Strapping Dispenser Cart | Strapping Kits

Strapping Carts and Kits are great to use when you need to be mobile or are just discovering what type of strapping is needed. The strapping carts are great when you need to have the strapping capability in different sections of your business or warehouse. The poly strapping kits and steel strapping kits include everything you need to get the job done with these complete strapping systems. When more is needed, we also offer larger quantities of Steel Strapping, Polyester Strapping, and Poly Strapping.

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Strapping Application Guide

This guide is to help you determine what type of strapping you will need for your application. The three basic types of strapping are steel, polyester and polypropylene.

Types of Strapping:

Steel Strapping

The strongest of all strapping
Characteristics: Low elongation, High strength retention
Seal: Mechanical seals, notch joint seals
Applications: For use with sharp objects like pallets of brick, where low flexibility is desired. Also, use in applications with extreme heat.

Polyester Strapping (PET)

The most rigid of all strapping that replaces Steel Strapping
Characteristics: Most rigid, Less elongation than Polypropylene, Long retained tension, Easy to apply by hand or by machine, Easy to recycle
Seal: Buckles, seals, heat seals, or welds
Applications: Use on heavy-duty loads where high tension and strength are needed; Heavy and rigid pallet loads, replacement of steel strapping

Polypropylene Strapping

The most commonly used and least expensive strapping
Characteristics: Lightweight, High elongation, Low retained tension, Easy to apply by hand or by machine, Easy to dispose of, Recyclable
Seal: Buckles, seals, heat seals, or welds
Applications: Light palletizing, bundling, carton closing

When To Use Strapping Seals and Buckles

Our strapping seals and buckles are designed to keep plastic and steel strapping in place during shipping or moving around a warehouse. The Open Metal Seals are used for Plastic or Steel Strapping. They are sealed with a Crimper or Sealer for maximum hold. Our plastic and wire buckles are also excellent for securing plastic strapping. These buckles do not require a sealing method and are applied manually.

Types of Seals and Buckles:

Open Metal Seals

A strapping sealer or crimper is needed for the application.
Available for steel or plastic strapping.
For heavy-duty tensioning needs.
Applications: Polypropylene, Poly Cord, Polyester, and Steel Strapping.

Wire Buckles

No tools needed for Application.
Easy to thread.
For heavier gauge strapping.
Applications: Polypropylene, Poly Cord, and Polyester Strapping.

Plastic Buckles

No tools needed for application.
For low tension needs.
Does not tarnish or rust.
Applications: Polypropylene, Poly Cord, and Polyester Strapping.