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Fromm P329

Fromm P329

The Fromm P329 is a battery powered plastic strapping designed for banding 5/8 to 3/4 inch poly strapping. It features the latest in reliable lithium ion battery and brushless motor technology that ensures minimal wear and maintenance.

This battery bander is poised as one of the toughest strapping machines in its class. It has built a reputation for its speed, convenience and high end performance. It also makes banding much more effortless than before. The tool weighs just 9.2 pounds and is easy to carry around. It features a new, efficient and powerful brushless motor, and a new 18V lithium ion battery. It can last all shifts and offers high levels of performance.

Versatile Applications

The plastic strapping tool is highly versatile and can band irregular shaped, round and small packages. It has a unique and new single-based design, which means it can easily squeeze into tighter spaces. This is unlike the separate base in earlier tools under their feedwheel that made it impossible for removing the tools.

Eliminate Operator Mistakes

The Fromm P329 is designed to ensure that the tool does all the work and eliminates any chances of operator mistakes. It helps in eliminating or reducing strapping errors at the joint. It helps in achieving a joint efficiency in the range of 75 and 90 percent, which is one of the best you can achieve, and offers high level of reliability.

Another new feature found in this tool is the welding system being controlled by the motor. It ensures that the weld has cooled down before you remove the tool. Besides, it features a new brushless motor that helps in minimizing the frequency of maintenance and tool repair.

Technical Specifications

  • Strapping Type: Polyester & Polypropylene
  • Strapping Size: 5/8 to 3/4 inch
  • Wight: 9.2 pounds (4.2 kg)
  • Seal Type: Friction Weld
  • Peak Tensioning Force: 900 lbs

Advantages

Some of the main advantages of using the Fromm P329 are as following:

  • High tensioning force of up to 900 pounds
  • The tensioning force and seal time can be adjusted using knobs
  • High level of efficiency thanks to the semi-auto and full auto (single button) modes
  • The brushless motor technology means lesser maintenance, tool repair and increased lifespan
  • Motor temperature monitoring system for ensuring that motor is protected against overheating

There are other powerful battery-powered tools in the series that can be used for working with different-width poly straps. The Fromm p331 is designed for 3/4 to 1-1/4 inch PET/PP strapping. The fromm p328 is designed for 1/2 to 5/8 inch poly strapping.

All replacement parts and accessories are available for the Fromm P329.

Fromm P328

Fromm P328

The Fromm P328 is one of the most durable poly strapping tools which are designed for 1/2 to 5/8 inch strapping. It features the latest in technology, and enables fast and easier banding. It has a new 18 volt lithium ion battery and brushless motor for optimal efficiency and minimal maintenance needs.

The Fromm P328 weighs just 9.2 pounds, which makes it the perfect battery operated tool for mobile banding applications. Its battery helps you get more strapping cycles from each charge. The tool has a new single base, which is easy to remove. This makes it extremely easy to band around small and round objects. There is no longer any need to worry about the tool getting stuck. So you will have faster and more efficient operations to help increase the overall productivity.

Easier Strapping

The Fromm P328 enables easier cycling every time. just press the tensioning button and poly strapping tool will pull tightly at the bundle. Release it at the pre-set tension and it will automatically weld and cut the strap. Even in the manual mode, it can be used with just 2 buttons.

Technical Specifications

  • Strapping Type: Polyester & Polypropylene
  • Strapping Size: 1/2 to 5/8 inch
  • Weight: 9.2 pounds (4.2 kg)
  • Seal Type: Friction Weld
  • Peak Tensioning Force: 584 pounds

High Safety & Minimal Errors

The Fromm P328 helps in achieving maximum safety while minimizing operator errors. It is specifically designed in order to eliminate any room for operator mistakes. It belongs to the first generation of battery operated tools that offer this unique feature. It has a joint efficiency of 75% to 90%. The weld mechanism is also automatically under the control of the motor. So operators can remove the tool when the machine signals.

There are many tools in the class which can be used for other sizes of plastic strapping. The fromm p329, for example, is designed for 5/8 to 3/4 inch strapping. The fromm p331 is a highly versatile tool that can be used for 3/4 to 1-1/4 inch straps.

Advantages

  • It generates a peak tensioning force of up to 585 pounds
  • The tensioning force and the sealing time can be easily adjusted using knobs
  • Use in single-button (full auto) mode for maximum efficiency
  • The new brushless motor means lesser maintenance and tool repair
  • Better plates and guides mean the tool is easy to remove
  • Easily monitor the motor temperature for avoiding overheating

The Fromm P328 has all its accessories and replacement parts easily available.

