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Fromm P331

Fromm P331

The Fromm P331 is a battery powered plastic strapping tool that is considered one of the most powerful and versatile banding tool for 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch polyester straps. This staggering banding tool can generate up to 1,570 lbs of tensioning force. There is almost no other battery-powered tool that is as powerful and capable of strapping 1-1/4 inch straps.

Use this polyester strapping tool in full automatic mode using just 2-button operation. This helps in increasing efficiency and productivity. It is a highly reliable and durable tool that delivers high level of performance every time.

Technical Specifications

  • Strapping Type: Polypropylene & Polyester
  • Strapping Size: 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch
  • Maximum Tensioning Force: 1,570 pounds
  • Weight: 15 lbs
  • Seal Type: Friction Weld

The Fromm P331 is the perfect battery powered tool for heavy duty applications. It allows adjusting strap tensioning force and sealing and cooling times for highly secure and reliable banding. It can be used in dual-button mode in manual and easy single-button mode in semi-auto. Then there is the full-auto mode that makes your banding applications effortless.

Features

Some of the main features of the Fromm P331 battery-powered poly strapping tool are as following:

  • Special high-tension friction weld poly strapping tool designed for heavy duty applications.
  • Features a highly robust design which his service friendly and guarantees high level of reliability. This helps in keeping down tool repair needs.
  • Switch between single-button and dual-button modes by just turning the adjustment knob.
  • Full automatic version allows single-button operation and enables tool tensioning and welding automatically.
  • High level of tensioning force up to 1,570 pounds
  • High level of operational efficiency and performance for heavy duty applications and where high productivity is needed.
  • Highly reliable and superior friction weld seal
  • Adjust the seal time and the strap tension separately with the adjustment system. Operator will have full control over the operation.

Alternatives

The fromm p329 is designed for smaller-width polyester strapping needs of 5/8 to 3/4 inch. It can be used with both polyester and polypropylene strapping. The fromm p328, on the other hand, is designed for 7/16 to 5/8 inch poly strapping.

The Fromm P331 has a unique design for minimal wear and tear. It has brushless motor technology that further helps in minimizing maintenance and repair needs. But all its accessories are readily available for replacement.

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 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.