STRIP-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joining System

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Application

The STRIP-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joining System is an advanced, portable strip-joining solution designed to efficiently repair strip tears on steel processing lines. Powered by compressed air, this machine is indispensable for modern steel strip production facilities, including continuous galvanizing and coil coating lines. With two available models, the STRIP-LOK™ system delivers a cost-effective, reliable, and durable method for strip joining, already trusted by leading manufacturers worldwide. It creates strong, repeatable connections with a total sheet thickness of up to 1.8mm (0.07”) without producing any waste material.

Warranty and Construction The STRIP-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joiners are built from premium-quality materials to ensure longevity and performance. The lightweight housing is made from high-strength aluminum alloy, while the punch and die components use hardened, heat-treated tool steel. Every unit is fully bench-tested before shipping. A six-month warranty from the purchase date covers materials and workmanship, excluding misuse or damage from contaminated compressed air.

Features

  • Portable, air-driven operation for ease of use and mobility
  • Clean and quiet performance with no consumables required
  • Strong, repeatable joints for sheet thickness up to 1.8mm
  • Efficient design with no blank production or additional materials
  • Trusted by global manufacturers for over three decades

Operation Principles

The STRIP-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joiner creates a mechanical joint by punching a square hole through the overlapping sheets and folding the flared strip back onto itself. Once the trigger is engaged, the joiner initiates an automatic cycle of punching and flattening the metal layers, stopping immediately when the trigger is released. Apart from an external compressed air source, the joiner is fully self-contained.

Specifications

The STRIP-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joiner creates a mechanical joint by punching a square hole through the overlapping sheets and folding the flared strip back onto itself. Once the trigger is engaged, the joiner initiates an automatic cycle of punching and flattening the metal layers, stopping immediately when the trigger is released. Apart from an external compressed air source, the joiner is fully self-contained.

The joint’s strength depends on the gauge and properties of the connected metal. As a guideline, 20 punches on each side of 0.4mm soft iron sheets can withstand a tensile force of approximately 25kN (5620 lbf).

Models

  • Long-Reach Heavy Gauge STRIP-LOK™ Joiner: Designed for wide strip applications, this model offers a 300mm reach from the strip edge and can join strip widths up to 1500mm. It provides exceptional stability with an overlap region of 700mm or more.
  • Long-Reach Heavy Gauge Low Pressure STRIP-LOK™ Joiner (LP): Optimized for facilities with lower air pressure availability, this model delivers the same performance as the standard version but operates at just 450 kPa air pressure, compared to the standard unit’s 760 kPa requirement.

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Application

The STRIP-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joining System is an advanced, portable strip-joining solution designed to efficiently repair strip tears on steel processing lines. Powered by compressed air, this machine is indispensable for modern steel strip production facilities, including continuous galvanizing and coil coating lines. With two available models, the STRIP-LOK™ system delivers a cost-effective, reliable, and durable method for strip joining, already trusted by leading manufacturers worldwide. It creates strong, repeatable connections with a total sheet thickness of up to 1.8mm (0.07”) without producing any waste material.

Warranty and Construction The STRIP-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joiners are built from premium-quality materials to ensure longevity and performance. The lightweight housing is made from high-strength aluminum alloy, while the punch and die components use hardened, heat-treated tool steel. Every unit is fully bench-tested before shipping. A six-month warranty from the purchase date covers materials and workmanship, excluding misuse or damage from contaminated compressed air.

Features

  • Portable, air-driven operation for ease of use and mobility
  • Clean and quiet performance with no consumables required
  • Strong, repeatable joints for sheet thickness up to 1.8mm
  • Efficient design with no blank production or additional materials
  • Trusted by global manufacturers for over three decades

Operation Principles

The STRIP-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joiner creates a mechanical joint by punching a square hole through the overlapping sheets and folding the flared strip back onto itself. Once the trigger is engaged, the joiner initiates an automatic cycle of punching and flattening the metal layers, stopping immediately when the trigger is released. Apart from an external compressed air source, the joiner is fully self-contained.

Specifications

The STRIP-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joiner creates a mechanical joint by punching a square hole through the overlapping sheets and folding the flared strip back onto itself. Once the trigger is engaged, the joiner initiates an automatic cycle of punching and flattening the metal layers, stopping immediately when the trigger is released. Apart from an external compressed air source, the joiner is fully self-contained.

The joint’s strength depends on the gauge and properties of the connected metal. As a guideline, 20 punches on each side of 0.4mm soft iron sheets can withstand a tensile force of approximately 25kN (5620 lbf).

Models

  • Long-Reach Heavy Gauge STRIP-LOK™ Joiner: Designed for wide strip applications, this model offers a 300mm reach from the strip edge and can join strip widths up to 1500mm. It provides exceptional stability with an overlap region of 700mm or more.
  • Long-Reach Heavy Gauge Low Pressure STRIP-LOK™ Joiner (LP): Optimized for facilities with lower air pressure availability, this model delivers the same performance as the standard version but operates at just 450 kPa air pressure, compared to the standard unit’s 760 kPa requirement.

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