Fromm A480 Tool 

The A480 is a Pneumatic Pusher style combination tool designed for accepting steel straps of width 3/8” to 3/4”. It uses ‘lasso’ type loop for strapping packages and bundles while applying a pusher/closed/overlap type seal for making the loop. The Feedwheel system pulls the strapping tightly and the built-in notchers make it easy to place the single notch into the seal. The strap doesn’t lose tension. This tool pulls a maximum of 1,000 lbs of tension on the strap and weighs just 10.1 pounds. It is an easy-to-use and lightweight combination tool.

A480 Technical Specifications

The main technical specifications of the A480 Tool are as follows:

• Strapping: Steel Strapping (Ultraflex and Uniflex)
• Strapping Width: 3/8” (10mm) to 3/4” (19mm)
• Strapping Thickness: 0.015” (0.38mm) to 0.025” (0.63mm)
• Weight: 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
• Max Tension: 4500 N or 1000 lbs
• Tension Speed: 4” per second or 100mm per second
• Seal Type: Closed/pusher/overlap seal
• Joint: Single Notch
• Seal Efficiency: 75%

Accessories

There are a wide range of accessories that simplify the use of the A480. Suspension brackets are available for both horizontal and vertical applications. You can order these brackets separately to make it easier to use the tool and speed up the strapping process. All the common wear parts are also readily available. This includes:

• Feedwheel
• Notching Knife
• Cutting Jaw
• Cutter

Advantages of Using Fromm A480

The key advantages of using this Steel Strapping tool are as following:

• Perfect combination tool for strapping objects like coils, pipes, bundles, bars, and other loads with small surface.
• Pulls a high tension of 1000 lbs on the strap.
• The feedwheel system helps ensure that there is zero loss of tension on the strap.
• Swiss designed tool that has become a proven performer and a highly reliable tool.
• Lightweight combination tool that weighs just 10.1 lbs.

The A480 Tool is the perfect tool for steel straps in applications where there is need for a lightweight, reliable tool that can be used for continuous shifts without any issues. Use it for mid-duty to heavy-duty strapping applications. The compact design  further adds to ease of use. If you need a single tool that can pull tension on the strap and apply the seal, can be used in the metals industry, is lightweight, and easy to use, the A480 is the ideal option.

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