BXT2-32- The Best Alternative Steel Strapping Tool

Posted By on March 17, 2014

Be it the lumber, metal or alloys industry, every industry which has to pack goods safely and send it through any mode of transport, relies on good quality strapping tools. Once they decide on the strapping tool that will help secure their packages then their packaging worries are taken care of. The strapping tools have become very popular in the industries, as goods are constantly being shipped worldwide. The BXT2-32 is a heavy duty strapping tool which fits the bill perfectly.bxt2-32

The Signode BXT2-32 is a combination strapping tool, that is fully automatic and a perfect alternative for those industries that were stuck with steel banding. This heavy duty tool has found favor among industry experts who feel that this tool is very efficient and useful for industries that rely on heavy duty equipment.

Specifications

  • Strap qualities:  Polyester (PET)
  • Strap dimensions:  1″ and 1-1/4″
  • Max. tension:  1,460 pounds.
  • Sealing type:  Friction-weld sealing
  • Weight (including battery):  14.3 pounds.

The BXT2-32 is an ideal tool for heavy duty strapping applications in the lumber and metal industries as the volume of work is very high. As this tool is a fully automatic combination tool, it is very useful to handle heavy loads and get the work done faster.

The BXT2-32 comes with a 36 V lithium-ion battery and has a maximum joint efficiency of 75%. It works best with the 1” – 1 ¼” PET strapping very efficiently.

The BXT2-32 comes with 2 batteries and a charger. Since there are two batteries work does not get stalled as one battery can be used while one is charging. The BXT2-32 is also very flexible in that it can be run either in manual or automatic mode. The manual mode has a tension, weld and cut button. However, most industry users prefer the automatic mode and the process is very simple.

Since the BXT2-32 is a very strong tool, Signode has added a safety sensor to the back of the tool near the battery. Due to the sensor, one can rest assured that the operator will not get his hand squashed under the banding as both hands are on the tool. Another advantage of this tool is that the wear and tear is highly reduced when compared with other competing tools. Due to the brushless motor, the durability of the tool is increased and it is also very cost effective. Also, due to the increased battery life, productivity in industries have increased.

Those who are using steel banding and are not satisfied can switch over to the BXT2-32 for better results. This tool can pull close to 1,600 pounds of tension. If you need a demonstration of this tool or need any Signode tools to be repaired call Allstrap customer service department.