Fromm A480 Pneumatic Pusher-Style Steel Strapping Tool
The Fromm A480 is a pneumatic pusher-type combination tool for steel straps of width 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch. It is a relatively lightweight combo tool that is suited for both mobile and stationary strapping applications. It weighs just 9.9 pounds and there is no need to suspend it.
Applications of Fromm A480
The A480 is the perfect tool for strapping metal loads like wire coils, tubes, and other small bundles. It has become a handy and convenient tool in a wide range of industries, especially where there is a need to work with narrow and round objects.
The A-480 steel strapping tool features a smaller foot plate, which allows it to be used for strapping round and odd-shaped objects. It can easily squeeze into tighter spaces. Different sized straps can be used by simply adjusting the gap between the roller and pad. The cutter’s depth can also be adjusted.
Technical Specs
The main technical specifications of the A480 are as following:
- Types of Strapping: Steel Strapping
- Strapping Dimensions: 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch width & 0.015 inch to 0.025 inch thickness
- Weight: 9.9 pounds (4.5 kg)
- Joint Type: Single notch
- Seal Type: Overlap seals
- Seal Efficiency: 75%
There are two strap tension stages for the pneumatic pusher tools. Although the tool is lightweight, suspensions can also be used. Suspension brackets are available for standard, vertical and horizontal applications.
Sealing Characteristics
The A480 makes use of push seals that make for the perfect sealing options for odd-shaped, narrow and round objects. The tool will push the seal in place after the strapping is threaded and pulled to tension.
Advantages of Using Fromm A480
- The steel strapping tool is perfectly suited for strapping loads like pipes, bars, coils, and bundles. It is designed for strapping loads having smaller surface
- It is a lightweight tool that weighs less than 10 lbs
- The tool can also be suspended using spring loaded balancer and suspension bracket for stationary strapping applications
Repair
Professional and factory-certified technicians can provide tool repair services for the A-480. The tool can be repaired, maintained, or rebuilt and returned in the shortest-possible turnaround time.
All the accessories for the pneumatic pusher-type tool can also be ordered. The A48.1304 suspension bracket is commonly used. It can be used with the strapping tool for different types of vertical and horizontal applications.