Polyester strapping is the latest craze in packaging industry. Those who are on the look-out for a better alternative other than expensive steel strapping, find plastic strapping a viable option. The friction weld sealing technique that guarantees an approx seal strength of 75% has encouraged many to shift to battery operated friction weld tools.
FROMM has introduced several plastic strapping options; the one which is especially designed for heavy-duty applications is the Fromm P327. Designed to fit polyester strapping of width 5/8” – 3/4” and thickness in the range of .016” – .053”, this versatile tool can easily pull very high tension of up to 790 lbs. Thus it is considered perfectly suitable for industrial applications such as steel or lumber that demands very high quality strapping. The tool is so light, only 9 lbs, that it gives operator enough flexibility and an unlimited working range within your facility. Then of course the 18 volt Lithium battery is there which easily supports 450 strap cycles per battery load. With its redesigned features, customers can benefit from improved ergonomic tensioning and sealing mechanisms.
Technical data of P327:
The tool dimension (with battery) is 13.8″ x 5″ x 5.2″
The strap quality can be Polyester and Polypropylene, plain or embossed
Strap tensioning force can be adjusted between 600 – 3500 N / 135 – 787 lbs.
How to ensure personal safety while operating P327:
This battery powered tool is quite simple and easy to operate but still it is always recommended that you follow basic safety instructions in order to avoid mishaps. Here are few helpful tips:
- Use proper safety equipments like dust mask, hard hat, non-skid safety shoes, hearing and eye protection; these help minimize personal injury risks.
- Avoid wearing loose fitting clothes, jewelry loose hair loose; these might get caught in the tool’s moving parts
- If the tool is not starting when the switch is turned on then immediately get in touch with the mechanic
- Maintain the tool properly and do keep checking for misalignment or breakage of any part
Most importantly, consult an expert dealer of FROMM if in doubt about operation of P327 or any other strapping device.