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Steel Strapping Heads

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Your Choice of Steel Strapping Heads for Reliable Load Securement Solutions

Securing loads for handling, shipping or storage is an essential step for many businesses. Do it wrong, and it can have a notable negative impact on your bottom line. Do it right, and you can save time, effort and money, as well as prevent damage. Metal straps are a popular choice for those who want to secure heavy loads, such as building materials, scaffolding or concrete pipes. If this is your chosen option, the reliability of your securement solution is very much dependent on your choice of steel strapping heads.

With so much relying on your choice of equipment, it can be challenging to choose the right steel strapping heads. Luckily, FROMM Packaging Systems strive to make this choice as easy as possible for you. We’ve been around for over seven decades, with all types of industries across the globe relying on us to consistently supply them with quality packaging solutions. We invest heavily in the development of our products and equipment to ensure that we are at the forefront of the industry, and we back our products up with exceptional service to ensure your operations run as smoothly as possible.

Looking specifically at our range of high-tension steel strapping heads, we offer the following:

  • The M100 range – Most reliable strapping head available in the world; hydraulically powered
  • The MH200 range – Sealless strap joint with MicroLock secured seal; ideal for small package sizes
  • The MH201 range – High strap tension up to 18000N; pneumatically powered

All models are designed and manufactured under the strict FROMM quality standards to be durable and virtually maintenance-free. In the unlikely event of something going wrong, FROMM has an established local footprint to ensure that parts are readily available, and service assistance is quick and efficient to minimise any possible disruption to your business.

Furthermore, our steel strapping heads are compatible with all heavy-duty industrial strapping application configurations. To ensure the utmost convenience and versatility, they are designed in such a way that they can be installed at the top, at the side, or in a horizontal plane of a fully automatic strapping machine, which means you can add it to your existing setup with minimal effort.

For more technical details regarding our range of steel strapping heads, you can download the product brochures off our website, or you can get in touch with the FROMM team of experts with any questions. We’re more than happy to help you in any way we can to find the perfect packaging solution for your business.

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Plastic Strapping Heads

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5 Great Business Reasons to Switch to Plastic Strapping Heads

The success of your business relies on sound decisions that make all the difference in delivering the best product in the most effective manner. Sometimes, these decisions require you to relook the way you are doing things, acknowledge new developments in the market, and adapt manufacturing habits for improved cost management and product delivery. Switching your automated packaging, bundling or palletising machines from steel to plastic strapping heads may be one of these unexpectedly impactful decisions that offer surprising business benefits.

There is a common misperception that steel straps are stronger than plastic straps. However, given the evolution of industrial engineering and PET (or polyester) manufacturing, you can often rely on the same tensile strength and security as you would regarding its steel counterpart. So, now that you know you can count on the same functionality, let’s take a closer look at some of the ways in which plastic strapping heads can provide additional benefits to your business:

1. Safer to use – The sharp edges of steel straps can easily damage the goods it is meant to protect, or result in cuts to the people handling the goods. PET straps used by plastic strapping heads, on the other hand, are less likely to cause harm, due to the fact that the edges of the straps are not as sharp.

2. Rust proof – Rust can cause discoloration (or staining) of goods. Unlike steel straps, PET does not rust, which means that your goods are safe from the damage that rust can cause.

3. Shock absorbent – PET straps have a high elongation and absorb shocks and impacts during transportation and handling far better than steel straps.

4. Cost effective – Typically, PET straps are more affordable than its steel counterpart. This becomes especially important when using high volumes of straps. Make the switch to save on expenses.

5. Environmentally responsible – FROMM’s PET straps are made from recycled materials, and are also recyclable. This means that this option uses less resources and is a more sustainable solution, which is better for the environment and more appealing to the market.

FROMM’s selection of plastic strapping heads are designed in such a way that they can be installed at the top, at the side, or in a horizontal plane of a fully automatic strapping machine, ensuring that they are compatible with every configuration of existing automatic heavy-duty industrial strapping applications.

To find out which plastic strapping heads are best suited to your business needs – and how to make the switch – contact the expert team at FROMM Packaging Systems today. With operations spread throughout Southern Africa, including independent branches and distributors, we’re ready to assist you wherever you are located.

