Stretch polyethylene, known as LLDPE, is a particular type of material that, due to its physical and chemicalproperties, is incredibly practical and versatile in a great many applications, especially in the field of packaging.

Since its discovery was made known, it has practically monopolised the market , as it is a material that, with incredible simplicity,can turn a wobbly two-metre pallet into a single block that can be transported in complete safety.

Trips by ship or truck are an everyday matter and often cause breakages or collapses of pallets carrying goods, or even damage to the goods themselves.

Using this essential tool you can avoid this problem, allowing anything to travel in complete safety.

Polyethylene film appears as a sheet of glossy paper, usually wound on a cardboard core. The choice of the reel as a support is no accident: it is chosen for the simplicity, ease with which it can be applied.

What qualities make polyethylene films worth choosing?

These formidable films are chosen for packaging for three main reasons:

Ease of use: this film, stored on a reel, has the special feature of being applicable by hand in little time and, where possible, that time can be further reduced with the help of automatic wrapping machines.

Pallet compactness: once anchored to the pallet, the film is passed over the whole surface of the pallet. During this application you can see with the naked eye how the film takes the perfect shape of the pallet and, layer upon layer, turns it into a solid piece even if several metres high.

Short application times and the possibility of reducing them further: the application and management of packaging is usually regulated by the number of pallets to prepare each day. For high shipment volumes, you can opt for a very convenient automatic wrapping machine which, besides needing very little staff, will do the work for you in the way you have set.

This type of packaging film has a great many mechanical properties that set it apart from other materials.
Stretch polyethylene has great tensile strength, which lets it stretch but not break. This feature is much in demand, as it means that even when pulled hard it does not tear and can bear great stress during journeys.

Puncture resistance: contrary to what you might think, polyethylene has great puncture resistance, which is boosted by passing several layers of it over the surface of the pallet. So here is another quality thanks to which our products will be safe.
Think, for example, of stacking boxes with sharp edges on a pallet: various types of plastic would puncture instantly, causing compactness problems on the pallet.
Polyethylene, on the other hand, safely takes the shape of the box edges, compressing them against the rest of the pallet for an operation done to best practice.

How do you apply polyethylene to the pallet correctly?

Once the pallet is built, the moment comes to seal it and send it off, but how do you do it in a correct and safeway?
First, you should know there are two methods for applying the film: the first called semi-automatic or manual and the second called automatic.

In the manual operation, the operator plays a key role, since they are actively involved in the packaging.
For this operation a manual reel is used; the technique consists of tying the film to the base, so as to have a starting point, then you move on to wrapping the whole pallet.

Once packaging is finished, you move on to the cutting of the film , letting the film stick naturally to itself. The limitations of this type of application are usually two: the time taken and the pallet height, which cannot be excessive.

In the automatic and semi-automatic method, dedicated machines are used to carry out the packaging operation, leaving the operator only the task of directing the machine.

In the case of the semi-automatic one, the machine is constantly managed by the worker, who moves it around the pallet, carrying out the operation in a short space of time.

This practice lets you wrap more pallets during a shift and to assign fewer employees to this task.
In the case of the automatic one, however, turntablesare used, on which the pallets are placed. The arm at the side is loaded with the dedicated reel and, with simple management from a display, the packaging operation begins.

Automatic packaging is naturally the best-performing one, since it lets you wrap a large number of pallets, in complete safety and precision.

The staple gun, or stapler,, was born from the need to fasten delicate materials onto a good range of materials in a safe way and without ruining the surfaces in question.

Staple guns come in manual, electric or pneumatic types with a substantial difference in performance, since they differ in their power source.

The manual stapler is operated mainly by applying pressure with the hand, thanks to its practical grip. Once pressed, the stapler applies a force on the point we chose, penetrating the material and creating a fastening point.

The electric stapler works the same way, but is powered by a battery that can simply be recharged.

The pneumatic stapler is the one with the greatest power and has the feature of being highly versatile and easy to use. Setting it up is really quick and it is recommended for industrial use.
Just connect it to a compressor, via a dedicated coupling, and the stapler is ready to work tirelessly. It has a cylindrical chamber inside in which the compressed air is channelled; when the button is pressed, it is released, allowing the staple to come out and creating a fastening point.

