Fromm is a company based in Switzerland, whose products are very popular the world over. They are manufacturers of strapping equipment and poly strapping that are widely used in the packaging industry. Some of their tools and machinery are used by the lumber industries, oil, metal, steel and alloy industries.

Fromm is well known for the quality of its products. It is one company that has a well established design and development center. The company’s team of qualified and experienced engineers work around the clock developing new designs and techniques using the latest technology. The products are manufactured for highest demands of quality are tested using computer controlled machines. They are rigorously tested machines before they leave the factory.

Fromm Products

• Automatic steel strapping tools
• Semi-automatic machines
• Automatic plastic strapping tools
• Stretch wrapping for pallets
• Polyester strapping tools

Most Fromm tools are cost effective and high in efficiency. All their tools are ergonomically designed and are very simple to operate. This has helped the workmen in a big way as they do not get tired easily while working with these tools. This has also led to a reduction in manual labor as the machines can be operated single handedly. The risk of injury while using their tools is very less. All their tools come with a very good manual safety guidance.

They have loyal customers who have been using Fromm products for a long time and look out for new products introduced by them. Presently, Fromm’s battery operated tools using the lithium ion battery from Bosch is very popular in the industries. Industry experts feel that these battery operated tools have made work far easier and quicker. This has led to greater productivity in the work place.

These strapping tools can apply 300 to 400 seals per battery charge and the battery recharges very quickly, so there is no waiting time. These tools are also light weight including the battery, so several industries have even switched over from pneumatic tools to battery operated tools. Another feature of all their heavy duty applications is that they are less noisy and very safe.

All of Fromm’s tools comply with the European safety norms. The company always comes up with perfect packaging solutions, be it heavy duty applications or packing varied shapes and objects. Their range is very wide and the customer is actually given numerous choices.

For a demo of their products or any pricing inquiry, customers may contact Allstrap who is a dealer for Fromm products. Allstrap also does repair and maintenance of tools.

Some tools become popular due to the brand name. If the tool is manufactured by Fromm, customers are assured of its quality and durability. Fromm’s P355 is one such tool that is very popular in the industry, even though people constantly switch from pneumatic to battery operated tools as they are more efficient and faster.

The P355 is a poly strapping pneumatic tool that is very consistent in its performance. Also unlike many other pneumatic tools, this tool is very light in weight and can be carried around by the workmen. This increases productivity and efficiency and fatigue is eliminated. Many companies are reluctant to switch to poly strapping from steel strapping. This tool is an ideal one to start the switch over, because it is very simple to operate and the added advantage is that the savings due to this switch over will be 50 %.

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

The P355 is a very ergonomically designed elegant tool that is perfect for a wide variety of vertical and horizontal strapping positions. This is suitable for all applications in various industries. The P355 comes with two inlets that is connected to the compressed air. Both straps are inserted together very easily and sealing time, strap tension and tensioning speed are adjusted. This ensures perfect sealing and secure packages.

Another option is to have a bottom base wear plate that can be used on hard and rough surface packages. Though light in weight this tool is bulky in appearance and that is also a cause of concern for customers. But the tool has received very favorable opinions from industry users that it is very easy to operate and can even work efficiently in harsh weather conditions. This tool is very good for mid-duty applications and as it is manufactured by Fromm still holds on to its popularity.

However, some people have pointed out a few disadvantages. Being a pneumatic tool, there a lot of wires going around the work place which is a hindrance to the work force.  The P355 is also more expensive than other tools in the market that do the same job with the same or better efficiency.

However, Allstrap will quote a lower price in the market. Customers can call Allstrap for more information on P355 and similar tools.

FROMM, a reputed manufacturer of strapping devices, keeps coming up with newer and better versions of their previous designs. One such latest extension in the battery powered plastic strapping segment is P330.

Considered to be the most competent replacement of heavy steel strapping applications, this tool has been widely accepted as one of the most economical and efficient solutions. Then it is not only about saving cost. This equipment armed with very high tension potential of up to 6000 N can effortlessly strap widths up to 25 mm / 1”.

Characteristics of this latest model

• Can be used for Polypropylene (PP) and Polyester (PET)  strapping for width ranging between 19.0 – 25.0 mm (3/4 – 1″)  and thicknesses between 0.40 – 1.53 mm (.016 – .060″)
• Strap tension is adjustable : 1200 – 6000 N / 270 – 1350 lbs
• The strap tension speed varies between 70 – 87 mm/sec. / 2.8 – 3.4 inch/s
• The tool weighs around 12.6 lbs including the battery
• Average seal strength up to 75%

Advantages of using P330 for strapping purposes

Being equipped with exceptional tension force, this machine caters to heavy strapping applications. Operating the tool is really easy with one hand so that the operator doesn’t feel stressed out. It is so well balanced that you won’t face problems adjusting it at difficult positions. Easy strap threading further enhances productivity. Armed with latest Li-Ion battery technology, the machine guarantees delivering maximum straps per battery charge. Besides, the same performance level is retained till end of battery charge, irrespective of low/high temperature. Also it is really easy and less time-consuming to recharge the battery. Further you can’t overlook its eco-friendly aspect. You can adjust the tension force and sealing time according to application requirement. The tool can weld without tension too. Several helpful accessories are available as options like suspension bracket for alternating positions, wearing sheet and plate for rough surfaces as well as a turning button kit.

From the above discussion, it is evident that P330 is an attractive and reliable strapping tool which can be used anywhere without being dependent on an electrical outlet or a compressor.