- Rugged structural steel tube makes it the strongest and heaviest in its class and resists torsional stresses during compression
- Top platen safety pins support the weight of the raised top platen during service work
- Rack and pinion equalizer for positive load squaring and maintenance free operation
- Flat fibre edge protectors are available on all four corners for complete package protection
- Up to 25,000 lbs (111,200 newtons) top compression and up to 21,000 lbs (93,400 newtons) side compression
- Allen Bradley Compact Logix based control system with diagnostics
- Automatic multiple magazine bunk dispenser for total automation
- Available VK30 polyester strapping head with floating head mount
- Available G9G6 or M100 sealless all hydraulic steel strapping head
- Service lockout at control panel
- Hydraulic power provided by high-efficiency, whisper quiet variable displacement pump system
- Modular design concept allows greater flexibility for custom applications
Standard Equipment
- Available VK30 polyester strapping head with floating head mount
- Available G9G6 or M100 sealless all hydraulic steel strapping head
- Easy tilt head mount for ease of service
- Standard dispenser to suit your requirements
- Control console fully prewired
- High-low platen stop
- Rack and pinion equalization for top and side compression
- 5" diameter solid steel reaction roller
- Total electro-hydraulic operation
- Custom configurations to suit your exact layout requirements
- Safety lock out system
- Platen mounted emergency tapewitch
- Independent bunk locater device standard on machines without side compression
Optional Equipment
- Top and bottom edge protector units
- Single or multiple magazine bunk feed units available
- Side compression system
- VK30M polyester strapping head and powered head float system for high-tension applications
- Multiple dispenser options for standard and jumbo coil configurations
- Freestanding automatic top bunk applicator
- Common sided option
- Short package option
Operation - Automatically indexes, squares, compresses and straps or can be operated manually by pressing a single cycle button
Machine Opening:
- Height: 7" / 178mm - 52" / 1321mm
- Width: 22" / 560mm - 58" / 1473mm
Strapping Size:
- Steel Strapping: 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" from .020" up to .040" thick
- Plastic Strapping: 5/8" and 3/4" from .025" to .050" thick
Strap Joint - Up to 90% of strap strength (PET only)
Compression - Up to 25,000 lbs (111,200 newtons) top compression and up to 21,000 lbs (93,400 newtons) side compression
Model VK-30 Polyester Strapping Head
- Heavy duty strapping head for lumber applications
- Direct drive system delivers high tension with no belts or clutches
- Fastest heavy duty strapping head on the market
- Precision thermocouple heater blade control allows consistent seals regardless of ambient temperature
G9G6 Steel Strapping Head
- Rugged and reliable hydraulically powered strapping head with floating head mount
- Sealless system for cost savings
- Proven technology for lumber and panel products producers using steel strapping
M100 Steel Strapping Head
- High performance steel strapping head with floating head mount
- High tension capability of up to 1950 lbs (9000 N)
- Modular feeding and sealing system
- Long lasting punches and dies
- Hydraulically powered and controlled