Manual Tensioners and Sealers for Plastic Strapping
Combination tools function as tensioners, sealers and often cutters as well. They save time by eliminating the handling of separate tools. But because they weigh more than such tools, they should be placed as close as possible to the position where they will be used. Seal-feed combination tools carry a stack of seals in a magazine for fast, easy loading.
Manual Tensioners for Steel Strapping
Hand tensioners allow operators to bring strap to desired tension with minimal interruption, effort and strap waste. Most tensioners have a base which goes under the strapping and rests on the flat surface of the object being strapped. For smaller or irregular bundles, a push-type tensioner, which has no base under the strap, is recommended.
Feedwheel
– for General Use
The feed wheel tensioner has a serrated feed wheel which engages the strapping firmly. There is no limit to the amount of slack it can pull out of the strap. Fast and easy to use, it requires the use of painted and waxed strapping.
Push-type feedwheel
– for Round or Irregular bundles
Windlass
– for Heavy Duty applications
The windlass tensioner simply winds one end of the strapping around a slotted windlass shaft. Used with dry, heavier strapping precut to desired lengths.
Rack-and-pinion
– for Heavy Round or Irregular applications
The rack-and-pinion for tensioner uses a serrated gripping dog to hold the pulled strap end. It can be used with either dry or lubricated strapping on round or irregular shaped packages. This tensioner has limited take-up.
Manual Sealers for Steel Strapping
Manual sealers provide positive sealing action with minimal effort. Light and durable, they lock strap ends into a high strength joint. Notch-type sealers cut into the seal and outer edges of the strapping, turning tabs down (down notch) or up (reverse notch).
Crimp-type sealers press the edges of the strapping and seal into wavy crimps specially shaped to produce maximum frictional forces on the strapping.
Two Sealer Types:
Front Action
Front action sealer handles are held perpendicular to the strapping, usually in front of the operator who pushes the handles together close to the chest. Generally for light-duty strapping applications.
Side Action
The side-action sealer’s lower handle can be rested on the flat surface of the unit being strapped. Operators can apply much of their weight with both hands on the upper handle. Generally for heaver strapping applications.
Pneumatic Tensioners for Steel Strapping
Pneumatic tensioners take most of the effort out of strapping large or compressible packages. They also make tensioning uniform and precise through adjustment of the air pressure regulator.
All pneumatic tensioners, except the WP-2, have unlimited strap take-up. All pneumatic tensioners are furnished with a quick disconnect plug. It is essential that an air filter-regulator-lubricator assembly be installed ahead of the tool on the air line.
Pneumatic Sealers for Steel Strapping
Pneumatic sealers let compressed air do most of the work. They are used to achieve high production on heavy strapping, especially when seals are in awkward positions or whenever productivity must be maximized.
These labor saving sealers come in two basic styles. Those featuring pistol grips are lightweight for easy one hand operation. Diaphragm types are for heavier-duty applications, such as carloading.
Combination Strapping Tools – Manual, Pneumatic
Combination tools function as tensioners, sealers and often cutters as well. They save time by eliminating the handling of separate tools. But because they weigh more than such tools, they should be placed as close as possible to the position where they will be used. Seal-feed combination tools carry a stack of seals in a magazine for fast, easy loading.
Manual Seal-Feed
Manually operated seal-feed combination tools include the AH, AL, and AM series models.
Manual Sealless
The SCM sealless combination tool requires no metal seals, saving time and money. Production interruptions for reloading are eliminated, along with the purchasing, inventorying and loading of seals.
Pneumatic Seal-Feed
Using applied air pressure as a power source, pneumatic seal-feed combination tools quickly and effortlessly tension, seal, and cut the strapping. these tools include the AHP and the AMP.
Pneumatic Sealless
Pneumatic sealless combination tools include the SLP and the SPC.
Accessories
Anchor Plates
Used in secure ends of strap to car studs. Fasten with appropriate sized nails.
Anti-skid Plates
Anti-skid plates are simple, inexpensive devices that retard product shifting in trailers or railcards.
Cutters for Steel Strapping
405 – cuts 3/8” thru 1 ¼” X .044. No spring design permits easy cutting on all heavy duty strapping. A standard tool, our most popular model.
505 – Cutting capacity up to 2” x .044, length 24”. Special heavy duty cutter with wedge type jaw, long handles for extra leverage, top grade steel blades.
Dispensers
Edge Protectors
Edgeboard
– Paper board protector formed into a 90 degree angle for protective packaging.
Steel and Plastic edge protectors
For strapping up to 1 ¼” (31.8 mm) wide, steel and plastic edge protectors cushion your product and allow straps to be tightly applied without causing damage. Plastic ribbed edge protectors are available in red, blue, white or yellow for color coding.