Staples come in different materials and sizes, making the pneumatic staple gun a tool with a great variety of uses and a wide range of materials to work on.
Its power makes it the most sought-after tool in furniture, carpentry and fabric fastening. Incredibly delicate,it shoots fine staples, so as to fasten any detail without ruining it.

What are staples used for? What types are there?
Staples are industrial accessories indispensable for using the staple gun, and are often made of metal, mainly in two very specific sizes.

AR Assemblaggio supplies a wide variety of staples, of various kinds and sizes, allowing any type of work that needs a strong, lasting fastening.
The light models are used especially in work such as upholstery and use on cardboard, while heavy staples are indispensable aids in the furniture industry, where greater holding strength is needed.

The pneumatic staple gun lets you do a large amount of work very quickly, opening the door to taking on new jobs and increasing profits.

The staple gun becomes indispensable in the textile industry , especially when it comes to assembly. It’s very hard to find a valid fastening alternative to the stapler, since fabrics are easily ruined and are often perfectly stretched, needing just the right force to stay in place.
Using nails, for example, would be inadvisable, as it would leave sharp points and could slip out at any time. The stapler folds the staples over themselves, closing the fabric without leaving any dangerous points.

Staples , moreover, being very fine, are almost invisible when we look at a piece of furniture, and can be placed in advantageous spots so as to be cleverly hidden.
This tool therefore lets you cover any type of furniture with any quality of fabric, making it a tool that is extremely useful for its purpose.

The pneumatic staple gun also plays an important role in the fastening of insect screens on wooden windows and doors, since it can also penetrate wood, creating fastening points that are solid and durable, withstanding the weather too.

An application where only the stapler is recommended is also fastening leather onto hard surfaces. Leather is a very expensive material often in demand on the market. Working it is lengthy and requires considerable skill and, once worked, it must be applied to furniture or other supports.
Needless to say how delicate it is and how easy it can be to ruin this kind of covering. The stapler allows you, with delicacy and speed, to fasten even very delicate leather, doing the job in very little time.
The stapler also offers the possibility of fastening plastic materials onto supports and creating handy coverings quickly and cheaply.

Staple guns and carpenters

The staple gun has an undisputed place not only in the textile industry, but also for those who are masters of the subtle art of wood.
Delicate work with fine woods will be fastened in a firm yet gentleway, without letting nails or the like have any chance of ruining work done with so much passion.

The pneumatic staple gun, in this particular case, takes an important slice of the market, helping to reduce, significantly, the production times of woodwork.

Staples leave a minimal mark should we need to remove them, and this turns out to be a big production advantage.

An important part of pallet transport is the base they rest on, keeping the goods solid and protected throughout the journey – the goods. Very often these pallets, during the various journeys, risk being damaged to the point of becoming unusable.

Being an indispensable tool in a company’s logistics – in terms of transport – companies face a crossroads that must be assessed and tackled in terms of cost and working time.

In this situation the company has to consider the need to buy new ones, as well as disposing of those that have become unusable.
This path, however simple it may seem, is only so in appearance, since it is a costly choice.
Usually, in fact, they are left outside the facilities, where they are constantly damaged by the weather, and the wood they are made of risks deteriorating or, worse, giving way during transport.

A further point worth making is that buying new pallets means the companies that build them waste raw materials, such as wood, besides the amount of CO2 emitted, which is slowly degrading our planet.

The alternative that can make the difference

An important investment, in terms of future savings, is in the repair of industrial pallets. When a pallet is damaged, it is usually only in one part, which makes it unusable but, with the right tools, it can be repaired and used in new shipments.

The investment for this is minimal, since all you need are nails and wooden boards which can also be salvaged from other damaged pallets. This way you can avoid unnecessary purchase costs, solved with a smart and eco-friendly solution.
The tools needed for this kind of work are really few and easy to find: a reciprocating saw and a hammer can easily handle this kind of problem.

The reciprocating saw must be fitted with the right blades for a reason that may seem obvious but must be considered. To reuse pallets and so optimise their working life, small interventions on the wood are needed.
Pallet wood is always reinforced with nails, usually very thick and strong, which seriously hinder a wood blade. Removing them risks ruining the wood, which instead is needed in all its solidity to best support the goods.

