Complete Guide to Choosing Pallet Strapping
What is the best choice when it comes to pallet strapping? In this complete guide to choosing pallet strapping, you will understand why it is an excellent solution for securing packages during transport (both fragile items and bulky loads) or even for long-term storage.
Pallet strapping is used for:
1. Securing a pallet
2. Joining one package to another
3. Increasing strength
What is pallet strapping?
Pallet strapping is used to secure a package after it has been sealed with adhesive tape. It is wrapped around the package, and the ends are joined together to create a strong seal that cannot be easily broken.
Regardless of the package dimensions, pallet strapping can be applied with ease. It is particularly useful when you want to reduce transport costs, as two or more packages joined together with pallet strapping are considered a single package.
Packaging machines and tools
Pallet strapping can be applied manually using special tools such as strapping pliers or with a strapping machine for a faster and more efficient process.
The strapping machine does not require any additional tools, as it automatically tensions, welds and cuts the strap.
For manual application of pallet strapping, equipment that creates tension and completely seals the strap is required.
A strap tensioner used together with strapping pliers is ideal for those who ship products of different sizes and shapes.
The strapping machine is ideal for a wide range of packaging in different sizes and can be used both vertically and horizontally.
How to choose the ideal pallet strapping for your product
To achieve good results, you need to make sure that you choose the right pallet strapping to provide the benefits you want for your packaging operation.
Here are some questions you should ask yourself before purchasing pallet strapping:
1. What is the application and how do you intend to use it?
2. What is the weight and what type of load is it (static or dynamic)?
3. Do palletised shipments need to withstand certain weather conditions?
4. Will the strapping be applied manually or automatically?
5. How far will it be shipped and how long will it remain strapped?
Available types of pallet strapping
PP, or polypropylene pallet strapping, has increased elasticity, high tensile strength and a very high elongation coefficient. Regardless of your product dimensions, the products can be strapped manually or automatically, depending on the system you choose, using metal seals or heat welding. PP (polypropylene) strapping protects the product, providing increased security during transport and storage.
Embossed green PET pallet strapping is made from polyester with high strength and low elongation, and is an alternative for applications that use metal strapping. It has properties similar to metal strapping.
It performs excellently under frequent temperature changes and is resistant to ultraviolet rays (sun exposure). It guarantees constant tension throughout all stages of handling a package secured with PP strapping. The strapping provides absolute product security during transport and storage.
Bright metal strapping is made from cold-rolled steel, offering a high degree of strength and good ductility. It is ideal for highly demanding applications, providing effective package compression and security.
Bright metal strapping can be secured by crimping or using seals with manual or pneumatic tools.
Polyester strapping or PES strapping
White polyester strapping, or PES strapping, is manufactured by bonding polyester strips together, giving it additional strength. Although it is strong and has high breaking strength, this strapping is six times lighter than steel strapping. Polyester strapping without wire will not rust or rot, leaving clean surfaces wherever it is applied.
Use this strapping when securing heavy pallets, containers or industrial items. Strapping is very easy thanks to our range of tensioning tools and the use of steel buckles. Steel buckles allow the strapping to be re-tensioned. The strapping can be cut with scissors. For additional safety, the strapping ends can be split in two and knotted after the buckle has been secured.
For additional advice regarding our product range and packaging operations, contact our packaging specialists at +40 214.480.358 or [email protected]
