Abstract: A manually actuated transportable strapping unit for wrapping a tightening strap around a packaged item (58) which unit includes a base plate (1) which is provided with a supporting surface (1b) for arranging on a packaged item. The unit further includes a sealing device which is provided with a pivotable die-plate carrier (3) which can be pivoted with respect to the base plate (1), about a first bearing point (2), which is provided in the region of a front end (1a) of the base plate (1), from an open end position into a sealing end position and vice versa.

Abstract: A semi-automatic cable tie application tool including a power-actuated cylinder located within the grip portion of the housing and including a flexible cable extending between the piston rod of the cylinder and the tensioning/cutting mechanisms of the tool. The tool includes first and second pulleys for movably supporting and orienting the direction of travel of the cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for binding an object, in particular a cable harness, by means of a band, having a tool body (1) and a clamp (2) which is at least partially formed by clamp parts (3, 3′), mounted in a movable manner on the tool body (1), and is provided with a band guide, it being possible for the clamp parts (3, 3′) to be closed such that, in a closed state of the clamp (2), a free space (6) is produced between their free ends, it being the case that arranged at the free end of at least one of the clamp parts (3, 3′) is a slide (5, 5′) which can be moved between a position in which it releases the free space (6) and a closing position and, at least in its closing position, forms part of the band guide. The invention also covers an arrangement having the abovementioned tool and a band for binding an object.

Abstract: A strapping machine for positioning an associated strap material around an associated load and tensioning the strap material around the load, the strap having a width, the strapping machine comprising a frame for supporting the load, a chute positioned on the frame for receiving the strap material and orienting the strap material around the load, a strap supply, and a strapping head. The strapping head extracts the strap from the supply, feeds the strap through the chute around the load, passes the strap from the chute around the load, retracts and tensions the strap, and seals the strap to itself. The strapping head includes a plurality of sealing elements and a gripper. The gripper is positioned at an upstream location from the plurality of sealing elements. The gripper has a floating element and a stationary element. The floating and stationary elements each include base surfaces.

Abstract: A fastener assembly having a plurality of fasteners, each including a retaining projection, a fitting portion for engaging with the retaining projection, and a filament portion arranged between the retaining projection and the fitting portion. A first joint member connects with the retaining projections of the fasteners through first cutting portions. A second joint member connects with the fitting portions through second cutting portions, to array the fasteners in a sheet shape. The axes of the retaining projections and the axes of the fitting holes of the fitting portions are formed perpendicular to the sheet-shaped array plane of the fasteners.

Abstract: A cable tie application tool for applying cable ties about respective bundles. The tool applies the cable ties one at a time such that the tool performs one complete application cycle to apply each of the cable ties. The cable tie application tool includes a tool frame, a rotatable front jaw extending from a front portion of the tool frame, a rotatable bottom jaw extending from a bottom portion of the tool frame, and a front jaw locking mechanism for preventing the front jaw from being significantly rotated during at least one preselected period of the application cycle of the tool. This prevents the misalignment of cable ties during the application cycles and tool jams resulting therefrom. The bottom jaw cooperates with the front jaw during a portion of the application cycle to substantially encircle the bundle and facilitate the cable tie being applied thereabout.

Abstract: A hand strapping tool has a lower gripper member incorporated therein which comprises an upstanding or upwardly projecting lip portion or member which is integrally formed upon the upper surface portion of the lower gripper member at an elevational level above the upper crest portions of lower gripper member teeth so as to inherently define a space between the upwardly projecting teeth of the lower gripper member and the undersurface portion of the lower end portion of the overlapped end portions of the strapping material when the upper tensioning wheel is retracted away from its engaged position with the lower gripper member. In this manner, the hand strapping tool, and more particularly, the base member and the lower gripper member mounted thereon, can be easily and readily released and removed from its engaged position with the article or package being strapped as well as with respect to the overlapped end portions of the strapping material.

