Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Strapping Tools And Parts
Poly Strapping
Polyester strapping and polypropylene strapping (jointly referred to as poly strapping or plastic strapping) are the two most widely used types of strapping. While steel strapping was the industry leader for many years, poly strapping of both varieties has largely taken over, primarily due to its cost-effective nature and added safety. Polypropylene and polyester strapping both offer impressive capabilities with their own unique advantages. Generally intended for light to medium applications, polypropylene strapping comes in many different sizes and polymer variations. It is fully recyclable and can be put in place manually, through the use of power tools, or with automated machinery. On the other end of the plastic spectrum is polyester strapping. This variety is ideal for heavyweight duties and is an excellent replacement for those who want to move away from steel. It is durable, rigid, and very strong, making it a great choice for irregularly shaped loads and pallets. Polyester strapping cannot be applied by hand, but power tools and automatic equipment easily do the trick.
Steel Strapping
Steel strapping is the strongest material on the market. If you need the highest strength you can get and low elongation, then steel will likely work best for your application. It's also well-suited to loads with very sharp edges and angles or products that can get incredibly hot. Beyond these, steel strapping offers the highest retained tension, break strength, and working range tension, as well as high humidity resistance. While steel strapping comes with an immense array of advantages, its important to keep a few of its downsides in mind. It is more expensive than all types of plastic strapping and less safefor workers, especiallyduring the removal process.
Strapping Tools And Machines
Here at Strapping Tools & Parts, we proudly carry a wide range of strapping tools, strapping machines, and other strapping equipment. These accessories are sourced from global leaders in the strapping industry that you know and trust, including, Fromm, and Orgapack. No matter how much strap your operation uses each day, there's a tool or machine that can enhance your efficiency and boost your bottom line. All types of strapping equipment are able to apply strapping much faster than can be accomplished by hand while increasing employee safety at the same time. Choose from manual tensioners or sealers, battery-powered strapping tools, or fully automatic machines that are equipped to handle incredible amounts of straps each minute without the assistance of an operator.
Strapping Partsand Accessories
Whether you use poly strapping or steel strapping, your work can be improved by various strapping parts or accessories. These include items like strapping seals, which work hard to keep your strapping together at the ends and in the right place. Choose from options that include thread-on seals, nest-stack seals, snap-on seals, and much more. You can also give your pallets and products the extra cushion they need with the help of accessories like edge protectors or anchor plates. In addition to these convenient protection tools, speed up your workflow with the help of a strapping dispenser or strapping kit. These allow you toquickly access your strap in order to get it on the pallet as soon as possible. Kits are generally equipped with a set of tensioners, sealers, and cutters, but you can also purchase each of those items individually.
Strapping For Every Need
We understand that companies across a wide variety of industries require the right kind of strapping and strapping tools to suit their specific needs, which is why we offer many different options. Find our full inventory online, browse a wide variety of helpful information in our knowledge base, or give us a call today for extra assistance.
