What is a strapping machine used for?
Strapping Machines are packaging machines that use bands of flat steel or plastic tightened around a package or pallet of goods and fasten together to secure the package. Straps can bundle products together, improve containment strength and to secure a load to a shipping pallet.
What machine is used to secure packages or parcels?
Strapping machines are electrically powered and use strapping to create consistent, secure seals on parcels and packages.
What is PP strap?
Polypropylene strapping is made from lightweight plastic material and is used for fixing loads to pallets or bundling items for shipping. It is the most common type of plastic strap and the most economical. It comes in a range of colours, various widths, thicknesses and polymer variations.
What are the tools materials and equipment used for packaging and wrapping?
Packaging & Packing
- Box Cutters and Safety Knives.
- Heat Sealing & Shrink Wrapping.
- Industrial Scales.
- Packing Dispensers, Stands and Air Pillows.
- Packing Tapes & Dispensers.
- Plastic Strapping Equipment.
- Staple Guns.
- Steel Banding.
How do you cut metal strapping?
When it comes to cutting steel strapping, the ideal strapping tool is a pair of duck-billed shears with long handles. Make sure to cut the steel strapping squarely to avoid forming sharp, pointed ends which only add to potential hazards of the job.
What can I use to cut metal strapping?
Snips are hand tools that are used to cut through metal like steel or metal and other materials like plastic. Tin and aviation snips are the most popular kind. Tins snips are good for basic sheet metal and plastic cutting.
What is polyester strapping?
Polyester strapping is the more rigid and strong option. Often used as a replacement to steel strapping in many industries. It’s used in heavy-duty bundling applications such as shipping bricks, metals, beverage pallets, and other heavyweight packages.