Abstract: A wire tensioning apparatus and method tensions one or more wires by moving the tensioning function from a wire module to an apparatus external to the wire module. Externally to the wire module, a wire is attached to a fixed end and a movable end. Tension is placed on the wire, and the tension in the wire or the vibrational frequency of the wire is detected and compared to a desired value. If the tension in, or the vibrational frequency of, the tensioned wire does not correspond to the desired value, the tension is further adjusted until the desired value is met. Once the desired tension or the vibrational frequency is met, the wire is secured in the wire module in order to maintain the achieved tension and/or vibrational frequency.

Abstract: A bench mount apparatus for supporting the tool head of an automatic cable tie installation system in a hands free mode. The bench mount apparatus is capable of supporting the tool head in at two distinct orientations and, more preferably, is capable of providing multiple degrees of freedom for locating the jaw assembly with respect to a support surface thereby facilitating interaction between the installer and the system.

Abstract: A cable tie is used in conjunction with a cable tie installation tool to bundle a plurality of objects, such as wires or cables. The cable tie includes a head and a tail, the head having a pair of outwardly projecting wings. The tail is capable of insertion through the head so that the cable tie takes the shape of a loop with the tail engaging and being locked in position by a pawl inside the head, the tail being incapable of removal once it is inserted in the head. The cable tie installation tool includes a housing which is adapted to receive an individually loaded cable tie and which protects internal components of the tool. A transport assembly, which includes a motor driven belt, advances the tail of the cable tie around the plurality of objects to be bundled. A jaw assembly, which includes an upper jaw and a lower jaw that are driven by a motor into open, closed and overdosed positions, guides the tail through the head to form the cable tie into a closed loop around the desired bundle.

Abstract: An improved tool head for use with an automatic cable tie installation system providing improved reliability, and reduced jamming and/or failure. The improved tool head incorporates a structurally rigid frame which locates and supports the interacting and cooperating components of the tool head in a precise relationship despite such factors as flexing and twisting of the housing, thermal expansion and contraction of the housing, and operational wear.

Abstract: A hang tag is disclosed. The hang tag has first and second surfaces, which are preferably planar. A slot is defined between the first and second surfaces. Desirably, the slot extends at least about 0.25 inches in one direction and at least about 1 inch in another direction. Also disclosed is a method and an apparatus for automatically applying a hang tag to an elongated object (e.g., an electrical cord such as a cord set), with a machine that is suitable for applying a securement strap to an object. The method includes providing a hang tag having a slot therein. The hang tag is aligned with the machine so that when the securement strap is ejected from the machine, it passes through the slot, forms a loop around the elongated object, and is tensioned around the object. As such, the securement strap serves to attach the hang tag to the elongated object in a stationary manner.

Abstract: A fastener assembly which includes a plurality of fasteners each having a retaining projection which has a longitudinal axis, a fitting portion formed with an engaging hole which also has an axis in which the retaining projection can engage, and a filament portion arranged between the retaining projection and the fitting portion. A first joint member is connected with the retaining projections of the fasteners through first cutting portions each having a reduce sectional area. A second joint member is connected with the fitting portions through second cutting portions. In this manner, the fasteners are fixed to and securely supported by the first and second joint members to be arrayed in a plane. The axes of the retaining projections and the axes of the fitting holes of the fitting portions are formed perpendicular to the plane of the fasteners.

Abstract: A tool for installation of a cable tie having a housing for supporting tensioning, cutting, actuating and restraining mechanisms. The actuating mechanism applies motivation support simultaneously to the tensioning and cutting mechanisms. The restraining mechanism, however, prevents actuation of the cutting mechanism until the desired predetermined tension is achieved. A ball detent assembly is at least included in the restraining mechanism for engaging the cutting mechanism sleeve with a circumferential force.

Abstract: A collar actuatable air valve for air powered strap tensioning tools, and methods therefor, including a collar rotatably coupled to a housing, an air valve disposed at least partially in the housing and having an actuator portion biased to protrude therefrom and into engagement with an actuator surface of the collar. A collar biasing member rotatably biases the collar relative to the housing to close the air valve, whereby the collar is rotatable against the bias of the collar biasing member to open the air valve.