Fromm A483

Fromm A483

The Fromm A483 is a combination pneumatic pusher tool that can tension and seal steel straps. It is available in two models, with one designed for 1-inch and other for 1-1/4-inch steel strapping. It is a heavy duty tool that weighs around 39.7 lbs but is highly durable and reliable for continuous operation from one shift to another. It is among the most powerful pneumatic tools, and can generate up to 2,020 lbs (9,000 N) of tensioning force.

Applications

The A480 and A482 are also smaller version fromm tools in the same series. The A483 has pneumatically raised feed wheel that make it easier to introduce the heavy steel straps. It can be used for strapping steel tubes, rods and coils in any position. You will not have to worry about its heavy weight, as you can use 4 suspension brackets.

It is the perfect heavy-duty pneumatic combination tool for applications that involve continuous operations.

Technical Specifications

  • Strapping Type: High Tensile Steel Strapping
  • Strapping Size: 1 inch and 1-1/4 inch
  • Weight: 39.7 lbs (18 kg)
  • Seal Type: Overlap Seals
  • Joint Type: Double Notch Upcut Joint
  • Average Seal Strength: 75%

The strapping will feed through automatic feedwheel. This makes it quite easy to load the heavy straps. It provides high level of reliability wherever continuous strapping is needed. It is also designed in a way to make tool repair more convenient.

Advantages

  • It is a highly rugged pusher-style pneumatic pusher tool designed for continuous shift operations where there is need for high level of reliability.
  • It delivers the perfect double notch upcut seal joint in a single operation.
  • It is a high-performance pneumatic combination tool that is popular in the steel/non-ferrous industries.
  • The feed wheel can be lifted pneumatically, which makes it easier for inserting the strap. Operator doesn’t have to make any effort.
  • Using 4 suspension brackets the tool can be suspended for easier operation.

The Fromm A483 is a proven pneumatic combo tool designed for rough and demanding applications. The double notch upcut seal joint offers high level of safety and is perfect for curved, round and odd shaped objects. You can order some of the accessories like suspension brackets separately for simplifying its application.

Fromm A335

Fromm A335

The Fromm A335 is a manual sealless steel strapping combination tool designed for straps of width 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch. It is a universal strapping tool that can be used for all types of applications. It can generate a peak tensioning force of 1,100 N. It has proven itself as a reliable combination tool because of its light weight, ease of use, and versatility. It weighs just under 9 lbs.

Using Fromm A335

This steel strapping tool can be used to strap regular duty and high tensile steel strapping. It offers reliable strapping outcomes as its special tensioning system prevents any loss of tension. This makes it the perfect tool for heavy-duty applications where seal-strength is crucial. It is far better than a manual sealer because it is capable of holding better joint efficiency.

Technical Specifications

  • Strapping Type: Regular Duty / High Tensile Steel Straps
  • Strapping Size: 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch & 3/4 inch
  • Weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
  • Seal Type: Sealless
  • Average Seal Strength: 80%

There are many features that make this steel strapping tool so reliable. Its accessories are readily available. Even if there is loss of tension at the joint during transportation, the seal is not going to unlock. Thus, you will not have to worry when your goods are shipped. At 80%, it offers one of the highest joint efficiencies not only among fromm tools but in the entire market.

The A335 is made from high quality steel, and is highly rugged for use in heavy-duty applications. Besides, its long steel handles make operation even easier. If you want to upgrade to a more powerful combination tool, the Fromm A483 can be the ideal option. It helps in saving more time, as all operations including tensioning, sealing and cutting are completed in a single action.

Advantages

There are many advantages of using the Fromm A335:

  • It is a lightweight steel strapping combination tool for flat packages such as crates, pallets, cases, and bales
  • Enables highly efficient and simple operation
  • Highly rugged and reliable
  • Thanks to the sealless joint, the costs are reduced by more than 10%
  • Light weight makes the tool perfect for horizontal strapping applications
  • Sealless joints offer very high consistency

The A335 is not only highly rugged and reliable, it is designed to be service friendly. This makes it easier and quicker for tool repair.

Fromm A480

Fromm A480

The Fromm A480 is a pneumatic combination steel strapping tool designed for 3/8 to 3/4 inch steel straps. It is a lightweight combo tool, weighing just 9.9 lbs, which makes it a unique pneumatic tool. It is not essential to suspend it for applications. Due to this reason, this tool enables easier mobile operations tool.