Wood blades are easily damaged, and metal ones have teeth that are too fine. AR Assemblaggio supplies reciprocating saw blades made of bimetal alloy, which allow clean, precise cutting of both wood and metal. This way you can make cuts of the right size without too much trouble.
Assembling the resulting pieces will be simple and this operation, thanks to the right tools, will be feasible and cheap.

How long have pallet repairs been carried out? Is this practice really worthwhile?

This practice has been developed and put into use for decades by large, medium and small companies; the reasons are essentially two:
–The ability to run a pallet-rental service
– Containing the cost of transport materials

In a period like the one we’re living through, the rise in raw-material prices has sharply pushed up the price of finished items, such as the pallet.
On top of this, demand for wood has grown exponentially worldwide and this has sent prices soaring. It’s therefore easy to see the real saving shown by repairing an item that can be reused.
This in economic terms.

In ecological terms, the choice to repair pallets in-house avoids encouraging the illegal logging caused by high demand for wood and its low availability.

Pallet repair consists of carrying out a sorting on the pallet, effectively replacing the broken, unusable parts with new ones salvaged from other similar pallets, strictly to standard.
This kind of practice, however advantageous in terms of cost, is regulated and must be carried out to best practice to allow safe transport of goods. Improper work would make transport and the operations carried out by workers dangerous, putting them at risk.
Pallet repair, of course, produces waste in the form of unusable wooden boards, nails and other parts. These can be recycled very easily, later to be reused as pressed wood or for other purposes.

Another activity companies can consider is the trade in used pallets , since legally they are not seen as packaging waste but become a good resource for other companies.

Once a company starts to increase production, it means that demand for those products is very high. At a time like this, shipments usually tend to grow exponentially and you must be ready to ride the wave.

The pallets prepared with the goods are usually wrapped in film entirely by hand, which requires first of all a worker dedicated to that task and, more tangibly, a great deal of time.

To overcome this inconvenience, AR Assemblaggio supplies a large number of packaging machines, that allow film coverings to be made according to the timing you need.

Tailored packaging machines: what they are:
SFERA EASY TOUCH 11″
This incredible machine is fully operated by a worker who, through its intuitive, programmable controls, creates a protective layer of film on the pallet in a fast, safeway.

It is equipped with all safety devices and can work both automatically and semi-automatically. It has two 12-Volt 105-Amp batteries, which allow it to work and wrap with film up to 200 pallets per charge. Roughly 8-10 hours of work.
This machine can do from one to ten wraps of film and can wrap pallets up to two metres high.

SFERA TOUCH 11″
Two 12-Volt 110-Amp gel batteries give 8-10 hours of autonomy of uninterrupted work, for about two hundred pallets per charge.
This type of packaging machine can be set up easily by the operator and can wrap pallets with an overall height of up to 2.2 metres , doing up to ten wraps of film per point.
The control panel offers various wrapping cycles, and there are 100 settable wrapping programs.
EVA Ø 1500/1650
This type of packaging machine, on the other hand, has a turntable on the base and a mechanical arm at the side. Once the pallet is placed on the turntable and the film is set up, the procedure can begin.
The maximum load the turntable can bear is 1500 kg and it can reach 2.2 metres in height. The height is automatically detected by a photocell in the machine.
The speed can be set from 3 to 12 turns per minute, making the number of pallets it can handle very high and variable. It also has various functions managed from the control panel, such as the ability to create multiple layers and the movements it can perform to do so.

EVA TP
A version turntable with a larger plate, so as to handle pallets with larger bases, still with a maximum weight of 1500 kg.
This type of rotating packaging machine proves very useful for large volumes of work, in industries that have to make large shipments.
The operating speed is very high, since it can do from 3 to 12 turns per minute with a carriage movement speed (up or down) from 1.3 to 5.4 metres per minute.
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This line of machines always comes with a rotating base that is very solid, and a side panel that allows the wrapping program to be set and the reel to be placed at the side, clearly visible so it can be replaced as soon as needed.
The diameter of the turntable is 1.65 metres and it can bear a maximum weight of 1500 kilos. The pallet height is automatically detected by the machine, via a photocell, so as to avoid wasting film.

