With polyester strapping gaining popularity in the strapping tool industry, Signode’s battery powered combination tools are also being praised by the industry, that is slowly and surely switching to poly strapping. The Signode BXT2 series has three high powered battery operated tools, BXT2-16, BXT2-19 and BXT2-32, which are great tools on the market for heavy duty poly strapping.
The BXT2-32 is especially considered the best for heavy duty strapping applications in the lumber and steel industries, who were largely using steel strapping in previous years. This automatic strapping machine is more powerful than its other two counterparts, because it also uses a 36 V battery, the lithium-ion from Bosch. This is very efficient with a 75% joint efficiency.
In terms of flexibility this is tool is very good as it can be operated in the manual, semi-automatic and automatic modes.
Specifications
- Strap qualities: Polyester (PET)
- Max. tension: 1,460 lbs.
- Strap dimensions: 1″ and 1-1/4″
- Sealing type: Friction-weld sealing
- Weight (including battery): 14.3 lbs.
The BXT2-32 works with 1″ (BXT2-25) and 1 1/4″ (BXT2-32) PET strapping. The user of this tool has a choice of using either manual, semi or automatic modes. The manual mode has a tension button that can be toggled and the feedwheel pulls until the button is released. Most users however, prefer to use the automatic mode as it does everything quickly and the operation is very simple too.
This tool is so strong that the manufacturers added a safety sensor at the back of the tool near the battery. This sensor makes sure that the operator’s hand does not get smashed while the banding is in process as both hands would be on the tool. The BXT2-32 comes with a good user manual and guide with complete instructions to the operator to wear gloves and safety glasses. Since the tool is very easy to operate, most users use the automatic mode where the strapping is pulled according to the preset level and then it automatically switches to weld, and cuts. It saves a lot of time to the operator this way.
Most industry experts recommend this tool as being very cost effective and the battery is also a hit among the users. In fact, it is due to the longevity and effectiveness of the battery that this tool is widely popular in the packaging industry. Not only does the battery hold charge for a long time, but it also recharges very quickly.
Allstrap stocks this tool and customers can call Allstrap for pricing, demonstration or repair of this tool.