Applications

This Combination Tool is perfect for strapping wire coils, tubes, and different types of small bundles. Because it makes use of push seals, it is ideally suited for narrow and round packages. 

The A480’s lightweight and smaller size makes it the lightest and easiest of pneumatic tools for steel strapping. Thanks to higher level of mobility, you will be able to complete wider types of applications quickly.

Technical Specifications

  • Strapping Type: High Tensile Steel Straps
  • Strapping Size: 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch (Thickness – 0.015 to 0.025 inch)
  • Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
  • Peak Tension Force: 2,500 N / 4,500 N
  • Seal Type: Overlap Seals
  • Average Seal strength: Around 75%
  • Joint Type: Single Notch Joint

You can also use suspension bracket for normal or vertical applications. The additional accessories need to be ordered separately.

Features

  • It is a pneumatic pusher-type Combination Tool for 3/8 – 3/4 inch steel straps
  • Allows adjusting the strap tensioning
  • It has ergonomically designed levers for convenient tensioning and sealing
  • Pusher type seals are highly effective for seal steel straps around irregular-shaped objects

The A480 Advantage to Pneumatic Steel Strapping

Thanks to its compact design, it is the ideal mid-heavy duty strapping tool. It has smaller foot plate, which makes it easier to strap around odd shaped and round objects. The smaller plate can easily fit into tighter places. Ease of use has been a cornerstone with fromm tools, and the A480 stands ideally for it.

The combination strapping tool is capable of guaranteeing a strong joint with the highest bonding strength of 75%. It allows adjustment to the roller-pad distance, banding size, and cutter depth for use with different types of applications. If you need a sealless alternative to the A480, the Fromm A335 is a good option. It can be used with 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch steel straps.

Advantages

  • Ideally suited for strapping bundles, coils, bars, pipes and irregular shaped packages of smaller surface area
  • It can be suspended and used for stationary operations (using a suspension bracket)
  • The tensioning force can be adjusted to requirement

The compact design and light weight also makes the Fromm A480 easier for tool repair.

Fromm A461

Fromm A461

The Fromm A461 is a pneumatic steel strapping sealer that is designed for strapping steel straps of width 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch. The best thing about this tool is that it weighs just 9.3 pounds and can be operated with single hand. A single push of the button is all that is required to apply a secure seal. It is ergonomically designed and reduces stress on the hand.

This is one of the most powerful pneumatic tools from fromm tools that can be used with tensioners generating up to 1,900 lbs of tensioning force. It also has a special safety system for preventing defective seal joints because of operator error.

Technical Specifications

  • Strapping Type: High Tensile Steel Strapping
  • Strapping Size: Width – 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch (Thickness – 0.63 mm to 1.00 mm)
  • Weight: 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
  • Seal Strength: Appx. 75%
  • Seal Type: Overlap Seals
  • Joint Type: Single Notch Joint

There are some push-style fromm tools that complement the A461 sealer. The combination can be used in strapping both difficult and large applications involving metal beams, timber, pipes and various other items having longer diameter and smaller surface area.

If you are looking for a pneumatic combo tool the Fromm A480 is a good option. It is designed for strapping 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch steel straps. It is lightweight and can be used without being suspended. It can be used for strapping wire coils, tubes and smaller bundles.

Applications of Fromm A461

The Fromm A461 is the perfect pneumatic strapping tool for packaging round objects. It is perfect for crimping the seal on a package having small or round surface area. It can be used with a tensioner to complete the task and doesn’t lose in anyway compared to a combination tool. It has become the proven sealer in strapping pipes, coils, bundles and bars. It is the perfect tool of strapping heavy duty and round packages. It is highly rugged and is designed for minimal wear, thus minimizing the need for tool repair.

Advantages

  • Designed for single hand operation
  • Single strike gives you the safe upcut double notch joint
  • There is a seal safety system for preventing poor seal joints due to user error
  • High level of seal efficiency
  • Highly reliable sealer
  • Designed for simple operation
  • Lightweight and properly balanced

The Fromm A461 can be availed with a right angled or parallel handle. You can also choose all the other accessories that help in getting the most from this tool.

Fromm A483

Fromm A483

The Fromm A483 is a powerful, heavy duty steel strapping tool designed for applications involving steel coils, rods, tubes and other heavy products within the non-ferrous metal and steel industries. It is a Pneumatic Steel strapping that tensions and seals steel straps up to 1-1/4 inch in width. This combination tool is available in two strapping sizes – 1 inch and 1-1/14 inch.