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Sustainable Packaging Solutions

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Why FROMM Should Be Your No. 1 Choice for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

While packaging solutions are an absolute necessity for the manufacturing, handling, storage and transport of almost all types of goods, an irresponsible approach to packaging can lead to inefficiencies along the production and supply lines, as well as excessive waste generation. So, how do you ensure the packaging solutions your business uses are sustainable?

This is a question that FROMM has asked itself when developing its products – how do we ensure our packaging solutions are sustainable while still meeting the high-quality demands of our clients? And we’re very proud to say that we have the answer.

Reduce

The first step to being sustainable, is to minimise the amount of waste that needs to be processed in the first place. And, since innovation is right up our alley, this is a great place for us to start.

Replacing the traditional waste-heavy protective and void-filling materials, our airpad protective material consists of 99% air and 1% film. Less material, less weight and less storage space requirements result in less waste, lower costs and substantial overall savings. So, not only does less material end up in landfills, our protective packaging solutions also help reduce the carbon impact of transportation by reducing the weight of packages being transported compared to those using traditional protective materials.

Reuse

The next step in ensuring sustainability in our industry is by looking at reusable solutions. As long as something is being used, it does not end up in a landfill. Our airpads mentioned above, for example, are designed to be reusable. So, not only do they create less waste, by using less material, they also have an extended life, resulting in even less waste.

Recycle

Lastly, recycle where possible. Most of our products are made from recycled material, and are also recyclable after use. STARstrap™, our PET strapping, for example, is made of 100% polyester. The bulk of this raw material is manufactured in the FROMM-owned plastics recycling plant in Wolfen, Germany. In fact, FROMM is one of the largest PET recycling companies in the world.

More than ever, there is a focus on efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle wherever possible to protect our environment – and FROMM takes this challenge to be sustainable very seriously, while still delivering packaging solutions of the highest quality. We do our part conscientiously, and we will continue to do so in the future, improving our processes even further wherever we can.

So, whether you are looking for the absolute best in sustainable wrapping, strapping or protective packaging solutions, get in touch with the expert team at FROMM today.

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What is PET Strapping

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What Is PET Strapping, and Is It Worth Using?

When it comes to packaging solutions, there are many to choose from. Sometimes, these options can become difficult to navigate, so to help you choose the best option for your needs, we’ll take a closer look at what PET strapping is, and whether it is the right choice to meet the demands of your business.

First, what is PET strapping?

In short, this is similar to metal strapping used to secure bundles, boxes, pallets and more, but made out of polyester instead of the traditional metal. For years the perception has existed that plastic straps are weaker and inferior to their metal counterparts, but, as raw materials, engineering capabilities and manufacturing methods have improved, this is not at all the case anymore. In fact, today, PET strapping comes with a number of unique benefits that makes this the preferred option for many industries.

What benefits does this packaging solution offer?

1. Strong, versatile and durable

Modern-day PET strapping can be as tough as its steel counterpart, while offering additional benefits, such as its elongation properties, making it ideal for lumber products and other materials that are prone to contraction and expansion. It does not rust, it is water and UV resistant, and it will not stain packaged goods.

2. Cost effective

What is the cost of this improved performance? That’s the best part – typically, it is cheaper than its steel counterpart. On top of that, you can also count on lower handling costs, reduced operator fatigue, and potentially reduced weight of packaged goods – all of which add to the potential savings.

3. More eco-friendly

Polyester (or PET) straps are more environmentally friendly than its steel counterpart. The manufacturing process is less energy intensive, the straps can be made from recycled materials or be recycled after use, and its lightweight nature that reduces overall weight load can translate into fuel savings during transport.

4. Safer to handle

The handling of steel strapping poses a number of risks. These include the strain of the heavy weight, and the sharp edges that can cut hands, or damage packaged goods or forklift tyres. Because they lack these sharp edges, the polyester straps are easier to handle, apply and dispose of.

When you consider all of these benefits, what is stopping you from switching to PET strapping? To find out more about this versatile product – as well as the equipment needed to apply it – contact the team at FROMM Packaging Systems. With more than 75 years of experience providing world-class packaging solutions, we are the experts you can trust.

