Steel Strapping for Packaging
Steel Strapping is often used for the toughest and most demanding packaging tasks. It is a strong and long-lasting form of strapping and is a more versatile fastening material than plastic strapping and wire.
Steel strapping is made from flat, steel strips which are cold-rolled and tempered in production. During the manufacturing process, an oil coating is normally applied to prevent corrosion and wear. Steel strapping is available in a variety of widths, thicknesses and finishes to meet any application and is available in either machine strapping or hand strapping.
Steel strapping is often used to band heavy loads together and is designed to be tight enough to hold the load securely without any chance of it becoming loose and moving during transit or handling. Steel strapping is also used to unitize or group heavy, irregular sizes and shapes together for ease of handling. Steel straps also have the advantage of becoming tighter when subject to impact or shock from handling and can be tensioned to higher levels than plastic strapping.
Steel straps are applied with either manual or pneumatic strapping tools, with actual tensioning levels dependent on the goal of the strapped bundle. Banding is the perfect securing method for heavy building materials, steel parts and coils or for the transportation of heavy loads. Steel straps are also used to secure containers or rail carl doors, brace containers or drums and to stack drums and/or pallets.
Steel strapping offers good strength and is resistant to temperatures, chemicals, and water. It is also more secure than other banding materials and has a longer shelf life. It is, however, heavier and more difficult to handle than other banding materials, which can cause issues with labour costs and injury to the installer.
Steel strapping is the right choice for tough banding applications, offering low cost per foot, a higher tensile strength, and greater resistance to abrasion, fatigue and the elements. Usually, the strapping is made of steel sheet and hardened by cooling to obtain corresponding accessories. The best steel strapping is always oil-treated, pre-stretched and with no sharp edges. Contractors not just benefit from the stronger restraining or binding force of steel strapping, but also from the fact that it does not pack up as much as other strapping materials, making it easy to transport in bulk.
No matter the application or industry, steel strapping is a cost effective, versatile and reliable material for bundling, palletizing, reinforcing, and unitizing. And with proper selection and handling, steel strapping can provide a greatly enhanced level of security and protection for loads, while also reducing the cost associated with labor, plus the impact of damage in transit.
