Battery operated friction weld tools offered by FROMM are real wonders to work with. The company has developed the latest models which look sleeker, weigh less and balance better. Designed to meet varied strapping and banding needs, these devices have become mandatory inclusions in factories, warehouses and shops that deal with Polypropylene (PP) and Polyester strapping.
The FROMM P326 battery powered plastic strapping tool gets noticed instantly because of its state-of-the-art technique. Armed with friction weld technology, the tool promises very high seal efficiency. No wonder it is widely accepted for a broad variety of industrial applications.
FROMM P326 specifications
The tool is used on Polypropylene (PP) and Polyester strapping with strap width varying between 10.0 – 16.0 mm / 3/8 – 5/8” and thickness between 0.40 – 1.05 mm / .016 – .041”. The machine is particularly noted for its light weight of 8.7 lbs including battery. Strap tension ranges between 400 – 2400 N / 90 – 540 lbs. The device comes with an optional suspension bracket. Specific features which deserve special mention are
- Friction weld sealing that delivers sealless joint of strength up to 75%
- The device is equipped with new reinforced single 18 volt motor and highly advanced Lithium ion 18 V battery.
Why P326 is better than other battery powered poly strapping tools
- Extremely flexible and easy to use
- Flawless ergonomics
- Strap tension and sealing times are adjustable individually
- Li-ion battery which supports up to 600 strap cycles per battery load
- Abides by European Safety Regulations EN 415-8
Those who have this idea that battery powered manual devices are no match for their pneumatic counterparts will be surely caught off guard by this particular strapping tool’s superb and faultless performance. Imagine its ability to pull high tension of 2400N. This is in no way a smaller achievement than a pneumatic strapping device. Then there are ergonomically arranged levers which simplify the entire tensioning, sealing and cutting procedure. When compared to other battery tools, P326 scores better because of the durable single 18V motor and lithium-ion battery technology. This makes the tool super-light, reducing operator fatigue.
Since this plastic strapping tool is available in several models, it is always advisable to talk to an expert dealer of FROMM to know which particular version matches your specific banding needs.