The packaging operation is decided directly by the operator, who can choose up to four wrapping programs that can be set.
This machine can also be set manually, so you can independently decide the amount of film to apply and the management of the height and arm movement.

Always equipped with turntable it can be programmed to perform the functions however you prefer, with the option of setting up to 7 storable wrapping programs.
This machine is perfect for creating film coverings for very large pallets, and so for massive shipments.

LYBRA
This type of wrapper belongs to the semi-automatic category and can wrap loads up to 2.5 metres high, letting most pallets be protected by film.
This Lybra line of machines is designed with a series of guards built to CE standards, for impeccable safety.
The number of turns the machine can do is from 3 to 12 per minute, and its special feature is the ability to store up to 99 programs that can later be re-run by the machine.
The controls can also be used manually by operators.

LYBRA STATION
This type of packaging machine is called automatic and is therefore able to manage packaging fully autonomously and safely.
It comes with all the safety devices approved by CE regulations , so as to allow safe, precise work, fully managed by the machine and taking very little operator supervision time.

The wrapping cycles can be conveniently stored and the touch-screen panel makes setting and control operations simple and immediate.
The usable wrapping height can reach 2.5 metres high.
Once the pallet is placed in the designated work area, you choose the program from the handy display, which will allow packaging in the way you’ve chosen.
The machine, fully autonomously and through its many sensors, takes the pallet’s dimensions and wraps it in a fully automatic and precise way.

Packaging materials, as the words themselves say, are materials that allow the protection of goods during any kind of transport from one point to another.

Transport companies nowadays really carry every kind of goods, and all are skilled experts in choosing the materials to do so.

These carefully weighed choices are no accident, but true strategies aimed at building customer loyalty to the shipping company itself. Many indeed have a reputation for being very good at shipping, and their strength is the choice of the right packaging material.

But why is it so important to consider the material?
Loyalty is a simple consequence of that choice, but the reasons to opt for the right ones are manifold. Think, for example, of the earnings that could be made by carrying out so many shipments, not to mention the satisfaction of doing a job that is now hard to complete without being well informed.

The places where transport can take place are indeed many, and couriers don’t always do their job excellently. In this case you must prevent possible impacts on ships, problems in the truck, and protectthe precious load, whether large or small.

Another important point to consider is the first impression. The first impression on the customer is very important and, in this case, is made – not by chance – precisely by thepackaging.

Solid packaging gives a sense of safety and peace of mind, certainly much more than poorly done packaging. It’s also right to weigh the type of packaging based on the goods being shipped; this way you can save costs and problems of this kind.

Good packaging is a sign of a serious company

A good strategy to give a good image of your company and your work is, without doubt, to use the right materials in the right way. There’s no need to spend large sums on unnecessary equipment; very often transport can be done in complete safety using simple, commonly available equipment.

In transporting industrial products, packaging is usually very important and sets apart the companies that carry out packing operations. Protecting the goods is a task and a duty towards the end customer who, nowadays, can express their opinion publicly on the internet.

Protecting the product: respect for a long effort

Industrial production, as everyone knows, is a process by which raw or semi-finished materials are transformed into a finished product and then placed on the market. Naturally, this kind of operation has a cost, a considerable cost.

Usually a company has to pay workers, buy raw materials and pay utility bills which, these days, are always rising. A purchase by a customer must be taken very seriously and so it must be protected. The main reason is to avoid further costs to keep them satisfied: in fact, if it were damaged it would have to be replaced, making the production of the previous one pointless.

It’s easy to see that the waste of money would be tripled, since, besides producing the item, you would have to invest again in its packaging. Packaging done correctly avoids all these kinds of problems, allowing a huge advantage.

How to best protect your product?
AR Assemblaggio has a very large quantity of products suited to packaging, in different sizes always available.
Usually one of the most used tools is the American (RSC) box, made of corrugated paper, covers a large slice of the packaging market, since it protects very effectively while remaining low in cost.

The American box alone, however, does not provide enough protection for fragile objects or ones with parts that can break, so it must be supplemented with supports to make it fit as well as possible and make its contents stable.

