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Fromm A480 Pneumatic Pusher-Type Combination Steel Strapping Tool

Fromm A480 Pneumatic Pusher-Type Combination Steel Strapping Tool

The A480 is a Fromm pneumatic pusher tool designed for steel straps of width 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch. This combination tool weighs just around 10 lbs, making it a lightweight pneumatic strapping tool that performs everything including tensioning, sealing and cutting. The tool is available in two versions that pull 2,500 N and 4,500 N tension.

Applications

The A480 makes use of push-seals that make it the perfect strapping tool for narrow and round objects. This steel strapping tool is designed for strapping smaller bundles and loads like wire coils and tubes. It is a lightweight, handy and ergonomic tool that can be used in different industries.

Technical Specs

The main list specifications of the Fromm A480 are as following:

  • Strapping Type & Size: Steel strapping of width 3/8” to 3/4” and thickness 0.015” to 0.025”
  • Weight: 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
  • Tensioning Force: 2,500 N & 4,500 N
  • Seal Type: Overlap Seals
  • Joint Type: Single Notch Joint
  • Seal Efficiency: 75%

The A480 has a smaller foot plate which makes it the perfect steel strapping tool for use with :

  • Round packages
  • Irregular-shaped loads
  • Unique packages

Due to its unique design, the pneumatic combination strapping tool can readily squeeze into tighter places. The pusher-type tool is also known for its ergonomic design. You can also adjust the gap between the pad and roller and the cutter depth to use steel straps of different widths.

Features of A480

The main features of this Fromm pneumatic pusher tool are as following:

  • It is pneumatic pusher-type combination tool.
  • The strap tension is adjustable using basic regulation.
  • The ergonomic design has specially designed levers that make tensioning and sealing much easier.
  • It uses pusher-type seals with very high efficiency of up to 75%.
  • Low weight steel strapping tool that weighs just 10.1 lbs.
  • Uses air power for generating uniform and reliable tensioning.
  • The single notch sealer works with ordinary, super-duty and HT steel strapping.

Because this Fromm pneumatic pusher tool is a lightweight strapping tool, there is no need for suspending it during stationary applications. It is also perfectly suited for mobile applications, allowing you to carry it anywhere across the warehouse or shipping floor.

All the Fromm A480 wear parts and replacement parts are readily available for ordering online. The tool can also be sent for repair with quick turnaround. Its common wear parts include feedwheel, cutter, notching knife, and cutting jaw.

Fromm A480 Combination Pneumatic Pusher-Type Tool for Steel Strapping

Fromm A480 Combination Pneumatic Pusher-Type Tool for Steel Strapping

The Fromm A480 is a combination pneumatic pusher-type tool designed for steel straps of width 3/8 to 3/8 inch. It is a lightweight combo tool that weighs just 10.1 lbs. It is designed for both mobile and stationary strapping applications and is highly versatile.

Applications

The A-480 is a mid to heavy-duty strapping tool that is designed for strapping wire coils, tubes, bundles, bars, pipes and small-sized bundles. It is a highly versatile tool that can be used in different types of industries. It makes use of push seals which can be used for narrow and round packages.

Technical Specifications

  • Strap Type: Uniflex & Ultraflex steel strapping with capacity of 1,100 N/mm2.
  • Strapping Size: Width 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch and thickness 0.015 inch to 0.025 inch
  • Weight: 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
  • Tensioning Force: 2,500 N & 4,500 N
  • Seal Type: Overlap seals
  • Seal Strength: 75% (average)
  • Joint Type: Single notch joint

The Fromm A480 is an easy to use tool. It is compact and ergonomically designed for minimizing hand fatigue. It has a smaller foot plate which makes it easier to strap oddly shaped and round objects and remove the tool.

Advantages

  • The pneumatic pusher tools can also be suspended using a spring loaded balance and suspension bracket for stationary applications.
  • Can be used with suspension bracket for both vertical and horizontal applications.
  • The tool is available in two versions, with peak tension generation of 4,500 N.
  • Due to the smaller foot plate, the steel strapping tool can be easily used with odd-shaped packages. It doesn’t get stuck after you have completed the application.
  • Already a proven performer for strapping coils, pipes, bundles and bars which have smaller surface area.
  • The strap tensioning force can be adjusted easily.
  • The levers are ergonomically designed for allowing tensioning and sealing.
  • The pusher-type seals mean highly effective steel strapping over round shaped packages.

It is much more lightweight compared to other pneumatic combination tools and offers unmatched ease of use.

Accessories & Tool Repair

All the accessories, common wear parts and replacement parts are readily available for online order. The common wear parts include the feed wheel, notching knife, cutting jaw, and the cutter.

Most of the issues can be easily addressed through tool repair services provided by factory-certified technicians. They make use of the most advanced diagnostic equipment to determine the problems and address them.