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Signode, apart from providing strapping solutions, also manufactures a range of sealing and tensioning tools that assist in achieving the greatest and most efficient packaging of small and heavy duty packages. The pneumatic tools for tensioning and sealing manufactured by Signode are meant for heavy duty operation where larger numbers are required at a faster …
The choice of steel strapping tensioners depends mainly on the load that needs to be strapped. Depending on the type of load, one of the following types of tensioners may be selected: Feedwheel Tensioners, Windlass tensioners and Pusher style tensioners. Pneumatic pusher style tensioners make strapping of large compressible packages relatively effortless. As the air …
Metal strap used in the United States needs to adhere to ASTM D3950. The most surprising tolerance is +/-.002″ for thickness. That means that your .029″ steel strapping is likely to run .002″ thicker, or almost .031.” In fact, most manufacturers make only one thickness for 1 1/4″ x .029/.031″. The loose ASTM tolerances for …
Steel service centers that slit coil need to safely band steel coils. The OD band is put on with a pusher style tool (or automatic machine) for two purposes. It keeps the coil tight, and pulls down the tab. It allows the coils to be moved away from the recoiler (so the line can keep …