Corrugated paper, can serve a protective function or act as a divider to prevent or cushion impacts. Another option is bubble wrap, transparent and effective in its purpose of protecting the inside of the box.
A great idea is to customise the box, so as to stay in the customer’s mind, who will remember you as a safe, reliable company.

A final point of care goes to the choice of protective film, since those who work with pallets for shipping – a method that allows several items to be shipped at once, creating a saving – care about this aspect to ensure a firm, safe journey for their goods.

To answer this question we must first analyse the two types of film, and then draw conclusions on which is the most suitable and for which application.

Let’s start by explaining what stretch film is:

Stretch film is a particular type of film, made of plastic – specifically LLDPE – with physical characteristics such as high mechanical strength, great tensile resistance and pallet compactness.

This film is tied to the base of the pallet and then completely covers it on all sides. This kind of operation makes the pallet one with the load, making it easier to move and transport.

Manual film and where we can use it

The term manual film, refers to the fact that the operation of wrapping the pallet is carried out entirely by an operator who, using dedicated support tools, creates the packaging.

The type of film is identical in both cases, but the method by which it is applied is visibly different.

The operator handling the job first places the pallet in a specially designated area, so as to work perfectly.

The pallet is then built up, usually loaded to its weight limit. At this point the load is largely unstable and it would be dangerous to transport it in this state.

The film is therefore tied to the base of the pallet on which the goods rest, and then the goods are completely covered with film, so as to be sure of achieving visibly appreciable stability.

The tools that can be used for this manual operation are:

Extended-core manual stretch-film dispenser: this type of operator aid is the most common one found in companies, but unfortunately it remains awkward and difficult to use in the long run.

Mechanical-brake manual stretch-film dispenser: this type is an improved version that makes it easier to pull out and position the film on the pallet, making the operation simpler.

Pole-type manual stretch-film applicators: the best and simplest, combining an ergonomic grip with the ability to reach even the most awkward corners, creating a perfect pallet ready to ship.

In conclusion, this type of film is widely used in the shipping industry, but it has some limitations that make it usable only for certain companies.

Being a manual process, the time it takes is considerable, which makes it suitable for small and medium businesses that still want to offer safe transport, even if not frequent.

An example might be assembling pallets in a craft brewery or small, growing businesses.

Automatic film and where to use it

The automatic stretch film is made of exactly the same material as manual film but with a different application, designed for other types of need.

Automatic film makes it possible to wrap pallets solidly and sturdily, whatever their contents, using dedicated machinery that wraps them in record time.

It all seems incredible, doesn’t it?

But it’s a choice that must be carefully weighed, since costs naturally tend to rise considerably. Buying equipment for automatic and semi-automatic packaging is certainly not a cheap expense, but there are jobs that can greatly benefit from it.

Large companies and distribution chains have such a huge volume of orders to ship that preparing them manually would be unthinkable, but packing precision and safety are always necessary to avoid bad reviews and complaints.

So packing techniques have been created that require little human assistance, or even almost none, except for special interventions.

In this type of company, the revenue from shipments amply justifies and covers the cost of the machinery.

The variety of machines on the market able to perform these applications is large; we’ll now look at some of them specifically so you can choose the one best suited to your needs.

Semi-automatic packaging machines:

This type of machine is usually called a wrapper. It includes turntables that, once the pallet is placed on them, begin to rotate, wrapping the pallet with film that completely covers it.

Another type of rotating machine is the orbital wrapper which, while the pallet is being conveyed, wraps it with film using a packaging robot.

Automatic packaging robots:

These robots are built to work fully automatically and autonomously; they can load, wrap, apply, cut and weld the film onto the pallet in a completely safe and meticulous way.

AR Assemblaggio supplies every type of stretch film on the market, for any of these incredible machines.

Why choose good-quality packaging?

The first real question about packaging is why it’s necessary to use the right kind, and above all good quality.

Packaging is a means used to preserve the integrity of the goods inside them; the methods used to pack and keep goods safe are manifold , and in this article we’ll show some types and the advantages of each.

Let’s start by saying that good packaging allows for an undamaged shipment , with the benefit of avoiding tiresome returns or complaints, which tend to lower the customer’s regard for us, or worse, bring us bad reviews.