The pusher tool weighs around 18 Kg (39.7 lbs), yet it can be used for continual strapping operations without any inconvenience.

Technical Specifications

  • Strapping Type: High tensile steel straps
  • Strapping Size: 1 inch and 1-1/14 inch (0.80 mm to 1 mm thickness)
  • Average Seal Strength: Around 75%
  • Seal Type: Overlap Seals
  • Joint Type: Double Notch Upcut Joint
  • Weight: 39.7 lbs (18 kg)
  • Peak Tensioning Force: 2,020 lbs (9,000 N)

Features

This powerful Pneumatic Steel strapping tool has the following features:

  • It is perfect of heavy-duty strapping applications involving steel coils, rods and tubes.
  • It is a pneumatic pusher type combo steel strapping tool
  • The steel straps are easy to insert because of its pneumatic feed wheel system
  • It can generate peak tension of up to 2,020 lbs (9,000 N)
  • Designed and tested for continuous operations
  • Offers high level of reliability
  • All accessories are readily available

Using A483

The Fromm A483 has its banding feed using an automatic feedwheel. This makes it easier and quicker to load heavy-duty steel strapping. Despite its heavy weight, it is just like other fromm tools when it comes to strapping in different positions. It is designed to be used with 4 suspension brackets that will help in offsetting the tool’s heavy weight.

The pusher tool is perfect for applications where continuous strapping is required.

Advantages

Just like the other popular tool from the manufacturer, Fromm A335, the A483 also offers many advantages:

  • It is one of the most rugged pusher tool in its segment, designed for continuous and shift operations that require high level of reliability.
  • Delivers high level of performance in heavy industries including steel/non-ferrous.
  • It accomplishes the perfect double notch upcut seal joint in a single operation.
  • It is easy to feed the strap into the tool. There is no need to apply effort, as the feed wheel gets lifted pneumatically.
  • There are wider tool repair services available from factory-certified technicians.

The Fromm A483 is one of the most powerful, rugged and heavy-duty pneumatic combination tool that meets highest level of reliability needs in continuous strapping applications.

Pneumatic Tools for Strapping

Pneumatic Tools for Strapping

A483 pusher tool, A452 tensioner, A461 Sealer, A480 Pusher tool

Are you looking for the most reliable pneumatic steel strapping tools? Here are the most widely used and tested steel strapping tools from Fromm to meet your different needs.

A483 Pusher Tool

The Fromm A483 is a pneumatic combination tool for tensioning and sealing steel strapping available in 2 models – for 1-1/4 inch and for 1-inch steel strapping. It weighs around 39 lbs yet it is capable of withstanding continual operation without any issues. It is designed to be used with high-tensile steel strapping for heavy duty applications.

A452 Tensioner

The Fromm A452 tensioner is a pneumatic push-type tensioner designed for strapping 3/4 inch and 1-1/4 inch steel straps. It is well known for generating high level of strapping tension (8,500 N or 1,910 pounds). Thanks to its unique free-wheeling system, there is no loss of strap tension on completing the tensioning cycle.

The A452 weighs around 9.6 pounds, which makes it a lightweight steel strapping tensioner that can be used for both stationary and mobile applications. It is designed for speed and rugged applications. The angled duck bill nose means push/closed seals. It can be used with both high tensile and regular duty steel strapping.

A461 Sealer

The Fromm A461 Sealer is a pneumatic steel strapping sealer for 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch steel straps. It is designed to allow the operator to complete tasks with single hand. This steel strapping sealer from Fromm applies upcut double-notch joint. A single push will result in secure and smooth seal application. It has a special safety system preventing defective seal joints because of operator error, thus making it a highly reliable tool.

This Fromm sealer is considered to be one of the strongest pneumatic tools, as it can generate peak tensioning force of 1,900 lbs. It is a lightweight sealer that weighs just around 9.3 lbs.

A480 Pusher Tool

The Fromm A480 Pusher is a pneumatic combination steel strapping tool for 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch steel straps. It has relatively lower weight compared to its other counterparts in the same segment. This eliminates the need to suspend it during application. In other words, it is considered a better steel strapping combo tool for mobile applications.

The A480 Pusher tool weighs around 9.9 pounds. It is perfect for strapping wire coils, tubes and various types of small bundles. It makes use of push-seals, which are perfect for narrow and round packages. Its smaller size gives it an edge, making it one of the lightest and easiest pneumatic tools to use for steel strapping.

