromm is among the world’s leading companies in manufacturing of strapping products and equipment to be used in the strapping and packaging industry. Fromm produces manual and pneumatic tools to assist in the strapping needs of any scale and in any industry in any type of operation. The secret to the success of the products that are created by Fromm is the attention to customer satisfaction and to the ease of the user interface that they provide. The A335 is one such tool that is easy to use and has multiple applications in multiple operational settings.

Main features and advantages of the A335 steel strapping tool:

1. This tool is lightweight and ideal for flat packages with even surfaces
2. It is a durable tool that produces more reliable and consistent results
3. Since it produces sealless joints, 10% of the cost is reduced through the elimination of seals
4. It weighs only 3.9 kgs and is easy to utilize even in horizontal applications
5. Another advantage of the sealless joint is the uniformity and consistency that it allows as compared to the joints that need seals.

Technical features of the A335 steel strapping tool

• Strapping qualities: Ultraflex max. 1100 N/mm2 / 160’000 psi
• Strapping dimensions :  Widths – 12.7 mm to 19.0 mm; Thickness – 0.50 mm to 0.58 mm
• Weight:  Normal version – 3.9 kgs (8.9 lbs.); TW- version – 4.3 kgs (9.5 lbs.)
• Average seal strength : approx. 80%
• Torque wrench tensioning system available with the TW version
• Suspension (optional): Bolt and grip ball for horizontal applications; have to be ordered separately and Suspension bracket for vertical applications; has to be ordered separately.

The A335 strapping tool is a combination tool for strap sealing and tensioning and is therefore ideal for steel strapping applications. This tool is among the best options for manual strapping tools. Manufactured using super-strong steel, the A335 features a ground feedwheel and a ground gripper for extra efficiency. The long handled levers are another feature of the A335 that make it much more convenient to use as compared to other manual strapping tools. The A335 is specifically designed for strapping of steel with high tension. To this effect, the A335 also achieves high quality sealing. This tool is suited to both horizontal as well as vertical applications and is therefore very versatile in its uses.

The Fromm group, based in Switzerland, produces a wide range of packaging solutions for unitizing and palletizing cargo for transport. The company is among the leading providers of plastic strapping tools, steel strapping tools, industrial strapping machines and consumable strapping material in steel and polyester. Fromm is best known for making heavy duty industrial packaging tools. Fromm manufactures up to 10 pneumatic steel strapping as well as polyester strapping battery tools.

The Fromm A483 steel strapping tool is ideal for strapping heavy and strong cargo like steel bars, metal rods and other such products in the metal market. Because the steel strap fed into the Fromm A483, the feed wheel is automatic and eliminates the need for additional effort by the user. For situations where the work requires continuous and effective strapping, the Fromm A483 provides high reliability. Despite its heavy weight, this tool stands up to shifts and continuous operations very effectively.

Features of the Fromm A483:

• Pneumatic pusher type combination strapping tool
• Easy to use feed wheel
• Best for heavy cargo and stationary operations
• High reliability in operations
• Stand out in shift and continuous operations
• Best used to avoid seals

Strap quality requirements:

• Regular duty, Uniflex, up to 850 N/mm²
• Heavy duty, Ultraflex, up to 1100 N/mm²

Technical specs for the Fromm A483

• Strap dimensions – 25mm to 32mm width and 0.80mm to 1.00 mm thickness
• Tool models – Automatic (single button) and semi-automatic (dual button)
• Tension versions – 7000N and 9000N
• Seal type – Metal pusher seals
• Weight – 18 kgs.

Apart from the Fromm A483, Fromm provides other industrial strapping solutions depending on the application and other requirements. The A480 for example, is another steel strapping tool introduced by Fromm and provides for more mobility when required due to its lighter body. The Fromm A480, like the Fromm A483, is a push style combination strapping tool that makes for easier feeding of the strap into the tool. This tool is most popular for packaging of wire bundles. The A480 strapping tool is very similar to the Fromm A483 in its operation. The only difference among the two is based on the weight of the two tools. The A480 weighs almost half that of the Fromm 483; standing at 4.5 kgs.