Month: March 2017

Signode Bxt2-19 Battery Powered Tool

Josh Sikora

Signode Bxt2-19 Battery Powered Tool

The Signode BXT2-19 is a battery powered combination tool designed for accepting polyester strapping of width 5/8” and 3/4”. It is the fastest strapping tool available in the market. It is designed for ease of use and highly effective strapping results. It is a highly versatile tool that can be used for light to heavy-duty applications. This battery tool can pull adjustable tension in the range 88 lbs and 880 lbs.

Technical Specifications

The main technical specs of the Signode BXT2-19 are as following:

  • Accepted Strapping: High-strength polypropylene & polyester strapping of width 5/8” and 3/4” (thickness 0.16” to 0.051”)
  • Tension: 88 lbs to 350 lbs (soft mode) & 260 lbs to 880 lbs (regular mode)
  • Weight: 9.3 lbs or 4.2 kg
  • Seal: Friction weld

The Signode BXT2-19 is an easy-to-use plastic strapping tool. It will pull the strap to the pre-set tensioning and will weld and cut automatically. The tool can be removed only when the weld has cooled down. The battery combo tool will count to zero before emitting a beep sound to alert that the tool can be removed.

Unique Design

Signode BXT2-19’s ergonomic design makes it a winner among Signode Battery operated tools. The handle features tight grip so that there is no risk of the tool tipping in the operator’s hand. The tool sits well balanced in hand, making strapping applications easier, faster and less tiresome.

The smaller interface size of this battery powered combination tool makes it perfect for hard-to-strap or tight-positioned strapping applications. Therefore, the BXT2-19 can be easily used for strapping coils and rounds. Besides, you can also use it in any position – vertical, horizontal or even upside down.

Features

The key features of the Signode BXT2-19 plastic strapping tool are as following:

  • Ease of Use: Ergonomic design along with 2-button operation make it an easy to use tool. The lightweight, tight-grip and ergonomic design help in reducing hand fatigue. The automatic mode further increases ease of use due to single-button tensioning and sealing.
  • Low Maintenance Tool: The BXT2-19 has a unique battery design for reducing contact damage. It also features the latest brushless motor technology that helps in minimizing wear and increasing the Signode Battery operated tools lifespan.
  • Versatile Tool: This is highly versatile tool that can accept both polypropylene and polyester strapping. You can use it for a variety of applications, ranging from light-duty to heavy-duty strapping applications.

Tool Repair Services & Parts

Professional tool repair for bxt2-19 is available from factory trained and experienced technicians. In most cases the tool is repaired with quick turnaround.

You can also order BXT2-19 parts with ease. All the common wear parts and other parts are readily available for online order. it is recommended to stock the common wear parts for smooth operation. The right accessories can further help in increasing the tool’s ease of use.

Signode’s BXt2-25 Battery operated Tool

Josh Sikora

Signode’s BXt2-25 Battery operated Tool

The Signode BXT2-25 is a battery powered combination tool for poly strapping of width 1”. It applies friction weld joint and features automatic mode for faster applications. It has a 2-button process, which along with its ergonomic design helps in increasing speed and productivity. This is a powerful battery-run tool designed for heavy-duty applications. Weighing just 14.3 lbs, it can pull adjustable tension up to 1,430 lbs. The BXT2-25 is one of the best tools if you are looking for an alternative to steel strapping.

Technical Specifications

The key technical aspects of the Signode BXT2-25 battery powered combination tool are as following:

  • Accepted Strapping: 1” (25mm) polyester strapping
  • Weight: 14.3 lbs
  • Tension: 220 to 1,100 lbs (soft mode) & 551 to 1,430 lbs (regular mode)

This is a highly versatile tool that can be used in semi-automatic, fully-automatic or manual mode. You can pre-set the tension and the tool will automatically pull the plastic strapping to the desired tension. It will then weld and cut the strap. It can generate massive tension, but the safety sensor helps in ensuring operator’s safety. It will cut-off the tension if the operator’s hand is detected under the strap.

Features of Signode BXT2-25

The key features of the Signode BXT2-25 Signode Battery operated tools are as following:

  • The Signode BXT2-25 is an easy to use tool that can be used with 2-button operation for high efficiency and productivity.  It can complete tensioning and sealing with just one button.
  • It features the latest brushless motor technology. it helps in minimizing wear and tear and increases the tool’s lifespan. The lithium-ion battery technology not only helps increase battery lifespan, it also ensures consistent and reliable performance on each cycle.
  • It is also a highly versatile battery powered combination tool due to 3 different modes to choose from.

You can also use suspension bracket to use the Signode BXT2-25 for stationary applications. The automatic weld feature helps in speeding up cycle time. when it comes to seals and clips, this battery-tool uses friction weld technology for high joint efficiency.

Tool Repair & Parts

Professional tool repair for bxt2-25 is available from factory-trained and experienced technicians. In most cases, the tool is repaired and returned with quick turnaround.