FROMM P327 Battery Powered Manual Poly Strapping Tool

FROMM P327

FROMM P327 Battery Powered Manual Poly Strapping Tool

The FROMM P327 is a battery-powered manual plastic strapping tool designed for 3/4-inch and 5/8-inch plastic strapping. The tool is fitted with the latest Li-Ion battery technology and an improved 18V motor.

Advantages

The main features of the FROMM P327

  • It complies with the highest safety standards
  • It features a new improved motor and lithium ion battery technology
  • It can complete a maximum of 450 strapping cycles per charge (varies according to strap dimensions and quality)
  • The design provides protection to battery under all types of conditions
  • It features a single-hand operation. It weighs just less than 9 pounds.
  • It generates high tensioning force allowing the adjustment of tensioning force, speed and seal time.

Technical Specifications

The technical specifications of the FROMM P327 poly strapping tool are as following:

  • Weight: 4.1 Kg (9 pounds)
  • Strapping Size: 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch (0.016 and 0.053 inch)
  • Strapping Type: Polyester & Polypropylene
  • Tensioning Force: 135 to 790 pounds
  • Average Sealing Strength: Maximum 75% (varies according to strapping quality)
  • Seal Type: Friction Weld
  • Tension Speed: 2.2 to 5.1 inch per second
  • Battery: 3.0Ah x 18 Volt Lithium Ion

Ease of Use

Using the P327 is quite easy. The battery can be easily clipped and locked at the back of the tool. There are 2 adjustment knobs – tension and weld time. Turn the tension knob clockwise for increasing the tensioning. Check the rear guide pin to determine the size of the strap to be used. The strap can be applied by feeding it over, then down the rear and then under, taking it to the starting point.

The tool can be lifted and slid into position. Make sure that the rear guide pin falls into place before using. The tensioning can be controlled using the first button. The tension adjustment allows determining the tensioning force. The second level allows controlling the seal. Operator has to ensure that the lever remains in the down position to be locked.

Removing the FROMM P327 is quite easy too. It has green lights, and when they turn on operator can easily and safely remove the tool from the strapping. Overall, the strapping tool helps in saving time and effort. It is the ideal tool for improving efficiency and productivity in a wide range of industries and applications.

Fromm P328 Battery Powered Strapping Tool

Fromm P328 Battery Powered Strapping Tool

The Fromm P328 is a hand-held battery-powered strapping tool that can be used with 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch poly strapping. It is engineered to be used for different horizontal / vertical strapping requirements in a wide range of industrial applications. Weighing less than 9.3 pounds, the tool’s counter balancing weight design makes movement and usage as simple as possible.

Configuration & Applications

The P328 allows operators to strap packages faster and easily. It makes strapping more convenient due to its high level of portability. It features 5 Ah x 18 volt Li-ion batteries that help get more out the strapping tool per charge. When combined with the power and efficiency of a brushless motor, it helps the operator further boost productivity.

This Fromm bander has a better single base that allows it to slide off and removed much easily from small / round / irregular shaped packages. It can work in situations where other tools can get stuck. It is also quite easy to cycle the battery-run poly strapping tool. A press at the tension button pulls tight and when the button is released at the desired tension, the tool welds and cuts automatically. Another button is available for use in manual mode.

Technical Specs

The main technical specs of the strapping tool are as following:

  • Weight: 4.2 kg (9.2 pounds) including battery
  • Strapping Type: Polypropylene or Polyester
  • Strapping Size: 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch
  • Seal Type: Friction weld
  • Peak Tension: 584 pounds

Advantages

  • Generates peak tensioning of 2,600 N
  • Adjust the tension and seal time using the simple knobs
  • Available in both automatic and semi automatic versions
  • Better base and guides help in eliminating the effort required for removing the tool
  • Special temperature monitor for motor to prevent overheating. Cooling fan also available as an optional choice.
  • Special brushless motor for more efficiency, lesser maintenance and enhanced tool lifespan
  • Features battery charge indicator

The P328 can be run with a single hand and it is covered for protecting finger. This strapping tool has been designed to prevent the user from making mistakes. It helps in achieving between 75% and 90% efficiency for the welded joint.

The Fromm P328 has a motor that controls the welding system. This helps ensure that the weld remains cool every time. All these features make this battery-run tool the perfect strapping machine in an operator’s hand.