Fixion 2 tying machine
Drawing on 20 years of experience manufacturing electronic tying machines, our teams have been busy developing a tool designed with the user’s needs in mind. Its built-in battery dispenses with the need for a cable, so vineyard professionals can move around more easily as they work. The ergonomic handle also makes it easier to get a good grip on the tool. This design received an award at the most recent Dionysud Trade Show, which showcases innovations in occupational risk prevention. Lightweight and easy to handle, the PELLENC Fixion 2 tying machine offers time savings of up to 50% compared to tying by hand. And with enough battery life for a full day’s work and more, your vine-tying productivity is increased tenfold.
Adaptable, it can be used with the reel mounted on the tool or worn on the belt. The Fixion 2 electric vine-tying machine comes with a full range of PELLENC ties: Standard, Stainless Steel, Biodegradable, and Paper.
Built-in battery
- Great freedom of movement.
- Rapid working.
- Lightweight: tool + built-in battery = 800 g.
Unmatched productivity
- Up to 50% of time saved when compared with manual tying.
- Battery life: up to 15,000 ties / charge cycle.
Adaptable
- Reel is on-board or on the belt.
- Spool selector: 4 levels.
New design
- Ergonomic handle.
- Easy, quick reel replacement.
The Fixion 2 tying machine is lightweight and very easy to handle. The tool’s on-board reel facilitates tying. There is no more wire snagging on the belt. We can move freely and tie efficiently for an entire day.
Sébastien & Philippe BARNEOUD – Winegrowers – Pertuis (France)
REWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
(Fixion)
Gold medal – SITEVI 2011
One tool, two uses
200m reel on belt
Up to 1500 ties per reel
Small reel on tool
Up to 450 ties per reel
| REEL FEATURE | Reel on the belt | On-board reel |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum tying diameter – (mm) | 25 | 25 |
| Length of the reel – (m) | 200 | 60 |
| Ties per reel – (approximate) | 1,500 | 400 |
| Battery life – Ties / charge 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.
Our ties are the only ones that are both certified and qualified by Pellenc to use in our tying machines.
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 = 14 kg*
Ref.: 3057047
Biodegradable tie
- Starts to disintegrate after 8 to 10 months depending on use. The photodegradable additive accelerates degradation of the envelope, which is conducive to attachment.
- 44 mm steel wire
- Average tie strength = 14 kg*
Ref.: 3057048
Stainless steel tie
- Slow disintegration. Use for cordon system vines and the installation of irrigation pipes.
- 44 mm stainless steel wire
- Average tie strength = 14 kg*
Ref.: 3057053
0,36 paper tie
- Breaks down after 6 to 9 months depending on use. The paper retains moisture, which is conducive to breakdown of the tie.
- 36 mm steel wire
- Average tie strength = 9 kg*
Ref.: 3057052
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0.44 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 = 14 kg*
Ref.: 3057049
Up to 50% time saved*
The Fixion 2’s productivity significantly reduces labour costs, making it a very cost-effective product.
| MANUAL | MECHANICAL (TWISTED CLIP) | MECHANICAL (CLIP) | FIXION | FIXION 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time / ha – h | 14 | 10 | 8 | 5,1 | 4,9 |
| Labour cost / ha – € | 182 | 130 | 104 | 66,3 | 63,7 |
| Quantity of ties | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Cost of ties – € cts | 0,12 | 0,21 | 0,50 | 0,20 | 0,20 |
| Cost / ha | 6 | 10,50 | 25 | 10 | 10 |
| Total / ha – € | 188 | 140;50 | 129 | 76,30 | 73,70 |
Calculation basis: simple guyot vines: 1 tie per stem – Density: 5000 stems / ha – Hourly labour cost: €10
Standard ties: €2.80 per reel
* when compared with manual tying
Technical characteristics
 Standard equipment Optional equipment |  |
| FIXION 2 | |
|---|---|
| Weight of tying machine alone – g | 800 |
| Noise level (LpA)* – dB(A)) | ≤ 70 |
| Guaranteed sound level (LWA)* – dB(A) | ≤ 81 |
| Vibration level (Ah)** – m/s² | ≤ 2,5 |
| Compatibility of PELLENC ties | |
* Values of acoustic measures according to the Directive EN 60745-1: 2009 + A11: 2010 – uncertainty according to ISO4871 = 3dB
** Vibration emission values according to EN60745-1: 2009 + A11: 2010 – uncertainty = 1.5m/s²
*** For information: the times were observed in actual working time, without taking breaks into consideration. Battery life is influenced by the nature of the work.
