Plastic vs Steel Strap
When To Use Plastic Strap ?

When to use Plastic Strap (Polypropylene or Polyester) ?

If the following conditions are met, you should use plastic strapping.

• When the product's weight is < than 2 tons.
• When the temperature of the package is less than 100° / 110° C.
• When surface is flat or round (with a minimum diameter of 50 cm.)
• When the edges are not sharp and we don’t want to use edgeboards.
• When the holding tension required is less than 4000 Newton.

Types of plastic strap :

• POLYPROPYLENE (PP) (normally with a breaking load from 50 to 350 Kg.) we can have a smooth or embossed surface.
• POLYESTER (PET) (normally with a breaking load from 150 to 1100 Kg.) Normally the Polypropylene (PP) is embossed.
• Nylon (not common).

Advantages of Plastic Strap Over Steel Strap:

• Less expensive than steel
• Low volume cost (shipping)
• Less coil change during production
• High strap tension
• Good impact resistance
• Good retained tension even loads move or shrink
• No corner damage of the load, low friction
• No rust marks on product
• Equal corner tension distribution
• Non-metallic material and therefore non corrosive
• Resists to high degree environmental influences
• Easy handling for disposal or recycling process
• Much safer than steel, less safety hazards
• Does not snap back when cut

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