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.