In the packaging, warehousing, and goods transport services industries, strapping is the standard method of securing pallet loads. Loads can be in the form of containers, stacks, irregular loads like bottles, materials, or cartons. Every load needs to be bundled and unitised with a sturdy strapping method that will maintain load integrity.

It is important to have vital knowledge and understand the different types of strapping materials and their various applications and uses.

Strappings come in multiple strength levels, elongation, and recovery rates. Elongation and recovery are vital for loads that are susceptible to sudden shifting. Sudden movements will create tension to the strap as the load shifts. As the shifting occurs, the strap will stretch to reduce the impact of sudden inertia change, and the strap’s recovery ability will also indicate its ability to return to its original state.

Types of Strapping:

Polyester Strapping

Also known as PET strapping (Polyethylene terephthalate), this strapping is used for fast and safe strapping in warehouse environments. PET strap is a safe alternative to steel. The high level of elongation and recovery make this type of strap ideal for loads that may contract, expand, and settle during shipping. Daywalk offers sturdy PET strapping along with a PET system for tensioning.

Polywoven Strapping

Polywoven is a high tensile-strength material that can be used for heavy, difficult shaped loads. This type of strapping is lightweight, reusable, and rustproof, making it the best alternative to steel strapping. This also reduces workplace injuries because it has no sharp edges and does not spring back like steel. Polywoven straps retain high tension for long periods. Daywalk offers its line of polywoven strapping along with dispensers, tensioners, and other accessories.

Composite Strapping

This is a high tensile-strength and UV-coated fibre. Despite being safer than steel, it has a tendency to rip and tear if there is a small cut in it, making it susceptible to breaking under tension.

Steel Strapping

The most common strapping method in times gone by, but dangerous and costly. Despite its high tension ability, steel strap is both dangerous to apply due to its sharpness of edge, as well as remove – due to the energy stored in steel causing it to flick back. When safety comes first, steel strapping should be banned from your operation.

Poly Strapping

This is different from PET or Polywoven because it is just basic Polypropylene plastic straps and is the most economical of all strappings. This type works for smaller loads, but is not rated as highly as PET or Polywoven. There are two types: Hand Grade for manual applications and Machine Grade that is fed into semi-automatic or fully automatic strapping machines.

Again, of all the types of strapping described here, the best is PET strapping and Polywoven strapping. To make sure of the best performance of these strapping materials, it is recommended to use equipment and accessories only from one source: Daywalk. Contact and inquire from Daywalk and a representative to find out more about strapping, strapping systems and tensioners, dispensers, tools, and other accessories.