Which packaging preserves the goods, and which to choose?
Corrugated paper:
Corrugated paper is a very common type of packaging material; its composition is as simple as it is effective in numerous applications and suited to protecting a wide range of products.

This particular type of paper can be made in various ways; the simplest consists of joining three sheets. The first sheet is called the liner and is rigid and flat; the second sheet, on the other hand, is corrugated and sits in the middle, while the third and last sits underneath, enclosing the corrugated one and forming our corrugated paper.

The three sheets are joined together with natural adhesives that allow them to stay perfectly in place. There are also more complex corrugated papers, with additional layers of cardboard between corrugated and flat ones; on this basis we have single- or triple-wall.

Usually this type of paper is used to make boxes able to hold objects, even glass ones, and preserve their integrity.

The strength of this type of cardboard comes from its composition: the inner flute in fact provides good rigidity to the two outer liners, which in this way protect the contents.

Bubble wrap:
This material is also called bubble film and has, besides its much-praised stress-relieving properties, real, undeniable protective abilities, which make it a heavily used tool in the packaging sector.

These sheets are made purely of plastic and are covered, across their whole surface, with air bubbles.

This handy covering was created to secure the objects placed inside a box or similar, creating an additional protective barrier to defend our product.

The reasons to choose this type of protection are manifold; the first is certainly to have extra protection so you can sleep soundly during shipping.

Number two, but no less important, is the space it takes up: being made of plastic, it is really adaptable and compact, so it can wrap any object.

Third, the chance to choose the one best suited to your needs and above all your budget. By carefully choosing the parameters, you can pick the one best suited to your needs.

The parameters are:

• Weight (gsm)
• Size of the surface bubbles

By choosing a finer weight, for example, you can get a considerable cost saving as well as optimising warehouse storage space.

Bubble wrap lets you increase the safety of every package quickly and easily, protecting small and large objects that can withstand any type of shipment.

American (RSC) boxes:
When we talk about packaging – whether the item to ship is large or small – everyone always thinks of the classic cardboard box.

American (RSC) boxes are the essence of transport since they have all the features needed to do it effectively.

When you look for a product that is sturdy and easy to transport, the choice will always fall on this type of box, whose composition is as simple as it is effective.

It is made from a single sheet of corrugated paper, which can in turn be single- or double-wall, folded so as to form a container.

Usually the bottom is pre-glued, to save the company time, but they are often ordered only shaped and folded, to save warehouse space.

The peculiarity and convenience of this type of box is the possibility of being customisable and so made to measure for any shipping need.

A further advantage comes from their cost, which always stays low given the simplicity of the materials they are made of.

Using this type of box also allows a saving, since they can be recycled and reused so as to gain further benefit.

Nailers and what they’re used for:

Nailers are tools used to fasten one or more parts using nails. Nails are everywhere on every site and perform a very clear function: fastening two parts in a firm and lastingway.

The usual tool used for fastening is the hammer, but the nailer surpasses it in speed, precision and reduced waste.

The nailer has a “gun” shape, which gives a practical grip and so good support. The nails are usually arranged in a coil made by electro-welding and are inserted into a dedicated housing that holds them, while the fastening operation is carried out as follows:

First, you rest the nose of the nailer on the fastening point, then by pressing the trigger-shaped button a force is applied – varying according to the nailer’s power source – which fires the nail out more or less powerfully, fixing it at the point we chose.

Nailers can have two main types of power source: pneumatic, so driven by compressed air, or electric and so mains-powered.

The applications of nailers are endless, but they offer considerable advantages in companies that make pallets, in any kind of carpentry and in building structures that use wood as a support material.

Staplers, what they’re used for

Staplers or pneumatic tackers are fastening tools particularly recommended for places that need firm joints in materials such as cardboard and fabric.

The pneumatic stapler is a tool with a practical grip that lets you apply staples, its working element, as a fastening point with the help of a simple button.

Its operation is as simple as its use: the pneumatic stapler must be constantly supplied with compressed air, provided by a compressor, so it doesn’t need mains electricity.

By pressing the button, the compressed air is released and pushed towards jaws that, by closing, allow the closing of the staple and thus close the fastening point.

The stapler can be used in different fields as it lets you work with even delicate materials without ruining them in any way. One example of a field where it is used is the making of boxes whose parts are firmly fastened thanks to staples.