All the parts can be readily ordered due to easy availability. You can Order BXT2-25 parts online. it is recommended to stock the common wear parts for smoother tool operation.

Signode’s Grip Pack 114 Sealer

Josh Sikora

Signode’s Grip Pack 114 Sealer

Signode’s Grip Pack 114 Sealer is a lightweight, highly-efficient and reliable battery-powered sealer that takes up steel straps of width 3/4” and 1-1/4”. It is the only battery-run steel strapping sealer in the industry. It is a double notch sealer that provides the ultimate in portability. It can generate optimal performance and power while eliminating the cost of air generation that comes with pneumatic tools. Its light weight and ergonomic design makes it an easy tool to operate. It is designed for single-button operation and is the perfect steel tool for improving productivity.

Technical Specifications

The key technical specifications of the Grip Pack 114 Sealer are as following:

  • Accepted Strapping: steel strapping of width 3/4” and 1-1/4” (thickness 0.025” to 0.031”)
  • Weight: 3.6 kg or 8 lbs
  • Joint: Double reverse notch

Its ergonomic design helps in reducing operator fatigue. Weighing just 8 lbs, it can be taken anywhere across the warehouse or loading dock. There are no air lines that get the way. Because there is no pneumatic component, it delivers high level of consistency. The Grip Pack 114 sealer delivers power equivalent to the strongest pneumatic tools. It has become a proven tool in the railroad and other heavy-duty industries.

This series of signode battery powered sealers have become widely accepted across the world for their ease of use, durability and reliability.

Tool Repair

Professional Grippack 114 Sealer tool repair services are available to ensure that your tool keeps working at its optimal levels. Repair services are provided by experienced and factory-certified technicians.

All the accessories for the tool are also easily available. The right choice of accessory can help make the tool easier to use.  You can also order all the common wear parts and other parts for the sealer. It will be best to stock the common wear parts to ensure that the parts can be replaced readily whenever they wear out.

Grippack 114 Tensioner

The Grip Pack 114 sealer is a sealing tool and requires a tensioner to pull the steel strap to the desired tension. The grippack 114 Tensioner is the perfect battery-powered tool to match this sealer. It is also the only battery-powered tensioner designed for accepting steel strapping.

The main technical aspects of this tensioner are as following:

  • Strapping: 3/4” to 1-1/4” steel strapping (thickness 0.025” to 0.031”)
  • Tension: 800 lbs to 1,500 lbs (adjustable)
  • Weight: 8.5 lbs

Overall, the Grip Pack 114 steel strapping sealer is the perfect tool to help you increase productivity and efficiency while ensuring that the strapping operations are easy to complete.

Signode’s Grippack Line

Josh Sikora

Signode’s Grip Pack 114 Tensioner

Signode’s Grip Pack 114 Tensioner is the only battery powered tensioner designed for accepting steel straps. This lightweight, powerful tool accepts straps of width 3/4” and 1-1/4”. This powerful tensioner can generate the power of pneumatically powered tools without the additional weight and the cumbersome air lines. The absence of air-generation further helps in reducing cost of operation. This is lightweight yet durable tool that is easy to use and perfect for increasing productivity.

If you are looking for a lightweight steel strapping tool that can pull up to 1,500 lbs of tension, the Grip Pack 114 Tensioner is the perfect option. This battery tensioner is designed for heavy-duty applications. It is a pusher-type tool that uses duck bill nose to push the seal. The smaller and ergonomically designed handle helps in simplifying operation.

Technical Specifications

The key technical specifications of the Grippack114 Tensioner are as following:

  • Accepted Strapping: 3/4” to 1-1/4” steel strapping of thickness 0.025” to 0.031”
  • Tension: 800 lbs to 1,500 lbs
  • Weight: 3.8 kg or 8.5 lbs

All signode battery powered tools have been proven for the ease of use and high efficiency. The Grip Pack 114 tensioner not only helps in reducing cost of operation, it also provides high level of mobility. Weighing just 8.5 lbs, it is even lighter than its manual counterparts. You can easily move it around the warehouse or loading dock.

The Grip Pack 114 Tensioner is powered by latest Li-ion batteries that have been proven for their high efficiency and reliability. This battery-powered steel strapping tool can complete up to 120 cycles per charge. The reliable lithium-ion battery can deliver consistent power even on the last cycle on a charge.

Tool Repair Services

You can avail professional Grippack114 Tensioner tool repair services whenever the tool needs to be fixed. Repair services are provided by experienced professionals who are factory certified. The tool can be repaired and returned with a quick turnaround. It is also recommended to stock the common wear parts for smooth operation of the tool in the future.

Grippack 114 Sealer

The grippack 114 sealer is the perfect battery-powered sealer to complement the Grippack114 tensioner. It accepts the same width and gauge of steel straps and applies a double reverse notch joint. It is also the only battery-powered sealer available in the industry.