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Automatic Packaging Machines

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Discover Our Range of Automatic Packaging Machines, Including Wrapping and Strapping Solutions

For decades, FROMM Packaging Systems have been working nonstop to develop and manufacture the best possible automatic packaging machines with one goal in mind – to make it easier for our customers to do better business, whatever their industry.

Founded in 1947, FROMM Packaging Systems is committed to the development of innovative products that meets the expectations of our customers around the world. Our aim is to find that absolute sweet spot where efficiency and affordability meets ease of use and unbeatable quality. Why? Because we’re proud of the equipment we deliver, and because we believe that the success of our customers is a direct reflection of our success.

How do we do this? By knowing and understanding the needs of our customers around the globe, and designing a range of products to meet these demands. We know that different businesses have different needs, and our range of automatic packaging machines and other innovative solutions reflect this.

Specifically focussing on automatic packaging machines, our range include the following:

  • For Strapping Solutions:

The FROMM PM and AM series automated strapping machines offer compact and reliable solutions for fully automatic horizontal and vertical strapping with steel or plastic straps. Our machines can be modular built or individually adapted to the exact wishes of the customer to allow for the strapping of all kinds of large, small and uneven packages in different directions, while aiming to achieve the highest possible level of load security at the lowest possible total cost of ownership.

  • For stretch wrapping solutions:

For our fully automatic stretch wrapping solutions, we offer a comprehensive range of Octomeca machines. These state-of-the-art film wrappers, with their modular construction and tailor-made specials full of innovations ensure that we are a leading global player in the field of cargo securing. Both horizontal and vertical film wrapping solutions are available, which allow us to solve different packaging challenges for our customers.

In addition to these automatic packaging machines, we also boast a variety of semi-automatic wrapping and strapping machines, as well as manual tools for smaller businesses.

FROMM Packaging Systems strives to be the industry benchmark by offering tailored and flexible products, unforgettably great service and a lifelong commitment to our customers. So, if you need any type of automatic packaging machines to complement your business operations, get in touch with our team of experts. Our dedicated team will do what it takes to deliver the highest quality products to you, keeping your best interest at heart.

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Protective Wrapping

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Why Is Quality Protective Wrapping So Important?

Manufacturing goods or supplying materials is a skill in itself. But delivering it to the consumer or end-user in its intended form is an entirely different task that requires careful logistical planning and additional knowledge, care and effort. The ability to do this successfully is essential in the success of any business. Failing in this step will result in unhappy customers and loss of profits. Ultimately, it could seriously hurt your business. This is why you should carefully consider your choice of protective wrapping when planning the handling, transport and storage of your company’s goods.

What is the purpose of protective wrapping?

There are a number of risks that can affect goods during storage, handling and transport. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Theft
  • Loss
  • Knocks, chips and scrapes
  • Damp
  • Sun damage
  • Pests

Choosing the right type and quality of protective wrapping for your goods can help protect it against many of the negative effects of these risks, helping you ensure the quality of your goods and delivering on the expectations of your customers.

In addition, protective wrapping also makes handling and transport easier, as it often helps to unitise goods into easy-to-handle bundles, or attaches it to pallets so that it can safely be moved and stacked with little effort.

The better your goods are protected, the better the quality upon delivery, the less you need to write off, and the better the price. These all translate into better profits and repeat business – the holy grail for any successful company.

Where to find quality protective wrapping solutions that are both reliable and affordable

South African businesses can benefit from local support from a global player. Established more than 75 years ago, FROMM Packaging Systems is a global leader in quality packaging solutions, offering a range of machines, tools and products to help you deliver your best every time. These include a complete line of packaging products and equipment for unitising and palletising of industrial loads for transport securing.

What’s more, FROMM stretch wrappers are extremely user friendly and can be used in just about every situation. They are very easy to operate and extremely flexible. All machines are designed to cope with a high workload, and the use of carefully selected components ensures that maintenance is kept to a minimum.

