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About:
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The Strapping Belt is one of the most commonly used means of unitization and bundling in the packaging industry. There are multiple types of strapping products available, as well as many application types, but strapping is especially used in environments such as:
Bundling together for handling and shipping: newspapers, pipe, lumber, concrete block, etc.
Attaching items to pallets, skids, and crates
Reinforcing wooden boxes, crates, and corrugated boxes, such as Gaylord
Attaching items to flatcars, flatbed tractor trailers, etc.
Strapping is most often used in complete horizontal or vertical bands. Typically, edge protectors are used to help spread the strap’s tension on the load at corners and reduce damage caused by that tension. Strapping can also be used in loops attached to holding locations such as rail cars, tractor trailers, or skids.
Main types of strapping available
Steel strapping: steel is the oldest, strongest, and highest tensile strength strapping available. It is available in a variety of widths and thicknesses, as well as variations in the grade of steel. Steel is used for heavy duty holding where high strength and minimal stretch are desired, as well as when the product may be sharp or hot.
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