Packaging with Polypropylene Strapping
Packaging with strapping tape, also known as strapping, is a process in which different types of strapping are used to combine, tie, tension and secure different types of goods and loads.
Polypropylene strapping is an economical material designed for packaging and palletizing light and medium-weight products.
It is produced in different widths, thicknesses and polymer variations. Some strapping tapes are available with an embossed surface, while others have a smooth surface. In both cases, the tape can be printed with a logo or other branding elements.
This tape can withstand high tension, but it also has disadvantages such as irreversible stretching and constant stress on the strap.
What you may not know is that polypropylene strapping loses around 50% of its tension within the first hour.
This loss of tension accelerates as the ambient temperature rises. Therefore, although polypropylene strapping is suitable for packages with a degree of stored energy that can absorb any relaxation occurring in the strap, the tape may loosen over time if used on products such as bricks or concrete goods.
Applications of Polypropylene Strapping
- Bundling stacks, such as newspapers, cartons and cardboard
- Bundling grouped products, such as pipes and timber
- Palletizing
- Packaging heavy cartons
- Stabilizing loads on open trucks
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polypropylene Strapping
What is polypropylene strapping used for?
Polypropylene strapping is used for bundling, palletizing and securing light to medium-weight goods during storage and transport.
Is polypropylene strapping suitable for heavy loads?
Polypropylene strapping is mainly suitable for light and medium-weight products. For very heavy or demanding loads, polyester or steel strapping may be more appropriate.
Can polypropylene strapping be printed?
Yes. Polypropylene strapping can be printed with a logo, text or other branding elements.
Does polypropylene strapping lose tension?
Yes. Polypropylene strapping can lose around 50% of its tension within the first hour, especially when exposed to higher temperatures.
What products can be packed with polypropylene strapping?
It can be used for newspapers, cartons, cardboard, pipes, timber, pallets, heavy boxes and loads transported on open trucks.