Fixion F3X Tying Machine
Tying tools with on-board battery, tied to your efficiency
Designed to meet the needs of winegrowing professionals, the F3X-V25 and F3X-H35 ambidextrous electric tying tools represent the 4th generation of equipment combining performance, user-comfort and durability. Their design and ergonomics have been rethought to improve efficiency in the field, while protecting users’ health.
The F3X-V25 vine tying tool, with its 25 mm (1 in) hooked opening, is ideal for making fast, close ties and ideally suited to winegrowing.
The F3X-H35 electric tying tool, with a 35 mm (1 3/8in) horizontal opening, can be used to attach even thicker branches, complex structures, irrigation systems and planters.
These tying tools are powered by the ALPHA LITE on-board battery, providing up to 13,000 ties per battery. Two spool formats are available:
- 80-metre (262 ft) on-board spool, up to 600 ties for the F3X-V25 tool and 480 ties for the F3X-H35 model, ideal for greater freedom of movement in the field.
- 200-metre (656 ft) belt spool, up to 1,500 ties for the F3X-V25 and 1,200 ties for the F3X-H35, recommended to maximise productivity during long tying-in sessions.
Ergonomic
- Complete free movement
- Increased speed
- Lightweight: only 1.86 lb
Unmatched productivity
- Up to 3x faster than manual tying
- Battery lasts over a full day’s work
Adaptable
- Tie material on belt or tool spool
- Adjustable tying strength
New design
- Ergonomic handle
- Easy, quick spool replacement
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Lightweight, ergonomic electric tying tools
- Perfectly balanced and comfortable to use: F3X – V25: 845 g (1.86 lbs) and H35: 850 g (1.87 lbs) with on-board battery
- Electronic trigger and comfort grip for long working days
- Designed to reduce musculoskeletal disorders, by being perfectly balanced in the hand
- Optimum freedom of movement with its on-board spool
Outstanding tying productivity
- Up to 120 ties per minute and up to 13,000 ties per battery
- Optimized spool replacement to maintain high work rate
- Up to 1,500 ties with the 200 m (656 ft) spool and up to 600 ties with the 80 m (262 ft) spool
- Ideal for long tying-in campaigns
Precise tying-in
- 8 twist levels to suit different types of plantation, varieties and growth stages
- Adjustable tightening to protect the bark of young branches or growing stems (from 1.5 to 12 turns)
- Reliable, injury-free support of the plant
Connected electric tying tools
You can configure and control your tying tools directly from the PELLENC CONNECT LITE app:
- Tie parameter settings
- Display performance and monitor the tool
- Maintenance warning
- Simplified equipment management
F3X-V25
F3X-H35
On-board power with ALPHA LITE batteries
An ideal range of ties
Two types of reels:
Two types of reels:
| REEL FEATURE | Large band | Small band |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum tying diameter – in | 1 in | 1 in |
| Length of the reel – (ft) | 650 | 200 |
| Ties per tie band – (approximate) | 1,500 | 450 |
| Battery life: Ties per charging cycle | Up to 15,000 | Up to 15,000 |
The Pellenc advantages
Each tie is tailored to suit the environmental conditions of the vine, the weight of the plant being tied and the time frame.
Standard tie
- Breaks down after 10 to 12 months of use according to climatic conditions, load, and quality of the trellising wire.
- .44 mm steel wire
- Average tie strength = 31 lb*
Belt spools – Ref.: 3057047
Tool spools – Ref.: 3057356
Paper tie
- Breaks down after 6 to 9 months depending on use. The paper retains moisture, which is conducive to breakdown of the tie.
- .44 mm steel wire
- Average tie strength = 31 lb*
Belt spool – Ref.: 3057049
Tool spool – Ref.: 3057357
Bio tie
- Breaks down after after 7 to 10 months.
Envelope composed of paper + corn starch-derived PLA (polylactic acid) - .44 mm steel wire
- Average tie strength = 31 lb*
Belt spool – Ref.: 3057273
Tool spool – Ref.: 3057359
Stainless steel tie
- Slow disintegration. Use for cordon system vines and the installation of irrigation pipes.
- .44 mm stainless steel wire
- Average tie strength = 31 lb*
Belt spool – Ref.: 3057053
Tool spool – Ref.: TBD
3x faster than manual tying*
The Fixion 2’s productivity significantly reduces labor costs, making it a very cost-effective product.
| MANUAL | MECHANICAL (twisting pliers) | MECHANICAL (staple clips) | FIXION | FIXION F3X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time / acre – hr | 5.6 | 4 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Labor cost / acre – $ | $499 | $356 | $285 | $182 | $164 |
| # of ties | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Cost of ties – $ | $0.13 | $0.23 | $.55 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| Cost / acre – $ | $16.42 | $28.73 | $68.44 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Total / acre – $ | $515.31 | $385.11 | $353.60 | $209.14 | $191.40 |
Technical characteristics
 |  | |
| F3X – V25 | F3X – H35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tying diameter | 25 mm (1in) | 35 mm (1 3/8in) |
| Weight with battery | 845 g (1.86 lbs) | 850 g (1.87 lbs) |
| Weight with battery + reel + 80 m spool | 1,095 g (2.4 lbs) | 1,100 g (2.4 lbs) |
| Battery life – Ties/charging cycle | 13,000 | 13,000 |
| Tying rate – ties per min | 120 | 120 |
| Number of ties per 200 m (656 ft) spool | 1,500 | 1,200 |
| Number of ties per 80 m (262 ft) spool | 600 | 480 |
| Tension levels | 8 Twist modes (1.5 to 12 turns) | 8 Twist modes (1.5 to 12 turns) |
| Battery compatibility | ALPHA LITE | ALPHA LITE |
| Connected tying tool | Yes – PELLENC CONNECT LITE | Yes – PELLENC CONNECT LITE |
| Made in France | Yes | Yes |
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| ALPHA LITE BATTERY | |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Pruning shears C3X
F3X – V25 / F3X – H35 tying tool |
| Weight | 210 g (0.46 lbs) |
| Capacity | 30.2 Wh |
| Rated voltage | 10.8 V |
| Average battery life | Pruning shears, 2 to 4 hours – 3,000 to 4,000 cuts Tying tool, 1-day – 13,000 ties |
| Charging time 0 > 100% | 1.5 hours / battery (ALPHA LITE charger) |
| Battery winterizing safety | Yes |