Another application you can benefit from by owning one is covering objects with fabric. Sofas and armchairs, for example: once the covering fabric is stretched, it is fastened with staples to the solid parts such as the base.

The stapler can also be used to fasten on harder surfaces, such as wood. Think, for example, of fixing insect screens to window edges, or fastening PVC sheets as covering for outdoor structures.

The speed of this tool makes it extremely handy and with an incredible range of applications, between fastening and covering.

Hog ring tools: what they are and what they’re for

Hog ring tools are industrial tools that, through mechanical force, deform hog rings, turning them into true rings, simply and effectively closing two parts inside them.

This valuable fastening tool comes in two main forms, distinguished by the type of force that allows it to deform the hog ring.
Manual hog ring tool: this type of hog ring tool fastens by closing two levers; the squeeze deforms the ring and creates the loop, and thus the fastening point.

This type of hog ring tool is used above all for quick jobs, such as joining nets or fixing cages and fishing pots.
Pneumatic hog ring tool: The pneumatic hog ring tool performs the same function as the manual one, but the work is greatly eased by the use of compressed air. The air is channelled and, by pressing a button, pushed so as to deform the ring.

This type of hog ring tool is used for very many industrial applications such as joining nets and fences, or similar large-scale applications, given its high working speed.

Clinch tools: how and where they’re used:

Clinch tools , pneumatic, are tools that, with the support ofcompressed air, mechanically deform clips that allow fast, effective clinching.

This tool has an important application above all in making mattress and sofa springs.
Another use of the clinch tool is clinching one or more cables, which – depending on the size of the clip we use – it can hold inside.

Clinch tools, also called clip tools, are chosen for their speed of fastening, their strength and the freedom to choose the material the clips are made of.

What are pneumatic clinch tools and how do they work?

Clinch tools are tools that, using clips, make it possible to fasten two or more materials together through mechanical force. Clinching happens in a fast, safeway, used above all to tie cables and wires together.

Using it is very simple: being a pneumatic tool, it needs compressed air which, passing through the machine, compresses the clip, deforming it so as to close it fast, safe.

Clips are made to have a very strong hold and are often used in producing sofas and on mattress springs.
AR Assemblaggio enters the world of clinch tools by offering Hartco tools which, after careful market study, prove to be among the best available on the market for a wide range of advantages.

The main use of this valuable tool is in the world of sofas and textiles, a choice dictated precisely by the long series of advantages it brings.

Metal clips are an excellent method of clinching the webbing in sofas that forms the base for comfort, making it incredibly solid, without giving up the right softness that means rest and relaxation.

The clinch tool is often recommended to ease fastening operations, as it gives the worker a great ally that helps with the job.

This tool greatly simplifies the work and lets fastening operations be finished in the shortest possible time, unlike other types of fastening with manual tools.

The adjectives used to describe clinch tools are certainly: fast, reliable, safe and versatile. Their pneumatic operation makes them easy to use, since you just press a button to make a clip fastening in an instant, thus considerably speeding up the work and clearly saving effort.

Workers will love it and companies will notice the time saved and the incredible increase in productivity of the production line.
Sofas and sofa beds will be made safer, more stable and with considerable time savings. Clinch tools can also hold different clip sizes, so as to work on several fronts depending on the need at hand.

What types of clips are available on the market?

The choice of usable clips is manifold; each is more recommended than others depending on the work you want to do, so in this section we’ll clarify what is best to choose based on the job.

AR Assemblaggio is a specialist retailer of clips and can offer a wide choice of them, both in terms of material type and size.

To be long-lasting and durable, AR Assemblaggio offers a range of iron clips with different amounts of galvanising – from 25 to 250 grams – which provides greater protection to the iron base.

Galvanising is applied to an iron base mainly for two factors:
– The first is to prevent corrosion, which, if the iron were exposed to air, would in certain conditions be easier and faster.
– Its durability, estimated to last from 41 to 121 years. This range matters in order to account for any external factors that may speed up deterioration.

It also offers aluminium clips, a material highly recommended in industry as it has excellent mechanical characteristics at a low cost.
Clips in stainless steel are suggested where a very strong fastening and zero oxidation are needed.
AR Assemblaggio on request, it can make clips in materials other than those listed above, giving the customer the chance to choose, according to their needs, the best option for the best result.