Seals: This battery tool uses the following seals and clips – 34 HOC, 34 HC-OF, 114 OF & 114 P

Signode BXT3 Combo Tool

Josh Sikora

Signode BXT3 Combo Tool

The Signode BXT3 is the next generation of the successful Signode BXT2 battery-powered combination tools for plastic strapping. The tool series is designed to help enhance convenience and speed. It accepts polyester and polypropylene strapping of width 3/8” and 1-1/4”. It can pull adjustable tension of up to 1,460 lbs based on which model you choose. This latest poly strapping tool features Bosch Hypercharge Technology that further helps increase your production. It helps in recharging the batter up to 80% within just 15 minutes.

Technical Specifications

The main technical specifications of the Signode BXT3 Combo Tool are as following:

  • Accepted Strapping Type: Polyester (PET) or Polypropylene (PP)
  • Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
  • Strapping Dimensions: 3/8” -1-1/4”
  • Tension: 500 lbs – 1,460 lbs
  • Joint Efficiency: Up to 85%
  • Charging Time: Up to 30 minutes
  • Tension Speed: 220mm/s
  • Strapping Cycles: 200-400 straps on a charge

Like many other Signode combination tools, this battery tool will also deliver consistent strap tension until the last cycle on a charge.

Signode BXT2

The Signode BXT2 series of battery-powered combination tools have the following technical specifications:

  • Accepted Strapping Type: PET & PP
  • Strapping Size: 3/8” to 5/8”
  • Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
  • Tension: Up to 1,460 lbs

The Signode BXT3 takes ahead the legacy of battery powered Signode combination tools.

Signode Grippack Series

The Signode Grippack series of battery-powered tools provide a powerful steel strapping alternative to the Signode BXT3. However, these tools are not combination tools.

The grippack 114 tensioner is the only battery-powered steel strapping tensioner in the world. Its key specifications are as following:

  • Accepted Strapping: Steel strapping
  • Strapping Size: 3/4” to 1-1/4” (thickness 0.025” – 0.031”)
  • Weight: 3.8 kg (8.5 lbs)
  • Tension: 800 lbs – 1,500 lbs (adjustable)

The grippack 114 sealer is also the only battery-powered sealer for steel strapping. Its key specifications are as following:

  • Accepted Strapping: Steel strapping
  • Strapping Size: 3/4” to 1-1/4” (thickness 0.025” – 0.031”
  • Weight: 3.6 kg (8 lbs)
  • Joint: Double reverse notch

The grippack cutter is the ideal tool required to complete the strapping applications.

Tool Repair

Professional tool repair for Signode BXT3 is available at the hands of experienced and factory-certified technicians. The battery-powered tool can be repaired and returned within a quick turnaround. It will be fixed right the first time.

You can also find all the accessories and common wear parts with ease. Use the right accessory to enhance ease of use.

Signode BXT2 Combination Tool

Josh Sikora

Signode BXT2 Combination Tool

Signode BXT2 is a series of battery operated tools by Signode designed for accepting polyester strapping. A wide range of tools are available in this series, allowing you to choose the perfect option for specific types of applications. It provides higher level of flexibility as you can run it in both automatic and manual modes. It is recommended to use in the automatic mode for ease of use and speed.

Technical Specifications

The Signode BXT2 combination tool series comprises of the following tools with different PET strap size accepting capabilities:

The BXT2-32 has the highest tension rating in this series of battery operated tools by Signode. It can pull 225 lbs (1,000N) to 1,125 lbs (5,004N) in light mode and 560 lbs (2,490N) to 1,460 lbs (6494N) in standard mode.

Automatic Poly Strapping Operation

The battery operated tools by Signode pulls the poly strapping to the preset level. Then it will automatically weld and cut to complete the application. Because it is a high tension tool, a safety sensor has been added to protect operator’s hand. It will prevent the user’s hand from accidently coming under the strapping.

Signode BXT3

The Signode BXT3 combination tools are the next generation of battery-powered poly strapping tools that take the legacy of the BXT2 forward. It is even more durable than its predecessor. It has a new solid base and does away with the rocker arm in the earlier tool. Due to this reason, the tool is easier to remove after tensioning. This also makes it easier to use with objects having smaller and round surfaces.

The new Signode BXT3 combination tools have the strongest model, the BXT3-32, can pull up to 1,600 lbs of tension. It runs on 36V (5 amp) Li-Ion batteries.

Tool Repair & Parts

Professional Tool repair for Signode BXT2 is available from factory-trained and certified technicians. The tool can be repaired and returned with quick turnaround.

You can also order parts for Signode BXT2 and replace them on your own. All the common wear parts are readily available for order. All the accessories are also easily available. Make sure to choose the right accessory based on the type of application to increase the speed of operation and make the application easier.

Alternative Tools

The GripPack series of tools comprising of grippack cutter, tensioner and sealer are powerful alternatives for the Signode BXT2 tools. Both the tool series are from Signode, but BXT2 offers the advantages of a combination tool.