To find out more about the FROMM range of products and protective wrapping solutions, as well as to determine which option is best for your business, get in touch with the team today. The FROMM experts are ready to help you find the perfect solution to ensure optimal results, every time.

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Strapping Tool Repairs

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Convenient and Reliable Strapping Tool Repairs in South Africa

Getting the right equipment for your business to do its thing, is one thing, Ensuring that the equipment doesn’t let you down, is another. And both these aspects are absolutely vital to ensure the ongoing profitable performance of your venture. This is why you should choose FROMM Packaging Systems for your packaging tools – we don’t only offer the leading range of packaging solutions, but we also provide nationwide cover when you require wrapping and strapping tool repairs.

Internationally, FROMM Packaging Systems has been an industry leader for 75 years, developing, manufacturing and supplying reliable and efficient wrapping and strapping equipment – as well as the supporting tool repairs – to a wide range of industries. This makes us one of the most sought after suppliers of packaging solutons worldwide.

Locally, we have been supporting South African businesses for 40 years, with a footprint that stretches from Cape Town to Tzaneen and everywhere in between. With branches in these two cities, as well as Durban, Johannesburg and Bloemfontein – and further supported by a nationwide network of distributors – we’re perfectly positioned to supply you with the ideal wrapping and strapping equipment, as well as provide tool repairs to ensure your business is always operating at its optimal capacity.

In fact, when it comes to wrapping and strapping tool repairs, our qualified technical staff are capable of repairing, servicing and maintaining FROMM tools and equipment in the eventuality of breakdowns either on site or at our premises. Furthermore, to make sure that disruptions to your business is kept to a minimum, FROMM Packaging Systems holds a comprehensive range of spare parts in Johannesburg and at our branches.

That latest in packaging solutions

Since we started out in 1947, we have been committed to the development of innovative products to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers around the world. Today, we continue to focus on continuity, independence and high standards of quality to accommodate and adapt to customer needs. FROMM continually develop new packaging techniques and products at our research centre in Achern, Germany, using the latest 3D-CAD computer systems, to offer customers the latest benefits in performance and economic solutions.

So, if you are looking for the best wrapping and strapping equipment, as well asservice and tool repairs you can rely on, there is truly only one choice: FROMM Packaging Systems. Get in touch with our team to discuss your needs, and we will help you find the best option to match your business.

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Strapping Machines Spare Parts

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If You Rely on Strapping Machines, Do You Know Where to Get Your Spare Parts?

When running a successful business, optimisation of your processes is absolutely essential. This does not only mean finding the best equipment to get the job done, but also knowing how to maintain it in such a way that any and all potential interruptions are kept to a minimum, as any disruption to your business could lead to loss of profit. For South African businesses this could, at times, be a challenge, as many leading brands make equipment, such as strapping machines, available here, but does not support it with a readily available supply of spare parts in case of a breakdown.

Now, no matter how good a specific brand is, breakdowns do happen at times due to a variety of reasons. However, waiting a few months for spare parts for your strapping machine to arrive from overseas is simply not viable when you still have products to package, ship and store. Neither is buying two or more machines in case of a breakdown always a viable financial solution for smaller businesses. So, how do you overcome this challenge?

The answer is, of course, to get your strapping machines and other equipment from FROMM Packaging Systems – a global leader in top-quality packaging solutions. Not only are they a trusted supplier for a wide range of industries in South Africa, they also provide local service and support, as well as spare parts for their range of equipment.

Founded 75 years ago, the FROMM brand was established in South Africa over 40 years ago, boasting a rich history of demonstrable quality. While their head office is situated in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, they also have branches in Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein and Tzaneen. To ensure continuous and comprehensive support, FROMM Packaging Systems make sure that they hold an extensive range of spare parts for their equipment – including their range of strapping machines – at their branches.

To further make sure that their support keeps your business running smoothly at all times, their qualified technical staff are capable of repairing, servicing and maintaining FROMM tools and equipment in the eventuality of breakdowns either on site or at their premises.

So, if you are serious about the continued smooth operation of your business and want to support your team as much as possible, consider investing in FROMM’s range of strapping machines for packaging solutions you can rely on. With excellent service and support, as well as readily available spare parts, you know your business is in good hands.

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