Polypropylene strapping provides a versatile solution for bundling, reinforcing and securing products during storage, handling and shipment. Its lightweight, flexible and economical design makes it suitable for many packaging applications.
Manufacturers produce this strapping from polypropylene plastic to provide reliable load containment without adding unnecessary package weight. It works especially well for light- to medium-duty applications, including carton closing, bundling, unitizing and palletizing.
Additionally, polypropylene strapping comes in various widths, thicknesses and tensile strengths. Therefore, businesses can choose the right material for their specific packaging requirements.
Benefits of Polypropylene Strapping
Flexibility ranks among the primary benefits of polypropylene strapping. The material conforms easily to cartons, bundles and irregularly shaped products. At the same time, it provides sufficient tension to help keep packages secure.
Good elongation and recovery characteristics also help the strap absorb impacts and movement during handling and transportation. Other key benefits include:
- Cost-Effective – Provides an economical option for light- to medium-duty packaging and bundling applications.
- Lightweight – Adds minimal package weight while providing dependable load containment.
- Flexible – Conforms easily to cartons, bundles and irregularly shaped products.
- Good Elongation – Helps absorb impacts and movement during handling and transportation.
- Moisture Resistant – Performs well in packaging environments where moisture exposure may occur.
- Rust-Free – Avoids the rust and staining concerns associated with steel strapping.
- Versatile – Works well for carton closing, bundling, reinforcing, unitizing and light-duty palletizing.
- Easy to Handle – Offers a lightweight and flexible construction that packaging personnel can handle easily.
- Multiple Application Options – Works with manual tools, semi-automatic equipment and fully automatic strapping machines.
- Wide Range of Sizes – Offers various widths, thicknesses and tensile strengths for different packaging requirements.
- Supports High-Speed Operations – Machine-grade polypropylene strapping works effectively with automated packaging lines.
Application Options
Packaging operations can apply polypropylene strapping manually with hand tools or use semi-automatic and fully automatic equipment. This versatility supports everything from low-volume packaging stations to high-speed production lines.
Depending on the equipment, operators can secure the strap with buckles, seals or heat-welded joints. As a result, businesses can select an application method that matches their packaging volume and operational needs.
Many industries including distribution, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and warehousing use polypropylene strapping for everyday packaging needs.
Rely on Van Alstine for All Your Strapping Needs
As a trusted distributor of a variety of strapping, Van Alstine can help your team select the right solutions for your application and ensure product availability.
Many products are available for same-day shipping or convenient pickup from our Syracuse, NY facility helping reduce freight costs and minimize downtime. Van Alstine is a 100% employee-owned company, therefore every member of our team is invested in your success and dedicated to providing exceptional service.
Want to learn more? Contact us at (800) 272-7240 or email gkelley@vanalstineinc.com
