The First Battery-Powered Combination Tool for Steel Strapping
The lightweight, durable and quieter GripPack SLB from Signode uses a quick-charge 18 volt lithium ion battery for easy tensioning, sealing and cutting with a single button for seal-less joints that eliminate the need for metal seals.
Posted: March 20, 2018
Signode Packaging Systems (Glenview, IL), a global leader in the manufacturing of steel and plastic strapping, tools and equipment, offers their GripPack SLB: the world’s first battery powered combination tool for steel strapping. GripPack tools maximize mobility, productivity and consistency while adding significant safety enhancements. In addition to this new tool, Signode has also unveiled their GripPack mobile application – free on both IOS and Android devices.
GripPack SLB is designed without the need for air hoses or compressors, therefore creating more portability and producing less noise. The user can easily tension, seal and cut with a single button. The seal-less joint eliminates the need for metal seals and the entire tool is light-weight and durable. A quick-charge 18 volt lithium ion battery provides ease of use and long-lasting battery life. This tool is manufactured with proven and trusted Signode components and has a lower cost of ownership when compared to pneumatic tools. Engineered with fewer moving parts, the tool provides more consistency and accuracy of strap applied tension levels.
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The innovative GripPack Mobile Application utilizes Bluetooth® technology to communicate with the tool and sends proactive maintenance reminders to the user. The application also monitors wear parts and can access cycle count and battery life status. To download the GripPack mobile application, please visit the stores for iTunes and Google Play.
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