Polyester Strapping

Secure and Reliable Packaging with Polyester Strapping

Polyester strapping is an excellent solution for securing goods during shipping and storage. It combines durability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness to meet various packaging needs. Whether you’re handling heavy equipment or delicate materials, providing reliable protection and ensures your goods remain intact throughout their journey.

What Is Polyester?

Polyester is a high-performance packaging material made from durable polyester fibres. Known for its impressive tensile strength and elongation properties, this strapping can handle significant pressure without breaking or losing tension. It’s particularly effective for heavy-duty applications and provides an alternative to traditional steel strapping while offering additional benefits such as flexibility and safety.

Key Benefits

Flexibility

Unlike rigid materials, it adapts to load shifts during transport, reducing the risk of damage to both the strapping and the goods.

Applications

Palletising

Securely binds pallets, preventing goods from shifting during transit.

Bale Strapping

Often used in agricultural and textile industries to bundle large volumes of material.

Construction Materials

Perfect for heavy loads like bricks, lumber, and pipes.

Fragile Items

Provides gentle yet firm support for ceramics, glass, and other breakable goods.

Why Choose Polyester Over Other Strapping?

Polyester vs. Steel

Offering comparable strength to steel without the risks of corrosion, sharp edges, or difficulty in handling. It’s also safer and more cost-effective.

Polyester vs. Polypropylene (PP)

For heavier loads or items requiring high tension retention, polyester outperforms PP strapping, which is better suited for light-duty packaging.

Specialised Options: Flexible and Bale Strapping

For specific needs, variations of strapping, such as flexible strapping and polyester bale strapping, provide tailored solutions. Flexible strapping ensures a snug fit for irregularly shaped goods, while bale strapping is optimized for securing bulk materials in compressed forms.

How Does Polyester Strapping Compare to Composite Strapping?

Both polyester and composite strapping excel in securing heavy loads. Composite strapping, made with polyester fibres coated in polypropylene, offers added durability and resistance to abrasion, making it ideal for extreme handling conditions. For most standard packaging needs, polyester strapping provides sufficient strength and flexibility.

Popular Questions

What types of goods can polyester secure?

Used for securing a wide range of goods, including heavy pallets, construction materials, glass, ceramics, and even corrugated boxes. It’s versatile and reliable for items requiring firm but flexible tension.

What are the advantages of polyester over steel strapping?

It is non-corrosive, lightweight, safer to handle, and often more cost-effective, while still offering comparable tensile strength for many applications.

When Should You Choose Polyester?

When you need high tension retention for long-haul transportation or when dealing with goods that may expand or contract slightly, such as plastic pipes or wood products.

When does polyester outperform polypropylene (PP) strapping?

Polyester outperforms polypropylene for heavier loads or products requiring higher tension. PP is better for light-duty applications or smaller boxes.

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Supplied on plastic or cardboard reels, polyester is flexible and easy to handle.