STEEL HAND TOOLS

Steel strapping hand tensioners allow users to bring strap to the desired tension with minimal effort, less interruption and strap waste. These strapping tensioner assists perform one or more of the packaging operations like bailing, bundling, palletization, unitization, package reinforcement, carton closure, securement etc.

What is a Feed wheel Tensioner and How to tension the steel strap?

Feed wheel tensioners has a serrated feed wheel which engages the banding firmly.  These are standard tensioner for general use. After wrapping the load with the steel strap, hold both the ends of the strap in one hand with the free end on the bottom and the other end still attach to the coil on the top. Place the straps in the tool then release the handle. Tension the steel strap to the desired level. Place the seal in the front of the tool such that the seal engages both the top and the bottom of the strap. Open the sealer and place it in the center of the seal, close the sealer and crimp the seals. Squeeze the handle and twist right to remove the tensioner. You may cut the straps using steel strap cutters.

What is a Push type Feed wheel tensioner?

Push type tensioner are used for irregular or round bundles or loads like metal pipes, tubes etc. Push type tensioner has good surface than the standard feed wheel tensioner to tension round load packages, which allows to hold the strap over the irregular objects and tension firmly.

What is a windlass tensioner?

Windlass tensioner has a windlass, which is a rotating horizontal cylinder or shaft that winds with the straps and tensions the load. This steel banding windlass tensioner tool is generally used in railroads and lumber industry.

We carry a full line of feedwheel,windlass and pusher tensioners, both manual and pneumatic