Case study: BXT3 poly strapping tool equals thousands in annual savings

A new poly strapping tool process

In the lumber industry, strapping is used to bundle mixed loads of lumber product. The right strapping and strapping tool is crucial to bundling and protection because of the heavy-duty load. The lumber company was experiencing long strapping times and increased expenses. Switching from a poly combination tool to the new BXT3 poly strapping tool provided the company with thousands of dollars in annual savings.

BXT3 poly strapping tool

 

 

Problem

The lumber company was using an expensive and time consuming process to secure loads. The slow process of strapping lumber was causing downtime and increased costs.

Strapping tool solution

The BXT3 poly strapping tool saved the lumber company $25,000 in annual savings just by switching tools. The new tool is made to enhance speed and convenience for the operator. This helped cut their strapping process of lumber in half, getting rid of all that extra downtime from before. The adjustable tension helped smooth the process for the company because of the different load types they had with their lumber product. 

poly strapping tool BXT3

The lumber company saved $25,000 in annual savings just by switching to the BXT3.

Sometimes the battery gets lost in the discussion of these battery powered strapping tools. Not with this company however. The BXT3 can charge up to 80% battery life within just 15 minutes. This helped cut their downtime in half as well. The lumber company was pleased with the switch to the new strapping tool they also purchased new signode strapping to go with it.

Signode BXT3 poly strapping tool features:

  • Variable tension speed
  • Favorite strapping function
  • Real time indication of tension force
  • Strap alignment indication
  • 3 color display and acoustic signal for tool status

BXT3 series poly strapping tool

Signode's newest poly strapping tool series has 3 products. The BXT3-13, BXT3-16, BXT3-19. Each is designed for different applications and strapping widths.

  • BXT3-13: For light-duty applications where soft tensioning is needed.
  • BXT3-16: Medium-duty applications an works with most poly and polyester strap widths. This is their more universal tool for strapping.
  • BXT3-19: Used for heavy-duty applications that requires high tension forces.

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See also:

Polypropylene strapping

Polyester strapping

Signode BXT3 overview

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