The clinch tool also avoids damaging the two materials to be fastened, making the application of clips a completely safeoperation.

Another important parameter to consider is the size in which clips are made, which, depending on their size, withstand more or less particular stresses.

The width ranges from 11 to 22 millimetres and the internal dimension can reach a diameter of about 10 millimetres.

These sizes naturally cover a large number of feasible jobs, also allowing bundles of several cables to be closed together.

Another parameter to bear in mind is the quality of a fastening made with a clinch tool, which turns out elegantly done, without burrs , since a cold mechanical modification takes place in the clip.

What other applications can the clinch tool perform?

Fastening several materials, besides sofas and cables, is much in demand in industry, enabling other types of work too.

Building structures or cages is greatly simplified by using a pneumatic clinch tool, and its speed makes construction very easy and every joint very strong .

How to choose the right ones?

The nailneeds no introduction – everyone knows it and how it works; whether wide-headed, fine-headed, long, short or made of any material, it remains the undisputed king of fastening.

Their function always remains indisputably necessary, but the various types available on the market make them more or less suited to their apparently simple task.
In this article we’ll clear up any doubts by showing the strengths and weaknesses of each type of nail and which jobs they are more or less suited to.

Coil nails:
These nails are bound together by electro-welding, which keeps them joined, and are usually ordered for large-scale jobs.

The types that can be used in this kind of collation are manifold ; here are some examples:

• Tapered smooth nails: these are the classic smooth nails, excellent for woodwork; depending on their length they work deep, increasing the hold
• Tapered ringed
• Tapered screw (helical)
• Screw

The choice of nail must always be weighed according to the job, so as to balance cost with the quality of the work. Good hold can certainly be achieved, for example, with screw (helical) nails, but for simple jobs cheaper and equally effective is the smooth nail.
Stick nails:
In industry, this type of nail collation is used for its lightness. Its low weight in fact allows a more manageable use of the nailer, which is easier to handle even over long working periods.
Usually the types available in this format remain the classic smooth and screw (helical) ones.

T-Nails:
This particular type of nail is T-shaped and finds its main use in finishing work in construction and carpentry.
These nails are found mainly in steel and allow a strong hold. The two broad categories they fall into are divided by the material the nails are applied to, namely: steel and concrete, or wood.
So this type of nail becomes necessary for a wide range of applications.

Screw nails:
Sometimes, in certain types of work, the situation calls for timings that must be strictly met, making it necessary to use specific equipment.

Classic nails, such as smooth ones, are sometimes difficult to remove, requiring levers to pull them out which, in most cases, ruin the material they are fixed to.
Quite a nuisance, isn’t it? Yet there is a solution simple and effective one: the screw nail.

Screw nails are nails that have a thread along their length and a cross slot on the head, just like a screw. The advantage of this particular type of nail is that they are designed to be driven in just like a nail, with tools such as the nailer.
It’s easy to see, then, that it can be quickly driven in and easily extracted like a true screw.

To give an idea of the time saved, just think of using a screwdriver, which takes a great deal of time compared to a pneumatic nailer.
A further strength of screw nails is their hold. The thread, besides being a real help in pulling the nail out, creates additional friction for a hold that is far more secure.
Usually screw nails are collated on strips; this way they speed up and simplify the work of workers, avoiding tool jams and saving time, since they come in blocks of 50 pieces.

Pallet nails for pneumatic nailers:
A major need for which nailers are used is making pallets. These platforms are made for transporting goods and serve as a base to keep them off the ground and to allow them to be moved with the appropriate equipment.

In transport companies, then, it’s immediately clear that there are certainly two needs, namely: solidity and safety. Pallet assembly must also be fast, which justifies using a pneumatic nailer, certainly equipped with pallet nails.

This particular type of nail has the peculiarity – besides being available in different sizes and so adapting to making any pallet – of having a slight thread along its length that makes it hard to extract, so the pallet gains high stability and strength.

All these small details will make shipments, whether by air or sea, highly safe. The ease of driving these nails, which can even be large, depends on the power we set the nailer to, which will assemble the platform in very little time.