The Fromm A480 is a pneumatic pusher tool designed for steel straps of width 1/2” to 3/4”.
This lightweight combination tool, which makes it a unique pneumatic tools as most other tools
in the segment are heavy. The tool makes use of push seals and the operation involves pushing
the seal along with the strap threaded through for pulling tension.


It weighs just 10.1 lbs and can be used without the need for being suspended. It makes use of
the revolutionary Feedwheel system for pulling the tension on the strap. The tool pulls up to a
maximum of 1,000 lbs of tension, making it a powerful steel strapping tool.
Applications
The Fromm A480 steel sealer is perfect for both mobile and stationary applications. You can
use it for applications involving wire coils, tubs, and small bundles which are otherwise hard to
strap. This has made it a widely sought-after tool in a wide range of industries. It makes use of a
‘lasso’-styled loop fro strapping bundles and packages. It makes use of pusher, closed or
overlap type seals for making the loop. It makes use of built-in notchers for adding the single
notch into the seal.
Technical Specifications
 Strap Type: steel strapping
 Strap Size: 3/8” to 3/4” (10mm to 19mm) width & 0.015” to 0.025” (0.38mm to
0.63mm) thickness
 Weight: 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
 Tension: Maximum 1,000 lbs (4,500N) (based on strapping quality)
 Seal Type: Overlap Seals
 Seal Efficiency: 75%
 Joint Type: Single Notch
 Tensioning Speed: Maximum 4 inches per second
Advantages
Some of the key advantages of choosing the Fromm A480 are as follows:
 You can suspend the tool using suspension bracket for stationary applications.
 Perfect for strapping bundles, bars, coils, pipes, and small-surface area packages.
 This pneumatic pusher tool weighs just 10.1 lbs
 This lightweight tool pulls up to 1,000 lbs of tension

Other Options
There are a number of alternative tools available in the market, including the following:
 The Signode PNSC2 is a steel strapping combination tool
 The Grip Pack 114 series of battery powered tools or the S452 tensioner
 You can also choose the Fromm P329 plastic strapping tool for 5/8” and 3/4” straps
 The MIP1610 is a manual tensioner that can be used along with the FDNL sealer
All the wear parts for the Fromm A480 are readily available for order. You can have it regularly
maintained and choose professional tool repair services to ensure that it continues to work at
its optimal levels.