Fromm P331 Battery Powered Plastic Strapping Tool For Heavy-Duty Applications
The Fromm P-331 is a battery powered plastic strapping tool designed for accepting PET straps of width ranging from 3/4 inch to 1-1/4 inch. It is perfectly suited for mid-duty and heavy-duty strapping applications. This powerful battery tool is capable of generating a staggering peak tension of up to 1,575 lbs. If you want to reduce your metal strapping costs, this can be the perfect alternative for your current steel strapping applications.
Compared to its predecessor, the P-331 has upgraded to accept the 1-1/4 inch plastic strapping. This makes it one of the rare few battery tools for plastic strapping that can accept 1-1/4 inch straps. It can also be used in automatic version, helping you speed up your strapping applications. This battery powered tool is highly durable and reliable, and can be added to any shipping floor where heavy-duty applications are involved. It is perfectly suited for HD applications involving:
- Steel
- Aluminium
- Hardwood timber
- Brick
Technical Specifications
The main technical specifications of the Fromm P-331 are as following:
- Types of Strapping: Polyester (PET) – both plain and embossed
- Strapping Dimensions: 3/4 inch (19mm) to 1-1/4 inch (32mm) width & 0.024 inch (0.60mm) to 0.060 inch (1.53mm)
- Tension: Adjustable tension of 270 lbs (1,200N) to 1,575 lbs (7,000N)
- Tension Speed: 1.5 inch to 2.5 inch per second
- Weight: 14.1 pounds (5.7 kg)
- Seal Type: Friction weld
- Seal Efficiency: 75% (varies based on quality of plastic strapping)
Advantages
The main advantages of the Fromm P331 are as following:
- Generates very high adjustable tension of up to 1,575 pounds
- The automatic version helps in improving efficiency
- Features latest brushless motor technology for minimal maintenance, longer lifespan, and less time wastage
- Properly balanced design that can be used for multiple strapping positions
- The battery can be easily and quickly replaced
- Features the latest reliable lithium-ion technology
- The battery tool can weld without tensioning force (for strap repair)
- Features adjustable tension and seal time
- Features latest base plate that makes it easy to remove the tool
Repair & Accessories
All the accessories for this tool are readily available for order. This includes:
- Standard suspension bracket
- Metal wearing plate (meant for use on rough surfaces)
- Plastic protection plate
Maintenance and tool repair services for the P-331 are easily available with quick turnaround time.
Sealing Properties
The P-331 is part of the series of battery tools for plastic strapping that also include P-328/329. These tools use friction weld system to apply the seal. This helps in reducing the higher costs of using steel seals and the costs of stocking. The P329 and P328 are highly successful and popular predecessors to this latest battery tool.
Alternative Tool
The P359 is a pneumatic plastic strapping tool from the same brand and can be used as an alternative tool for PET straps of width 1-1/4 inch. Both these battery and pneumatic tools are capable of generating same maximum tension and apply friction weld seal. However, the pneumatic tool is heavier than P-331.