P327- Amazingly Fast Battery Banding Tool  

With the arrival of the Lithium-ion battery, there have been several innovative tools that have been launched in the market. These tools have been appreciated by many in the industry for their effectiveness and efficiency. Fromm P327 is a battery operated combination strapping tool, that has been rated an excellent tool for poly strapping.

The main advantage of the P327 is that it is a combination tool and that all three functions like strapping, sealing and cutting can be done at the stroke of a button. This is also one of the reasons that this tool has carved a niche in the market place. This tool has a 18V motor and can strap up to 450 strap cycles with each battery charge. The tool also has an adjustable tension speed.

The P327 is a very user friendly tool and is very cost effective as it does all the three functions effectively. This also helps in saving operating costs and time. The operators do not get tired carrying the tool around the work place and there are no air lines trailing about like in pneumatic tools.

Either thick or think banding can be preset  depending on the application and it has an average seal strength of about 75% and this depends on strap quality. It can also be set for other sizes using the correct size guides and wear parts.

In order to operate the P327, the battery should be in full charge and locked in position. There are two buttons, one for tension and other for adjusting weld time. The tension button can be preset and adjusted before each application by rotating right or left. The weld time can also be adjusted the same way.

There is also a larger capacity battery that provides one-third more run time to the strapping tool The tohter counterpart for the P327 is the P330 that accepts ¾” to 1” strapping. P327 is very durable and can withstand several strap cycles without breaking down. However, industry users have said that the wear parts in this tool are very tough to get. Allstrap is a dealer that stocks all wear parts of tools from all manufacturers and will give it at the best price in the market.

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OR-T 400 Combination Poly Strapping Tool

Battery operated tools are finding favor in most industries. These tools are fast and efficient and also cost effective. Since they save a lot of time, workers like using these tools that are light and easy to carry about in the work place. The tool that fits the above description is the ORT-400 from Orgapack. This tool is available in manual, semi-automatic, automatic or in the soft corner mode that prevents damage to goods during the strapping process.

The ORT-400 has a suspension bow that is ideal for stationary work. It also has a protection plate and a cover that is ideal for brick and block applications. This is a very powerful tool and can complete 400 strap applications per battery charge. A prominent feature of this tool is that the strap width is adjustable. It also pulls close to 900 pounds of tension.

Due to the lithium-ion battery in ORT-400, the work gets done very quickly. Even the battery recharge is done in 15- 45 minutes. It comes with two batteries so while one is charging the other can be used. This saves a lot of time. The battery can be charged up to 2000 times.

Specifications

• Strap qualities:  Polyester (PET) / Polypropylene (PP)
• Strap dimensions: 5/8” – 3/4” x .031–.051”
• Max. tension: 900 pounds
• Sealing type: Friction-weld seal
• Weight:  9.3 pounds (4.2 kg) (including battery)
• Tensioning speed: 6.8 inches/ second

Most industries prefer battery operated tools as they are lighter and quicker. When compared to manual tools, these tools are combination tools and can do the job of tensioning, sealing and cutting in one tool. It saves a lot of time and operator energy. Workers can also carry it around the work room floor without getting tired. There is very minimal wear and tear in the ORT-400. Even if there were any repair issues, the parts are easily available and can be fixed. With the push of one button the work gets done. Depending on the type of application or size of the package another tool in the ORT series can be used. The ORT-250 is also a good tool for ½” strap widths.

According to industry experts, this is a very user friendly tool. Feeding the strap in this tool is easier than other tools. The jaws of this tool open wider than other battery operated tools and that is an advantage. Due to this the work gets done sooner than the other tools. Most operators prefer to use the auto mode as it is easier.

Tools from Orgapack are available with Allstrap. Call Allstrap to find out the availability of this tool, pricing and other details.