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Many people live “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Often, they misinterpret this to mean that you should wait until a machine or strapping tool breaks to do any maintenance on it.  While you cannot always prevent repairs, you can usually avoid major breakdowns and lost productivity by doing just a little preventive maintenance. Here is how taking a few small steps to maintain your strapping tools can save you both time and money. Every machine will eventually need maintenance and repair. For strapping tools in your workplace, tensioners, cutters, and sealers may need attention. Important parts such as motor bearings might need to be replaced after so many cycles from wear and tear. Wear and tear are unavoidable, but it does not mean you have to wait for the tool to stop working before running maintenance. In fact, replacing parts and cleaning the tool on a regular basis help keep it in good order. Preventive maintenance helps you avoid major breakdowns, where the tool stops ...

You have invested in your strapping tool, so you want to keep it in good working order as long as you can.  A little bit of preventative maintenance goes a long way for any strapping tool. To keep your battery-powered equipment in good working order, follow some of these tips. -Invest in Training for Your New Battery-Powered Hand Strapping Tool:   You may not think of employee training as preventative maintenance, but it is the first step in protecting your equipment. When employees know how to use hand strapping tools correctly, they will be less likely to damage them. If they use the tool improperly, they could subject it to unusual wear and tear, which could cause the tool to break. A good example is trying to use the battery-operated hand strapping tool on an improper load application.   For example, using the wrong tool for a small cylindrical bundle can bend plates and will not work well in securing the load effectively. Employee training could include eleme...

Strapping has become ubiquitous for many industries, it is often an essential part of packaging to transport goods intact and undamaged. It is a cost-effective method to ensure the security of cargo over different modes of transportation.  Strapping tools are designed to streamline your industrial strapping processes. The increased speed, tension capabilities, and reliability allow these manual and powered tools to help reduce the time spent on operations, wasted materials, and worker fatigue. How Can Quick Pak Help Get Your Strapping Tool Fixed? At Quick Pak, we supply strapping tools that are built to last. Most times, they are immune to the ravages of wear and tear.   Like most products, strapping equipment works best with regular care and maintenance to keep it working at peak performance. Apart from basic cleaning, other more complicated tasks are best left to the experts. Tool Issues and Troubleshooting Techniques.   While we do not recommend opening up strapp...