This question is difficult to answer in general, as several factors play a role. On the one hand, it depends on the straps you use - on the other hand, your strapping cycle plays a role, i.e. how often strapping is done and at what intervals. For textile strapping, for example, you need different tools than for strapping PET, PP or steel packaging strapping.

The nature of the goods to be strapped and the tension force to be achieved also play a role. For heavy applications such as strapping stone, steel or concrete, different tools are used than for delicate and sensitive goods. Last but not least, it is also decisive whether the strapping always takes place at the same place (stationary) or whether the strapping is to be done independent of the location (mobile).

If you would like to purchase a strapping tool, our experts will be happy to advise you on the selection of the appropriate variant. In the following you will find useful tips from the strapping professionals as well as an overview of the different strapping tools and possibilities.

Manual strapping tools
Manual strapping tools are the most cost-effective option: From an economic point of view, it is always a good idea to purchase them when only few strapping operations are planned. They are used without battery power supply and are suitable for PP, PET and steel strapping. The strap is tightened manually by means of a lever on the device and then closed with a steel sealing sleeve.

They offer you the following advantages:

• Easy and safe handling
• Can be used for all belt types: plastic strap, textile strap or steel strap
• Mobile and flexible in use
• Suitable for all bandwidths
• Easy re-tensioning of textile tapes possible
• Battery strapping tools
• The use of the battery-powered models is the easiest and most comfortable way to process strapping. For multi-shift operations, where strapping is carried out almost around the clock, there are suitable devices designed exactly for this purpose. You no longer have to worry about maintenance, repair and spare parts supply: The strapping professionals in our in-house, manufacturer-independent workshop take care of it reliably.

Battery-powered strapping tools are equipped with lithium-ion batteries which, together with the powerful motors, ensure smooth operation. They are best suited for strapping with plastic straps: In this case, the teeth of the tensioning roller engage in the strapping band and thus create tension. Afterwards, the straps are sealed by the battery-powered device, using a so-called friction seal.

Your advantages:

• Extremely comfortable and easy handling
• For heavy as well as for light applications there are suitable devices
• Optimal ergonomics of the devices
• Semiautomatic or fully automatic function possible
• Suitable for multi-shift operation
• Powerful and mobile working
• Pneumatic devices
• Pneumatic devices are suitable in connection with steel, PET, PP or even textile strapping when extremely high and constant tension forces are required. These devices work with compressed air and are mainly used when stationary strapping is required. This solution is especially suitable for polyester, polypropylene or steel strapping.

Top of the range devices can apply tension forces up to 15.000 N. This is an enormous advantage especially for wider PET straps of 25 mm or 32 mm. Even smaller strap widths can be processed with pneumatics without any problems. A further advantage: Possible waiting times due to battery charging times are eliminated - continuous operation is thus ensured.

Your advantages:

• Consistently high clamping force
• Perfectly suited for stationary applications
• Permanent use possible - No waiting times due to charging times of rechargeable batteries
• Here you will find pneumatic strapping tools for plastic straps, for textile straps and for packaging steel straps