While poly strapping was slowly gaining popularity as an ideal alternative to steel strapping, cord strapping too was slowly making its presence felt in the packaging industry. Cord strapping is equally strong as poly strapping and can work well for mid-duty as well as heavy duty applications. While the poly strapping uses seals, cord strapping has metal wire buckles for joints.
Cord strapping comes in three different types. The composite cord, bonded cord and woven cord. Composite cord is popular and widely known as the synthetic steel and is manufactured using the latest technology. This cord is manufactured from high tenacity polyester yarn that is later embedded in a polymer coating. This cord is by far the best for packaging and is considered as strong as steel. It is very cost effective and available in a wide range of widths and strengths.
Advantages of cord strapping:
- As strong as steel
- Safe to use by both users and receivers
- Cost effective
- No damage to packaged goods
- High tension retainer
- High system strength
The above are the common advantages of all the three types of cord strapping. The composite strap can be applied very fast and effectively. It is a very reliable strapping component. If manual and pneumatic tools are being used with cord strapping, it needs to be tensioned. Bonded cord strapping is made of high tenacity polyester yarns and are bonded with adhesive. The woven cord strapping is a variation of the composite and bonded straps and has a woven structure.
However, all three types of strapping are available with Allstrap in various strengths and widths. Some of the other advantages of using a cord strapping are that they are all weather resistant and the strapping does not rust. It does not leave any kind of mark or stain. It is also resistant to chemicals. It is very light weight and portable and the workers carry it about in the work room easily without getting tired.
The cord strapping is also shock absorbent and best of all is cost effective. It is slightly inexpensive when compared to polyester and is lesser than half the cost of steel. Industry users have been happy using cord strapping as it is very strong and has proven to be a good replacement for steel.
The woven cord strapping is used in combination with buckles which provide a strong and reliable joint. There is minimal wear tear if using cord strapping and applying any of the cord strapping mentioned above is easy and quick. However, the nature of the product and mode of transport also play a role in determining the best cord strapping to be used.
Call Allstrap for advice on which cord strapping to be use. Allstrap has strapping in a variety of options and their strapping specialist can help chose the right strap for your requirements.