A guide to choosing the right strapping
Are you looking to purchase a strapping machine or curious about what strapping could offer your organisation? If so, Steenks Service has a guide on this page that will help you to choose the right strapping and strapping machine.
What is strapping?
Strapping is the process of securing or bundling goods with the aid of straps. Doing this allows goods to be transported securely. These straps are known as strapping bands, of which there are different types.
The first step is to think about what you want to strap. There are three things to choose from. The first is strapping goods on pallets. The second is bundling goods. The third is folding boxes. Strapping with Steenks Service is done with strapping band that is melted by the machine, so that you don’t need to do this yourself by hand using a clamp. Once you know what you need to strap, you can move to the next step – the direction of the strapping band.
Horizontal or vertical strapping
With horizontal strapping, the goods are strapped over their width, while with vertical strapping, the goods are strapped over their length. The direction of strapping depends on the type of product and your preference. Goods on pallets are usually strapped horizontally. Bundling goods and folding boxes are usually carried out vertically. Once you know the direction of strapping, you can move on to the type of machine. Not sure which direction is best? Please contact our specialists so that they can provide you with appropriate advice.
Automatic or semi-automatic strapping
Strapping can be carried out automatically or semi-automatically. An automatic strapping machine operates autonomously, while a semi-automatic strapping machine requires operator operation. Logically, this makes the investment in an automatic machine greater than in a semi-automatic machine. In either case, strapping saves time and labour, but you should choose the machine that best suits you according to the volume of goods you need to strap. Once you have determined the type of machine, you can move on to the type of strapping band. If you still have questions about the capacity you need, please feel free to contact one of our specialists.
Strapping band
Steenks Service has two types of strapping band available – polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP). PET band is very strong, elastic and returns to its original shape. PP band is strong and does not deform easily. PP band is suitable for strapping lightweight to medium-weight goods and PET band is suitable for strapping heavy goods. PP band is the most commonly used type and is not as expensive as PET band. Both types can be recycled.
The right strapping for you
Have you been able to use the guide above to determine which type of strapping best fits your situation? If you still have questions or are looking for a specific solution that is not described above, please contact our specialists so that we can provide you with additional advice to help you decide on the right type of strapping. You can complete our contact form or +31(0) 174 510 266.
