Fromm A461 Pneumatic Steel Strapping Sealer
The Fromm A461 is a pneumatic sealer for steel strapping of width 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch. It is widely popular for its pistol-grip design that makes single-hand operation extremely easier. The sealer delivers a highly reliable upcut double notch joint. It weighs just 9.3 lbs and delivers seal efficiency of up to 75%.
Applications
The A461 is perfectly suited for strapping applications involving pipes, bundles, bars, packages, and coils. It can be used with loads and products that have smaller surface area and are hard to strap otherwise. This Fromm pneumatic sealer is a highly robust and reliable tool that can be used in a wide range of industries. It features a special safety mechanism for preventing pool seal joints due to errors. Its ergonomic design makes strapping easy and reduces hand fatigue. Just pull and it will seal the joint securely. Because the A-461 a sealer, it requires a tensioner to complete the operation.
Technical Specs
The main list specifications for the A-461 are as following:
- Strapping Type: steel strapping
- Strapping Size: 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch width (0.025 to 0.040 inch thickness)
- Seal Efficiency: 75%
- Weight: 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
- Seal type: Overlap
- Joint Type: Upcut double notch
Advantages
The main advantages of using the A461 are as following:
- The special pistol grip design enables single-hand operation.
- Ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue and helps increase efficiency.
- High seal efficiency and delivers a reliable upcut double notch joint in just one action.
- Special seal protection system prevents delivering poor quality seal joints due to operator errors.
- The tool can also be suspended for stationary applications.
The steel strapping tool can be suspended on a spring-loaded balancer with a suspension bracket. There are two handle configurations available, allowing the A-461 to be used in different orientations.
- N-Version – Designed for strapping applications where the tool needs to be at 90-degree to the steel strapping.
- P-Version – Where the handle has to be parallel to the strap.
All replacement and wear parts for this Fromm pneumatic sealer can be readily ordered online. The most common wear parts include the cutting jaw and notching knife.
The Fromm A452 tensioner is considered the ideal matching tool to the A461. The combination can be used to strap a wide range of loads including metal beams, timber, irregular-shaped objects, pipes, and round-shaped loads.