With many industries deciding to make the switch from steel strapping to poly strapping there has been a great demand for poly strapping tools according to industry experts. There is a wide choice of poly strapping tools on the market, right from manual, pneumatic and battery operated tools. The tools are chosen depending upon the applications being used and the budget of the industry. The Fromm P355 is considered a good mid-duty pneumatic tool even it is a tad pricier than other mid-duty tools.
The P355 is in demand in many industries as it is considered a branded tool. Most of Fromm’s tools are very popular among the industries and used by many. Industry experts feel that Fromm’s designs are elegant and versatile and suitable for many applications in different types of industries.
Specifications
- Strap Qualities: Polypropylene (PP) and Polyester (PET)
- Strap Dimensions: 10.0 – 16.0 x 0.40 – 1.05 mm 3/8 -5/8 x .016 – .041″
- Strap Tension: 400 – 2100 N (adjustable)
- Sealing Type: Seal less
- Weight: 4.8 kg / 10.5 pounds
The P355 is an ideal tool for various strapping positions, be it vertical or horizontal positions and for applications in various industries. The tool is very reliable and has two inlets to connect the compressed air. Since it is very light in weight it can be carried about easily and the worker does not tire easily because of this.
The P355 is very durable and long lasting. It can even be used on rough surfaced packages. It also has a bottom base wearing plate and this is available as an option. As the tool is not heavy, it need not necessarily be suspended, however, it is ultimately the choice of the user, whether they need to suspend it for their operations or not.
The threading option in this tool is very easy as both straps can be inserted together. Sealing time, tension and tensioning speed are adjustable. There is a high sealing efficiency, so there is a perfect sealed package in the end. The P355 is quite popular and the industries and people like it due to its consistently good performance.
For the industries that are hesitant to make the switch from steel to poly strapping, this is an ideal tool to make a start with. Just by switching from steel strapping to poly strapping a company can save close to 50% on strapping costs. Not only that they will also save cost with the sealless seal of the P355 instead of using metal seals which costs more too. Though this tool looks bulky, it is very simple to operate. It has received positive feedback from industry users.