Fromm P380 Pneumatic Sealless Plastic Strapping Tool
The Fromm P380 is a pneumatic sealless poly strapping tool made for 1/2 to 3/4 inch straps. It is ideally suited for banding irregular shaped and round objects. The tensioning force can be adjusted for different types of applications. The tool weighs just 15 lbs, offers up to 75% seal strength, and delivers friction weld seal.
Applications of P380
The P380 Tool is the perfect poly bander for round, irregular shaped and small loads. This is possible because of the improved tool design. It has a design with separated feedwheel and welder. Because the foot becomes smaller, the combo tool can be easily pulled out from tight straps. This is why the P380 has become the proven strapping tool for bars, pipes, and other round loads having smaller diameter bunks.
Technical Specifications
The main technical specifications of the battery powered poly strapping tool are as following:
- Strapping Type: Polyester and polypropylene straps
- Strapping Size: Width 1/2 to 3/4 inch, thickness 0.016 to 0.053 inch
- Weight: 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
- Tension Force: 135 to 450 lbs (adjustable)
- Tensioning Speed: 4.7 to 10.2 inch per second
- Seal Type: Friction Weld
- Seal Strength: Maximum 75% (based on strap)
- Peak Air Pressure: 87 psi or 6.0 bar
The pneumatic component in terms of power and its lightweight of 15 lbs makes the P380 Tool a unique tool that is designed for case of application and versatility.
Advantages
The main advantages of using the Fromm P380 are as following:
- There is no need for seals.
- Using poly strapping helps in making big savings over steel strapping in the long term.
- It has properties similar to battery powered combination tools.
- As a combo tool it makes polyester strapping easier and faster compared to separate tensioner and sealer.
- More reliable friction weld seal than seal-based joints.
- Perfectly suited for round and small packages or objects.
- Highly rugged design for durability.
Accessories for Fromm P380
There are many optional accessories for the P380 that help in increasing speed, ease and efficiency for strapping applications. These include:
- Strapping Trolley – Allows easier and quicker handling/unwinding of plastic strapping. It will ensure that the band doesn’t get carried incorrectly.
- Compressor – Connect the P380 Tool to standard and silent compressors.
- Protective Corners – These angular cardboard/plastic accessories are ideal for protecting fragile loads.
The P380 Tool is the perfect pneumatic strapping tool for 1/2 and 3/4 inch PET and PP straps. It is one of those rare pneumatic tools that is lightweight and offers adjustable tensioning force.